Director

MBA – University of MD Global Campus

SHEMEIKA GILMORE

Brandon, FL 33511

443.739.1430 | [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a permanently remote Senior Executive Level Position or Independent Contractor Agreement (1099).

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Finance SME with an Interim Top-Secret Clearance and active Secret Security Clearance offering 16+ years of experience derived through service in the Government and Public Sector, Big Four Accounting Firm, and US Army. US Army Veteran with extensive knowledge in Program Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, and DOD Finance Management. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels of any organization. Excellent leadership skills, resourceful, and detailed oriented with proven ability to bring quick resolution to challenging situations. Directed teams of up to 150 personnel and accounted for over $3B in organizational assets. Core competencies include:

• DOD Finance Mgmt
• Program Management
• Defense Acquisition
• Budgetary Accounting

• Internal Controls
• Audit Readiness
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Cost Analysis

• Strategic Decision Making
• Digital Controllership
• Business Operations
• Data Analytics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Solution Manager I, Deloitte (Remote)                                                                                                Mar 2021 – Present

• Led the design and implementation of Internal Control, Enterprise Risk Management, and Strategic Planning initiatives. Served as a DOD Finance Management SME, Program Manager, and ERM SME.
• Served as a Coach to 8 coachees for performance and professional development, ensure timesheet and compliance with corporate requirements.
• Worked with and coached senior leadership to facilitate organizational transitions and drive cultural change across the organization; Hands-on personnel management, including hiring, coaching, performance reviews, merit increases, etc.; communicate effectively with staff and provide growth opportunities
• Applied technical experience and a value driven methodology to help our clients solve accounting related challenges within complex operational environments; Grew existing programs and support proposal development efforts and pricing models.

Sr. Finance Director, SEV1TECH, Aberdeen, MD                                                                       June 2020 – March 2021

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the clients and primary stakeholders; develop trusting business relations and attain high levels of customer satisfaction. Managed the day-to-day activities to meet program requirements, including high quality, on -time, within budget and with minimal issues
• Responsible for planning, developing, establishing and managing the comprehensive budget and financial management program; ensured regulatory compliance and effective integration of the organization’s budget and performance management functions.
• Ensure team compliance with corporate processes, including timely and accurate completion of timesheets, expense reports, security and other corporate trainings

Sr. Financial Consultant, Martek, Aberdeen, MD                                                                                  Feb 2019 – June 2020

• Served as an SME in a wide variety of broad financial management, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance within the Chief Financial Office of the Joint Program Executive Office for CBRN Headquarters.
• Performed budget execution, reconciliations, IDOC errors, open invoices, unmatched transactions, and year end closeout utilizing GFEBS, DTS, PMRTS, LMP, PORRS, DCAS, DAI, and Advana; supported the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process in support of CECOM.
• Initiated Purchase Requisitions, executed monthly financial reports for obligations and disbursement rates, and query multiple reports utilizing GFEBS; monitored contracts and contract modifications utilizing EDA, and WAWF, SAP, and ERP

Sr. Budget Analyst, ACET – Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD                                                                Feb 2018 – Feb 2019

• Served as the SME for the Intelligence Division and ARL-M program; responsible for the lead planning, development, implementation, and administration all aspects of Program Management Operations in support of ARL, CECOM and CENTCOM’s CONUS and OCONUS areas of responsibility.
• Provided efficient and cost-effective acquisition and contract management support services ensuring all work was completed in accordance with the FAR, DFARS, and DOD local policies.
• Prepared monthly financial deliverables, financial status reports, and performance metrics reports; ensured that financial forecasting remained accurate and all submissions are accounted for.

Sr. Cost Analyst, Metis Solutions – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait                                                                October 2015 – Jan 2018

• Provided Financial Management support as a Cost Analyst and Budget Analyst in support of overseas contingency operations across the ASG-KU, USARCENT, CENTCOM, CJTF, and SOJTF-OIR area of responsibility; performed funding distribution and execution, year-end close-out, reprogramming utilizing Defense Travel System (DTS), GFEBS, LMT, Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A).
• Assisted with the development of Cost Analysis Products including: Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Business Case Analysis (BCA), Analysis of Alternatives (AOA), Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Cost-Benefit Analysis, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost Estimating, Sensitivity Analysis, and Risk/Uncertainty Analysis
• Led efforts to identify cost savings opportunities, provided data and collaborate with partners to re-negotiate contract rates to continually drive a lower cost base; Developed Independent Government Cost Estimates, performed market research, cost analysis, cost estimates, and financial trend analysis which resulted in an annual $3.5 Billion Cost Savings.

U.S. Army, Program Manager – Various Duty Stations                                                                     Aug 2013 – May 2021

• Responsible for the lead planning, development, implementation, and administration all aspects of Resource Management and Finance Operations for over 150 Personnel.
• Managed 30 military and 5 civilian personnel to include the designing of performance measures, establishing milestones and providing guidance and mentorship for successful completion of performance plans; Assigned work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty level, requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Performed financial management support to include funds distribution and execution, year-end close-out, General Fund Enterprise Business System, SAP/ERP, administered Defense Travel System, Government Travel Charge Card manager, Managed Government Purchase Cards, and performed internal and external control audits; Performed routine Joint Review Reconciliation (JRP) of all unliquidated/open lines of assigned accounts.

U.S. Army, Contracting Officer Representative – Bagram, Afghanistan                                          Aug 2012 – Aug 2013

• Responsible for the lead planning, development, implementation, and administration all aspects of Resource Management and Budget; Developed Standard operating procedures and continuity.
• Created, reviewed, and submitted Purchase Requests (PRs) for subcontractors, including the development of Statements of Work and Non-Competitive Source Justifications. Facilitate proactive communication with PMO, Business Operations and Subcontracts Administrator throughout the PR process.
• Monitor funding status of all subcontractors, providing reliable and timely notification of funding status by line-item detail as required in order to Create, Review, and Submit Incremental funding or De-Obligation Purchase Requests (PRs) for subcontractors.

U.S. Army, Sr. Financial Manager – Various Duty Stations                                                         Jun 2007 – August 2012

• Responsible for the lead planning, development, implementation, and administration all aspects of Resource Management and Budget; Developed Standard operating procedures and continuity.
• Performed financial management support to include funds distribution and execution, year-end close-out, General Fund Enterprise Business System, administered Defense Travel System, Government Travel Charge Card manager, Managed Government Purchase Cards, and performed internal and external control audits
• Served as a GFEBS and DTS SME.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Defense Acquisition University Cost Estimating- 2016

Fiscal Law- 2019

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, UMGC – 2019

Master’s Degree in Business Administration – 2021

DOD Financial Management Certification Level 2 (Certificate No. 20067522) -2021

Currently Undergoing CFDM Certification -2023

Undergoing Doctorate’s Degree in Business Administration with a specialization Leadership – 2024

AWARDS

Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Global War or Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Reserves Component Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Certificate of Achievement, Martek Global Solutions Red Carpet award for on spot recognition and performance, Deloitte Applause Award for performance.