Experience

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  Howard County Government

  • Ellicott City, Maryland, United States

  • Fiscal Specialist I

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Ellicott City, Maryland, United States

    -Reconcile capital projects pertaining to enterprise funds-Assist in creation of County wide Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for review by independent auditors prior to public release -capitalize fixed assets where necessary-consult with project managers for updates regarding status of capital projects and fixed asset construction -advise Fiscal Manager of fixed asset and capital project status on a quarterly basis after consultation with project managers-reconcile transfer tax revenues on a monthly basis-create new assets where necessary-

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  The Johns Hopkins University

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Budget Specialist

    • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  The Harbour School

  • Annapolis, Maryland

  • Assistant Fiscal Coordinator

    • Jun 2017 - Jan 2021
    • Annapolis, Maryland

    Process payroll where necessary Handle accounts payable invoicing and vendor paymentsMonitor and reconcile team budgets and advise team leaders of spendingCreate and implement organizational budget for school yearLiaison with local school systems to implement and reconcile accurate billing and payments for funded studentsWrite and enforce private pay tuition contracts Administrate company credit card program

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  Interstate Hotels & Resorts

  • Storrs, CT

  • Night Auditor/Night Audit Supervisor

    • Jul 2014 - Jun 2017
    • Storrs, CT

    -Ensure and oversee the operations of the hotel during the overnight period.-Transmit the hotels daily business (Credit Cards, Accounts Receivable, Checks, Cash, Invoices), ensuring that either transactions were posted correctly or amended to reflect the true nature of the transaction. - Attend to the needs of guests as they may arise, be it in a proactive or reactive capacity- Communicate with other departments as needed to address issues within the hotel as they arise. - Prepare the hotel for the beginning of the day in both an administrative and operational capacity- Fill staffing deficiencies where necessary, by either covering them personally or finding the personnel to cover them- Ensure staff are proficient and capable to perform the tasks assigned to them - Mentor and coach staff where necessary to instill in them the confidence necessary to complete the assigned tasks-Process Accounts Payable invoices for payment by Director of Finance after verification of the amount to be charged- Overhauled Night Audit process at NHI to remove unnecessary steps and proactively address pressing needs and concerns of hotel management. -Temporarily assumed responsibilities of Accounting Department manager during managerial transitions in April 2016 and July 2016.-Named Associate of the Month for May 2016

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  DoubleTree by Hilton

  • Windsor Locks, CT

  • Night Auditor

    • Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Windsor Locks, CT

    Provide excellent customer service to guests while adhering to guidelines and brand standards set forth by higher management.Prepare reports and file paperwork for use by management during the course of a business day.Audit financial records and guest accounts for the purposes of forecasting future sales, ensuring proper data entry and payment collection, and engendering lasting relationships between clients and the company.

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  University of Connecticut

  • Student Security Analyst

    • Jan 2012 - May 2014

    Travel to regional campuses to install critical security upgrades on university owned workstations with a focus on securing personally identifiable informationParticipate in the implementation of policies pertaining to the ‘SecureU’ initiativeAssist in the migration of users to an active directory within the university domainSuccessfully follow through on independent initiatives while working within a team environmentAnalyze endpoints within a network to ensure compliance with policies set forth by the Chief Information Security OfficerProvide technical support to University staff and students Achieve expedient resolution to issues brought forth by clients that both satisfied customer needs and departmental mandates.

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  Bellissimo Grande LLC

  • North Stonington,CT

  • Front Desk Agent/Auditor

    • Mar 2011 - Nov 2013
    • North Stonington,CT

    Assist in the operations of a hospitality venue-Checking guests in and out-Providing basic needs (toiletries, linens, technical assistance)-Shuttle Driver-Night Auditor-Hotel Security (enforcement of hotel policies regarding noise after midnight)

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  Hyatt Place

  • Mystic,CT

  • Gallery Host/Auditor

    • Feb 2009 - Nov 2009
    • Mystic,CT

    Assisted in the day to day operations of the Hyatt Place Hotel in Mystic,CT. Focuses were on attending to guest needs (Check in/out, food service, and providing toiletries and linens), auditing of financial records three days a week, and providing the highest level of customer service possible.

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  Hendels, Inc

  • Mystic, CT

  • Assistant Manager

    • Oct 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Mystic, CT

    Monitor and adjust inventory levels based on sales and revenue

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  United States Marine Corps

  • Camp Pendleton, CA and Okinawa, Japan

  • Field Radio Operator

    • Mar 2003 - Mar 2007
    • Camp Pendleton, CA and Okinawa, Japan

    Participated in occupational specialty training to include operational security, and tactical communication of various high frequency bandwidths (HF/VHF/UHF, SATCOM, etc.)Facilitated the shipment and deployment of field communication equipment and personnel to ensure the success of any given operationOversaw the administrative needs of 170 superior and subordinate MarinesDeployed to Ramadi, Iraq in 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in a civil affairs capacity.

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  United States Marine Corps

  • Beaufort, SC

  • Aviation Ordnanceman

    • Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
    • Beaufort, SC

    -Ensured the proper functionality of the weapons delivery systems of F/A 18D Hornet fighter jets through electrical systems checking, scheduled maintenance and prescribed unscheduled maintenance.-Handled munitions and weaponry and loaded them onto said aircraft as directed by the Squadron Operations Office.-Performed corrosion prevention maintenance on squadron aircraft in accordance with pre-established maintenance guidelines.-Helped oversee the training needs of squadron personnel to include maintaining physical fitness requirements, military proficiency and training requirements and other required Marine Corps curriculum for squadron VMFA(AW) 224