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Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Us

Performs non-appropriated funds (NAF) financial oversight for the installation financial manager (FM) including professional accounting & audit reviews of AF Services financial programs. Developed & conducted internal control reviews of NAF activities. Conducts higher headquarters developed management control reviews & performed other oversight tasks. Tested & monitored cash controls to ensure they are functioning properly & coordinated annual impartial inventories. Evaluates NAF & APF budgets for supported programs and prepared a variety of reports and related documents. Analyzes funding metrics - Examines the $16.5M MWR budget to provide recommendations to decision makers to streamline & maximize force support programs. Provides cost analysis, budget to actual financial performance, annual Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) funding, APF support, and creates monthly reports & briefings for installation leadership, AF Services Center (AFSVC) & Installations Mission and Support Center (IMSC). Hand-selected to work with SAF/FM and AFSVC to design & implement the new NAF Cost and Budget (NAFCAB) Tool used Air Force wide for MWR financial budgeting & financial analysis. Trained resource managers and fostered a seamless transition.

Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Us

Inspects, troubleshoots and maintains electrical and environmental systems aboard Air Force C-5 aircraft, including all subsystems, components and test equipment. Maintains systems that include direct and alternating currents, gas turbine compressors and auxiliary power units, such as steering, landing and nose wheel controls, as well as ignition, starting, lighting, takeoff and landing controls.Troubleshoots and repairs systems that control door depressurization, fire extinguishing and suppression, fuel control, liquid cooling, air conditioning and cabin pressure for the cockpit and main passenger areas.

Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Us

Planed, organized & coordinated Community Services activities ensuring program services comply with AF legal & regulatory requirements to meet customer needs. Applied business principles & strategies to aid, coordinate & develop community services objectives. Provided advice & direct support to the Flight Chief and Business Services managers to develop guidance for program requirements. Represented the Business Services Flight Chief with a variety of installation & functional area organizations. Filled GS-13 Supervisory Community Specialist position - Supervised 70+ US and UK personnel across 10 business activities, put on 8 major installation community events, grossed over $2.5M revenue.  Managed all budgetary & financial resources for community program operations. Forecasted budgets, programed 1-5 years out, and oversaw $1.5M in annual purchases in support of community programs.  Founded & directed UNITE program, piloted cohesion events for 500+ service members raising resiliency and achieving Secretary of the Air Force’s primary initiative.

Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Us

Supervised accounting operations for all non-appropriated funds (NAF) operations and advised on development of policies & procedures unique to each business organization. Delivered technical interpretation on DoD & DFAS regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Steered analysis determining effectiveness of operations, compliance with established policies & procedures, reliability of transactions & validity of supporting documentation. Identified actual & potential problem areas recommending actions to improve operations, correct deficiencies & resolve discrepancies. Verified revenues and expenditures were properly recorded. Provided reliable financial and statistical reports maintaining accountability over assets totaling $3.7M.  Provided Training, supervised 12 personnel across 3 sections - ensured management and technicians were aware and trained on the functions of NAF accounting, contracting & information systems.  Delivered sound financial advice and built financial tools, including quarterly, annual, 3-7 year budgets, monthly financial reports, & inventory reports across 65 cost centers.

Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Us

Served as primary quality assurance for 2 installation’s human resources service contracts. Monitored contract services & developed Performance Assessment Plans, guides & inspection checklists to perform surveillance of contracts. Advised in the development of contracts with the assistance of the Chief of Contracting Officer. Assisted with drafting statements of work for annual renewals & new service contracts including those which exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SA1) of $100,000. Actively supported in Lean events related to assigned duties. Managed RAF Lakenheath/Mildenhall Base Training/Human Resource Management Contract. Reviewed contract reacquisition package for 4 functional areas, supporting 2 wings/over 8,500 assigned personnel. Ensured timely $2.6M contract award for vital base training and human resource services.  Oversaw $14M Base Human Resources System Management and Base Enlisted Specialty Training Manager contract.Served as primary quality assurance for civil engineering service contracts. Monitored contract services & developed Performance Assessment Plans, guides & inspection checklists to perform surveillance of contracts. Advised in the development of contracts with the assistance of the Chief of Contracting Officer. Assisted with drafting statements of work for annual renewals & new service contracts including. Actively participated in Lean events related to assigned duties. Oversaw $335M Turkey, Spain Base Maintenance Contract (TSBMC) II Submittal Evaluation. Interpreted blueprints, building plans, workload data, and other directives in all areas of Recurring Work Programs within the Civil Engineering portion of the Spain Base Maintenance Contract.  Audited Contract Requirements - Identified $36K in base grounds services not performed annually under the base maintenance contract.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

Organizes & directs Comptroller operations. Coordinates with units and other activities on matters pertaining to Comptroller policies, procedures, and operations. Examines Comptroller activities for operational efficiency & compliance with established procedures and policies and recommends corrective action. Studies and develops solutions to problems encountered by operating units in maintaining accounts, collecting and disbursing funds, paying military & civilian personnel, and preparing reports and summary cost data. Leads 5 Airman & 8 civilians, charged with ensuring $65.4M in prompt & accurate payment for more than 1.7K reservists & civilians across 19 units in the 512 AW.  Implemented 4-year AFORGEN training schedule, integrating Ready Airman Training and AFSC core training requirements, ensuring Airmen are technically proficient & ready to deploy, allowing the unit to report training status to MAJCOM functional managers and meet the SECAF readiness initiative.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

Supervise job performance & maintenance techniques used to analyze malfunctions using schematics, logic and wiring diagrams, computer data & factory drawings. Diagnose circuit operating characteristics using on-board computer, special test equipment & laptop computers. Perform advanced wiring maintenance procedures on aircraft. Process & account for supply assets. Document maintenance repair actions, man-hour accounting, maintenance forms & computer systems. Maintain historical data of repaired components & test equipment. Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations. Supervises training & readiness for 30 reserve technicians to ensure airman are upgraded, current and ready to deploy. Government Purchase Card holder charged with budgeting for 512 AMXS support equipment, personnel gear and squadron supplies.

Robins Afb, Ga, Us

Performed non-appropriated funds (NAF) financial oversight for the installation financial manager (FM) including professional accounting & audit reviews of AF Services financial programs. Developed & conducted internal control reviews of NAF activities. Conducted higher headquarters developed management control reviews & performed other oversight tasks. Tested & monitored cash controls to ensure they are functioning properly & coordinated annual impartial inventories. Evaluated NAF & APF budgets for supported programs and prepared a variety of reports and related documents.  Filled GS-12 NAF Financial Analyst position – Led fiscal year review assessing subsidiaries, general ledger (GL), operating statements & balance sheet accounts, reconciling over $14.3M Morale Welfare & Recreation (MWR) fund.  Validated internal controls and ensured Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI) and Privacy Act Compliance Audit (PACA) readiness. Audited 21 payable accounts totaling more than $1M in ‘must pay’ items for accuracy and correctness. Ensured 100% Prompt Payment Act compliance.

Operated & maintained fuel distribution system composed of bulk storage, hydrant-refueling system, and tanker truck operation used to perform ground refueling of military aircraft. Received, stored, and issued aviation fuels for the installation. Operated the bulk fuel storage and distribution system composed of storage tanks, interconnecting line and pipe arrangements, pumps, meters & gauges. Conducted aqua-glo, mili-por, & other fuels tests at required intervals to determine the existence of water, sediments, and other contaminate in the fuel.  Directed Installation-wide Fuels Operations - Insured the accuracy of supply records and was effective in the accomplishment of supply custodian responsibilities for the entire LRS.  Established a sample correlation program with the aerospace fuels area laboratory to ensure the integrity of the base-level analysis procedures for over 40 monthly inspections.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Compiled financial data and provided budget and accounting support for resource managers across 26 departments. Assisted with budget forecasting and fiscal year budget preparation for $50M budget. Analyzed previous year expenditures, evaluated pending projects and prepared comprehensive financial forecasts. ▪ Prepared or edited funding justifications that were used in budget presentations. Assembled background data, supporting documentation and reference materials used to formulate the budget. ▪ Entered budgetary data into various forms, schedules, reports and electronic systems and recommended or made necessary changes. Prepared and issued standard and ad hoc financial reports.▪ Tracked and audited $11M in annual Government Purchase Card (GPC) expenditures to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Analyzed hundreds of GPC statements from 26 master accounts. ▪ Created Excel spreadsheets to journal and track expenditures. Input payments into the general ledger (GL). Performed data entry on fiscal tracking systems and used accounts payable system for payment processing.▪ Audited receipts, invoices and reports and ensured proper allocation and obligation of $176M in program funds in compliance with relevant laws and procedures. ▪ Provided contract administration support. Researched miscellaneous payments and validated or authenticated payments using knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulations (CAR). Made payment authorization decisions and provided legal and fiscal guidance for $176M in support contracts.▪ Processed procurement forms; ensured all requests were met and information was complete. Flawless coordination led to more timely supply delivery and increased efficiency.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Supervised cross-functional project teams with up to 10 personnel and 3 different specialties. Managed an average of 150 scheduled maintenance projects per year; created project schedule, established milestones, oversaw logistics of ordering all necessary parts and supplies and monitored progress to ensure 98% of tasks were completed on-time and under budget – well above 95% USAF standard.▪ Balanced sense of urgency to meet daily production goals while maintaining 99.5% compliance rate on quality and safety regulations. Managed changing priorities and customer needs in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.▪ Communicated with customers while assessing their needs and clarifying problems to find solutions. Combined customer information with systems knowledge and technical data to troubleshoot discrepancies quickly and accurately.▪ Documented all daily production actions in tracking database. Audited 1K+ data entry items, identified discrepancies and drove 0.1% error rate – well below 3% USAF standard.▪ Promoted safety-conscious culture that complied with OSHA regulations; selected topic, researched content and taught weekly safety course that kept up to 20 personnel informed.

Master'S Degree, Project Management

Master’S Degree, Masters Of Science In Management – Technical Management Specialization

Bachelor’S Degree, Organization Management

Associate’S Degree, Financial Management

Associate’S Degree, Avionics Systems Technology