Donna Watson
Panama City,FL
Summary
A highly motivated employee eager to embrace new challenges. Possesses a robust work ethic, adaptability, and outstanding interpersonal abilities. Skilled in working efficiently without supervision and rapidly acquiring new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Property Specialist
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Remote
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Documented all audit findings, prepared detailed reports for management review
- Maintained accurate records of audit work papers for future reference
- Prepared audit reports and provided recommendations for process improvements to ensure compliance with government policies
- Conducted physical inventories of products and materials, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the count.
- Ensured that all transactions are correctly recorded in the system in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Participated in periodic audits to validate the accuracy of the physical inventories conducted.
Staff Research Analyst 1
Applied Research Associates (ARA)
Panama City
07.2009 - 10.2023
- During my tenure at ARA, I was responsible for the financial tracking of multiple Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, including the most recent one valued at $23.4 million over five years.
- I was directly responsible for establishing the Tyndall Reactive Materials Group's new operational Department of Homeland Security facility at the Silver Flag Exercise Site on Tyndall Air Force Base. This involved managing the acquisition of equipment and construction services worth over $2.2 million. The project included constructing an explosive mixing laboratory, a 10,000-square-foot facility for Homemade Explosive Detection, and paving over 15,500 square feet for six new buildings, along with procuring the necessary glassware and furnishings for the group's operations within this new compound.
- Generated purchase orders and maintained accurate records of all procurement activities.
- Generated comprehensive reports detailing inventory levels, pricing trends, purchasing history, and associated data.
- Negotiated and secured purchase orders with suppliers, guaranteeing optimal quality, cost, and terms of delivery.
- Authorization of invoice payments and merchandise returns
- Reviewed invoices, matched them with purchase orders, and checked shipping and receiving documents to confirm the receipt of ordered items.
- Collaborated with the internal team to gain a comprehensive understanding of the products.
- Coordinated with suppliers on delivery timetables to guarantee the prompt receipt of goods at designated locations.
- Kept current records of all shipments, detailing tracking numbers, and the dates of dispatch and receipt.
Cost Estimator
Oceaneering Multiflex
Panama City
06.2008 - 02.2009
- Prepared estimates worth millions of dollars that management utilized for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Developed comprehensive budgets in accordance with job specifications and work scope documents.
- Fostered relationships with essential stakeholders, such as owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Worked in collaboration with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to guarantee the inclusion of precise pricing information in estimates.
- Conducted an analysis of job specifications, contract documents, drawings, design plans, material estimations, and quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
- I analyzed project plans, specifications, and related documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
Accounting Clerk II
Oceaneering Multiflex
Panama City
03.2007 - 06.2008
- Ensured adherence to established internal control procedures, verifying the accuracy of the reported financial information.
- Developed and maintained accurate financial records
- Managed fixed asset registers in compliance with company policies.
- Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements in accordance with established procedures.
- Efficiently processed invoices, payments, and statements within the designated time frame.
- Addressed customer questions about billing and payments.
- Provided support for the clerical and administrative needs of senior department staff.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Business Administration
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL10.2002
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Accounting
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL05.1999
Skills
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Department of Homeland Security Suitability/Fitness Cleared
- ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Property Specialist
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
10.2023 - 04.2024
Staff Research Analyst 1
Applied Research Associates (ARA)
07.2009 - 10.2023
Cost Estimator
Oceaneering Multiflex
06.2008 - 02.2009
Accounting Clerk II
Oceaneering Multiflex
03.2007 - 06.2008
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Business Administration
Gulf Coast State College
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Accounting
Gulf Coast State College
- DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Department of Homeland Security Suitability/Fitness Cleared
- ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor
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