Assistant School Business Administrator

• Aug 2021 - Present

Fiscal and Operations Manager

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2021

In this role, I reviewed and analyzed budgets and programs for operational efficiency, cost savings, and for setting targets to aim, prioritize, and channel funds. Developed bid quotations, contract management systems, vendor service oversight, invoices, and billing for OSS, including budget management programs. I also determined district-wide staffing allocations, coordination of staff requisitions, hiring, and assignment of staff. Some Key Accomplishments Includes: • Overseeing state and federal grants, including grant applications, compliance monitoring, expenditures, and end-of-year reporting. • Advising and collaborating with the Assistant Superintendent in improving departmental processes, technologies, and operation functions, while also administering the special education student database system (Easy IEP and Easy 504). • Developing an operating budget for the Office of Student Services in conjunction with the leadership team.

Senior Finance Associate

• Dec 2017 - Sep 2018

I advised on the ability of project funds and core resources to cover staffing and activity plans and developed 'what-if' scenarios with the director of finance and administration. Produced regular financial reports for donors about grants and provided interim reports to project managers. Developed and implemented financial controls by reconciling account statements and salary expense reports. I also processed requisitions and reviewed purchase order commitments; approved payments, expense reports, and invoices.Some Key Accomplishments Includes:• Achieving over $200 million per year in sponsor and research funding, and overseeing all financials, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for all projects.• Developing, executing, managing, and closing out research sub-awards with MIT's Office of Sponsored Programs.

Staff Accountant

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

In this role, I controlled all sponsored billing processes, revenue reconciliation, and journal approval processes for Sponsored Accounting within MIT. Verified the accuracy of billing activities through monthly reconciliation. Collected, analyzed, and monitored past due billings. I also answered all questions and inquiries from sponsors and the MIT community, including customer disputes and resolutions.A Key Accomplishment Included:• Producing over 600 invoices and financial statements each month for businesses, foundations, and government sponsors.

Counselor for Education Loan Collection

• May 2008 - Jul 2016

As a Counselor, I ensured the timely payment of student accounts and proper collection protocols were followed by generating past due notices, conducting skip tracing, and monitoring collection agencies. I resolved delinquencies and helped students avoid default on their student loans. Complied with A-133's audit requirements, Fair Debt and Collection laws, bankruptcy laws, and FERPA. I also instructed and supervised five to ten work-study students in a variety of administrative functions and responsibilities, providing an understanding of all college and office regulations and laws regarding confidentiality.Some Key Accomplishments Includes:• Leading the administration of the Federal Perkins and MIT Institutional Loan portfolios, which consisted of over 6,000 students and over $60 million in federal and institutional student debt.• Contributing to the development, revision, and updating of policies and procedures manuals.