Tina Lowry
Hinesville,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Budget Technician with expertise in financial planning and automated travel systems. Managed accounts receivable, daily bank deposits, and reconciled discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting. Supported military and civilian personnel in travel order creation and compliance monitoring, leveraging strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Relocation
Break in Service
Hinesville, GA
01.2015 - 01.2026
- Navigated multiple relocations due to spouse’s active-duty assignments across Germany, Colorado, Texas, and Georgia, adapting to new environments and maintaining personal resilience. Career continuity in government service was impacted by frequent relocations. Since 2020, I have intentionally pursued remote opportunities to maintain long-term employment stability while supporting a mobile lifestyle.
Budget Analyst
Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Formulate and revise the annual budget estimate for sections and stations, researched, compiled, and summarized data concerning personnel salaries, and other expenses for the formulation of budget estimates.
- Monitored and tracked obligations and expenditures for the functional area throughout the execution phase of the annual operating budget.
- Performed budgetary administrative functions in the formulation, execution, and review of assigned portions of the organization's budget.
- Verified accuracy and adequacy of budget justification data to ensure compliance and informed decision-making.
- Compiled and summarized data for routine and special budget execution reports, enhancing clarity for stakeholders.
- Selected and entered budgetary information on a variety of related forms and schedules.
- Tabulated cost data by budget program, program element, and applied basic statistical formulas.
- Proposed reprogramming strategies to higher graded co-workers to optimize resource allocation.
- Completed several continuous learning classes and received the DoD Financial Management Certification Level 2.
Plans Assistant
Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill
Fort Sill, OK
09.2009 - 12.2014
- Created and maintained FCoE long-range calendar to synchronize BDEs, organizations, and staff across installation.
- Analyze the Army, TRADOC, CAC, ARCIC, and FCoE calendars in order to maintain and synchronize the Commanding General's long-range planning calendar. Enabling the Command Group and STRATCOM to propose future engagements for the Commanding General to attend.
- Built and managed an FCoE recurring matrix in order to track when WARNORDs, OPORDs, and TASKORDs are due, in order to meet suspense based on FS Regulation 350-8.
- Prepared and managed correspondence for G5 Plans updates, including Commanding General packets and Fires Conference packets for TRADOC approval.
- Collected, managed, and maintained records for each FCoE event in order to sustain continuity.
- Coordinated all tasking requirements for G5 and reported to higher headquarters by the suspense date.
- Coordinated G5 briefings, ensuring chart preparation, material availability, and adherence to physical and information security protocols.
Budget Technician
Army Lodging
Fort Sill, OK
06.1998 - 08.2009
- Utilized SAP and related automated accounting systems to process transactions, manage accounts, and generate financial reports.
- Reconciled budget and accounting records using double-entry bookkeeping and GAAP principles, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Processed Daily Activity Report Summaries (DARS), and prepared official accounting documents for submission to the MWR Southeast Regional Business Office.
- Verified income documents for accuracy and compliance, contributing to integrity of financial reporting.
- Collaborated with program managers and regional accounting staff to facilitate timely processing of DARS and financial documents.
- Prepared general journal vouchers for inter-company transfers and monthly balance sheet adjustments.
- Ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies using established accounting procedures.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial accounting principles, and integrated accrual systems.
- Skilled in using accounting software, point-of-sale systems, and office applications for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Assisted the Business Manager with routine financial inquiries and administrative tasks.
- Performed quarterly cash count audits in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures.
- Conducted cash handling training for new employees, and served as petty cash fund custodian.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, and exercise tact and professionalism in all interactions.
Education
BBA - Finance
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO06-2019
Skills
- Federal budget management
- Oracle database administration
- Customer relationship management
- Financial software implementation
- Spreadsheet analysis
- Cost-benefit evaluation
- Application techniques
- Budget reconciliation
- Asset lifecycle management
- Research proficiency
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Data synchronization
- Data entry
- Records management
- Coordinated tasking
- Coordinated briefings
- Financial data analytics
- Accounts payable and receivables
- SAP and automated accounting
- Double entry bookkeeping
- Audit compliance
- Journal entries (accounting)
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Customer service excellence
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
Principles of Cost Accounting and Mgmt Course, United States Army Financial Mgmt School, 2012
Accomplishments
Commander's Award for Civilian Service 11 Dec 2015, For Exceptional skill in the performance of her duties as a budget analyst and administrative support assistant.
Timeline
Relocation
Break in Service
01.2015 - 01.2026
Budget Analyst
Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill
12.2014 - 12.2015
Plans Assistant
Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill
09.2009 - 12.2014
Budget Technician
Army Lodging
06.1998 - 08.2009
BBA - Finance
Colorado Technical University