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Tia M. Bond

Frisco,TX

Summary

Dynamic Program Specialist with the USDA, skilled in fraud detection and compliance auditing. Achieved a 99% reduction in program discrepancies through innovative process improvements. Adept at stakeholder collaboration and training, enhancing team efficiency by 35%. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, driving informed decision-making for impactful program outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Specialist

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
08.2014 - Current
  • Conducted audits for eligibility, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
  • Reduced program discrepancies by 99% through implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
  • Authored detailed reports and recommendations in alignment with agency goals and deadlines.
  • Managed high-risk analysis and fraud prevention measures, improving program integrity by 25%.
  • Delivered technical training and guidance, increasing team efficiency by 35%.
  • Senior Program Integrity Specialist (previous role at USDA).
  • Conducted reviews of over 160 cases monthly, ensuring 98% compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Investigated and resolved fraud cases, collaborating with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
  • Drafted comprehensive reports identifying deficiencies, and proposed solutions to improve program outcomes.
  • Provided expert guidance on policies, and led federal compliance audits.
  • Mentored, coached, and trained staff.
  • Led teams that resolved technical problems.
  • Collaborated with senior officials inside and outside of the agency to build consensus for strategic planning purposes.
  • Gained cooperation and built consensus among senior-level management related to my area of expertise.
  • Managed project support for meetings and conferences by compiling information, providing support on project scoping, assisting in the coordination of teams, identifying performance metrics, team goals, and data collection.
  • Managed teams, and tracked performance measures. Assisted in the planning of program accomplishments. Assisted in the development of project outputs. Reported on the status of projects and activities.
  • Communicated to management, advisory boards, decision-making bodies, and stakeholders.
  • Communicated by explaining policy and procedural requirements, leading briefs, leading workflow process discussions, and defending findings and recommendations to high-level officials and policy officials.
  • I wrote formal correspondence, technical reports, procedures, guidelines, briefs, corrective actions, and program regulations. Policy guidance and analyses of proposed policies.
  • Identified $500K in potential fraud through the analysis of billing patterns and compliance inspections.
  • Streamlined claims processing workflows, reducing review times by 25%.
  • Generated statistical reports for leadership, influencing key decisions on program operations.

Education

JD -

Francis School of Law
05-2029

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Program Auditing & Compliance
  • Fraud Detection & Prevention
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Quality Control & Risk Management
  • Policy Development & Implementation
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Leadership & Training
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • LexisNexis
  • Westlaw
  • NCIC
  • SNAP QC Tools
  • SQL
  • JIRA
  • MEMS NextGen

Other positions held:

  • Investigator
  • Department Head
  • Project Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Technical Writer
  • Program Manager
  • Victim Witness Advocate
  • ER/LR
  • EEO/ADR
  • Trainer
  • Instructor

Certification

US Navy 1998-2006

  • Navy Instructor Certification (9502)
  • Navy Master Training Specialist Certification (9512)
  • Background Investigator Training
  • Forensic Science Courses
  • Civil Rights Training
  • EEO
  • ADR
  • Executive assistant
  • Legal manager
  • Program Coordinator
  • Program Manager
  • Department Head

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Specialist

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
08.2014 - Current

JD -

Francis School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Southern Illinois University

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