Laurie Henry
Financial Specialist
Troy,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning. Excellent communication skills facilitate effective collaboration and contribute to team success. Eager to embrace new challenges and drive positive results while advancing organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Specialist
Apex Systems
Glen Allen, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Contracted with Adtalem Global Education as an IT Business Analyst.
- Processing 150 + IT invoices and tracking contractor expenses against department budget.
- Assist in collecting and reporting data on expenses and 600+ contractors for departmental analysis.
Grant Manager
Reseacher Foundation for SUNY, SUNY Downstate
Brooklyn, New York
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Part of the team that managed and reported on expenses for 20-30 federally funded research grants
- Monitored grant expenditures against budgets, ensuring funds were utilized appropriately and within scope of funded projects.
- Optimized financial tracking and reporting mechanisms, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and organizational standards.
Grant Administrator Team Leader
Research Foundation For SUNY, University at Albany
Albany, New York
12.2016 - 09.2022
- Lead team of 5 Grant Administrators providing support for timely post award expense transactions and problem resolution for a portfolio of 150+ awards. While personally managing a portfolio of 50+ awards.
- Collaborate with other administrative units to streamline workflow and efficiencies for division.
- Provide guidance on regulator compliance issues, ensuring that funded programs adhered to applicable laws and regulations.
Grant Administrator
Research Foundation For SUNY, University of Albany
Albany, New York
12.2007 - 12.2016
- Increased accuracy in financial reporting by monitoring grant expenditures for 50+ domestic and international programs and ensuring compliance with funders and federal guidelines.
- To achieve and maintain proficiency in current federal, sponsor, and corporate regulations pertaining to the administration of grants and contracts.
- Facilitate successful audits of grant-funded programs by maintaining thorough documentation on file for review purposes upon request from auditors or funders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York At Albany
Albany, NY02.1989
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.1987
Skills
- Budget oversight
- Analytical problem-solving
- Collaborative teamwork
- Logical evaluation
- Clear and concise communication
- Effective organization skills
Timeline
Financial Specialist
Apex Systems
10.2024 - Current
Grant Manager
Reseacher Foundation for SUNY, SUNY Downstate
09.2022 - 04.2024
Grant Administrator Team Leader
Research Foundation For SUNY, University at Albany
12.2016 - 09.2022
Grant Administrator
Research Foundation For SUNY, University of Albany
12.2007 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York At Albany
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