Resume – SG

EDUCATION

• Cost Estimating, Defense Acquisition University, 2016
• Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of Maryland Global Campus, 2019
• Master of Science in Business Administration, University of Maryland Global Campus, 2021
• Doctor of Strategic Leadership, Liberty University – Anticipated Graduation May 2025

CERTIFICATIONS

• DoD Financial Management Certification Program Level 2 (DFMCP2), 2021
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), 2023
• Certified Defense Financial Manager with Acquisition Specialty (CDFM-A), In Progress

 Risk & Financial Advisory Manager, Deloitte & Touché, Remote                                                     Mar 2021 – Present

• Provided risk and financial advisory and technical support to government and public clients to assist with navigating complex challenges, regulatory landscapes, and mitigating risks in order to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments and led stakeholder engagements to identify potential vulnerabilities and develop tailored strategies to minimize risks, optimize resources, operational efficiency, and cost savings.
• Designed and implemented tailored roadmap implementations, aligning with our clients’ unique needs and objectives, to guide the successful execution of strategic initiatives and drive measurable results.
• Collaborated closely with clients to design and implement robust frameworks, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements, while proactively identifying and addressing emerging risks, ultimately safeguarding client assets, and maintaining stakeholder confidence.
• Fostered and maintained strong business client relationships, performed business development, capture management, and contract management to support account growth, meet organizational goals, and sales metrics; facilitated business development meetings and trainings, and briefed leadership on pipeline.
• Coached and mentored 8 individuals, contributing to their professional development and organizational success; actively participated in talent acquisition efforts, ensuring the recruitment of top-tier professionals to enhance capabilities.

Finance Director, SEV1TECH, Remote                                                                                        June 2020 – March 2021

• Responsible for planning, developing, establishing, and managing the comprehensive budget and financial management program; ensured regulatory compliance and effective integration of the organizations budget and performance management functions.
• Served as the primary point of contact with the clients and primary stakeholders; developed 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.
• Developed standard operating procedures; performed financial management review and analysis of program execution; performed reconciliations; developed reports Business Intelligence reports which tracked and monitored prior, current, and out-year budget levels.

Sr. Finance Manager, Martek, Aberdeen, MD                                                                                  Feb 2019 – June 2020

• Provided finance management support to the Chief Financial Office of the Joint Program Executive Office for CBRN Headquarters, including resource management, funds distribution and execution, financial statement reporting, trend analysis, performed reconciliations, and financial research utilizing GFEBS, DTS, Advana, LMP, DCAS, DAI, and PIEE.
• Oversaw a full range of budget functions, provided guidance on budget and program principles, policies, procedures, frameworks, financial management, and business operations; supported the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Initiated Purchase Requisitions, executed monthly financial reports for obligations and disbursement rates, and query multiple reports utilizing GFEBS; monitored contracts and contract modifications; Served as the GFEBS SME and Lead DTS Administrator.
• Documented business processes and how they are to be implemented using GFEBS, DTS, Advana, and various end user support tools such as job aids and training materials and monitor the performance and effectiveness of business processes and provide recommendations for improvement.

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

• Served as a Senior Budget Analyst for the Intelligence Division and the Airborne Reconnaissance Low – Multifunction (ARL-M) program in the Aerospace and Defense Industry; responsible for the lead planning, development, implementation, and administration all aspects of Program Management Operations in support of United States Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) and United States Central Command (CENTCOM) CONUS and OCONUS footprint.
• Prepared monthly financial deliverables, financial status reports, and performance metrics reports; ensured that financial forecasting remained accurate, and all submissions are accounted for; Managed baseline, schedule, and spend plan including Estimate at Completion (EAC), Estimate to Completions (ETCs) and Actuals using Excel.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive spend plans for a multi-million-dollar budget, ensuring accurate tracking of actual expenditures, baseline projections, and future forecasting, resulting in improved financial accountability and informed decision-making.

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

• Served as a Senior Cost Analyst, performed cost analysis, conducted market research, developed cost estimates and models to support a wide range of end products to including, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Rough Order Magnitude Estimates (ROM) Business Case Analysis (BCA), Analysis of Alternatives (AOA), Cost-Benefit Analysis, Acquisition Milestone Support, and other ad hoc analyses.

• Developed briefing materials and other communication packages to assist with facilitating and presenting analysis results to key stakeholders; Served as a non-voting member on the Cost Review Board (CRB) to defend cost estimating methodologies to senior leadership and CRB members.

• Provided Program Management Office (PMO), acquisition, finance management, and technical support to identify and resolve issues, provided timely recommendations to facilitate decision-making in support of overseas contingency operations across the ASG-KU, USARCENT, CENTCOM, CJTF, and SOJTF-OIR areas of responsibility.
• 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; Performed in-depth analyses of price and cost proposals for high dollar

value multi-year complex procurements.

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

• Directed and led up to 300 personnel; coordinated financial management functions and served as the advisor to the leadership on all matters pertaining to programming/budgeting, finance and accounting, military operations, travel, milpay, and civilian payroll.
• Examined, controlled, and certified military and civilian payrolls, travel, commercial accounts, non-appropriated funds, and other vouchers and claims. Establishes, controls, and audits all finance and accounting systems.
• Prepared and distributed reports and financial statements to provide the commander and staff with adequate information for management, status of funds, and budget purposes. Planned, developed, justified, analyzed and executed programs/budgets.

U.S. Army, Chief of Staff – Bagram, Afghanistan                                                                            Aug 2012 – Aug 2013

• Functioned as the Chief of Staff in Afghanistan, providing strategic support and coordination to executive leadership.
• Served as the primary liaison to executive leadership, streamlining communication channels and optimizing information flow between key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in coordinating high-level meetings, coordinated calendars, travel arrangements, logistics, prepared executive briefings, and managed strategic initiatives that directly contributed to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of executive decision-making processes.

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

• Responsible for the lead planning, development, implementation of all aspects of financial operations including Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) within the U.S. Army’s Finance and Comptroller Corps.
• Managed resources and budgets vital to mission success. Spearheaded comprehensive financial planning and execution, ensuring optimal allocation of funds for critical tasks, and strict adherence to laws and regulations.
• Oversaw a team of Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Military Personnel, directed diverse financial functions including military pay, vendor services, auditing, budgeting, and accounting; Fostered a culture of excellence through effective leadership, training, and development, and ensured meticulous financial management, regulatory compliance, and operational success.