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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Kirkland, Wa, Us

I currently supervise and manage three senior budget analyst staff, and provide advanced level financial analysis, advice, and recommendations to management decision makers, including the Department of Commerce and agency executive management. I am responsible for ensuring efficient allocation of resources, adherence to fiscal policies and regulations, and strategic financial decision-making to support the department's objectives.• Develop and implement comprehensive budgeting strategies aligned with the department's goals and objectives.• Led a team of three budget analysts in developing and implementing comprehensive budgeting strategies aligned with departmental objectives.• Spearheaded the development and implementation of customized budget tools tailored to the specific needs and requirements of the agency.• Integrated advanced data analytics capabilities into budgeting tools to enable real-time financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario modeling.• Provided training and technical support to staff on the use of budgeting tools, ensuring proficiency and adoption across the agency.• Conduct thorough financial analysis to assess budget performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as needed.• Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to gather financial data, forecast expenditures, and facilitate budgetary decisions.• Monitor budget execution, track spending patterns, and provide regular reports to management on budget status and variances.• Evaluate funding requests, review budget proposals, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and funding guidelines.• Serve as a primary point of contact for budget-related inquiries, providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, and program management, to facilitate communication and alignment on budget matters.• Present budgetary reports, analyses, and recommendations to senior management.

Olympia, Washington

Olympia, Washington

• Financial analysis and benefit review • Ability to make independent conclusions and decisions• Conduct intensive reviews determine eligibility for financial, medical and food stamp benefits• Expert in benefit analysis• Foster a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue• Assist coworkers with benefit analysis• Analyze both oral and written information and records• Analyze and verify information validity• Met and exceeded published work standards within four months of full training• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines, as well as public assistance laws• Interpret and implement Washington Administrative Code and procedural manuals• Authorize necessary benefits such as cash, food stamps and medical• Complete six month classroom training with greater than a 96 percent average, compared to a class average of 87.5 percent• Work within time frames and deadlines dictated by program requirements• Provide point-of-contact service to benefit recipients and applicants• Work with members of the public in order to obtain required verification• Receive complaints and questions from community

• Use multiple database (i.e. MSSQL, Access, ACES) technologies for inquires and data mining.• Provide assistance, answer inquiries and resolve problems to field staff• Proof read and research documents, files and other sources to obtain information• Electronically image documents at an average rate of 275 documents an hour, which is 37.5 percent above published unit standards• Improved indexing rates from 100 to 250 documents an hour within one year, which is 60 percent above published standards• 99 percent accuracy rate in indexing for 2010• Electronically record documents using a computer and multiple computer applications • Function as a team member in an area of high productivity• Interpret, understand and apply knowledge of departmental programs, policies and procedures, basic laws, research methods and data collection to resolve client inquiries, complaints and problems• Respond to internal and external customers regarding requests for original documents and take appropriate action• Assist higher level staff with retrieval of records and respond to public disclosure requests• Receive and record negotiable items received applying the proper policies, laws and procedures; contact appropriate channel regarding disposition of the negotiable• Correct errors and improve quality performance• Update manuals and other reference materials• Compose profession letters, memos, forms and reports as requested by management

• Meet and uphold employer’s values and mission to preserve good relationships with customer and the community• Responsible for maintaining quality customer relationships through outstanding customer service• Handle confidential information in a secure manner• Delegate audits to ensure accuracy and to eliminate fraud• Successfully reduced kiting scams • Complete financial report analysis to make certain employer is meeting profitable standards• ATM management; maintaining machinery, balancing funds, filing appropriate data for future reference• Process transactions for customers in a timely fashion• Perform data entry• Promotional photography for customer development and advertisements• Marketing design to increase customer awareness, bring in new clients, and showcase employer

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Finance, General

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies