James J. O’Brien
Foothill-DeAnza Community College School District
Tobyhanna,PA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented professional with experience in security and administration across diverse organizations. Skilled in process improvement, utilizing technology to enhance operational efficiency. Strong financial reporting capabilities, focused on accuracy and efficiency. Committed to fostering a safe workplace and supporting staff through training and development initiatives.
Work History
Enrollment Services, Basic Needs, Veterans and Grants Supervisor
4 Months- Knowledge of education laws for community colleges passed by the California legislature
- Service the college community on enrollment, transcript, and residency regulations
- Evaluated and processed student appeals regarding education requirements and academic records
- Verification of fulfillment of degree, attendance, or financial aid criteria for government programs
- Guided Veteran’s Resource Center on rules and guidelines for veterans and their families in applying for and maintaining GI Bill education benefits
- Verified Basic Needs Center purchases for compliance with state guidelines and accounting practices
- Facilitated staff PTO approvals to ensure proper coverage
- Investigated suspected fraudulent activities on student accounts
Chief Financial Officer
5 Years 4 Months- Oversaw financial records and bank accounts for Global Tassels, Inc. managing receivables and payables. Coordinated and filed annual tax reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Developed expense reports and financial forms to streamline internal financial processes.
- Facilitated quarterly financial meetings, analyzing spending patterns and projecting future expenditures to support fundraising and organizational strategy.
- Created expense reports and financial forms for internal use.
- Vice President of Finance (AUGUST 2018–2021).
Software Engineer I
1 Year 4 Months- Developed and tested internal programs for JP Morgan Chase & Co. to support capital raising and banking operations. Created code for peer review and implemented changes based on quality assurance testing to optimize program use and reduce inefficiencies.
- Collaborated with product, QA, and operations teams to deliver features in Agile sprints.
- Participated in agile development processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Usage of Javascript, SQL, and ReAct software programs to create code and UI for testing.
- Use JIRA and pipeline to push logic code and features into the testing program and to initiate peer code review.
- Conducted thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and encourage best practices among the development team.
Business Analyst and Reporting Specialist
7 Years 7 Months- Resolved staff issues regarding the ID system by applying advanced knowledge of the proprietary system and addressing potential human errors.
- Developed work and FAQ guides for division, facilitating smoother BAU transitions and enhancing overall productivity.
- Trained staff on procedures for Chase proprietary Access system and managed tech print queues, ensuring efficient operations.
- Created employee and contractor IDs using proprietary software to streamline identification processes.
- Identified and fixed physical printer problems to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
- Verified individuals and granted access to restricted areas through OnGuard Access Control System.
- Fingerprint prospective employees/contractors using FBI standards of fingerprints using IDEMA fingerprinting program
- I-9 work verification and update of work authorizations for employees
- Analyzed process gaps and recommended workflow improvements to strengthen operational efficiency and control.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
Junior Associate
1 Year- Managed intricate reports for lobbying agencies at local, state, and federal levels, including authorizations and annual financial statements, and represented agency during presentations for city and state officials.
- Uncovered major financial discrepancies after performing a comprehensive audit of all city and state lobbying reports.
- Organized and updated company and client files to ensure easy access and accuracy of records.
- Developed lobbying policies and procedures manual to standardize office practices.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Skills
Financial reporting
Report generation
Database management
Data analysis
Software development
Access control software
Budget management
Policy drafting
JIRA
Access control management
Security protocols
Access control applications
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved currency exchange fluctuations which led to decrease international fees and stable exchange rates.
- Achieved creating print queues for the division by completing conversion with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Software Engineer Training - January - May 2023
- Sigma Six green Belt certified, JP Morgan Chase and Co. - March 2022
Interests
Electronics and Circuit Building
Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making
experimenting with recipes.
Backpacking and Hiking
Timeline
Enrollment Services, Basic Needs, Veterans and Grants Supervisor
Foothill-DeAnza Community College School District
11.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Software Engineer I
JP Morgan Chase & Company
01.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Chief Financial Officer
GLOBAL TASSELS, INC.
09.2019 - 01.2025Read More
Business Analyst and Reporting Specialist
JP Morgan Chase & Company
06.2015 - 01.2023Read More
Junior Associate
CONSTANTINOPLE & VALLONE CONSULTING, LLC.
01.2010 - 01.2011Read More
Queens College
Bachelor of Business Administration from Finance
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Queens College
Bachelor of Arts from Economics
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