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Garland, Texas, United States

Assist the budget process including analysis of budgets throughout the year. Review submissions and develop recommendations for revenue enhancement and maximum utilization of financialresources. Research and analyze major funds/areas of the City Annual Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvement Program. Reconcile audit to budget reporting methodology. Formulate trend projections; identify variances and other budget issues and concerns to make recommendations. Develop, improve and implement citywide allocations, such as insurance, G&A, support service, and salary projections to adhere to internal controls of the Budget Department. Assist and train departments with automated budget system operations. Provide support through ad hoc projects, research and problem solving. Develop financial forecasting techniques through computer models. Provide backup support for budget and finance systems maintenance.

Richardson, Tx

Responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the functions of the financial software systems operations including assistance with ERP conversion process, establishing and maintaining guidelines to ensure the integrity and security of the systems, provide ongoing review and audits to ensure adherence of internal controls, support services for users by analyzing and troubleshooting system issues, designing reporting tools, financial reports, and dashboard views for departments to analyze their operations, and developing, maintaining and conducting training to ensure all users of the system are adequately trained.Responsible for guiding the annual internal audit program to ensure the City's internal controls comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Richardson, Tx

Implement and guide annual internal audit program to ensure the City's internal controls comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including coordinating with third-party audit providers. Create and maintain Information Transparency websites in accordance with the Texas Comptroller's Transparency Stars program. Perform statistical and transactional analyses and audits of City financial processes and other data. Develop for management approval Finance-related policies and procedures for City departments. Research and assist in implementation of new banking applications and investment programs. Analyze transaction activity and evaluate fees for banking services. Administer City’s credit card acceptance program. Work in conjunction with IT to ensure credit card acceptance program complies with PCI best practices. Maintain credit card terminals, provide support to City departments regarding credit card terminal functions, and assist in the selection of credit card acceptance software. Assist other Finance divisions with long-term projects. Perform research tasks, prepare statistical analyses, and other reports requested by management.

Implement annual internal audit program to ensure the City's internal controls comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Coordinate activities of third-party audit providers. Perform statistical and transactional analyses and audits of City financial processes. Verify and count large sums of cash. Develop for management approval Finance-related policies and procedures for City departments. Research and assist in implementation of new banking applications and investment programs. Analyze transaction activity and evaluate fees for banking services. Administer City’s credit card acceptance program. Maintain credit card terminals and provide support to City departments regarding credit card terminal functions. Assist other Finance divisions with long-term projects. Perform research tasks, prepare statistical analyses, and other reports requested by management.

Mckinney, Tx

Payroll, including all Federal and State reporting. Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including agent billing.Customer service and training for agents, including technology, procedures, etc.Commission disbursement management.Tech support for office and agents.

Small business accounting and tax returns.

Dallas, Tx

Manage office for top Real Estate Agent (65+ transactions per year). Extensive customer service. Maintain client database, transaction records, MLS entry. Create print and on-line advertising materials including photographs and text. Write & negotiate contracts. Manage business bank account and payroll. Contribute content to monthly newsletter.

Created, managed & presented programs for visitors. Evaluated, updated, and marketed birthday parties, girl- and boy- scout workshops, adult classes, and monthly special events. Created and oversaw outreach program for elementary schools (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills based). Recruited, trained, and scheduled team of 60 Volunteers. Wrote Volunteer Newsletter.

Presented a wide range of programming. Developed school presentation curriculum (TEKS based), hands-on trunks, and assisted with exhibit development. Represented The Science Place in the Texas Cable News Channel science segments.

Master’S Degree, Public Affairs

Graduate Certificate, Local Government Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Interdepartmental: English/History

Liberal Arts and Sciences

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