Experience

Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Management Specialist

  • Nov 2023 - Present

  Orlando, Florida, United States



Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Financial Management Analyst

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2022

  Orlando, Florida Area -Primary Organizational Defense Travel Administrator (ODTA) and the travel office Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for training and guiding NAWCTSD’s DTS users. I provide updated and relevant information concerning updates to laws, policies, regulations form the FMR, JTR, DoD, NAVY and NAVAIR instructions and directives. - As one of Travel Office’s team leads, I support and train team members within the areas of travel. Assisted with the transition and training of the Travel… Show more -Primary Organizational Defense Travel Administrator (ODTA) and the travel office Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for training and guiding NAWCTSD’s DTS users. I provide updated and relevant information concerning updates to laws, policies, regulations form the FMR, JTR, DoD, NAVY and NAVAIR instructions and directives. - As one of Travel Office’s team leads, I support and train team members within the areas of travel. Assisted with the transition and training of the Travel Office’s primary voucher reviewer. Provide daily support and guidance for any travel related inquires my team may have. -SME ERP/DTS system rejects providing training to NAWCTSD Travelers and BFMs. With the provided training and education BFMs and travelers have been able to identify, correct and minimize DTS travel rejects. - Assisted in the development of multiple NAWCTSD’s travel tools: CompassRose travel ticketing tool. The travel ticketing tool has allowed for travelers to inquire and track the progress of any request or question submitted. NAWCTSD’s Travel Wiki. The Travel Wiki provides specific NAWCTSD travel related information to our users and well as many commonly asked questions. - Communicate weekly within TSD’s newsletter via Travel Trip-ups. The Travel Trip-up provides weekly travel related information from updated polices to trending travel issues at NAWCTSD. - Perform weekly/Monthly analysis of N-ERP reports, DTS reports, and NAVAIR reporting. Analysis of these reports identify trends or inconsistent data between DTS and N-ERP. - Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR). Provide various requested key supporting documentation to the FIAR group with a short turn around window. Attend FIAR meeting as the travel SME to ensure audit readiness at NAWCTSD. Show less



Naval Ordnance Test Unit

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Defense Travel Administrator

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2018

  -While serving as the ODTA I was responsible for overall implementation of NOTU's Defense Travel System (DTS) travel program by providing travel documents, problem resolution and knowledge sharing to NOTU's DTS users. As the local DTS help desk, I was tasked with responding to daily emails and trouble call requests to resolve travel problems for NOTU personnel. -Provided group and individualized trainings on authorizations, vouchers and changes within the DTS system or the Joint Travel… Show more -While serving as the ODTA I was responsible for overall implementation of NOTU's Defense Travel System (DTS) travel program by providing travel documents, problem resolution and knowledge sharing to NOTU's DTS users. As the local DTS help desk, I was tasked with responding to daily emails and trouble call requests to resolve travel problems for NOTU personnel. -Provided group and individualized trainings on authorizations, vouchers and changes within the DTS system or the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). -A significant responsibility is supporting the Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) program with monthly DTS and ad hoc reports, such as budgetary and financial information summaries for use by managers. This analysis keeps NOTU within DoD travel guidelines regulations. -During my time at NOTU I kept travelers timely and effectively informed of travel policy changes as well as keeping Travel SOP/business rules updated. Applying the JTR and DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) in travel audits and review to ensure travelers are submitting correct information and supporting documents, as well as ensuring that NOTU is audit ready. -I managed the NOTU travel card program as the Agency program Coordinator (APC). Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) program providing support to over 150 military and civilian cardholders. I served as a liaison between and holders and Citi Bank when resolving credit card problems or delinquent accounts. My other APC duties included running monthly and Ad Hoc reports to keep NOTU complaint with Government Travel Charge Card Regulations and keep the command mission ready at any given time. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Defense Travel Administrator

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2014

  Orlando, Florida Area - Support over 700 military and civilian through Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) Responsible for overall implementation of PEO STRI Defense Travel System(DTS). - Process travel authorizations, vouchers, actual expense allowances, constructive travel worksheets and other travel documents for accuracy, signatures and receipts. - Provide continuous service and technical support to the traveler as part of the DTS help desk team. -Lead the… Show more - Support over 700 military and civilian through Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) Responsible for overall implementation of PEO STRI Defense Travel System(DTS). - Process travel authorizations, vouchers, actual expense allowances, constructive travel worksheets and other travel documents for accuracy, signatures and receipts. - Provide continuous service and technical support to the traveler as part of the DTS help desk team. -Lead the effort in the creation of the new Travel Quick Reference Guide; resulting in less DTS help desk queries. - Apply the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) in travel audits and reviews to ensure travelers are submitting correct information and supporting documents. - Serve as a PEO STRI's Military Passport Agent for military, military family members and civilian personnel. Collaborating with the State Department and Logistics Services Washington as the liaison to keep customers informed of their visa/passport status. - Alternate Agency Program Coordinator (APC) for the government travel charge card. - Run detailed and ad hoc reports, retrieving any information requested through various automated systems. - Provided weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics to management identify cost of company travel and trends. -Maintained files for travel audits, passports, and documentation for travel approval -Other duties as assigned. Show less



Federal Aviation Administration

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2012

  Kansas City, Missouri Area Procurement (Supplies) - Managed and Organized procurement of supplies while staying with the regulations the Regional Occupational Safety Health and Environmental Resource (ROSHER) Program. Emergency Procedures - Assisted in updating, and reviewing emergency procedures. Maintained rosters, supplies, and documentations in case of any emergencies. Telework (processing) - Reviewed all Telework request for proper documentation and correctness. Created tracking system that is now… Show more Procurement (Supplies) - Managed and Organized procurement of supplies while staying with the regulations the Regional Occupational Safety Health and Environmental Resource (ROSHER) Program. Emergency Procedures - Assisted in updating, and reviewing emergency procedures. Maintained rosters, supplies, and documentations in case of any emergencies. Telework (processing) - Reviewed all Telework request for proper documentation and correctness. Created tracking system that is now implemented in ACE-103. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)- Point of contact for OSH program, for the Small Airplane Directorate. Made sure standards set by OSHA are met. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) -Assisted all aspects of the FOIA program to include responding to requesters and submitters, performing searches to obtain requested records, determining information to be exempt from release, applying redactions, providing statuses of pending requests. Prepare responses for Initial Denial Authority signature and provide full or partial disclosure of records to requesters. Space Management -Assisted in the remodel of cubicles, offices, and storage rooms in accordance with FAA Order 4665.4. Local IT Support – Supported local staff with fixing computer or printer issues, before the national IT helpdesk was called. Time and Attendance - Assured Time and Attendance coding, records, and files were timely and accurate, and assisted manager and coworkers with Labor Distribution Report input and discrepancies. Purchase card holder - Coordinated monthly purchase card statments and assured payments were allocated. Other duties as assigned. Show less



Marine Corps Recruiting

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sergeant (Personnel Chief/Administrative Specialist)

  • Sep 2003 - Oct 2010

  -Successfully supervised eight employees and provided daily support and quality control for a variety of positions for the entire organization, which encompassed eight recruiting station across the Midwest -Assisted employees daily with benefit and personnel actions, including but not limited to, life insurance, travel/Permanent Change of Station, Updating Dependent Status, etc. -Input data into a variety of software -Dealt with highly confidential matters involving… Show more -Successfully supervised eight employees and provided daily support and quality control for a variety of positions for the entire organization, which encompassed eight recruiting station across the Midwest -Assisted employees daily with benefit and personnel actions, including but not limited to, life insurance, travel/Permanent Change of Station, Updating Dependent Status, etc. -Input data into a variety of software -Dealt with highly confidential matters involving employee's pay, relationships, and legal concerns -Superior customer service and human relations skills with a positive and outgoing attitude -Updated, maintained and applied proper disposal of all personnel files in an organized manner -Supervised the Defense Travel System and the Leave and Accountably system (Systems comparable to GovTrip and Castle) -Certified as the Organizational Defense Travel Administrator; a GS-11 position which is responsible for creating and managing accounts within DTS -Trained employees on the Defense Travel System process and procedures which resulted in employees producing payments accurately and in a timely manner -Reviewed over 150 travel vouchers weekly, using mathematical calculations with complete accuracy -Restructured Unit's Standard Operating Procedures manual to improve overall administrative and business functions -Demonstrated administrative expertise and problem solving skills to ensure timely and accurate documents were constructed -Demonstrated exceptional communication skills with senior leaders and subordinates -Worked in accordance with the laws and policies of Headquarters Marine Corps and specific publications that pertained to all job functions - Inspected administrative and legal areas to make sure standard were being met according to Marine Corps policy. - Other duties as assigned. Show less