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Doretta Willingham

Bowie,MD

Summary

Accomplished Senior Budget Analyst with a proven track record at the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of State, adept in capital budgeting and fostering positive relationships. Excelled in auditing, variance reporting, and leveraging advanced Excel skills to enhance financial forecasting and reporting efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional time management and collaborative abilities in high-pressure environments.

Highly organized Budget Analyst adeptly performs financial planning and analysis tasks. Develops and manages operating and capital budgets with precise forecasting and data-based explanations. Provides strategic financial advice and recommendations for organizational consideration and implementation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Budget Analyst

U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development
10.2008 - Current

Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.

  • Compiled statistical data after each month-end closing.
  • Generated and exported obligation and expenditure reports in Oracle.
  • Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to corporate senior management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.
  • Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures.
  • Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud.
  • Generated annual budget forecasting information for executive and corporate reports.
  • Recommended financial solutions to corporate management based on detailed financial analysis.
  • Developed, analyzed and modified budgets to allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements.
  • Utilized software to analyze and report on budget trends.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Budget Analyst

U.S. Department of State
02.2024 - Current
  • Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to corporate senior management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.
  • Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud.
  • Implemented budgetary monitoring techniques to improve corporate spending habits.
  • Utilized software to analyze and report on budget trends.
  • Developed, analyzed and modified budgets to allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Education

Master of Science - Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD
05.2006

Skills

  • Auditing procedures
  • Capital budgeting
  • Advanced Excel
  • Variance reporting
  • Funds distribution
  • Monitoring expenditures
  • Preparing budgets
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Timeline

Budget Analyst

U.S. Department of State
02.2024 - Current

Senior Budget Analyst

U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development
10.2008 - Current

Master of Science - Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Maryland University College
Doretta Willingham