LAKEESHA M. HICKS
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and evolving requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Specialist [0501 / GS-12]
Air War College
06.2024 - Current
- Serves as Air War College (and etc) single point of contact for day to day budget/financial issues supporting $21M budget. As well as supports IOS and SOS portfolio ranging around $2M. Knowledge of missions, goals, objectives, functions and sources of funding.
- Expert knowledge of the policies, principles, procedures, concepts, guidance and techniques of financial data within DoD, Air Force, Air University, and AWC.
- Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and supply laws and able to sufficiently provide an interpretation of the policy clearly to my peers.
- Oversees and mentors the Financial Management Advisors of schools within AWC on how to complete different tasks [run reports, complete Spend Plan/Ex Plan, process payments, process various funding docs, corporate card/GTC/DTS assistance,OARS/UOA requests, problem solving skills, etc.].
- Conducts formal and informal training as the subject matter expert.
- Performs a variation of technical/analytical duties from higher echelons.
- Effectively process numerous funding documents to support the requirements of the organization mission (4009, MORD, MIPR, Form 9/contracts, G-Invoicing, 1269's).
- Weekly briefs to the Brigadier General discussing all aspects of program planning, budget analysis and cost analysis for AWC, Fellows and Centers. Provide weekly status of funds updates to leadership to keep them in the loop of budget progression.
- Use computer systems in generating financial reports through DEAMS, FM Suites, WAWF, CITIBANK, ADVANA [DAR-Q], DTS, EDM, etc.
- Conduct ODL/Tri-Annual Reviews to relieve funds from prior and current year. As well as, process JV's /1081's to relieve funds of current year budget.
- Establishes and exercises control over ExPlan/Spend Plan to make sure accurate amount of funds are forecasted/requested to support program needs for the fiscal year with supporting justifications.
- Participates on financial working group and financial management boards, making recommendations on funded and unfunded (UFR's) priorities, prepare justifications and defend requirement.
- Research, review, gather and consolidate budgetary data from source documents, budgetary systems, accounting records, and reports for use in preparing budget estimates and annual financial plans.
- Monitor, track, audit and review obligations, expenditures, reimbursements to make sure program is in compliance.
- Prepare and conduct reprogramming/realigning and adjustments of funding to cover shortfalls, unanticipated expenses, unexpected emergencies, identifying and referring to higher level officials.
- Assisted/prepared/planned and advised in the development of POM submission by providing historical data to support justifications and needs of requirements for validation to determine trends in spending and forecast annual funding needs.
- Taskers completed in timely manner by deadline or earlier than due date/suspense.
- Provide oral/written guidance/advise on updated policies/procedures, and any recommendations are within federal, DOD, legal and AF regulations.
- Reconcile/balance 5 GPC master accounts and 90 corporate cards.
- Monitor year-end closing to ensure proper use of funds.
- Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting related information.
- Ability to maintain professional working relationship and communication with numerous organizations/departments leadership [Air War College, AF Fellows, International Officer School & Squadron Officer School], Commanders, Cost-Center Managers, Resource Advisors, Analyst and CORs to provide guidance/advise, and organize/plan to make sure that their funding needs and/or concerns are met.
- Ability to resolve challenging forecasted and unforeseen issues that may arise.
- Level 2 Financial Management Certification.
Budget Analyst [05060/ GS-11]
Air War College
05.2022 - 06.2024
Executive Services Specialist [0301 / GS-09]
Shaw AFB
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Serve as the executive advisor on programs and initiatives within the Group.
- Plans and organizes executive support services administrative functions and activities.
- Focal point and provide quality control review of civilian and military personnel management activities including: training, performance appraisals, evaluations, decorations and other related areas.
- Maintains supervisor's calendar, coordinates meeting arrangements, and schedules meetings and/or conferences.
- Timekeeper for the Maintenance Group.
- Create slides for weekly and monthly meetings.
- Coordinate and complete taskers from the Wing/CAG to meet suspense date.
- Create, review, and update memos that require Commander's signature.
Budget Analyst [0560 / GS-11]
Langley AFB
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Serves as functional POC for day to day budget/financial issues supporting $21M budget.
- Perform a variation of technical/analytical duties.
- Effectively process numerous funding documents to support the requirements of the squadron mission (4009, MORD, MIPR, Form 9).
- Provide weekly update to leadership to keep them in the loop of budget progression.
- Use computer systems in generating financial reports through DEAMS, CRIS, ABSS, FM Suites, WAWF, USBANK, etc.
- Conduct ODL/Tri-Annual Reviews to relieve funds from prior year. As well as, process JV's to relieve funds of current year budget.
- Assist in preparation of ExPlan/Spend Plan to make sure accurate amount of funds are requested to support program needs for the fiscal year with supporting justifications.
- Participates on financial working group and financial management boards, making recommendations on funded and unfunded priorities, prepare justifications and defend requirement.
- Research and consolidate budgetary data from source documents, budgetary systems, accounting records, and reports for use in preparing budget estimates and annual financial plans.
- Monitor, track, and review obligations, expenditures, reimbursements.
- Prepare and conduct reprogramming and adjustments of funding to cover shortfalls, unanticipated expenses, unexpected emergencies, identifying and referring to higher level officials.
- Monitor year-end closing to ensure proper use of funds.
- Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting related information.
- Ability to maintain professional working relationship with numerous units within the squadron and leadership to provide guidance, and make sure that their funding needs and/or concerns are met.
Budget Analyst 'Resource Advisor' [0560 / GS-09]
Langley AFB
03.2018 - 07.2019
Housing Management Assistant [1173 / GS-07]
Langley AFB
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Provided/counseled information on available housing options.
- Processed and validated application for privatized housing.
- Conducted follow up calls to residents on work orders/concerns.
- Aided service member for RPP by verifying retainability,
eligibility, start/stopped allotments in MyPay. - Led monthly briefings for exiting the dorms; bi-weekly
briefings for outbound with Airmen & Family Readiness Center. - Organized/Led EFMP early intervention board, to make sure
that we accommodated family’s needs and in a timely manner. Worked with EFMP at Airmen & Family Readiness, EFMP Medical, and Privatized Housing. - Processed Form 150’s for Contract/Dity Moves, Non-Temp
Storage for eligible service members to provide to the Travel
Management Office (TMO) to execute the drayage paperwork. - Provided monthly seminars for home buying, home selling, and property management to military families and civilians.
- Served as a mediator for military families to resolve conflicts
with privatized office or apartments that participated on the
RPP. - Primary POC for Installation Record Checks (IRC).
- Assisted Real Property with FIAR, inputting data into database.
Child Development Technician [1702 / GS-05]
Langley AFB
12.2011 - 01.2014
- Planned and conducted effective learning environment that met each child's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs through the curriculum guide provided by the CDC.
- Developed classroom lesson plans and monitored the children's progress of goals set to prepare them for the next age group.
- Mentored and provided guidance to new employees.
- Conducted parent conferences and counseled families on their child's progressions, and future goals that would be initiated to continue their growth.
- Conduct daily health checks, arranged a safe classroom environment, and created a pleasant and inviting atmosphere for children.
- Maintained continuous observations of children to detect early signs of distress or abnormal behavior.
- Helped children to develop self-help skills.
- Provided mediation and conflict resolution skills.
- Adequately used approved child guidance and caring techniques that supported the overall program objectives.
- Provided/counseled information on available housing options.
- Processed and validated application for privatized housing.
- Conducted follow up calls to residents on work orders/concerns.
- Aided service member for RPP by verifying retainability, eligibility, start/stopped allotments in MyPay.
- Led monthly briefings for exiting the dorms; bi-weekly briefings for outbound with Airmen & Family Readiness Center.
- Organized/Led EFMP early intervention board, to make sure that we accommodated family's needs and in a timely manner. Worked with EFMP at Airmen & Family Readiness, EFMP Medical, and Privatized Housing.
- Processed Form 150's for Contract/Dity Moves, Non-Temp Storage for eligible service members to provide to the Travel Management Office (TMO) to execute the drayage paperwork.
- Provided monthly seminars for home buying, home selling, and property management to military families and civilians.
- Served as a mediator for military families to resolve conflicts with privatized office or apartments that participated on the RPP.
- Primary POC for Installation Record Checks (IRC).
- Assisted Real Property with FIAR, inputting data into database.
Desk Clerk [1701 / GS-04]
Langley AFB
03.2011 - 12.2011
- Counseled, reviewed, determined eligibility, validated registration application for enrollment.
- Accurately maintained and updated children's files.
- Presented great customer service skills, great work ethics, dedication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Provided mediation and conflict resolution to resolve issues and increase program understanding.
- Assisted in arranging community outreach seminars to active duty and their families on how to manage difficult situations such deployment, special need children, etc.
- Promptly and courteously answered questions and forward messages.
- Prepared purchase request for supplies needed.
Education
BACHELOR'S - EDUCATION
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
04.2011
ASSOCIATE'S - EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
08.2008
TECHNICAL/OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION - EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
02.2008
Skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Collaborative team player
- Committed and trustworthy
- Adaptability and Innovative
Timeline
Financial Specialist [0501 / GS-12]
Air War College
06.2024 - Current
Budget Analyst [05060/ GS-11]
Air War College
05.2022 - 06.2024
Executive Services Specialist [0301 / GS-09]
Shaw AFB
06.2020 - 10.2021
Budget Analyst [0560 / GS-11]
Langley AFB
07.2019 - 12.2019
Budget Analyst 'Resource Advisor' [0560 / GS-09]
Langley AFB
03.2018 - 07.2019
Housing Management Assistant [1173 / GS-07]
Langley AFB
01.2014 - 03.2018
Child Development Technician [1702 / GS-05]
Langley AFB
12.2011 - 01.2014
Desk Clerk [1701 / GS-04]
Langley AFB
03.2011 - 12.2011
ASSOCIATE'S - EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
TECHNICAL/OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION - EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
BACHELOR'S - EDUCATION
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
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