Experience

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  The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

  • Financial Manager

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  The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

  • Financial Manager

    • Nov 2017 - Present

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  Macy's

  • Cincinnati, OH

  • Analyst - Compensation, Hourly Wage & Structure

    • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
    • Cincinnati, OH

    ● Implemented and maintained process for the periodic evaluation of key economic and demographic market measurements and its impact on Macy's hourly retail wage competitiveness● Provided comprehensive monthly reporting of the utilization of Hourly Wage structures within the New Hire process to HR Business partners● Developed, implemented and tracked compliance with target in­hire rates for key hourly positions● Evaluated and executed wage survey data requests from external organizations, including BLS and other governmental agencies

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  Coldstream Country Club

  • Cincinnati, OH

  • Server

    • Mar 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Cincinnati, OH

    ● Managed multiple dining areas to ensure optimal guest experience● Coordinated communication between customers, staff and management

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  Department of Defense

  • United States
  • Armed Forces
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Budget Analyst

    • Nov 2011 - Mar 2015

    Customer Service *Work in partnership with mission and acquisition customers to ensure appropriated funding is programmed, planned and executed to meet all regulations and requirements*Conceptualize and develop multiple Excel reports to analyze financial trends across multiple fiscal years*Coordinate with mission leaders and customers to collect and consolidate all required documentation for travel requestsProject Management*Participate on the Configuration Control Board (CCB) for a web-based travel request tool and provide training to fellow employees on the tool*Assist in creation and tracking of yearly execution plans and purchase requests*Support financial aspects of joint program with external partner, including quarterly operational and budget review meetingsData Analysis*Review actions and announcements to ensure current knowledge of latest market trends and policies*Gather and evaluate financial data in preparation for budget review briefings*Utilize reports from IBM Cognos to provide actionable execution data for funding reviews and data calls*Support various additional projects for senior leaders and management

  • Finance & Accounting Analyst

    • Aug 2009 - Nov 2011

    Customer Service*Collaborate & network with peers to provide the most accurate and actionable financial information to stakeholders*Ensure customer satisfaction through clear, tactful communication and by providing accurate information in a timely manner*Coordinate with internal and external customers to reconcile contracts along with educating customers on government regulations and agency policiesProcess Improvement*Prepared financial and metric reports using Lead Six Sigma tools to assist in decision-making, mission accomplishment, accountability and resource management*Independently designed and created multiple Excel workbooks to collect, analyze and report daily productivity measures to management*Made recommendations and put into practice ideas that enhance productivity and improve efficiency of daily team operationsFinancial Execution*Administered accounting activities and integrate financial processes with core requirements to uphold corporate value and goals*Analyzed financial reports to verify availability of appropriated funds and payment accuracy to vendorsTeamwork*Developed and implemented processes to streamline duties and effectively manage a large continuous workload*Trained new employees on policies, procedures and methodologies