MELANIE BOWLING
Taylorsville,KY
Summary
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Budget Specialist I
Kentucky Department Of Education
06.2024 - Current
- Monitors, reviews, and records budgetary tracking for functional areas for agency management.
- Analyzes and monitors receipts, expenditures, allotment balances, and other financial elements.
- Performs revenue and expenditure projections by analyzing trends and other available information.
- Analyzes and resolves issues that impact agencies' budgets, to include suggesting strategies when situations arise that have a budgetary impact.
- Analyzes legislative bills to determine budgetary impact on the agency.
- Determines agency implications of statutes, regulations, or policy related to a program.
- Monitors and tracks receipts, ensuring they are recorded in accordance with operational policies and procedures.
- Analyzes, reconciles, and compiles revenues and expenditures for funds to complete reports for management.
- Identifies funding sources to ensure adherence to the agency budget.
- Analyzes variances and identifies shifts to assist in adherence to the budget.
- Advises management of financial issues and recommends solutions.
- Provides management with budgetary projections and ongoing analysis.
- Prepares cost-benefit analysis for functional areas.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Eminence Independent School District Salary 40-60 hours per week
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported mentor teacher throughout lessons by preparing materials and answering student questions
- Developed and executed lesson plans
- Developed History projects for students in grades 9-10
- Adapt lesson plans and teaching methods to students with different learning styles
- Educated classes of up to 28 students in grades 9 through 12
- Promoted a positive and interactive learning environment at all points
- Created and implemented tests to gauge student understanding and progress
- Fostered relationships with students, parents, and other educators to create an environment that lets students excel
- Coached, managed, and mentored the Academic Team
- Created reports and evaluations for Individual Education Plans
- Implemented the Adolescent Literacy Model for students.
- Led students in meaningful classroom discussions, debates, and activities to encourage critical thinking and active participation
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff to plan and organize field trips and other educational activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers and school staff to plan, develop, and implement social studies curriculum
- Maintained a positive learning environment by providing individual and group instruction
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment
- Evaluated student performance and progress and provided feedback to parents and administration
- Utilized technology to develop engaging lessons and activities
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance.
- Develop comprehensive reports for senior leadership, presenting findings in a clear and concise manner.
- Conducted in-depth research and data analysis to support fact-based reasoning in project development
- Applied critical thinking skills to evaluate and prioritize action plans for optimal results
Customer Service Representative
Social Security Administration 40-45 hours per week
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Assists the public on numerous Social Security programs.
- Screens customers for eligibility to programs.
- Interviews and investigates to solve problems.
- Assist with interpreter services to various cultural backgrounds.
- Maintains a professional disposition in high-pressure situations.
- Completes the enumeration process for new number holders.
- Completes ongoing and professional standards training.
- Processes social security cards, Medicare, W-4V’s, child benefits, disabled benefits, etc.
- Responded to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and courteous manner
- Resolved customer issues and provided accurate information on products and services
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction
- Strictly adhered to company policies and procedures
- Skilled in active listening and fostering positive dialogue in team meetings and collaborative projects
Financial Management
United States Air Force 40-60 hours per week
09.2007 - 07.2020
- Completed Tri-Annual Reviews of open obligations, verified their validity, and assisted resource advisors.
- Accurately completed Miscellaneous Interdepartmental Request Document Reviews.
- Mentored junior members in the Financial Management career office.
- Facilitated necessary correspondence with Defense Finance and Accounting Service and Base Contracting when corrective action was needed.
- Processed financial changes due to adjustments, amendments, and cancellations.
- Certify and validate the Government Purchase Card for the installation.
- Reviewed daily accounting transactions for validity.
- Maintained detailed information on all funding documents.
- Reconciled monthly Miscellaneous Obligations Record Documents review for variance analysis.
- Reviewed the Open Documents Listing quarterly.
- Processed collections for the Base Recycle Program and other agencies.
- Processed invoices for payment, and resolved problems with bills or questionable payments.
- Provided support to base Resource Managers.
- Approving Official in the Defense Travel System.
- Processed, verified, and audited travel claims, performed travel estimates, determined fund availability, and followed up on outstanding travel orders.
- Performed timekeeper and Super User roles in ATAAPS.
- Highly effective customer Service for Military and Civilian pay.
- Ensured transactions were by the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation and Fiscal Law.
- Processed various financial transactions.
- Managed the budgeting process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of budget reports
- Managed financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
- Monitored and reported on financial activities ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Security Forces Squadron
United States Air Force
05.1994 - 09.2007
- · Provided Installation Security for military aircraft and resources.
- · Provided command and control to Security Forces as a Battle Defense Operation Center Controller (BDOC), including report writing.
- · Served as Squad Leader/Shift Leader
- Managed and supervised a team of security personnel, ensuring the safety and protection of military installations and personnel.
- Conducted regular security inspections and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement preventive measures.
- Developed and implemented security procedures, protocols, and training programs, enhancing overall operational readiness.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies and conducted joint operations to address security threats and maintain a high level of situational awareness.
- Responsible for incident response and emergency management, coordinating and leading crisis situations effectively and efficiently.
Education
Leadership
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
USAF06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond KY07-1999
Leadership
Airman Leadership School
USAF02-1999
Skills
Certification
KY Teaching Certificate Kentucky Department of Education July 2021
Professional Certificate for Middle Grade Social Studies 5-9 Code: KG20
Professional Certificate for teaching Social Studies 8-12 Code: KSS
Certificate number: 201230364
Timeline
Budget Specialist I
Kentucky Department Of Education
06.2024 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
Eminence Independent School District Salary 40-60 hours per week
07.2022 - 06.2024
Customer Service Representative
Social Security Administration 40-45 hours per week
06.2020 - 05.2021
Financial Management
United States Air Force 40-60 hours per week
09.2007 - 07.2020
Security Forces Squadron
United States Air Force
05.1994 - 09.2007
KY Teaching Certificate Kentucky Department of Education July 2021
Professional Certificate for Middle Grade Social Studies 5-9 Code: KG20
Professional Certificate for teaching Social Studies 8-12 Code: KSS
Certificate number: 201230364
Leadership
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern Kentucky University
Leadership
Airman Leadership School
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