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Julisa Morales

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Results-oriented and bilingual Business Professional with over 8 years of diverse experience in Project Coordination, IT Project Management, Operations, and Business Analysis. A proven track record of optimizing business processes, improving operational efficiency, and delivering impactful solutions in complex environments. Highly skilled in managing cross-functional teams, leading technology integrations, and fostering vendor and client relationships to drive strategic growth. Adept at analyzing business needs, streamlining workflows, and improving cost-effectiveness through innovative solutions

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist (Temp)

Anders Williams Group
10.2024 - Current

Anders Williams Group provides logistics and transportation solutions for the marine oil and coil forwarding industries.

  • Lead weekly accounts payable processes, managing $150K in payments and reconciling accounts across multiple entities.
  • Establish efficient payment workflows that improve processing time and reduce errors by 25%.
  • Cultivate strong vendor relationships by resolving inquiries, verifying invoice coding, and overseeing monthly financial reporting.
  • Implement improvements in invoice processing, streamlining document management and reducing cycle time by 15%.
  • Contribute to month-end and year-end financial closing activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.

IT Project Management Coordinator

Fairfax Radiology Consultants
01.2022 - 09.2024

Fairfax Radiology is a leading medical imaging service provider.

  • Managed over 40 IT projects concurrently, including disaster recovery plans and cloud-based infrastructure updates.
  • Spearheaded onboarding process for new hires, increasing operational efficiency by 60% through process re-engineering and automation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including 100+ radiologists and IT leadership to manage transition to Microsoft 365, achieving 50% increase in Teams usage across departments.
  • Delivered training and support to ensure successful adoption of new IT systems, improving staff productivity and reducing downtime.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of complex projects from inception to completion.
  • Facilitated meetings between team members and stakeholders to establish clear expectations and maintain alignment throughout duration of project.

Executive Assistant / Business Analyst

Seneca Nation Group
01.2021 - 12.2021

Supporting the PEO EIS CHESS program, managing over $50 billion in IT contracts for federal agencies.

  • Coordinated communication between senior military leadership, contractors, and vendors to improve business processes by 30%.
  • Developed and managed executive schedules, key meeting agendas, and business analysis documents to support strategic decision-making.
  • Drafted internal reports, including press releases and social media content, increasing audience engagement by 10%.
  • Supported analysis and drafting of complex program documents, ensuring all deliverables adhered to program guidelines and deadlines.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.

Executive Assistant / Business Analyst

Four, Inc.
09.2017 - 01.2021

Managed executive-level support and business analysis for PEO EIS CHESS, improving communication and operational processes for IT acquisition.

  • Coordinated planning and execution of weekly team-building activities and monthly events, improving team engagement by 45% during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Led documentation and reporting for 150+ IT contracts, optimizing workflow and increasing efficiency of reporting by 10%.
  • Provided comprehensive support in contract administration, including preparation of pricing models and maintenance of contract pricing lists.

Provided customer support for IT acquisitions through the CHESS program, advising clients on procurement procedures and government contract policies.

  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing an average of 35 inquiries per day and providing technical assistance on software and hardware purchases.
  • Streamlined procedures for updating FAQs and training materials, increasing documentation accuracy by 20%.
  • Assisted with development and implementation of acquisition policies and procedures, resulting in 10% improvement in category management.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.

Junior Business Analyst

Iron Bow Technologies
06.2015 - 07.2017

Supported business analysis and contract management for a global IT service provider.

  • Conducted price comparison analysis using SQL and Excel, ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Managed and maintained product pricing updates in Oracle and other contract management systems, ensuring timely processing.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
  • Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Enhanced stakeholder communication by creating easy-to-understand visualizations of complex data sets.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and drive process improvements.

Education

Master of Science - Information Systems

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, IT Management

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
01-2014

Skills

  • Project Management & Coordination: End-to-end project management from initiation through delivery Expertise in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Azure to optimize collaboration and workflow
  • Business & IT Analysis: Strong ability to evaluate and define business requirements, implement IT solutions, and enhance system performance Experience in SQL, HTML, Visual Basic, and Oracle
  • Financial Operations & Accounts Payable: Managing large-scale financial operations, processing high-volume invoices, ensuring compliance, and maintaining vendor relationships for large organizations
  • Vendor Relations & Contract Management: Proven success in liaising with vendors, contractors, and executive stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of services
  • Bilingual Communication: Fluent in English and Spanish with the ability to navigate cross-cultural business environments and deliver presentations or documentation in both languages

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist (Temp)

Anders Williams Group
10.2024 - Current

IT Project Management Coordinator

Fairfax Radiology Consultants
01.2022 - 09.2024

Executive Assistant / Business Analyst

Seneca Nation Group
01.2021 - 12.2021

Executive Assistant / Business Analyst

Four, Inc.
09.2017 - 01.2021

Junior Business Analyst

Iron Bow Technologies
06.2015 - 07.2017

Master of Science - Information Systems

ECPI University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, IT Management

ECPI University
Julisa Morales