My career growth includes over twenty-three years of professional business experience focusing on budget preparation, financial analysis, financial reporting, strategic planning, accounting, and leading project teams. Responsibilities over the years include the formulation, implementation and administration of the annual operating budget. I have assisted in the development of departmental budgets, capital budgets, project budgets, monthly forecasts, quarterly forecasts and strategic plans. In addition, I have drafted a multitude of documents including the budget book, budget transmittal letter, the budget ordinance, budget amendment ordinances, statistical section of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), year-end reports and powerpoint presentations with detailed graphs and charts. I put together monthly financials through communication with departments regarding budget variances. Over the years, I have conducted numerous studies of departments and have overlooked changes through departmental reorganizations, zero-based budgeting and cost containment efforts.I have an advanced understanding of local government services provided and the resources needed. Over the years, I have participated on numerous project teams and work very well with other departments. I go the extra step to get to know the departments and understand what they do. I adapt well in a fast-paced environment and maintain good working relationships by communicating effectively, being responsive, detail-oriented, and reliable. I am a proven leader, serving on the Kansas Government Finance Officers board for 8 years, and serving as President in 2020.
Listed skills include Budgets, Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, and 45 others.