Tasha Jones
Houston,TX
Summary
Self motivated professional with over 10 years of experience in business administration including operations and financial management. Dedicated and organized with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant and Operations Manager
American Bar Association
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Manages grant accounting and reporting through thorough evaluation of accounting transactions to ensure compliance with the requirements stipulated by the grantor, government, or private entities as well as applicable grant provisions.
- Tracks and maintains all expenses and expense documentation; identifies non-allowable ones, recommending corrective actions to staff as appropriate.
- Reviews general ledger and monthly operating expense reports to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Assisted in the development of well-structured grant budgets for Financial Services Department review, while also supporting the preparation of grant applications and detailed reports for both grants and private donors.
- Tracks grant debits and credits, accurately managing closing process for funds to be returned or saved for future programs.
- Oversees daily office operations involving safety protocols enforcement, delivery coordination, inventory monitoring, and facility request resolution.
Department Business Administrator III
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Managed the daily operations of the business unit including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgeting, purchasing and inventory control.
- Ensured adherence to protocol by overseeing all aspects of business transactions such as vouchers, requisitions, purchase orders, service contracts, travel arrangements,and grants.
- Streamlined expense management and fiscal monitoring, ensuring financial soundness and adherence to state spending requirements and internal guidelines.
- Prepared accurate monthly and ad hoc reports for department directors and executive financial team, ensuring alignment with changing goals. Adjusted plans as necessary to meet evolving requirements.
- Maintained compliance with all rules, policies, and obligations while prioritizing safety protocols and addressing facility requests.
Education Program Manager
University Of Houston-downtown
Houston, TX
10.2013 - 08.2018
- Managed day-to-day operations of education program, overseeing budget and generating monthly reports through revenue-expense reconciliation.
- Provided comprehensive training to faculty and staff, enabling them to proficiently develop courses in Learning Management System. Implemented completion surveys to gather valuable feedback, leading to continuous enhancements in course quality.
- Organized and scheduled courses while overseeing classroom staff needs and assisting with registration processes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to students through call answering, email response, and maintenance of precise student records.
Education
Master of Education - Student Affairs Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS07-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2008
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Grant and Operations Manager
American Bar Association
01.2023 - Current
Department Business Administrator III
University of Houston-Downtown
08.2018 - 01.2023
Education Program Manager
University Of Houston-downtown
10.2013 - 08.2018
Master of Education - Student Affairs Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric
University of Southern Mississippi
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