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abc@xyz.com

Country of Citizenship: United States

SSN: xxx-xx-xxxx

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Job Title: Purchasing Agent

Department: Department of the Army

Agency: Army National Guard Units

Job Announcement Number: NG1748660

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Core Competencies

TSA Financial Specialist, Planning, Evaluation, Analysis, Management Advisement, Financial Policies/Procedures/Laws, Accounting and Financial Programs/Accounts Administration, Procurement, Data Development, Budget Development/Management, Quarterly Financial Status Reports, Annual Budget Forecasting, Expenditures Monitoring, Department of Homeland Security Regulations, Joint Travel Regulations, Transportation Security Administration Regulations, Purchasing Documentation, Cost Effectiveness, Vendor Interaction and Monitoring, Quote Request/Development, Vendor Negotiation, Davis Beacon Act, Discrepancy Resolution, Airport Screening Program Officials Advisement, Purchase Card Holder Oversight, Internal/Headquarter Audits, Purchase Log Development, Bank Account Reconciliation, GAAP,

MS Office, QuickBooks, Peachtree, 10-Key by Touch

Professional Experience

July 2012 - Present

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Hours per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: Robert Gentry Phone xxx-xxx-xxxx May Contact

Financial Specialist

Effectively employ planning and evaluation capabilities in researching, analyzing, interpreting and advising program leadership on financial policies/procedures/laws, administer complex accounting/financial programs, policies and accounts, manage procurement, compile accounting/financial data and reports, prepare budgets and monitor expenses. Was appointed as Ordering Official on 1/28/13.

Successfully utilize multiple financial management capabilities to research/analyze DHS/Joint Travel/TSA regulations and directives, continually assuring adherence to prevailing laws; review purchasing documents prior to any procurement activities, assess vendor quotes for cost effectiveness as well as inclusion of all required terms/conditions, and select vendor based on

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highest levels of requirements achievement/competence as well as being most fiscally responsible applicant. Scrupulously review all contract awardees performance to assure compliance with Davis Beacon Act and other airport requirements and continually monitor performance in person and with reports, remediating issues/problems when possible or referring situation to higher level management when necessary.

Regularly called on to utilize subject matter expertise in developing advice for Airport Screening Program Officials covering procurement requests, laws and financial policy including allowed maximums on purchase card per transaction/billing cycle. Consistently ensure compliance with prevailing applicable laws/policies including receiving needed approvals, that Davis Beacon Act/airport requirements are met and that purchasing is done from accepted sources.

Skillfully manage $890K annual operating budget, review existing/future/pending expenditures and develop complex accounting/financial data on daily basis; held responsibilities for processing 550 purchase requests/contracts and settling 65 complex/problematic accounts. Audit 350 accounts as well as Headquarters audits, reconcile credit card charges against account statements, develop purchase logs on bank statements, participate in weekly budget meetings and implement processes to increase purchase order efficiencies and accuracy.

Continually review/reconcile bank accounts to ensure proper fund appropriation and that reallocated funds align with proper accounting codes; regularly compare monthly expense statements against required expenditures and identify potential cost overruns. Prepare annual forecast to assure inclusion of agency goals into budgetary consideration; forecast typically includes requirements for five airport terminals, 1200+ personnel and facility/equipment replacement and maintenance, producing costs valued in excess of $80M. Steer development of annual expense budget and quarterly financial status reports; research/analysis efforts to date on various costs have resulted in savings of approximately $50,000. Successfully train collateral procurement specialists in proper managing of supply ordering, usage and forecasting; support continual use of monthly and quarterly forecast usage reports, which track/analyze waste and forecast upcoming operating costs.

September 2002 - August 2003 July 2012

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Hours per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: Rhetta Newshott Phone: 214.298.4982 May Contact

Lead Security Screener - Supervisory Transportation Officer

Originally held responsibilities as Lead Security Screener from 9/2002-8/2003 with promotion to Supervisor due to job performance excellence. On daily basis adroitly fulfilled multiple responsibilities and duties while meeting wide array of challenges in providing on-going support for personnel safety and security. With accountability and management responsibilities for overseeing daily work performance of 26 individuals, successfully presented briefings, conducted planning meetings and assessed individual capabilities/performance based on Performance Accountability and Standards System. Carefully monitored time/attendance, tracked performance-based initiatives to rate employees, developed Performance Reviews,

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reviewed existing/future/pending expenditures and developed complex accounting/financial data on daily basis. Prepared reports covering discrepancies or necessary disciplinary actions and authored counseling letters concerning any employee relations issues when necessary. Expertly coached/mentored colleagues/subordinates/team leads concerning policies/regulations, monitored assignments to establish priorities as well as assure meeting timeframes/parameters, and skillfully identified root causes as well as resolution for surfaced issues/problems; assured management was kept abreast of issues and status.

As an experienced writer, employed written communication skills in authoring array of technical/incident reports that involved mechanical problems as well as various illegal occurrences at checkpoint(s); produced reports for use by law enforcement and prepared multiple documents for colleagues, managers, subordinates and other entities. Earlier, during collegiate as well as professional career, successfully met various assignments involving preparing academic papers, business plans, research papers and technical reports, among others.

During tenure in assignment, have consistently demonstrated flexibility in dealing with array of unpredictable situations that have required immediate shifts in operational actions based on new information and/or meeting administrative, customer service, operations or safety needs. Have developed exceptional capabilities in identifying unique situations, addressing concerns and assuring that appropriate relevant personnel are notified of situation(s).

Highly skilled in overcoming conflicts; continually demonstrated acceptable work methods in modified circumstances, successfully led other personnel in adopting new methodologies/procedures/techniques to improve operations, developed excellent working relationships with colleagues directed toward achieving common goals, and, when necessary, enlisted advisement of senior management to assist in issue resolution.

Displayed additional strengths in providing attention to detail while interpreting/applying technical or instructional documents, i.e. assessments, audits, regulations, policies, technical procedures. Adroitly prepared/presented highly detailed reports for individuals on need to know basis.

Demonstrated critical thinking capabilities while identifying various issues and developing corrective policies; recommended adjustments to operational procedures and was able to make appropriate decisions based on deliberative research and identifying impact of actions while dealing within parameters of time-sensitive issues and limited information.

Tasked with Acting Security Manager assignment, with multiple additional responsibilities for managing/maximizing security operations and developing assignments at various locations to assure sufficient employee staff coverage. Addressed various employee relations problems and enforced any needed corrective actions; dealt with employee compensation/benefits areas, quantified/validated maintenance and equipment logs and continually developed knowledge concerning array of organizational policies/procedures.

May 2002 September 2002

Pompa s General Assembly

Arlington, TX

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Hours per Week: N/A

Salary: N/A

Supervisor: Julie Pompa Phone: 817.683.1223 May Contact

Financial Specialist

In this assignment skillfully applied knowledge of GAAP, including financial regulations/rules/policies, to prepare wide array of balance sheets; researched and analyzed various financial procedures/policies/regulations to develop insightful advisement for program leadership. Provided comprehensive budget oversight that included managing operational, payroll, overtime, worker s compensation and medical Leave of Absence expenses. Produced complex quarterly/annual reports and forecasts aligned with budget requirements/limitations and offered recommendations regarding hiring actions and usage regulations; was also responsible for training all new-hire employees.

Utilized subject matter expertise/experience in assessing organizational projected revenues/expenditures and incorporated information into budget, identifying monthly/quarterly/annual income and expense performance. Continually monitored expenditures for information on utilization of cost-effective support programs/policies, analyzed monthly reports to assure appropriate usage levels for supplies while controlling waste, and consistently tracked competitor prices to select most cost-effective option.

Education

Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, 2002

GPA: 3.031

Semester/Credit Hours: N/A

Training/Certification

Defense Acquisition University

Level I Ordering Official Certification, 2013

Foundations of Leadership Training, 2010

Supervisor Technical Training, 2009

Supervisory Skills in a Model Workplace, 2005

Conflict Management Course, 2005

HR Course, 2004

Introduction to Supervisory Leadership Skills, 2004

Professional Affiliation

Delta Mu Delta National Business Honor Society