James "Jag" Garris, Mba Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

● Spearheaded all DHS and third-party audit transactions for Financial Management Division● Developed analysis tools to enhance financial and operational efficiency.● Facilitated and managed the budget planning process for resources and human capital.● Led congressional Freedom of Information Act initiatives for FMD to promote accountability.

Amman Governorate, Jordan

● Oversaw 3 operational budgets supporting 507 Foreign Military Sales cases worth $5.3B thatenhanced the Jordan Armed Forces fighting capability.● Implemented a $600M security cooperation campaign in Jordan, in order to prioritize borderprotection and long-term defense reforms.● Advised Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) on $350M in Congressional grants.● Led 500+ defense contracts valued at $5B managing a 12-man team in operational support.● Conducted financial audit of $140M security program; inspected 3,000 line items.● Facilitated logistical coordination for over 400 General Officer and Congressional Member visits.● Standardized accounts for 6 organizations and 70+ personnel by building a resourcemanagement program empowering leadership to better execute funds.

Montgomery, Alabama

● Created long-term FM development and support program for 300 accountants.● Trained 108 instructors on FM curriculum redesign impacting 10,000 students.

Montgomery, Alabama

● Taught 2,000 hours of leadership curriculum to 10,000 government employees. ● Achieved cost savings of $25,000 by enhancing training development efficiencies. ● Awarded Master Instructor and large venue certifications (700+ student class).

Osan, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

● Provided executive support for DoD's 2nd largest War Reserve Materiel program ($1.8B).● Processed 1,500 transactions valued at $1.6M accurately and directed 1,600 travel accounts.● Oversaw 75 resource managers supporting 9,000 personnel to maximize productivity.

Upper Marlboro, Md

● Functioned as program manager for 60 people moving into a new office; carried out all designs, logistical and financial requirements, completed 10 days ahead of schedule.● Performed quantitative analysis of financial data; expertly developed, coordinated, and facilitated 62 1-on-1 financial presentations to Generals and SES members.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

● Developed a $5.5M budget for counterterrorism and garnered savings through internal controls.● Conducted 15 financial audits and executed training at 9 locations in the Middle East Region.● Implemented internal control policy increasing DoD audit readiness.● Integrated financial and manning policy enabling accurate resources in Pakistan and Yemen.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led 34-man team executing $1B in transactions supporting 40,000 members across 94 countries; enhanced internal controls--cut 3,700 customer inquiry backlog by 92% in one year• Ensured proper security and accounting for $1M; tracked and monitored stats for three sections—enabled innovations to financial services procedures

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Omega Psi Phi, US Air Force ROTC

Master Of Arts - Ma, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

Professional Certificate, Project Management

Demonstrate the use of standard project management tools and techniques Identify the characteristics of effective project management.

Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Relations

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting And Finance

Defense Financial Management Certification, Finance And Financial Management Services

Military And Strategic Leadership

The Squadron Officer School (SOS) mission is to educate, motivate, and mentor captains as current and future AF Leaders. Instruction.

Military Joint Operations Planning And Strategy

AFFOR Intermediate Staff Course trains personnel conducting and supporting operational-level planning and execution. The course develops.