Verifying State Procurement and Purchasing Law has been met and processing Purchase Regulations into Purchase Orders, so vendors are paid in a timely manner
Provides a high level of technical customer service support to other departments and employees regarding Services Contract documentation, AASIS Outline Agreements and facilitating all approvals
Tracking and maintaining over 500 contract agreements
Enters data into database and develops queries to gather information and prepare reports
Safety Specialist
Department of Human Services
Little Rock, AR
06.2023 - 06.2024
Implements, manages and monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
Adhere, support and enforce guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, Arkansas Department of Health, and the Arkansas Department of Labor
Evaluates the organization’s procedure, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguard and solutions
Develops program plans, policies, procedure compliance of program activities
Investigates complaints, identifies program deficiencies, prepares corrective action plans and implementation procedures, and conducts follow-up review to ensure corrective action plans are implanted and evaluates their effectiveness
Provide technical assistance and serve as a coordinator for the review, interpretation, and development of specific program policy, procedure and/or funding
Discusses policy and procedure effectiveness or problems with department, state and federal representatives and establishes resolution methods
Program Field Audit Specialist
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services
Little Rock, AR
03.2017 - 06.2023
Assists employees in the accurate entry of time to produce agency payroll in the Single Timesheet Application (STA) and Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System (AASIS)
Produces monthly production reports and other regularly scheduled reports
Provides technical assistance to others working within various databases and systems, including the state accounting system and general ledger, and assists in reconciling problems
Research and analyze data, develop, or revise processes or policies based on research, and submits prepared report findings to the supervisor
Developed and maintained databases, spreadsheet and other fiscal reporting mechanisms, reviews and audits fiscal information for accuracy and quality assurance
Serve as lead worker, providing training and guidance to fellow employees
Supervise small staff by training and reviewing work
Performs other duties as assigned
Responsible for proper and timely entry of time records, payroll related documents, personnel action forms, budget documents, or any other procedural forms required by other departments or divisions
Updated time distribution and general ledger master file per end of month processing schedule Microsoft Dynamic Great Plains (GP)
Assisted agency personnel with time entry and maintained cost accounting timesheet files (GP)
Posted transactions to journal and/or ledgers, balances entries, and reconcile errors manually or electronically
Performed various accounting duties and assisted with budget and fiscal monthly and year end closing
Fiscal Support Analyst
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services
Little Rock, AR
10.2016 - 03.2017
Posted transactions to journal and/or ledgers, balances entries, and reconcile errors manually or electronically
Performed various accounting duties and assisted with budget and fiscal monthly and year end closing
Produced monthly production reports and other regularly scheduled reports
Provided technical assistance to others working within various databases and systems, including the state accounting system and general ledger, and assisted in reconciling problems
Researched and analyzed data, developed, or revised processes or policies based on research, and submits prepared report findings to supervisor
Developed and maintained databases, spreadsheet and other fiscal reporting mechanisms, reviews and audits fiscal information for accuracy and quality assurance
Responsible for proper and timely entry of time records, payroll related documents, personnel action forms, budget documents, labor distribution reports, or any other procedural forms required by other departments or divisions
Updated time distribution and general ledger master file per end of month processing schedule Microsoft Dynamic Great Plains (GP)
Assisted agency personnel with time entry and maintained cost accounting timesheet files (GP)
Assisted employees in the accurate entry of time to produce agency payroll in the Single Timesheet Application (STA) and Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System (AASIS)
Notified appropriate staff of changes in cost accounting and time related procedures (GP, STA, & AASIS)
Provided technical assistance to agency employees regarding time related issues (GP, STA, & AASIS)
TAA Workforce Specialist
05.2009 - 10.2016
Prepared and monitored case plans
Interpreted policies and procedures
Managed a comprehensive caseload; approximately between forty to fifty participants
Maintained participants confidential and security of information
Provided ongoing case management and services as a liaison between customers and training providers
Identified and prepared to supervisor on areas that are barriers to services to customers
Career Advisor for WIA Program
Arkansas Workforce Center
Marianna, AR
08.2007 - 08.2009
Interviewed customers or their authorized representative to gather information to assess service needs
Performed visits to customers’ homes and training providers sites
Requisitions office supplies, equipment, and publications
Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution