Accept/Review awarded grant and/or contract on behalf of the University and Principal Investigator.Negotiate contracts and agreements which includes communication with sponsors, general counsel and other university officials to obtain legal or University system clearance.Review award budgets for conformance to University, sponsor and regulatory cost requirements.Serve as liaison and POC for Sponsors, Faculty, and department staff to resolve issues and facilitate all aspects related to administration of an award and/or sponsored projects. Facilitate/coordinate the set-up of projects in the University financial and research administration systems.Prepare and track subcontract and amendments to other institutions or organizations which results from grants and contract awards while assisting Program Administrators with timely and appropriate follow ups to resolves issues.Monitor Subrecipient risk assessment and compliance, including but not limited to Audit, IRB, IACUC, COI, Visual Compliance and SAM.gov.Resolve questions and discrepancies with faculty or department administrators and communicate finding to program administrator allowing for timeliness and accurate decision making.

Served as Disbursing Operations Chief for II MLG. Served a liaison between II MLG and MCB Camp Lejeune for administration and training. Assisted in assigning and tracking 240 personnel for training exercises and specific job assignments. As Security Officer maintained control of classified material and issued alarm codes to essential personnel. Assisted in interpreting regulations and directives for deployed members. Participated in planning and preparation for deployment of personnel to various foreign locations. Coordinated annual and occupational specialty training. Coordinated with outside agencies including HQMC, MCATT, and DFAS to improve relationships and processing. Coordinated support for computer systems utilized by the Disbursing office.

Advised the Finance Officer on procedural, managerial, and personnel matters. Supervised administrative and personnel functions for 43 personnel. Managed travel and pay related issues for 17,000+ personnel both military and civilian of the Eastern Recruiting Region Marine Corps Recruiting Command and supporting units. Evaluated and recommended changes to disbursing policies and procedures. Coordinated with administrative offices and many outside agencies to improve financial processing. Certified daily Finance Office business in the absence of the Financial Officer or Assistant Financial Officer. Served as Battalion Equal Opportunity Representative.

Managed payment of travel and entitlements for 75,000+ personnel for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point, MCAS New River, MCLB Albany, Norfolk, Marine Forces Europe, Marine Corps Forces Central Command, MCAS Beaufort and 22d, 23d, and 26th Marine Expeditionary Units. Supervised 72 personnel including civilians and ensured their training, discipline and accountability. Ensured continuous audits and vulnerability checks to prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Coordinated with outside agencies (MCDOSS, MCAAT, HQMC, RFF, DFAS) regarding system problems and operational requirements and with administrative offices to improve travel claim processing.

Worked directly with executive level personnel in identifying and resolving issues within the financial community, effectively managed and explained complex financial matters to customers. Audit US Embassies financial reports for accuracy as well as testing vulnerability of records to prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Work with foreign militray financial personnel to ensure obligations and payments were made in support of operations between US and host nations. Level II manager for the Government Travel card on all members assigned to USCENTCOM area of Operations. Serve as liaison between DOD, Bank of America and USCENTCOM on matters pertaining to travel card. Implemented and managed the Defense Travel Service system for USCENTCOM and all supporting units assigned.

Served on a team of five recruiters on the planning and prospecting efforts for recruitment for the United States Marine Corps. Consistently monitored recruiter interviews, screening, and the processing of potential applicants for enlistment. Analyzed data, reviewed monthly reports, and prepared plans and objectives for staff. Responsible for providing counseling and coaching techniques to staff on production. Developed and delivered training programs to assist subordinates with recruiting, screening, professional selling skills, and goal requirements. Advised senior leadership on strategic recruiting issues to include: placement programs, staffing issues, recruiting methods and training programs. Provided presentations on career opportunities to civic leaders and public officials within the community. Coordinated and implemented all high school and college recruiting programs within the assigned area. -Conducted background checks and retrieved medical documents from agencies on applicants

Prepared, reviewed, and maintained personal financial records and fiscal accounting transactions. Assisted financial analyst and voucher examiners when faced with difficult claims. Performed duties incident to the computation, review and payment of vouchers for reimbursement of official travel utilizing a web based automated Defense Travel System (DTS). Provided accurate and timely information on pay/ travel regulations and entitlements to Commanders and instillation personnel. Analyzed data related to travel documents to identify trends on travel documents improperly submitted and provided recommendations to correct habitual offenders. Performed payments and collections on a monthly basis while maintaining accountability of all public funds. Ability to navigate and utilize Standard Accounting Budgeting Reporting System (SABRS), the Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) and DOD Financial Management Regulations (DODFMRs). Attended meetings to provided expert advice to management officials on Financial Policies, regulatory requirements and pay/ travel automated systems and the Government Travel Charge Card to ensure compliance and accurate processing.