Apply all my experience, effort, and knowledge to accomplish the requirements and expectations of the organization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Information Management Systems Specialist (PIMSS)
NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES
Oakton, Virginia
04.2022 - Current
Play a supporting role to the PIMS Supervisor in the design, development, documentation, and enhancement of program information management systems to support the program service areas
Apricot is the primary agency software tool
Provide support and technical assistance for programs using other information management software to support organizational alignment
Support those programs using other databases in ensuring alignment in collecting common data elements, and additional data deemed essential in telling the NVFS story
Support the implementation, collection and management of common data elements in program information management systems to include demographic and other identified data fields for research and evaluation and annual reporting purposes
Under the direction of the PIMS Supervisor, create, test, and modify Apricot and other program’s data systems in concert with the program data system leads as business needs change, to support organizational data alignment, and to facilitate workflow changes needed for organizational data collection and research and evaluation endeavors
Provide first-level technical support (including interaction with Social Solutions vendor) to Super Users, end–users, and leadership
Support the training of program leadership, Apricot Super Users and staff to create regularly scheduled reports to advance performance analysis pertaining to staff and programs
Support roll up of data into organizational dashboards when appropriate and help create customized dashboards as available within the information management software
Create standard, custom and ad hoc reports that supports leadership’s ability to analyze, manage and make program business, operations and personnel decisions
Create reports to also provide data to funders, development, grants staff and the executive team on as needed basis
Support the PIMS Supervisor in documenting/inventorying the multiple Apricot and other program data system reports—standard and custom—as well as cataloging Apricot universal program forms
Help maintain the repository of information management systems related materials such as training, videos, how-to guides, FAQs, tools and tips and other meaningful resources
Support with technical assistance at regularly scheduled meetings for Apricot Super Users and end users, and other invested stakeholders
Provide technical support to help program teams to identify potential gaps in reporting results so that programs can develop prescriptive and/or corrective action in real time related to data collection and analysis
Conduct regular quality assurance checks to certify integrity of the overall data collection process
Work in with QA and program leadership to solve for lapses in data integrity
Remain up to date on software launches, new products, changes, and new features
Explore and assess need and readiness to onboard new features to support program’s work and make recommendations to the PIMS Supervisor
Participate in regular supervision with supervisor and provide regular updates
Remain current on knowledge of standards and other program-related information
Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet relevant guidelines.
Program Information Management System Specialist
NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES
Oakton, Virginia
06.2014 - 04.2022
Collaborate with PIMS Manager in the design, development, documentation, and enhancement of program information management systems to support the program service areas
Apricot is the primary agency software tool
Provide first-level technical support to Apricot super users, end–users, and leadership
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings for users to help address and resolve technical issues and questions
Serve as the primary point of contact with Social Solutions vendor
Provide technical assistance and guidance for programs using other information management software
Ensure organizational and programmatic alignment in collecting and tracking common data elements and information deemed essential in telling the NVFS story
This includes demographic and other identified data fields for research and evaluation and annual reporting purposes
Under the direction of the PIMS Manager and in collaboration with program leads, create, test, and modify Apricot and other program data systems as business needs change, to support organizational data alignment and to facilitate workflow changes needed for organizational data collection and research and evaluation endeavors
Assist PIMS Manager with training of program leadership, Apricot SuperUsers and staff to create regularly scheduled reports to advance performance analysis pertaining to staff and programs
Support roll-up of data into organizational dashboards when appropriate and help create customized dashboards as available within the information management software
Create standard custom and ad hoc reports that supports leadership’s ability to analyze manage and make program business, operations, and personnel decisions
Create reports to provide data to funders, development, grants staff and the executive team on as needed basis
In collaboration with the PIMS Manager, maintain up-to-date documentation and inventory on standard and custom program data system reports
Catalog Apricot universal program forms
Develop and maintain the repository of information management systems-related materials such as training, videos, how-to guides, FAQs, tools and tips and other meaningful resources
Provide technical support to assist program teams identify potential gaps in reporting results for them to develop prescriptive and/or corrective action in real time related to data collection and analysis
Conduct regular quality assurance checks to certify integrity of the overall data collection process
Work in collaboration with QA and program leadership to solve for lapses in data integrity.
Health Access Specialist (Department of Family Services)
NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES
Fairfax, Virginia
09.2024 - 06.2014
Conduct initial screenings to determine eligibility for program services, and provide assessment, intake, and enrollment where appropriate up appointments for the clients with the specialists
Respond to clients in a timely manner regarding requests for medical/dental appointments and schedules appointments as necessary
Develop spreadsheets for budgeting as well as for reporting purposes
Update databases such as Access and ETO for reporting purposes
Collaborate with other program team members of Fairfax County to screen for eligibility for Medicaid, the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) program, NVFS’ Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP), the Community Health Care Network, and other safety net health care services
Provide program education to community physicians and dentists and coordinate services with them
Make referrals to other services as needed and works with other community providers to provide collaborative services to clients
Maintain client files in a timely manner and in accordance with program requirements and NVFS guidelines and enters required information in program database(s)
Maintain current level of knowledge on program software and other information on medical and dental assistance programs.
Technical Department Coordinator
PANECONS-EMMEDUE
Quito, Ecuador / Italy
07.2006 - 06.2008
Order construction material supplies for diverse construction projects
Keep track of the production orders
Follow up the invoicing process related to equipment and warehouse of spare parts
Coordinate the activities of the technical department (meetings, training, field trips, conferences, etc.)
Translate technical documents such as technical specifications, construction processes, and manuals
Conduct field trip visits to the construction projects in order to audit the correct application of the construction process
Prepare project reports
Schedule field trips with foreign technicians, and work as an interpreter while visiting the construction projects.
Administrative Assistant
FORTESAN
Quito, Ecuador
04.2004 - 06.2005
Order supply and inventory of raw materials need it for the production process
Provide assistance to calculate food production as well as formulation charts
<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
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