Experience

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  Government

  • Richmond, Virginia, United States

  • Financial Services Specialist Senior

    • Jun 2021 - Present
    • Richmond, Virginia, United States

    Perform all accounting functions to meet federal grant management requirements and deadlines.Maintain an automated financial management system to safeguard and account for proper use of funds and assure that funds are used solely for authorized purposes in accordance with Federal and State guidel...

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Program Administrator / Corporate Card Administrator

    • Aug 2016 - Jun 2021

    Responsible for the compliance and audit of the University's credit card program.Prevented fraudulent activity by processing monthly reports and informing cardholders of risks.Coordinated with internal and external auditors on compliance issues and recommendations.

  • Grant and Fiscal Coordinator

    • Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

    Managed and maintained a system of organization and communication to support senior staff in ensuring internal deadlines were met.Submitted federal and non-federal grant submissions using electronic and other forms of submission processes.Interacted with principal investigators to ensure compliance with federal, state, VCU and sponsor requirements.Developed grant/contract budgets.Monitored over 25 Post award research administration and compliance for two separate SOM departments. Included all post award expenses and reconciliation.

  • Financial Manager

    • Sep 2008 - Apr 2015

    Developed and reviewed the annual budget, of over $5M, for the Director. Assisted with budget projections for indexes.Managed monthly budgets for approximately 25 indexes; including, state, local, and grant funds.Processed all purchases with approval authority. Prepared and authorized all purchase orders, purchase card transactions, travel authorizations, petty cash reimbursements, and journal vouchers for the department.Prepared and reviewed paperwork for hiring an average of 15-20 adjunct faculty staff each semeste

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  Angelas Elegant Events

  • Owner

    • Jan 2003 - Aug 2019
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  The Wedding Planning Institute

  • Instructor

    • Jun 2011 - May 2017

    Provides class room instruction and real world experience about wedding and event planning. I provide networking and hands on learning for students interested in event planning.

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  Smithsonian Institution

  • New York, New York

  • Budget Analyst

    • Feb 1993 - Sep 2001
    • New York, New York