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Goodyear, Az, Us

Goodyear, Arizona, United States

Acts as a Budget Liaison for various City departments. Coordinates and provides technical support to City department staff by resolving budget problems, providing training in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of annual budgets, and other related activities.Performs various forms of budget and financial analysis, estimates and forecasts in support of the annual budget including revenue, operating and capital expenditures, and fund balance and capital funds availability.Provides analysis of the cost-of-service models and rate studies for various activities. Assists Budget & Research Manager with special studies and cost allocation plans.Prepares monthly and quarterly budget variance reports for department operating budgets, one-time supplemental budget allocations, capital improvement program and or revenues and other resources.Coordinates and prepares employee salary schedules, position control, and benefit and tax cost information and rates calculation for use in budget development system. Prepares analysis and reporting for positions including change tracking and department positions schedules.Administers development impact fee program budget and study process and annual reporting in compliance with state law.Prepares financial schedules and presentations in support of the annual budget process and budget document. Coordinates the publication of the budget book. Participates in completion of the City's annual Capital Improvement Program documents. Gathers needed information, writes narratives and prepares draft presentations.Prepares general and economic impact analysis by researching pertinent data and developing recommendations for the Budget & Research Manager and senior management.Conducts long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts related to operating and capital expenditures, fund and balances, revenues and/or development impact fees.

Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Prepared budget development and consolidation documents, including budget baselines, analysis reports, recommendations, agreements, and research reports.Performed budget administration services, including monthly forecast analysis, position management analysis, and board agenda item review.Reviewed, analyzed, and made recommendations concerning funding requests for new or expanded programs.Monitored, reported, and evaluated results of the program and other performance measures.Consulted with departments on long-range forecasts of revenues, expenditures, demands for services, and other business issues.Researched specific management and policy issues for executive management.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Managed the Student Engagement Marketing team and the marketing campaigns associated with it.Designed marketing initiatives through a campus-wide disbursement method through print and digital mediums.Developed the social media presence of the GCU Engage Instagram account.Coordinated student engagement outreach initiatives.Tracked and managed GCU Engage trends, forecasts, and student requests/ideas.Led the promotion of events or activities through the use of social media platforms or other media and communications.Maintained and updated GCU Engage content on a regular basis, ensuring the accuracy of information; composed and distributed other communications regarding current student activities.Managed within assigned expense budget, and advised Director of excessive expenses. Followed appropriate GCU protocols for contracts, orders, and accounting. Provided input for the annual budgeting process.Provided input and assisted the Director in creating written protocols, procedures, and policies.Recruited, trained and developed Student Leaders and Student Workers.Maintained orders and replenished supplies used in the execution of student outreach initiatives.Assisted the Director with other campus-wide programs, as needed.Monitored and evaluated programmatic effectiveness utilizing a variety of assessment techniques.Performed other general office duties as required.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Day-to-day oversight of the club’s program. Served as general advisor to all clubs and as a primary advisor to clubs temporarily without a GCU advisor.Assisted in identifying and developing student leaders.Provided leadership training to Club officers and representatives throughout the year.Coordinated, planed and implemented related student activities on- and off-campus.Tracked club expenditures and maintains adherence to club budget.Generated new ideas and ways to engage club students and to improve engagement with existing Clubs.Conducted training for application software which tracks student engagement activity.Assisted in developing Club policies and procedures in accordance with the University and departmental mission and philosophy.Acted as participating Board Member of GCU Clubs.Evaluated effectiveness of Clubs Program, collects information and prepares reports.Represented the University, department and Clubs to external groups.Planned, facilitated and attended meetings related to Clubs, club students and student leadership.Communicated regularly with Club advisors and representatives to share information and resources; ensures website is updated regularly and accurately and keeps manuals and other written materials up to date.Maintained an adequate inventory of necessary supplies for student leaders to market events and activities.

Filled grocery orders that customers have placed online.Gathered products on the customers' shopping list ensuring order accuracy, product quality, and freshness with the assistance of a hand-held computer.Packaged orders and delivers orders directly to customers' vehicles.Communicate effectively with customers to provide a quality service at a premium speed.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Directed a small team of operational professionals to increase the usefulness and the overall number of users of a student application to an all-time high.Increased the number of check-ins to over 27,000 students, giving away more than 4,600 branded stickers, and the sale of 200 tickets in under 60 seconds.Managed the hiring and on-boarding of crucial team members.Reported student demographic information to various departments.Coordinated cross-company information in order to successfully implement updates to campus technology.Experience using Involvio Admin Tools and Microsoft Excel to organize statistical data into using information regarding demographics.Developed department Policies and Procedures document.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Sorted, classified, and filed academic records based on the type and severity of the incident in question.Trained in federal confidentiality under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Coordinated cross-departmental information in student files through CRM, CampusVue, and other such programs.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Maintained a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team.Anticipated customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues.Communicated information to manager so that the team can respond as necessary to create the Third Place environment during each shift.Assisted with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.Contributed to a positive team environment by recognizing alarms or changes in partner morale and performance and communicating them to the store manager.Delivered customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer. Discovered and responded to customer needs.Provided quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Followed health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.Recognized and reinforced individual and team accomplishments by using existing organizational methods.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Distributed inventory to three locations while maintaining an inventory count through an inventory system.Managed other baristas in helping ease the load of the distribution system.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Head of a four-person shift, in charge of restocking, customer care, and detailed documentation of bank deposits and cash withdrawals.Trained new baristas in proper beverage sequencing techniques to increase efficiency and drink quality.Served on the Promotions team.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Prepared various culinary dishes for customers.Provided exceptional customer service to disgruntled customers.Communicated with kitchen staff the needs of customers effectively to reduce wait times.

Kennewick, Washington, United States

Achieved a new standard of work for myself, reaching a personal record of washing ninety-nine cars an hour at peak times of the day.Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment while providing a happy and pleasant customer experience.Worked closely with the manager and ensured that all duties were done correctly and in a timely manner.Washed cars to a premium standard.Sold customers all-inclusive care packages for unlimited washes.Took care of the facilities by cleaning and ensuring that the entire system was correctly locked up at close.

Richland, Washington, United States

Sent emails to students communicating information to students regarding scheduling and advising appointments.Cold called students communicating information to the students about their advising appointments.Filed various records between students and the University.

Master'S Degree, Mba

Graduated from GCU with a Master's in Business Administration.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration And Management, General

Graduated magna cum laude from Grand Canyon University with my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Cumulative GPA: 3.63.

High School Diploma