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Shirley Headen is a seasoned finance professional with 30+ years of experience in financial analysis, risk management, and strategic planning. She has held various leadership positions in government and private sectors, including Chief of Financial Analyst and Project Manager. Shirley holds a Master of Divinity degree and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Experience

    • Retired
      • Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

      Presently, I am committed to see that my grandson finish his higher education. However, I desire to have meaningful, purposeful employment.

    • Chief of Financial Analyst, (Accountant)
      • Dec 2005 - 2012
      • Fort Meade, MD

      I have performed several major tasks within the government. From ensuring the obligation were met to preparing the old data into the new format required for the new financial system, Defense Agencies Initiatives (DAI). Financial Systems is really my strong area, understanding how to look at Big picture and being able to translate it down to the small parts. By working in the small parts and understanding how the different parts relate to the bigger picture has given me a clear vast professional experience which I have demonstrated over and over again.

  • Olgoonik
    • Anchorage, Alaska Area
    • Contractor for ARL
      • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
      • Anchorage, Alaska Area

      Set up all job orders for all direct and reimbursable projects.Obligated all documents within 2 days.Maintained a log of all documents processed.

    • Project Manager
      • Oct 1998 - Dec 2004
      • Adelphi, MD

      Project Manager under the Vice President. Supervised personnel. Supported the execution of documents. Provided guidance to execution accounting and budget department. Established new guidelines and protocols. Assisted with year in closing of documents. Routinely met with the CEO and VP. Accepted a troublesome contract and was able to turn it around. Turned a one year contract into a 5 year contract because of performance. Had the ability to hire and fire.

    • Systems Accountant, Computer Analyst
      • Sep 1984 - Jun 1997
      • Crystal City, VA

      Initially hired as a System Accountant, responsibilities were examined and I became a Computer Analyst and moved to the top Command level. The new financial system created was the Financial Information Management System (FIMS) and was named by Congress the "Best of the Rest" which allowed the Deputy Comptroller a $25K bonus. FIMS handled up to the moment updates at the Summary and Detail level. FIMS handled five different types of appropriations. Led the Re-engineered team.Ensured the new architect was workable detailing tables, attributes, primary keys and secondary data selections, join unions and intersections. Data was cross referenced for trend and auditing purposes. Solved problems. Received several promotions for excellent performances.

  • Naval Ordnance Station
    • Indian Head, MD
    • Cost Accountant, Operating Accountant
      • Dec 1980 - Sep 1984
      • Indian Head, MD

      Was a Cost Accountant determining the cost of ordnances. Was able to document solutions to unsolved Cost Accounting problems. After performing well, the Accounting Director requested that I performed the Operating Accountant position. There was a short deadline to do the Quarterly statements and all the instructions disappeared. I was able to do the Quarterly Report on time, fully document and without any errors. Was able to assist General Accounting department with their problems. I wrote instructions for how to do the Quarterly statement giving all allowable ratios.

Education

  • 1989 - 1991
    Howard University
    Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Divinity/Ministry
  • 1984 - 1985
    University of MD
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

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