Christopher Rakoczy Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Buffalo, New York

• Acts as lead Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and Special Projects Analyst, managing $40M of annual funding entering the District through Repositioning, Cross Charge Labor, Contracts, Customer Orders, MIPRs and Interagency Agreements to guarantee all programs, projects and accounts are correctly funded.• Functions as the lead P3M Operating Budget Analyst to oversee the $3.8M budget on all tasks relating to the Planning, Programs and Projects (P3M) Division and all Combined Department Overhead (CDOH) duties involved to meet HQs, Division and RMs standards and guidelines. • Detailed as the CAP Analyst to complete all normal duties including Non-Federal or Federal Cost Share Agreement requests and specific project related budgetary tasks for the $5M Program.• Works with the GLRI Program Manager, ERDC Liaison, GLRI Districts and Project Managers to identify project funding excess or needs that could spend more efficiently within their financial allotment or if the funds could be reallocated within the program. • Briefs the DDE, P2M Branch Chief and Programs Chief on the P3M Operating Budget prior to the monthly PBAC and Bi-Annual Operating Budget lock and accomplishes higher level duties on the subject by proving research and analysis requested from the DDE/P2M Branch Chief.• Researches and analyzes data to develop strategies which provide solid recommendations that address mission critical problems relating to Headquarters’ and Division’s operational activities• Tracks the Special Projects program financials by using a series of elaborate excel macros and pivot tables that captures the complex route their funding enters the District through.

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Served as the Buffalo District's Programs Team Leader supervising eight employees, including four Project Management Specialists, three Program Analysts, and one Quality Manager.• Oversaw the development, defense, and execution of a $460M Civil Works Budget by working with Programs, PDTs and Leadership which was a record-breaking year for the Buffalo District. • Briefed Management, Command and Advocates on budget, execution, and project milestones at various meetings including the Project Review Board and Delivery Team meetings. • Executed FY23 District funding, Defended FY24 Program Budget and Developed FY25 Budget.• Identified $200M in previous year project funding from our financial system with the Programs Team and diligently spent, returned, or determined a path forward for these funds.• Prepared the FY25 Chief’s $215M Budget Recommendation for the Operations and Maintenance, Construction General, and Formerly Utilized Sites Remediation Action Program (FUSRAP). • Directed the completion of the FY24 Project Management Information System (PROMIS/P2) Budget, Resourcing and Scheduling Build by coordinating with the Project Managers, Team Leaders and Programs staff.• Prepared talking points addressing any Division's (LRD) areas of concern for the Civil Works Project Management Review quarterly meeting by presenting to the District Commander and Deputy District Engineer. • Updated the Project Review Board Program Slide for the actuals versus current execution to correctly display the metric color coding in compliance with Division and the Deputy District Engineer's standards.• Implemented a new CW11 and CW 12 Milestone chart to demonstrate the changes in project award dates from the previous month to current month in accordance with the Commanders directive. • Quickly and accurately answered all of Division's (LRD) short programmatic suspense’s and requests • Continued to serve as Senior Program Analyst within my team by maintaining all previous duties.

Buffalo, New York

• Served as lead Special Projects Analyst to deliver project budget requirements, direction and leadership for the $60M program while providing process development improvements.• Generated monthly FUSRAP obligation and expenditure schedule updates by exporting the financial information and producing the new report to reflect the changes for the current month.• Coordinated with all national FUSRAP districts and HQ on project budget capabilities, continuing resolution funding requests, Civil Works Integrated Funding Database (CWIFD) entries, execution metrics, completion of J-sheets, Reprogramming’s and year end carryout. • Analyzed and evaluated all FUSRAP financial reports by utilizing diligent accounting skills and practices to ensure the $125M national budget was precise and in order.• Produced the monthly FUSRAP Project Review Board slides by updating current and actual financials for evaluation by the District Commander, Management, Branch Chiefs and Team Leaders to ensure the execution metrics were surpassed.• Implemented the Work Acceptance Process guidelines and standards to allow a uniformed method of tracking the $25M in funding entering the District for the Work Acceptance Group.• Operated as the assistant P3M Operating Budget Analyst to report on all Departmental labor, training, travel, supplies, and awards associated for the entire Division and monitored all financial allowances by coordinating with Branch Chiefs, Team Leaders and employees.

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Employed as Supervisor’s assistant to provide integrated decisions, directions and oversight to ensure accurate and timely completion of the Division of Business Operation’s projects. • Designed and implemented a new financial reporting and expense summary system for the company to monitor and track its $114M budget and its 110 regional account offices.• Prepared over 200 financial reports weekly by extracting the cost and spending data from the Bureau’s accounting software to track our agency’s budget for presentation to senior staff.• Collaborated with the IT team to develop several websites, including the design and completion of the agency’s SharePoint website, a vital resource used nationally by upper management• Offered supervision, guidance and support in the areas of finance, asset management, budget, telecommunications, procurement and human resources, both in the national and regional offices.• Worked as the agency’s direct point of contact between the Finance Department and the Administrative Officers for regional and national spending requests and funding approvals.

Buffalo, New York

• Marketed with prospecting customers to create sales and develop expanding SAP product line• Assisted sales team by building consumer specific strategies and tactics to acquire new clientele• Generated leads to exceed personal quota, boost market share and enhance company’s growth

Tonawanda, New York

• Created pricing models and formulas to increase our companies revenue and development • Tracked company’s finances by examining, analyzing and reporting on our accounting statements • Demonstrated a strong knowledge of financial systems in order to retain and support clients

Buffalo, New York

• Applied direct sales techniques to develop market brand and customer loyalty• Attended fundraising events to sell and promote our strong product line• Developed strong customer relationships with prospecting clients • Able to increase sales and heighten awareness of our new products