Joel Brookins

• Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
• Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
• Communicated with auditees staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
• Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
• Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
• Conducting in-depth research and analysis.
• Evaluating findings for validity.
• Oversee implementation of applicable laws, regulations, and directives.
• Review automated accounting and financial systems.
• Develop a process to execute Audit Readiness.
• Preparing lead sheets to identify weaknesses in internal controls.

RESERVE PAY AND ALLOWANCE CHIEF

377 THEATER SUPPORT COMMAND (TSC), US ARMY RESERVE

As the RPA Chief, manage a fiscal year average of $150 million in government funding. I am supporting the largest TSC in the ARMY. Perform in-depth analyses and assessments of risk management, internal controls, and government accounting from all angles. I have overseen examining the funding execution rates of One Star Command. Conduct audit program guides tailored to the Subordinate Command’s mission, financial statements, and internal control procedures. Develop and implement the controls plan to include documenting narratives, outlining internal control procedures, statistical sampling, testing plans, and outcomes, and examining the general ledger of these directives and contrasting it with the execution of the phase plan.

Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:

• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Extensive familiarity with MilPay, the

Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation, and the Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DoDFMR). Interpreted and used existing rules, regulations, and procedures to determine how various program funds should be appropriately consumed. Use General Fund Enterprise Business Systems (GFEBS) to process Army Reserve personnel payroll correction. Payments were audited for processing military pay and consistently upholding quality standards and procedures, and quality assurance was carried out. Expertise in financial management includes but is not limited to distributing funding, accounting for government funds, payment for travel services, paying support of Soldiers and national employees, internal control operations, and financial reviews. Gather, analyze, and evaluate data and determine the evidence that will be used to support findings, conclusions, and recommendations for commanders and extrapolated and analyzed data from an integrated budget and accounting system for testing, consistency verification, effectiveness, and efficiency related to programs/projects and established quality controls for accurate reporting methods of budgets, funding, resourcing, cost estimates, and actual costs. Exercises sound professional judgment to resolve problems within various policies and objectives that entail substantial depth of analysis.

Success Examples:

• Financial Management Certified through the Department of Defense.

• Supervised analyzed execution of a fiscal year average of $150 million in transactions

• Disbursed more than $140,000,000 in military funds.

• During an Audit for compliance with The Government Accountability Office (GAO), OMB Circular A-133, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Government Auditing Standards (GAS)discovered a $1,000,000 disparity of available funds for the TSC subordinated command chiefs, This is a federal job), Salary: USD 68,000.00 Per Year

• Hours per week: 40
• Grade: 11
• Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:

Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:

I developed, implemented, and apprised plans and schedules to include wartime contingency plans for the Command Training Program. Confers with command management officials on training needs and objectives. Analyzed regulations, tactical doctrine, field manuals, and issuances about training objectives and determined the training needs of the Command. Based on the primary purposes and analysis, develops general and detailed training plans, schedules, and standard training policies and procedures to meet the Command training needs. Issues instructions and furnishes informative material for preparing plans, examinations, and programs at lower echelons. Capacity to continuously evaluate the Commands training operations through inspections or reviews of reports and issues directives to effect training readiness. Revised plans, schedules, and training denote conform to changing technology and procedure.

As directed by the Commander, I'd like you to develop mobilization and alert plans for conformance to the directives of higher headquarters. I was recommended to higher headquarters unit relocations, activations, and modifications of the TOE/TDA//MTOE/VTADS structure to improve the unit’s ability to enhance time mission. Establishes and recommends priorities for filling full-time unit positions.

Drafts training plans to support the ARFORGEN cycle and tasks subordinate units with missions. Coordinates with general, personal, and exceptional staff sections to provide and obtain information and appropriate input relative to their respective areas of responsibility. Based on the analysis of the mission and within guidelines established, assists subordinate units with new plans or revisions commensurate with requirements of higher command. Reviews and cross-references proposed documents for correctness and uniformity. Ensures proper formats and finalizes mobilization training documents for publication. Exercises knowledge of RC unit reorganizations, activations, and other troop structure changes impacting the status of mobilization training plans and assists units in formulating changes to update procedures. Program methods of gathering input and preparing periodic reports as troop structure and capability changes occur. Assists in subordinate unit review and evaluation of plans for adequacy and correctness submitted by units to support mobilization training plans.

I'd like you to prepare and present briefings on plans as required. Represents the Command and provides authoritative advice and assistance to subordinate, higher command, general, and directorate staff members and organizations on mobilization training plans. Supervises preparation and maintenance of the Command training MOB Plan. Maintain technical expertise based on FORSCOM and First U.S. Army mobilization directives to guide and assist all subordinate units for all phases of mobilization. Conducts mobilization workshops for subordinate units. Conducts annual assistance visits and inspections to subordinate units to ensure data contained in the unit mobilization files are complete and current IAW the appropriate mobilization directives and plans. Assists department in preparation of Post-Mobilization of the PTSR input for the PTSR. Participates in all mobilization exercises as a member of the Mobilization Assistance Team, as applicable. Conducts mobilization exercises as a member of the Mobilization Assistance Team, as appropriate. Leads mobilization training and advice to subordinate units to support their mobilization mission. Responsible for monitoring all Army Reserve Expeditionary Force programs and providing advice and assistance to unit personnel. Coordinates work with concerned personnel to ensure they are responsible for the quarterly Unit Status Report (USR). Trains and assists subordinate units in preparation for the USR. Coordinates meaningful Annual Training missions for assigned non-organic units (to include ODT).

Establishes and recommends priority and commitment of resources projected and available for personnel, equipment, and facilities. Provides input to the decentralized budget for training operations. Develops detailed budget projections for future years’ budgets, utilizing historical data, known priorities, special exercises, and project mission change while affecting budget requirements in the training area, feeder data provided by subordinate staff, and inflation factor receive annual/quarterly allocation of funds.

Recommends approval/disapproval of requests for the expenditure of funds based on the priority of the request, funds availability, and whether funds were projected. I'd like for you to develop the appropriate justification. Continually adjusts allocations between accounts and elements of expense to fulfill mission needs best. Maintains accounting ledgers of obligated expenditures—Reconciles records with actual spending.

Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:

Responsible for managing US Army Reserve military school seats in ATRRS for over 2700 service members.

It analyzed the constancy of resource usage in ATRRS, TAMIS, and DTS o project future requests for support. Conduct continuous funding reviews for school funds, up to 6.2 million dollars annually, to spend in streamlining and available funds. Manage and train Sub-managers, DTMS master trainers, and TAMIS operators on new processes, transportation changes in data, analytic review service members’ educational needs, and current to future operational support A staff needs. Staff the member of the funding committee that outlines and resources operational priorities. Managed and instructed working multiple transportations, operational, training, and personnel systems for the division-level command.

They served as Staff Operations and Training Specialists for a command organized into a headquarters and headquarters company and a full complement of organic units. I have provided technical advice and guidance to staff sections and subordinate units of the command on setting up and operating plans and programs and the relevant administrative tasks and responsibilities. Reviewed various training circulars, master training schedules, inspections, test results, and other publications to determine what unit and individual training is necessary (usually in broad rather than specific personal terms). Reviews status of training of units. Advises units of necessary or directed changes in training goals or procedures. I monitor, guide, and assist in organizing, conducting, administering, and recording training in preparation for testing and determining methods. Instruct unit personnel in proper handling, distributing and safeguarding test materials. Advises on individual training to prepare personnel for testing.

Performs assistance visits and inspections to ensure units are fully informed of and comply with directives, procedures, etc. Acts as liaison with superior and other headquarters to ensure proper understanding of training requirements/needs and coordination of training exercises/activities.

Accomplishes paperwork attendant to the granting, updating, reviewing, and withdrawing of security clearances for personnel in the command. May perform duties or instruct subordinate units and review actions taken. Issues guidance and reviews activities concerning the security of information and sensitive items. Reviews physical and informational security procedures and facilities for compliance with pertinent regulations. Recommends changes in the physical plan to ensure maximum security of equipment, vehicles, facilities, etc.

Processes actions related to attendance at service and other schools, training courses, or classes by Reserve personnel. Allocates slots, reviews submissions for regulatory compliance, and processes paperwork and orders. Recommends training to Commanders and other unit personnel consistent with known needs. Please let me know and recommend approval of applications based on a review of unit needs and personal qualifications.

Reviews mobilization plans and directives issued by higher headquarters and their implementation. Reviews mobilization plans prepared by subordinate units for compliance with goals and objectives. Assists and advises Commanders in mobilization planning.

Prepare and submit data for budget formulation purposes to include estimated man-days, ATA spaces, training materials, etc. Allocates man-days and ATA spaces per policy and monitors their use, assuring time spent is justified and mission-related. Performs administrative work in support of the operations and training activities. Prepares charts, graphs, and other visual displays for presentations, briefings, etc. Determines training ammunition requirements. Develops forecasts to ensure scheduled training is supported.

Monitors and directs the daily activities associated with assuring the accomplishment of the command program objectives. Leads the full-time subordinate staff's work in accomplishing the program activities. Also, performs other duties as assigned.

I have a security clearance for this position.

I know about Army training programs, management and planning, readiness assessment, and unique Army Reserve procedures to help develop training guidance for serviced units, conduct inspections and assist the service population. Ability to analyze and evaluate plans, reports, and regulations to summarize, interpret, forecast requirements, determine training needs, or recommend changes. Contain written and oral

communications skills to organize information; prepare briefs, correspondence, and reports; and present informal or formal briefings on training. Ability to coordinate staff actions, track suspense, and maintain training information and records.

Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:

Supervised Keurig/Green Mountain Coffee Co. North East Region Internet Ecommerce Department.

• Managed over 150 personnel, per shift, in a semi-automated production line.

• Reviewed associate’s time sheets to approve for pay processing.

• Ensured online purchases were fulfilled as ordered with the high-grade display quality.

• Researches, analyzes, monitors, or assists in developing and implementing standard operating procedures to cover various activities for the mod.

• Reviewed alternate avenues to finance department reconstructionSupervised Keurig/Green Mountain product kitting department.

• Supervised special teams, trained to assemble multiple components and pre-packaged goods into sellable products.

• Reviewed associate’s time sheets to approve for pay processing.

Supervised Keurig/Green Mountain Outbound Bulk Shipping Department.

• Reviewed associate’s time sheets to approve for pay processing.

• Directed the work of all full-time and temporary support personnel. Plans and establishes priorities; assigns, distributes, and reviews work of subordinates and personnel.

• Manages personnel, finance, and automated systems activities. Manages and provides technical review of completed personnel actions.

• Worked with headquarters administration on-task redevelopment for departmental placement.

United States Army Deployment Support Command, Birmingham, Al

Senior Readiness Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)/ Training Fund Manager (2010 to 2012)

Developed training guidance, maintained federal funding, and managed training plans for stateside and deploying Soldiers.

• Managed an average of $4 Million a fiscal year of US Army Transportation job training and professional development for US Army members.

• Developed ideas on “how to” finance a training event outside its normal channels.

• Directed and planned training events for soldiers scheduled to deploy in support of the US war on terrorism.

• Scheduled and managed multiple planning conferences of different training exercises. Established and assisted in scenario-developing seminars.

• Maintains liaison with higher headquarters speaking on behalf of the Commander in clarifying command issues, explaining command views, or explaining the implications of pending problems and programs involving the unit.

Achievements

• Increased the Soldier's enrollment into NCO and professional development by 30% in a single fiscal year.

• Established the Digital Training Management System (DTMS): a training system for the US Army ReservesDeployment Support Command (USAR DSC).

• Managed ATRRS and quota sourcing.

• Assisted in scheduling deployment and deployment training until the year 2015.

We planned Over-Dimensional transportation solutions via ocean, trucking, or rail.

• Obtained knowledge of the Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Commerce, and Bureau of Industry and Security guidelines for transporting in and out of countries.

• Proficient in managing, planning, and facilitating multiple Over-Dimensional operational moves.

• Moving cargo commodities such as Transformers, steam boilers for oil refineries, cars, and industrial parts.

Provided cost-efficient resources to customers

Assisted in creating Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for a highly specialized Humanitarian Contingency Response unit. Spearheaded the training and oversight of various automated transportation information systems.

• Responsible for 65 soldiers meeting Army annual training requirements.

• Supervised seven soldiers who trained on Army transportation tracking systems.

• Salary: $30,000.00 USD Per Year
• Hours per week: 28
• Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
• Supervised movement control operation in the following locations:
• Seaport operations movement control team in Charleston, SC, 2003
• Seaport operations movement control team in Beaumont, TX, 2004
• Seaport operations movement control team in Wilmington, NC, 2004
• Assisted in establishing Standard Operating Procedures using test aides from the unit’s evaluation of 2003.Began a training regimen which included:
• Basic Port and Logistic operationso Rail tracking management
• Commercial Bill of Landing/ Government Bill of Lading
• Supervisor: Shantell Kennedy (251-222-8879) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Earned: 196 Semester Hours