To use my abilities and strengths to help create a positive and strong work environment for the better of my co-workers and the people that I come in contact with.
Excellent Customer Service
Friendly, enthusiastic, honest and responsible person
Committed to complete work in a thorough and efficient manner
Well-developed skills in organization, prioritization, decision making, time management, and verbal/written communication skills
Ability to work with staff at all levels, be a self-motivator and a team player
Accomplished Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel as well as other Microsoft Office Programs
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
California Department Of Water Resources
12.2021 - Current
Review project reports, supporting documents, and expenditure reports, analyzing them for compliance with regulatory mandates and grant guidelines.
Process reimbursement claims, evaluating for reimbursement eligibility and conduct additional research to make recommendations to technical staff to resolve problems related to grants.
Draft guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Packages related to developing and overseeing grants.
Monitor, track, and report all phases of the grant process for flood control projects such as planning, administrative, and capital expenditures.
Develop spreadsheets and databases to monitor project budget, expenditures, and fund reimbursement history.
Serve as Backup Audit Coordinator and Backup Audit Point-Of-Contact for the Division. Facilitate communication between Department of Water Resources staff, Department of Finance staff, Agency staff, Division of Flood Management Program and Project Managers.
Staff Services Analyst
California Department Of Water Resources
03.2019 - 11.2021
Conduct research on historical contract data involving large amounts of information.
Research, interpret, and analyze departmental policies and procedures, State Contracting Manual, Government Codes, and regulations.
Analyze contract documents and data to determine if statutory and contractual requirements were met. Inform management of all discrepancies and areas of concern.
Perform an administrative review of contract invoices to determine if charges are in line with negotiated rates, number of hours worked charged are appropriate given deliverable status, time-frame for charges fits within duration stated in contract or task orders; identify errors and over-payments.
Determine the accuracy and completeness of invoice packages and determine the cause of the error(s).
Document findings and prepare written reports or statistical charts that reflect findings and evidence collected during research and audits.
Identify areas of improvement and introduce change to processes by using a variety of process improvement strategies and methodologies.
Management Services Technician/Board of Behavioral Sciences
Department of Consumer Affairs
02.2018 - 03.2019
Review and evaluate licensure applications through detailed analysis
Assess each applicant's pre-degree practicum and post-degree clinical experience and verify the ratio of the total supervision hours per licensee
Research and analyze the validity of the supporting documentation by interpreting and applying complex statutes and regulations specific to licensing including, but not limited to, the Business and Professions Code (B&P), California Code of Regulations, Government Code, and Penal Code, to determine if education and experience requirements have been met
Independently prepare written correspondence to the applicant identifying the specific issues with the application or other supporting documents
Establish a final determination of the application to ascertain if the applicant is eligible to enter the exam process or prepare a deficiency letter to the applicant identifying the issues with the application
Determine and identify if the applicant has prior convictions that may be a basis for the licensee denial and referral to the Board's Enforcement Unit for further investigation
Perform follow-up review of the documents submitted in response to deficiency notices to determine the accuracy and impact of the documents provided, and based upon review, clear the deficiency
Prepare the applicant file for 'abandonment' or generate an additional letter requesting information related to continued deficiencies
Communicate with applicants via telephone and email inquiries to assist with questions regarding the status of their application, the breakdown of the complex licensure process, licensing requirements and completion of appropriate forms
Respond to telephone inquiries received from the public, chief academic officers of schools, program liaisons, employers, supervisors, out-of-state licensing boards, professional organizations, and other governmental agencies regarding legal and procedural requirements for licensure and other issues
Consult with Program Manager, Executive Officer or Assistant Executive Officer as appropriate, for technical expertise on atypical applications, including such issues as interpretation of B&P Code statues, regulations and Board policies
Serve as an expert on the authentication of original documents and other licensure processes.
Personnel Specialist/Human Resources Branch
California Air Resources Board
05.2012 - 02.2018
Processed employment history documentation and determined: transfers, retirements, salary adjustments and other personnel adjustments
Reconciled and release the master payroll
Processed payroll documentation through the State Controller's automated payroll system
Calculated and prepared salary advances
Processed and tracked accounts receivable for overpayment
Processed and tracked wage garnishments
Managed, reviewed and investigated supplemental claim of non-industrial disability injuries and state disability for employees
Determined eligibility for employees pertaining to health benefits, dental, disability and life insurance
Overseen documentation for over 150 employees
Answered incoming human resources phone calls and questions.
Staff Services Analyst/Contracts Section
California Air Resources Board
04.2014 - 10.2014
Reviewed and analyzed requests for contract services
Developed contracts and supporting documentation
Served as the liaison between program staff, contractors, legal, and control agencies
Made recommendations for the most efficient and effective methods to obtain the services needed
Developed, reviewed, and released all solicitation documents
Received bids and proposals
Explained options and advised program staff
Made outbound phone calls to the contractors and vendors.
Office Technician / Human Resources Branch
California Air Resources Board
05.2012 - 04.2014
Reviewed time reports for accuracy and keyed in the payroll system
Reviewed employee and job verifications for other companies
Sorted and filed monthly time reports and official personnel files
Set up interviews
Maintained records and files in the filing room
Data entry
Helped employees at the door
Answered all incoming phone calls
Sorted and distributed mail
Ordered office supplies
Received and distributed all office faxes
Delivered warrant releases to Accounting
Made labels, folders and binders.
Student Clerk / Instructional Technology Center
American River College
08.2011 - 05.2012
Opened trouble tickets
Followed up on closed tickets
Set up and put away computers in conference and training rooms
Answered all incoming phone calls
Made labels, folders and binders
Set up video conferences
Checked in laptops that were brought to be fixed
Sorted and distributed mail.
Office and Teacher Assistant
Winston Churchill Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Accurately sorted and filed student personnel records
Verified registration forms for visitors
Served as a campus tour guide
Distributed student coursework and attendance records
Escorted students undergoing disciplinary action
Provided office support for school administrative staff.
Education
Associate of Arts - Management
American River College
05.2014
High School Certificate of Proficiency -
03.2011
Skills
Data Analysis
Report Development
Qualitative Data Analysis
Proposal Writing
Documentation and Paperwork
Human Resources
Time Management
Internal Audits
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Data Compilation
Knowledge of Agency Programs
Eligibility Determination
Awards
United States Academy Achievement Award,
2010 Academic Achievement Award for Excellence in Math
Office of the State Controllers, Personnel/ Payroll Services Division Certificates
CA Leave Accounting System - October 2012
Payroll Input Process - December 2014
Employment History Overview - February 2015
Fundamentals of Payroll - March 2015
Fundamentals of Personnel - March 2015
Deferral of Lump Sum - April 2015
Personnel Action Request (PAR) Documentation - May 2015
Introduction to Salary Determination - June 2015
Nonindustrial Disability Insurance - August 2016
California Department of Human Resources Certificate
Benefits Administration Manual (BAM) Training - June 2015
Volunteer Experience
Community Service, 70 hours per month 09/2011 - present
California Regional Building Committee, Training Department, 25 hours per month 12/2013 - 01/2015
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
California Department Of Water Resources
12.2021 - Current
Staff Services Analyst
California Department Of Water Resources
03.2019 - 11.2021
Management Services Technician/Board of Behavioral Sciences
Department of Consumer Affairs
02.2018 - 03.2019
Staff Services Analyst/Contracts Section
California Air Resources Board
04.2014 - 10.2014
Personnel Specialist/Human Resources Branch
California Air Resources Board
05.2012 - 02.2018
Office Technician / Human Resources Branch
California Air Resources Board
05.2012 - 04.2014
Student Clerk / Instructional Technology Center
American River College
08.2011 - 05.2012
Office and Teacher Assistant
Winston Churchill Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Associate of Arts - Management
American River College
High School Certificate of Proficiency -
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