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MELANIE BOWLING

Taylorsville,KY

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
USAF
06-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond KY
07-1999

Leadership

Airman Leadership School
USAF
02-1999

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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