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Melanie Ramina

New York,New York

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Manager

Good Shepherds Services
02.2024 - Current


  • Monitored all spending, variance analysis and contract funding utilization.
  • Monitored timeline for budgets, modifications and billing to ensure timely budget submission.
  • Maintain the budget module and reporting systems in accounting software (MIP) and related systems.
  • Prepared and coordinated agency government, RFP and private funder budgets/billings.
  • Prepare analysis and documentation for quarterly budget meetings with program leadership to ensure best practice and use of agency revenue.
  • Prepared budget modifications and journal entries as needed.
  • Prepared financial analysis, including budget to financial variances, key financial health indicators, and other as needed for private funders.
  • Worked with other departments within the Fiscal Contracts Department on a regular basis in a supportive role to assist in meeting their objectives.
  • Provided audit documentation as requested.
  • Contacted government agencies (DYCD, DOE, ACS, HRA, NYS DCJS, MOCJC, DOHMH) as necessary to ensure Agency meets all guidelines.
  • Assist all other departments to accomplish their workload as needed.
  • Participated in hiring process by interviewing candidates for open positions within the contracts and budgets department.
  • Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by the Director - Contracts & Budgets



Senior Contract Analyst

Good Shepherds Services
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Prepared monthly billing/expenditure reports.
  • Prepared monthly variance analysis to ensure proper control of billing to budget.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for agency government contracts.
  • Recognized and prepared budget modifications as necessary.
  • Recognized and prepared journal vouchers as necessary.
  • Enter budgets and modifications into accounting software (MIP) and utilize the system to prepare billing/expenditure reports, as well as variance reports.
  • Maintained detailed, organized file histories for each government contract such as DYCD, ACS, DOE, HRA, MOCJC, NYS DCJS, DOHMH.
  • Supported program staff to properly manage contract spending and documentation.
  • Worked closely with other team members (analysts) to best support contract management.
  • Performed other related duties as assigned by Contract Manager and Assistant Director - Contracts.

Contract Analyst

Good Shepherds Services
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Used HHS Accelerator to view budgets, submit invoices, budget modifications for contracts with city funders such as DYCD, ACS, DOHMH, MOCJC.
  • Prepared monthly expenditure reports and variance analysis to ensure proper billing against budget.
  • Recognized and prepared journal vouchers as necessary.
  • Maintained detailed file histories for each government contracts.
  • Worked closely with AP to request for backup for expenses as needed.
  • Worked closely with Contract Manager on any assigned tasks as needed to ensure deadline were met.

Accounting & Managerial Assistant

Dark Star Imports
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Used QuickBooks for accounts receivable, payable, end of month reconciliation, payroll, invoicing and deposits.
  • Maintained cordial relationship with customers.
  • Handled all customer service needs via email, phone, and social media platforms.
  • Provided administrative support where needed.

Intern

Columbia Harlem SBDC/ Columbia Business School
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Marketed clients businesses using multiple social media platforms.
  • Assisted in addressing client enquiries, complaints, and increasing client base.
  • Provided support to department for audit.
  • Provided comprehensive office support as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Patrick's College
Australia

Skills

  • MIP
  • QuickBooks
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Contract Manager

Good Shepherds Services
02.2024 - Current

Senior Contract Analyst

Good Shepherds Services
11.2022 - 02.2024

Contract Analyst

Good Shepherds Services
01.2022 - 11.2022

Accounting & Managerial Assistant

Dark Star Imports
09.2019 - 04.2020

Intern

Columbia Harlem SBDC/ Columbia Business School
01.2018 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

St Patrick's College

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