Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Military Service
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Tonya Bell

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Seasoned financial management professional with 25 years of experience in federal military healthcare finance. Resolve complex financial and service issues through multi-channel customer support. Direct high-volume travel bookings, financial analysis, auditing, fiscal control verification, and compliance initiatives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

GSA

Breeze Airways
New Orleans, Louisiana
04.2026 - Current

• Managed high-volume customer communications by reviewing, prioritizing, routing, and responding with professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Resolved baggage issues impacting scheduled operations, assessing delays, pilferage, and lost bags for timely reimbursement.

• Served as liaison with Guest Empowerment Team and stations to resolve mishandled baggage service issues.

• Coordinated with business partners to charge responsible parties for baggage delivery fees correctly.

• Facilitated effective communication between departments to expedite resolution of baggage issues.

• Collaborated with team members, supervisors, and internal departments to resolve complex service issues and coordinate smooth operations.

• Identified and implemented workflow and teamwork improvements, enhancing collaboration and inclusion across departments.

• Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while following airline safety, security, service, and quality standards.

  • • Used Avaya, C360, OPS Suite, Smart Clixx, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Teams to troubleshoot issues and support efficient airport operations.
  • • Researched customer concerns, compared options, recommended solutions, and escalated issues when needed to protect customer experience and operational integrity.
  • • Prepared clear documentation, summaries, and correspondence while maintaining consistent messaging, confidentiality, and brand voice.
  • • Built credible working relationships with inter-departmental contacts.
  • • Acted as a stations and GET liaison for inter-departmental projects.
  • • Met performance measures and followed established standards aligned with Breeze Aviation Group’s values of safety, kindness, integrity, ingenuity, and excellence.
  • • Assisted passengers with check-in, boarding, ticket sales, reservations, travel arrangements, and inquiries across in-person and digital channels.

Financial Management Analyst

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Remote, LA
06.2024 - 09.2025

Maintained financial data accuracy and internal controls within automated financial systems while protecting confidential information.

Prepared analyses, documentation, summaries, and correspondence to provide clear recommendations to managers and program officials.

Coordinated communication between vendors and Veterans Health Administration facilities to research payment status and resolve fiscal concerns.

Facilitated enterprise customer service for vendor payments, financial transactions, travel inquiries, and quality control via phone and digital channels.

Monitored automated call distribution activity and handled high-volume inquiries to help reduce wait times and improve service performance.

Delivered training to internal and external customers, as well as new employees, on financial system procedures, quality standards, and issue resolution practices.

Accounting Technician

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Remote, LA
06.2023 - 06.2024

Verified financial records for accuracy, resolved discrepancies, and ensured timely reconciliations.

Assessed internal controls, identified corrective actions, and recommended process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.

Supported audits and reviews of purchase card and accounting programs to confirm compliance with fiscal policies and internal controls.

Processed expenditure transfers and travel certifications, completed financial research, and prepared supporting documentation.

Developed standard operating procedures and facilitated training for employees on financial systems and complex accounting transactions.

Accounting Technician

Florida Army National Guard
Saint Augustine, Florida
11.2022 - 06.2023

Reviewed budget management systems, resolved accounting discrepancies and out-of-balance conditions to enhance data accuracy.

Matched accounting and budget data with program managers and financial leadership to address financial issues through thorough fiscal research.

Applied fiscal regulations and completed corrective actions for complex transactions.

Created financial reports and analyses in Microsoft Excel that informed leadership decisions.

Lead Accounting Technician

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
New Orleans, Louisiana
12.2017 - 11.2022

Collaborated with program managers and financial leadership to compare accounting and budget data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Reviewed accounting and budget systems to identify discrepancies and supported investigations of errors.

Researched fiscal requirements and interpreted regulations to develop solutions for accounting issues.

Provided guidance and training on accounting transactions, systems, procedures, and internal controls.

Procurement Technician

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
New Orleans, Louisiana
09.2016 - 02.2017

Tracked expenditures and reconciled financial accounts and purchase card transactions to maintain fiscal compliance.

Reviewed inventory levels and analyzed data to ensure stock accountability and inform supply decisions.

Supported annual budget development and monthly obligation planning to enhance resource allocation effectiveness.

Processed payroll actions, leave balances, debt collections, personnel transactions, procurement tasks, and medical supply purchases.

Guest Experience Expert

Marriott
New Orleans, Louisiana
09.2015 - 09.2016

Addressed guest concerns, coordinated room readiness with housekeeping, and shared local and hotel information to improve satisfaction.

Processed guest check-ins, check-outs, and reservations, ensuring seamless transactions and enhancing guest experience.

Managed cash transactions and financial reports, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in record-keeping.

Education

High School Diploma -

L. B. Landry High School
New Orleans, LA

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Finance

Ashford University
San Diego, CA

Skills

Travel operations

Travel logistics

Airport services

Financial management

Financial reporting

Expense monitoring

Accounts management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis and reporting

Research solutions

Dispute resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication management

Customer service training

Accomplishments

  • Army Commendation Medal (2) | Army Achievement Medal (3) | Army Good Conduct Medal (7) | Louisiana War
    Cross

Military Service

  • U.S. Army / Army National Guard | September 1990 - July 2015

Timeline

GSA

Breeze Airways
04.2026 - Current

Financial Management Analyst

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
06.2024 - 09.2025

Accounting Technician

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
06.2023 - 06.2024

Accounting Technician

Florida Army National Guard
11.2022 - 06.2023

Lead Accounting Technician

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
12.2017 - 11.2022

Procurement Technician

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
09.2016 - 02.2017

Guest Experience Expert

Marriott
09.2015 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

L. B. Landry High School

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Finance

Ashford University
Tonya Bell