Katie Reyes

• Developed comprehensive process control narratives that became foundational to the organization's audit readiness strategy, resulting in more structured, efficient, and effective audits.
• These narratives not only streamlined the audit process, but also provided a clear framework for maintaining ongoing compliance and financial integrity.
• Conducted in-depth client walkthroughs to identify and document key financial controls, resulting in strengthened internal control environments, and enhanced audit outcomes that consistently exceeded client expectations.
• Collaborated closely with client stakeholders to critically assess Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), ensuring they adhere to best practices and regulatory standards, thereby reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Spearheaded the execution of in-depth Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) to meticulously uncover the underlying reasons for the Notice of Findings by the Independent Public Accountant.
• My efforts were pivotal in identifying the core issues that led to deviations from federal and audit regulations, thereby enabling the development of targeted strategies to rectify these gaps, and enhance overall compliance.

• As a Financial Management Analyst for MARFOREUR/AF, I consulted with subordinate units within Europe and Africa, and provided customer support and technical expertise within Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
• In addition, I advised on contracting matters within WAWF and ensured that contracts were correctly committed, obligated, and expensed within the Standard Accounting, Budgeting, and Reporting Systems (SABRS).
• As the finance defense travel administrator (FDTA) in the Defense Travel System (DTS), I audited and processed over 600 outstanding travel orders.
• Implemented a nonexisting system to audit, track, and monitor outstanding travel orders on the key performance indicator (KPI) report. After implementing the new system, outstanding travel orders were reduced by 40%.

• Verified and performed quality assurance to ensure proper funding within both the accounting system and travel system, to ensure adequate and available funding exists.
• Exhibited a proactive approach to financial management by promptly addressing any negative variances of funding in the accounting system.
• As a primary program manager for the Expeditionary Warfare School, I supported over 600 permanent personnel and 1,300 students in professional military education across the Marine Corps University.
• Implemented and executed administrative policy, employee training, and operational goals. Training and mentoring 25 employees on operations, departmental guidelines, and procedures.
• As the Agency Program Manager for the government travel charge card (GTCC), I conducted monthly audits of permanent personnel and student accounts to detect fraud, waste, and abuse. In developing a new system, I kept our unit's delinquency rate below 1%, saving our command over $1M.

As the financial and programs analyst at Combined Security Transition Command- Kabul, Afghanistan.
Oversaw three military personnel and two civilian professionals, in-gating and documenting over 560
foreign military sales (FMS) vehicles as they transited from within Kandahar City. The receipt and
distribution of these vehicles rectified a $163M in FMS backlog and saved over $10M in transportation
costs and over 800 thousand in detention fees.
 I accurately tracked over 560 national stock numbers (NSN), followed by damages to FMS vehicles
totaling over 163M. In addition, I facilitated the distribution of vehicles directly to the Afgan National
Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) at the entry control point in Kandahar City.
 I formulated and justified a significant segment of the FMS organization budget. I developed internal
controls to analyze spending history on supplies and contracts related to FMS. I managed and monitored
all aspects of detachment operations per area of responsibility supporting NATO Resolute Support
requirements, laws, and standards.
 I analyzed and executed all inspection/verification/document generation on FMS equipment upon
receipt and evaluated accuracy/suitability for upload to the system of record. I also acquired and
maintained accountability for all information technology, contracts, and incident reports.
 As the fuel accountability officer, I accounted for over 30,000 gallons of ground fuel valued at over 90
thousand dollars. In addition, I received an impact Joint Service Achievement Medal during my time in
Kandahar City and a Joint Service Commendation Medal for my time in Kabul, Afghanistan.

• Company Overview: Active Duty
• As a primary program manager for Marine Corps University, I oversaw 35 operational taskings and a budget internal to the education command
• Additionally, I utilize complex databases and information management systems to provide financial advisory services for a segment of an organization's budget to the President of the University
• I administered 75 initial and final planning conferences with external entities to provide adequate support to make each operation successful
• While supporting, I presented budget adjustments formulating and justifying a significant segment of the organization's budget for one or more funds, objectives, work processes, staffing needs, and funding requirements
• I developed presentation material to create assigned organization spending plans and reprogramming requests
• After gathering spending plans for multiple units within the command, I prepared various reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations, as required by higher authorities within Headquarters Marine Corps
• As the FDTA, I successfully reviewed, certified, and allocated travel funding totaling $3M for 1500 employees according to established guidelines and policies
• In addition, I provided financial advisory services for the organization's travel budget
• I conducted comprehensive training sessions for a team of ten purchase cardholders, equipping them with in-depth knowledge of Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Financial Management Regulations (FMR), and organizational policies
• Delivered engaging and interactive training modules covering best practices in financial management, compliance standards, and ethical decision-making
• Conducted comprehensive audits encompassing various financial processes and transactions to ensure strict adherence to audit guidance and regulations outlined in the DOD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
• As a meticulous financial management analyst, I meticulously reviewed financial records, statements, and transactions to identify any discrepancies and ensure compliance with established financial standards
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• Company Overview: Active Duty
• As the financial and programs analyst for the Director of the Marine Corps Staff Office, I have prepared various reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations to flag/general officers
• These reports helped General Officers plan and executed over 100 events a year, including but not limited to the following Marine Week, Fleet Week, NATO conferences, and General Officers hosted ceremonies
• I have managed General Officers' events and travel within the National Capital Region (NCR); I assisted in projecting costs for Executed Officer's site events, symposiums, and Brigadier General conferences
• In addition, I reported financial reports for all Marine Corps General Officer events within the NCR, accounting for over three million dollars annually
• As the Financial Defense Travel Administrator (FDTA) for the Director of the Marine Corps Staff Office, I adeptly managed an annual travel budget of $5M for 2,000 employees, ensuring meticulous execution and oversight
• Additionally, I played a pivotal role in budget execution, analyzing and reporting on trends in receipts, obligations, and expenditures to drive informed fiscal decisions
• As an authorizing official for over 200 government charge travel cards and unit purchase cards accounts, demonstrated knowledge in identifying and challenging charges for products and services classified as fraud, waste, and abuse
• In addition, I researched and summarized data involving obligations, expenses, and object class/line-item information
• I played a pivotal role in the successful planning and execution of high-profile conferences involving top ranking Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) staff and various subordinate commands of the United States Marine Corps
• As a meticulous financial management analyst, I provided critical support in ensuring seamless coordination and prior liaison between key stakeholders
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• Company Overview: Active Duty
• Conducted monthly audits of 500 employee accounts to detect and address potential misuse and abuse of government travel funds
• Ensured compliance with legal and financial regulations by meticulously examining accounting records related to the use of funding
• Fulfilled responsibilities as a government purchase cardholder, delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring all procurement activities were legal and compliant with government standards
• Developed and implemented robust financial controls and risk management strategies, leading to a reduction in discrepancies and contributing to a culture of accountability and transparency in financial operations
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