Hardworking and fast learner with experience and advanced skills in developing and delivering high-quality research with goals to complete RA Certification.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Services Project Coordinator
ASU
07.2023 - Current
Pre-Award
Budget Creation – Work directly with the PI to determine the budgetary needs for the Project, including Intuition and funding agency limitations or set rates (Fringe benefits, indirect cost, etc)
Compliance – Managing and Monitoring compliance requirements based on government, Institution, and Sponsor regulations
Post-Award
Award/Account Setup – Work with ORSPA and AMT to setup newly funded awards (At Risk Accounts)
PI Support - Assist with special projects, requiring problem solving, research, and recommendation of next steps
Financial Compliance – Making sure expenses are charged appropriately to the project by Federal/State, Sponsor, and ASU standards
Monitoring – Maintaining all Sponsor Project’s documents and records
Monitor Local and Grant accounts with using the Forecasting tool to accurately provide budgeting information to the PI on Sponsored Projects
Award Account Closure – all expenses are closed and within the grant period, working with Invoicing, ORSPA, PI to officially close the account
Submit approval requests and P-Card exceptions to ORSPA and P-Card for various projects
Interacts and maintains effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating business objectives
Financial Operations
Review and manage P-Card transaction accounting details and spend categories via JP Morgan Payment.Net system
Manage P-Card monthly reconciliations and verifications in the university Financial Management System
Works independently and exercises professional judgment to serve as a knowledgeable and helpful resource in respect to ASU fiscal policies and procedures and to ensure accurate output and processing in all assigned areas
Create Payroll Mapping and monitor Effort on Sponsor Projects and Local accounts
Travel Operations
Advises and supports faculty, students, and staff using Concur for domestic and international travel
Anticipates background materials needed for travel reimbursement processing, ensuring travel is processed utilizing procedures and policies provided by ASU and the Center
Reconcile travel expense reports in Concur
Performs other duties as assigned
Continue duties
Fostered strong rapport with clients, vendors and stakeholders through consistent follow-up and communication.
Managed day-to-day development issues.
Observed all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations.
Increased accuracy through improved processes for fiscal monitoring, payroll and operational expenses.
Reduced errors in accounting and financial reporting by modifying current processes.
Prepared operational and salary budgets.
Developed strategic plans and initiatives.
Processed employee expense reports quickly to prevent delays in payouts.
Represented company at conferences and seminars to boost outreach.
Used measurements, analysis and process alternatives to arrive at best practices.
Developed monthly reports.
Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
Maintained budget guidelines, approved all expenses and submitted timely financial reports.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Office Specialist Sr
ASU
06.2022 - 06.2023
Monitor and update the Grant and Local Accounts Reconciliation in the shadow system
Process Non-Sponsored and Sponsored Purchase Justification Forms
Maintain policy/procedures and create fiscal protocols for the Center
Prepare and Process Payroll Redistributions for Grant and Local Accounts
Assist the Assistant Director of Operations with fiscal duties
Interacts and maintains effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating business objectives
Create and process varies Expenses in Workday (i.e
Journals, requisitions, expense reimbursements, PO Contracts, and supplier invoices)
Create and maintain fiscal tracking systems for audit purposes
Create, maintain, and contribute to Business Operation Meetings
Monitor Local and Grant accounts in Workday
Manage Confidential information
Lead Teacher
Next Horizon Childcare Development Center
01.2014 - 06.2014
Supervise children and Teacher assistants
Create detailed lesson plans to help provide the children with educational growth in the Arizona Learning standards
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Manage Confidential information
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Office Assistant
ASU
08.2009 - 05.2013
Instruct ASU Students, Faculty, and Staff on financial policies and procedures
Provided office operations support such as: preparing and composing confidential correspondence, coordinating appointments for office staff, receiving and screening telephone calls and visitors, and screening and prioritizing mail
Assist in the maintenance of spreadsheet expenditures and travel on departmental accounts for tracking and reconciling purposes.
Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2013
65th Annual Conference -
NCURA
Washington, DC
08.2023
Regional VI & VII Conference -
NCURA
Anchorage, AK
09.2023
Skills
Exceptional written, typing, and oral communication skills
Excellent Leadership skills with supervisory positions held
Organizational, clerical, memorization, and improvisational skills with helping to assist and control a creative environment
Research skills
A vast range of diverse backgrounds working with special needs, underprivileged kids, students (0-26 years old), faculty, teachers, contractors, and suppliers
Deadline driven
Fast and eager Learner
Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)