Experience

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  International Assistance and Relief Organization

  • Sr. Accountant / Sr. Grants Analyst

    • Nov 2000 - Present

    A $700M non-profit international relief and assistance organization operating in 7 regions across the world.Grant Analyst.• Manage an international portfolio of public and private grants totaling $65M awarded to 20+ countries in Southeast Asia and Latin America. • Institute processes for the close of non-USG awards to ensure accuracy of financial information and timeliness of closeout.Training Supervisor• Assessed learning needs, prepared online instruction and evaluated effectiveness of trainings.• Coordinated trainings held for 200 participants at 5 locations around the world. Finance Analyst• Audited financial statements and provided support to a dozen field offices with a program value of $120M to ensure compliance with GAAP and organization policies. • Reviewed budgets and cash forecasting of field offices.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Improved closing times of USG awards from 94 days to 75 days.• Developed and delivered 5 one week-long training sessions for a major Finance initiative.• Designed Access and online databases of non-USG grant information to access financial information and track life of grants.

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  Wise Recycling LLC

  • Staff Accountant

    • Aug 1998 - Oct 2000

    • General accounting duties included preparation of daily cash draw and Accounts Receivable analysis.• Prepared monthly bank account reconcilement.• Gathered and verified data for management reporting.

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  Baltimore City Public Schools

  • Elementary classroom teacher

    • Sep 1995 - Jun 1998

    • Self-contained classroom management and instruction.• Team taught with Mathematics concentration.