Experience

City of Roseville Michigan
• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Administrative Services Specialist

  • Jan 2021 - Present


University Presbyterian Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bookkeeper

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  As a Bookkeeper, I’m in charge of all financial operations, including AP/AR, committee and session reporting, tax payments and reporting, payroll for 14 staff, and deposits for a 500-member congregation. It’s on me to manage and balance a $600K annual budget by identifying process improvements and cost saving opportunities. I also collaborate with various committees, elders, and staff to review expenditures and forecast future budgets. Key Contributions: ● Guided implementation of various financial controls that ensured security and confidentiality for church funds, endowments, and memorial gifts.



UAW Local 1777/Fraternal Order of Police Supervisory Unit

• Financial Secretary/Treasurer

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Leveraging my financial management background, I oversee the union’s finance operations including FP&A, implementing fresh processes and policies, and conducting detailed financial analysis. My job is to handle the accounts payables and receivables, payroll, taxes, employee files, budgeting, and purchasing. I also make sure the union enjoys continued sustainability by managing ad-hoc projects, applying my financial accounting subject matter expertise, and collaborating with union leadership. Key Contributions: ● Cut costs and strengthened organization by leading negotiations for four collective bargaining agreements. ● Streamlined workflows by spearheading implementation of automated payroll functions for 12 staff and autonomous accounting tasks for +150 local union members.


JVG Public Consulting LLC
• Owner

  • Jan 2011 - Present


Group Workcamps Foundation

• United States
• Information Services

• Camp Director

  • May 2007 - Present

  Oversee youth mission trips at various locations throughout the country with up to 20 staff and 450 youth and adult participants. Oversee youth mission trips at various locations throughout the country with up to 20 staff and 450 youth and adult participants.



Charter Township of Shelby- Parks Recreation & Maintenance

• Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center / River Bends Park Coordinator

  • Mar 2001 - Jan 2021

  Responsibility for all day-to-day and long-term operations at a nature center and 1100-acre park area for the Charter Township of Shelby. My scope of responsibility covered workforce management, budget preparation, contract bidding and management, and grant writing. Additionally, I managed all accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payables, and accounts receivable. I also created and implemented engaging programming to attract public interest. Key Contributions: ● Championed project to rebuild Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center’s brand and manage outreach program; led to significant boost in visitors and greater appreciation for nature and local area.



Oakland University Public Affairs Research Lab

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2005 - Aug 2007

  Entered and analyzed data for Oakland Twp Library Board and Rochester Hills Public Opinion Surveys Entered and analyzed data for Oakland Twp Library Board and Rochester Hills Public Opinion Surveys



Oakland University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Clerk III

  • Mar 2006 - Nov 2006

  Coordinated purchasing, budgeting, account reconciliation, accounts receivable and accounts payable for over 150 student organizations on campus. Maintained accounts of the Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development, including fiscal year-end reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing and consultation with Student Organization Leadership. Coordinated purchasing, budgeting, account reconciliation, accounts receivable and accounts payable for over 150 student organizations on campus. Maintained accounts of the Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development, including fiscal year-end reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing and consultation with Student Organization Leadership.