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Deborah Odette

Austin,TX

Summary

Skilled data validator with extensive hands-on experience eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent collaborative and communication skills. Clear understanding of data management and training in data validation. Excited and motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the ambient air monitoring sector.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Specialist

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Austin, TX
09.2017 - Current
  • Four years of demonstrated excellence performing ongoing audit, analysis, and reporting of ambient air and meteorological data from continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) and PerkinElmer automated gas chromatographs (AutoGC) across Texas.
  • • Identified, diagnosed, and aided remediation of equipment malfunctions including calibration through review and analysis of associated air and meteorological data.
  • • Managed CAMS validation for 29 sites in the DFW area, and up to 4 AutoGC sites
  • • Recorded qualified data into EPA Air Quality System (AQS) database, and ensured compliance with state and federal data best practices.
  • • Supported staff and field operators with air data quality resolutions, validation, data quality procedures, and database maintenance as recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME).
  • • Maintained and improved data collection methodologies and data reporting for stakeholders through multiple process improvements for the Texas Air Monitoring Information System (TAMIS) ORACLE and AutoGC ORACLE databases.
  • • Managed, maintained, and optimized communications between the Meteostar LEADS, TAMIS, and AutoGC databases.
  • • Reviewed and optimized standard operating procedures, updated and improved quality assurance project plans, quality objectives, and other technical documents as required.
  • • Ensured timely integrated communications of data loss with both internal and external stakeholders including the EPA.
  • • Developed, maintained, and provided system and process improvements in data extraction and data comparisons in SQL, statistics, and Excel environments including annual data quality certifications.
  • • Trained and mentored new CAMS and AutoGC validators.
  • • Assisted data collection team with review and testing of new data management systems.
  • • Performed contract oversight for contracted vendors.

Project Associate

Cielo Wind Services, Inc
Austin, TX
08.2014 - 09.2017
  • Prepared, processed, and reconciled all Accounts Payable items and assisted with Accounts Receivable payments.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Compiled monthly reports and created conference presentations for company executives.
  • Provided complete meeting support including preparing materials and taking notes.
  • Initiated and streamlined internal document control procedures for improved maintenance of company files.
  • Administered compensation and benefits programs for 24 employees.
  • Organized all new hire, security and temporary paperwork.
  • Handled all incoming business and client requests for information.
  • Prioritized and managed multiple administrative projects while managing day-to-day tasks such as answering switchboard, receiving and distributing mail, and managing calendars.
  • Assisted with project closings by preparing legal documents and coordinating communications between project buyer, lawyers, and title companies.
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings , staff functions and client events.
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.
  • Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements.

Operations Specialist II

Wells Fargo Advisors
Austin, TX
08.2008 - 08.2013
  • Instructed and navigated Financial Advisors through Wells Fargo Advisors proprietary trading platforms.
  • Internal Liaison between Financial Advisors and back office regarding securities trading issues and ensuring resolutions within established service level agreements.
  • Ensured employees followed proper compliance-approved procedures when trade errors occurred.
  • Created, maintained, and certified detailed oriented paper trail to serve as backup for trade error occurrences.
  • Facilitated daily management of company records.
  • Coordinated communications between operational, support staff, and Financial Advisors on policy and procedure changes as they occurred.
  • Designed financial operations training program, and produced manual.

Branch Service Associate

UBS Financial Services
Austin, TX
10.2007 - 08.2008
  • Managed all client internal and external cash movements and incoming/outgoing mail.
  • Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Instructed and navigated Financial Advisors through UBS' proprietary trading platforms.
  • Internal Liaison between Financial Advisors and back office regarding client account issues.

Service Group Associate

UBS Financial Services
Austin, TX
06.2006 - 10.2007
  • Provided in-bound customer service for Financial Advisors via UBS' internal call center regarding various operational issues; ensured resolution of calls and escalations within the established service level agreements.

Client Sales Associate

UBS Financial Services
St. Louis, MO
09.2005 - 06.2006
  • Provided four Financial Advisors with administrative support including answering phones, and basic data entry of client and financial information.

Lending Operations Clerk

UBS Financial Services
Weehawken, NJ
10.2004 - 08.2005
  • Initiated new loan setups for UBS\' securities-backed lending program.
  • Managed and monitored client\'s loan accounts to resolve potential overdrawn checks and collateral shortfall with collaboration of Financial Advisors.

Margin Operations Clerk

UBS Financial Services
Jersey City, NJ
12.2000 - 10.2004
  • Processed between 8,000-10,000 financial securities and cash movements per month for client acccounts with a 98% accuracy rate.
  • Researched client accounts as needed.

Fail Control Clerk

Fiserv Correspondent Services, Inc
Denver, CO
02.1999 - 06.1999
  • Performed stock loans for 24 correspondent branches.
  • Performed trading support on government and foreign clearance for account transfers and institutional trades.

Education

Bachelors of Science and Arts - Biology

University of Texas
2016

Bachelor of Arts - French

University of Texas
2016

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Austin Community College
2016

Skills

  • Seasoned Researcher/Data Validator
  • Implementing new business systems
  • Troubleshooting proficiency
  • Collaborative/Independent Contributor
  • Report development
  • Equipment calibration
  • Industry standard knowledge
  • Process Analysis
  • Record Keeping
  • Measurements and analysis
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Strict commitment to client confidentiality
  • Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, SQL, ORACLE databases, FileZilla (FTP), TotalChrom (chromatology), Meteostar Manual Validation (air pollutants and meteorological), GeoTAM (mapping)

Accomplishments

    2013 HUB of the Year, Wells Fargo Advisors

    2011 Service Distinction Award, Wells Fargo Advisors

Interests

Feline enthusiast and amateur cake decorator.

Languages

French
Limited Working

Timeline

Engineering Specialist

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
09.2017 - Current

Project Associate

Cielo Wind Services, Inc
08.2014 - 09.2017

Operations Specialist II

Wells Fargo Advisors
08.2008 - 08.2013

Branch Service Associate

UBS Financial Services
10.2007 - 08.2008

Service Group Associate

UBS Financial Services
06.2006 - 10.2007

Client Sales Associate

UBS Financial Services
09.2005 - 06.2006

Lending Operations Clerk

UBS Financial Services
10.2004 - 08.2005

Margin Operations Clerk

UBS Financial Services
12.2000 - 10.2004

Fail Control Clerk

Fiserv Correspondent Services, Inc
02.1999 - 06.1999

Bachelors of Science and Arts - Biology

University of Texas

Bachelor of Arts - French

University of Texas

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Austin Community College
Deborah Odette