Jessica Blake
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Financial operations leader with over 16 years of experience in state and federal financial management, specializing in disaster response operations and grants administration. Expertise in Salesforce system customization for Accounts Payable, Contracting, and Reimbursement workflows, driving significant process improvements. Proven track record in translating complex financial data into actionable insights, enhancing compliance and performance. Skilled in developing automated financial workflows and delivering precise reporting, resulting in improved operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Bureau Chief of Financial Management
Executive Office of the Governor – Division of Emergency Management
Tallahassee, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Provide strategic oversight of fiscal operations including budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, project management and compliance.
- Integrate automated financial workflows within Salesforce, enhancing Accounts Payable processing and reporting accuracy.
- Ensure financial policies and controls align with state statutes and complex regulatory requirements.
- Deliver clear financial reporting and dashboards for executive leadership to guide decision-making.
- Deputy Finance Section Chief of the State Emergency Response Team during emergency incidents.
- Management and oversight of Divisions year end financial reporting, carry forward/certified forward submission.
- Oversight and management of state purchasing card program.
Operations & Management Consultant Manager
Executive Office of the Governor – Division of Emergency Management
Tallahassee, FL
12.2017 - 09.2022
- Served as Enterprise System Administrator for Salesforce Grant Management and Accounts Payable Portal, configuring workflows, data models and user roles, driving system adoption and data integrity.
- Led federal reimbursement efforts (2008‑2022) and established compliance frameworks for reimbursements under FEMA guidelines (PAPPG) for emergency incidents.
- Developed budget codes, cost‑analysis tools, managed payroll disbursements, and cash‑flow forecasting for emergency incident funding.
- Managed a team of 10-15 fiscal professionals — provided analytics, productivity metrics, and implemented process improvements that increased workflow speed and accuracy.
- Deputy Finance Section Chief of the State Emergency Response Team during emergency incidents.
Senior Management Analyst I
Executive Office of the Governor – Division of Emergency Management
Tallahassee, FL
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements for multiple funding sources, conducted variance to budget analysis, and reconciled year‑end transfers.
- Developed federal reimbursement projects (2008‑2022) and implemented compliance frameworks for reimbursements under FEMA guidelines (PAPPG) for emergency incidents.
- Created training and reporting tools in Excel and WebFocus for non‑finance staff, improving departmental financial literacy.
- Provided data analyses that supported decision‑making during emergency operations, including cost‑benefit tracking and fund allocation.
- Finance Branch Manager during EOC activations, providing statistical and financial data modeling for operational decision‑making.
Government Operations Consultant I/Grant Manager
Executive Office of the Governor – Division of Emergency Management
Tallahassee, FL
03.2009 - 06.2014
- Managed federal/state grant reimbursements and financial operations for the Bureau of Response; data‑driven oversight of budgets, procurement, and reporting.
- Finance Branch Support during EOC activations, providing procurement support, cost tracking, and data analysis for cost projections for federal reimbursement projects (2008‑2022) and implemented compliance frameworks for reimbursements under FEMA guidelines (PAPPG) for emergency incidents.
Skills
- Financial and budget management
- Healthcare finance and reimbursement (Covid)
- Salesforce design and automation
- Data analytics and reporting
- Business planning strategies
- Financial statement preparation
- Vendor management and compliance
- Process improvement methodologies
- Leadership and collaboration
- Project budgeting and analysis
Selected Achievements
- Designed and implemented a Salesforce‑based Accounts Payable automation system, reducing manual entry errors by 30% and shortening invoice turnaround by 20%.
- Built financial models and cash‑flow forecasts for major state emergency funding initiatives; supported real‑time decision‑making during emergency incidents.
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements and dashboards used by executive leadership to monitor compliance, program performance and budget variances.
- Delivered training and change‑management programs aligning staff across operations and finance on system workflows and data governance.
Technical And Analytical Skills
- Systems: Salesforce (design, workflow automation), FLAIR, MFMP, STMS
- Analytics: Advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables), Tableau, Microsoft Project
- Data/Query Tools: SQL, WebFocus
- Financial Methods: GAAP, Cost & Trend Analysis, Auditing, Financial Modeling
Disaster Experience
Florida Hurricane Milton_DR-4834-FL_10/5/2024
DEPLOYED South FL for Logistics & EOC DEP FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Hurricane Helene_DR-4828-FL_9/23/24
NC_IMT_LOGISTICS & SEOC DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Hurricane Debby_DR-4806-FL_8/1/2024
SEOC DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes_DR-4794-FL_5/10/2024
DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Hurricane Idalia_DR-4734-FL_8/27/2023
SEOC FINANCE SECTION CHIEF & DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding_DR-4709-FL_4/12/2023
SEOC DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Hurricane Nicole_DR-4680-FL_11/7/2022
SEOC DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Hurricane Ian (DR-4673-FL) 9/23/2022
SEOC Deputy Finance Chief & Forward SERT Finance Chief
Florida Chipola Fire Complex (FM-5426-FL) 3/4/2022
SEOC Deputy Finance Chief
Florida 1707 Adkins Ave Fire (FM-5424-FL) 3/4/2022
SEOC Deputy Finance Chief
Florida Tropical Storm Fred (EM-3562-FL) 8/13/2021
SEOC Deputy Finance Chief
Florida Tropical Storm Elsa (EM-3561-FL) 7/4/2021
SEOC Deputy Finance Chief
Florida Surfside Building Collapse (EM-3560-FL) 6/24/2021
SEOC FINANCE SECTION CHIEF & FORWARD SERT FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Hurricane Eta (EM-3551-FL) 11/7/2020
DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Hurricane Sally (DR-4564-FL) 9/14/2020
DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Hurricane Isaias (EM-3533-FL) 7/31/2020
DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida 36th Avenue Fire (FM-5309-FL) 5/13/2020
DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Mussett Bayou Fire (FM-5308-FL) 5/6/2020
DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida 5 Mile Swamp Fire (FM-5307-FL) 5/6/2020
DEPUTY FINANCE SECTION CHIEF
Florida Covid-19 Pandemic (DR-4486-FL) 1/20/2020 – 5/11/2023
SEOC DEPUTY FINANCE SEC CHIEF
Florida Hurricane Dorian (DR-4468-FL) 8/28/2019
SEOC Finance Branch Director
Florida Hurricane Dorian (EM-3419-FL) 8/28/2019
SEOC Finance Branch Director
HURRICANE MICHAEL (DR-4399) 10/7/2018
SEOC Finance Branch Director
HURRICANE IRMA (DR-4337) 9/4/2017
SEOC Finance Branch Director
HURRICANE MATTHEW (DR-4283) 10/3/2016
SEOC Finance Branch Director
HURRICANE HERMINE (DR-4280) 8/31/2016
SEOC Finance / Procurement
FL SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, & FLOODING (DR-4177) 4/28/2014
SEOC Finance / Procurement
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING (DR-4138) 7/2/2013
SEOC Finance / Procurement
HURRICANE ISAAC (DR-4084) 8/27/2012 -EOC FINANCE SUPPORT
SEOC Finance / Procurement
TROPICAL STORM DEBBY (DR-4068) 6/23/2012-EOC FINANCE SUPPORT
SEOC Finance / Procurement
TROPICAL STORM FAY (DR-1785) 8/18/2008- EOC FINANCE SUPPORT /DRC FINANCE
SEOC Finance / Procurement
Timeline
Deputy Bureau Chief of Financial Management
Executive Office of the Governor – Division of Emergency Management
09.2022 - Current
Operations & Management Consultant Manager
Executive Office of the Governor – Division of Emergency Management
12.2017 - 09.2022
Senior Management Analyst I
Executive Office of the Governor – Division of Emergency Management
07.2014 - 12.2017
Government Operations Consultant I/Grant Manager
Executive Office of the Governor – Division of Emergency Management
03.2009 - 06.2014