Gui Nobrega, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Charleston, Sc, Us

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Serves as an Accountant for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS) in the Working Capital Fund (WCF) division. The WCF provides an efficient method of financing centralized support services for the U.S. Department of State by fostering cost conscious decision-making for both users and suppliers of services. Gui, as a WCF Accountant, collects revenue both internally from U.S. Department of State customers and externally from other Federal agencies that use WCF products and services.Initiates and implements internal control measures to ensure the accounting database and systems’ overall financial integrity. Daily monitors, investigates, and processes unprocessed and rejected financial transaction activity, collaborating with other office personnel, cost centers, overseas U.S. Department of State posts, and external customers to resolve any issues. Compiles and analyzes financial data for senior officials, performs post-audits of obligations and liquidations, and provides support and training to financial service centers, bureaus, and post users in the use of the accounting systems deployed, such as RFMS, GFMS, and ILMS. • Analyzes, identifies, and implements new automated accounting systems for intragovernmental transactions on a regular basis. Verifies and reconciles monthly billing amounts, creates and updates quality work instructions, and actively assists management in identifying and communicating operational and procedural requirements. • Develops, implements, maintains, and improves financial health reports and queries for the WCF, and presents findings and recommendations to address accounting system needs and weaknesses. • • Assists and instructs other agencies and post users in the use of the financial system, ensuring accounting and financial compliance in the development and configuration of processes to meet the department’s global operations’ financial management requirements.

• Explored different aspects of advanced economics in the context of international relations.• Studied the art and science of negotiation as well as comparative foreign policy.• Learned peacebuilding and global conflict resolution in plural societies.• Gained an understanding of public international laws as well as global health, bioterrorism, and international security.• Participated in the UN intensive summer study program hosted by UN Association and Seton Hall University, 2022.

Sayreville, Nj

Served in a supervisory, encouraging, and supportive capacity for all international students.Supervised all matters related to admissions for international students. Vetted and certified foreign students for English, Spanish, and Portuguese classes. Engaged with international students to answer specific inquiries, guide them on obtaining visas, and address concerns. Established open lines of communication with multiple U.S. embassies for a seamless workflow. Taught different classes in English, Portuguese, and Spanish with an emphasis on life-long learning. Translated Portuguese course and in-class materials while maintaining accuracy, reliability, and context of resources.• Reduced workload by 80% through migration from a paper-based system to online applications.• Developed online applications, databases, processes, and procedures for continuous functional excellence.• Oversaw full-time program enrollment for multiple countries and attained defined goals/objectives.• Delivered quality, supportive counseling as well as conflict resolution services to international students.

Brasília Area, Brazil

Prepared, reviewed, audited, and processed payments for housing leases and condominium fees for Mission Brazil (one Embassy and three consulates) through the RFMS system while strictly complying with US Government regulations. Updated and maintained records for future reference and reporting purposes. Interpreted lease agreements and made payments as per defined terms. Facilitated accounting unit with the quarterly and annual budgets for housing lease and condominium fee payments by sharing relevant data on lease accounts through a monthly and detailed spreadsheet which included budgeting for State Program, ICASS, OBO, and all other government agencies represented in Mission Brazil. Ensured lease occupancies reflect accurate expenditure in the right places.• Met deadlines by remaining current with due dates, lease agreement terms, and time limits.• Reduced cash payments for condominium fees by 80% by forming emergency task force, creating list of problematic vendors, negotiating contracts, restructuring payment arrangements, retrieving invoices online, and encouraging use of digital system.• Proven track record of producing outstanding outcomes in stressful September fiscal year ends.• Selected by Financial Management Center (FMC) leadership to receive Voucher Examination training in Paris, France, in 2011.• Received Department of Defense Crosswalk Training FY 2013 by the Military Liaison Office.

Brasília Area, Brazil

Identified, combated, and reported visa as well as passport frauds, including case investigation and suspect interviews. Fostered professional relationships with local law enforcement authorities and U.S. Department of Homeland Security agencies. Highlighted prospective suppliers of fake documents and shared reports with team members to remain on same page. Administered paperwork of detained visa applicants for presenting counterfeit documentation.• Performed as Consular internship program supervisor for eight months during period of section understaffing.• Drove goals, objectives, and priorities of fraud prevention unit as active member.• Examined applications and completed work with high precision and efficiency while keeping eye for suspicious circumstances.• Devised and executed action plans and strategies for fraud investigation and abuse in visa application process.• Rolled out effective anti-fraud policies after tracking and researching fraud trends.• Helped with field investigations of complex cases involving possible fraud in consular areas in Brazil.• Recognized for expertly processing non-immigrant visa classifications, such as B-1/B-2s, F-1s, R-1s, H-1Bs, H-2Bs, and J-1s in accordance with laws and regulations.• Took initiative to manage time-consuming voluntary departure cases. Conducted meeting with senior representative of Department of Homeland Security to discuss possible changes. Introduced new SOPs, resulting in 70% decrease in workload.

Brasília Area, Brazil

• Collected and maintained control of every single Machine Readable Visa collectionslip, both stored and sold, in all branches of Citibank in Brazil. Was solely responsiblefor the daily transfer of the collected funds to the U.S. Disbursing Office account and provided dailyreceipts to the Financial Management Center of the U.S. Embassy.• Provided currency exchange transactions for U.S. Diplomats.• Responsible for large sums of multiple currencies.• Worked with a considerable amount of pressure, with constant demands at certain timesof the day.

Master Of Science - Ms, International Relations And Affairs, Gpa: 3.80 (4.00 Scale)

Specialization: Global Negotiation & Conflict Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Theology/Theological Studies