Committed professional boasting over 15 years of experience in administrative and budgetary roles within fast-paced office environments. A diligent team player skilled in performing a variety of clerical duties and providing support to staff. A reliable, timely, and efficient professional capable of delivering high-quality work autonomously.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
College Finance Officer
Georgia State University – College of Law
07.2021 - 02.2024
Delivered comprehensive administrative, budgetary, and financial assistance to the Assistant Dean of Administration and Finance and various departments within the College of Law.
Managed mid-year review meetings with college units to ensure adequate financial oversight.
Final approver ensuring accountability, appropriateness, and accuracy of all purchases entered in Georgia State University’s payable system.
Provided comprehensive education and counseling to all units in the College of Law regarding expenditure review, ensuring adherence to State, Board of Regents, and local policies.
Managed and developed accounts for various departments, including Sales and Services, Agency, Auxiliary, Foundation, Sponsored projects, Cost Share, Continuing Education, and Study Abroad.
Implemented internal controls
Initiated and approved One USG (Human Resources) actions.
Business Manager III
Georgia State University – College of Law
11.2011 - 06.2021
Responsible for advanced-level management and oversight of financial and business affairs for the college
Provided financial oversight and management of pre- and post-awards, ensuring compliance with federal, state local, agency, and University guidelines
Served as a final approver on all purchases, travel authorizations, travel expense statements, foundation expenditures, and journal entries
Ensures that the College is compliant with contractual procedures
Conducted training sessions for all budgetary/financial personnel on interpreting budget reports, financial management strategies, fundamental accounting principles, and workflow management
Implemented internal controls for new and revised business and financial management policies.
Provides financial management support to Summer Study Abroad Programs
Ensured timely coordination of sponsored projects summer salary payments with college HRAC
Pre-reviewed and certified Personnel Effort Reporting
Resolved complex issues as needed
Successfully met all deadlines associated with business and financial management at the university.
Business Manager II
Georgia State University – Early Childhood Education
11.2009 - 11.2011
Responsible for comprehensive oversight of a range of short and long-term department operations
Reported directly to the chair and worked with degree program coordinators, faculty, and grant-funded principal investigators (PIs)
Daily, managed fiscal affairs including the development and implementation of sound financial policies and procedures, budget forecasting and reconciliation, staff workflow, human resources coordination, mentoring, evaluating administrative staff, and promoting a respectful, efficient and productive work environment
Created an infrastructure of pre and post-award support for faculty. Participated in budget development for grant proposals and initiated expenditure review. Pre-certified personnel effort reports (PERS).
Implemented MarketPlace System (Touchnet) to develop online stores facilitating accounts receivable transactions; additionally established sales and service accounts for agencies, departments, as well as continuing education programs.
Assured compliance with university policies and procedures.
Administrative Specialist – Academic
Georgia State University – School of Accountancy
09.2005 - 11.2009
Managed business operations of the School of Accountancy
Primary duties in the department were to handle all the financial operations for state, agency, continue education, residual, foundation, and sponsored accounts including budget creation, budget amendments, and reconciliations
Processed Personnel Effort reports
Managed all purchase card transactions and maintained purchase logs
Coordinated submission of faculty curriculum vitae and annual reports
Oversaw the recruitment of both tenure and non-tenure-track faculty candidates through comprehensive coordination
Oversaw the recruitment process for a variety of positions including staff members, graduate students, work-study students, university scholars, and adjunct professors
Conduct annual evaluations of staff
In addition, provided advisement to students on school’s prerequisites and executed authorizations using Banner, while managing course scheduling responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
Skills
Proactive and Focused
Budget Planning and Forecasting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Self-starter, independent worker, and proficient problem solver
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Internal controls development
Data Entry
Account Reconciliation
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Human resources knowledge
Timeline
College Finance Officer
Georgia State University – College of Law
07.2021 - 02.2024
Business Manager III
Georgia State University – College of Law
11.2011 - 06.2021
Business Manager II
Georgia State University – Early Childhood Education
11.2009 - 11.2011
Administrative Specialist – Academic
Georgia State University – School of Accountancy
09.2005 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Georgia State University
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