Deputy Director

• Jan 2022 - Present

Financial Systems Architect

• Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

Senior Financial Analyst

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2020

Currently performing high level financial analyses for Navy Headquarters Currently performing high level financial analyses for Navy Headquarters

Lead Accountant

• 2013 - 2015

My current position is with Treasury Reconciliation, within the Departmental Reporting Division of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. My current position is with Treasury Reconciliation, within the Departmental Reporting Division of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.

Financial Management Resource Officer

• Aug 1999 - Aug 2013

* Operated in a senior position as a high-visibility team leader, serving as a direct representative and subject matter expert between Headquarters Marine Corps and the DFAS* Managed the execution of $2.7 billion in appropriated funding, to include performing detailed formal and informal inspections of each subordinate fund holder* Performed comprehensive accounting investigations and forensic-style analyses, culminating in a cost savings of more than $1,250,000 just in fiscal year 2012* Led a tiger team from Headquarters Marine Corps that achieved unprecedented success while closing Fiscal Year 2008. A direct result of these efforts, the entire Marine Corps' problem disbursements were reduced 80% prior to closing Fiscal Year 2008, which was the lowest level recorded in more than 18 years. While still serving in the same position, all fiscal years since have been incremental improvements upon that success.* Designed, produced and delivered specialized training packages to over 200 new DFAS technicians and supervisors in several different functional areas over a five year period, covering job requirements and expectations with a focus on Marine Corps requirements and objectives* Organized, edited and published a monthly newsletter providing financial guidance and recommendations to DFAS sites and Marine Corps financial managers around the world* Invited to be a guest speaker at several Department of Defense-wide conferences populated by experts in the Financial Management, Transportation, Logistics, and Administrative communities* Worked closely with the DFAS Audit Engagement Team during the Marine Corps’ auditability testing, breaking new ground for the Department of Defense* Valued as a leading selection for the implementation of the Defense Travel System, COGNOS SMARTS ReportNet, and the Financial Improvement Initiative Show less

Financial Management Resource Analyst

• Feb 1990 - Aug 1999

* Managed execution of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and internal spending accounts* Designed daily, weekly, monthly and annual budgeting and spending reports* Provided training and technical assistance to internal and external customers regarding the processing of all possible types of accounting transactions* Valued for ability to work independently and to lead the team under difficult time constraints* Devised and applied new techniques to evaluate and mitigate financial reporting risks* Compiled and distributed weekly metrics reports to support and enhance monthly reporting requirements Show less