Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 17 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Silverthorne Advisory Group
02.2023 - Current
Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Financial Management Technician
United States Air Force
01.2012 - Current
Ensured military pay transactions; to include daily pay, timekeeping, deployment pay, final separation pay and vacation settlement request were base level processed correctly on a weekly/monthly basis for over 1,700 Airmen
Performed internal FIAR audits as well as USAF required financial management audits
An additional 2,000 deployment transactions per year timely and accurately
As a Defense Travel System Approving Official, processed over $3M in military travel documents to deployed and non-deployment locations with 97% accuracy
Performed research on financial management regulations, accounting policies and standard operating procedures to ensure best business practices are enforced
Presents budgetary briefings with supporting statistical data to senior leadership
Develops data required for examining various options or scenarios related to budgetary issues that may adversely affect the organization
Analyzes accounting reports and financial data to identify trends for evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of Air Force activities
Develops and compiles factors for improved planning, programming and budgeting
Prepares budgets, execution plans, and execution reports
Analyzes financial execution
Identifies and explains variances
Provides budget call instructions to organizations
Prepares narrative justification to support financial requirements
Reviews financial data for accuracy, and resolves discrepancies
Receives, reconciles, and distributes funding authorities
Examines funding and reprogramming actions to determine financial implications
Reviews reimbursement program status
Utilizes Financial Management critical thinking techniques to deliver sound financial advice to all levels of leadership
Functions as principle advisor to flight commander
Leads and develops enlisted members of the flight
Works hand in hand with Squadron superintendent to provide decision support to leadership
Possesses knowledge and understanding on the advanced functions and formulas of MS Excel
Utilizes Excel, dashboards and PowerPoint to gather, analyzes, and prepares financial data and reports
Supports data-driven decisions through big data manipulation.
Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing streamlined processes and controls.
Strengthened internal control systems with comprehensive risk assessments and proactive recommendations.
Senior Consultant
The Merit Group
03.2022 - 02.2023
Assist Air Force Working Capital Fund (AFWCF) Assessable Units (AUs) and reporting entities in designing and implementing corrective actions to remediate weaknesses in processes, internal controls and supporting financial systems
Monitor and update over 45 Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFR) as well as their corresponding Corrective Action Plans within Excel, Advana-Database and locally stored records
Functions as principal liaison bet between USAF AFMC staff and the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) on status updates and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) progress milestones
Assist in Provided By Client (PBC) request from external auditor to internal Offices of Primary Responsibility (OPR)
Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting services and effective problem-solving strategies.
Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
Education
MBA -
Franklin University
Columbus
12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Franklin University
Columbus, OH
10.2022
Skills
Cost Control
Document Management
Data Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Client Rapport
Processes and Procedures
Budget Management
Risk Assessment
Team Leadership
Financial Reporting
Team Building
Project Tracking
Certification
DoD FM Certification lvl 2
Clearance
Secret
Awards
Air Force Achievement Medal 07/09/13
Air Force Commendation Medal 03/25/14
Air Force Commendation Medal 09/05/17
Air Force Commendation Medal 01/28/18
Affiliations
United States Air Force
Timeline
Project Manager
Silverthorne Advisory Group
02.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant
The Merit Group
03.2022 - 02.2023
Financial Management Technician
United States Air Force
01.2012 - Current
MBA -
Franklin University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Franklin University
DoD FM Certification lvl 2
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