Amber Bravo
Fort Moore,GA
Summary
Goal-oriented project management professional experienced in assisting organizations by identifying, developing, and implementing updates to operational standards, team organization, and employee engagement strategies; including administrative coordination, workflow, and procedure documentation. Offering key strengths in time management and communications across all levels of personnel, management, and clientele. Detail-oriented leadership professional bringing in-depth expertise with root cause and trend analysis to identify issues and develop continuous improvements that lead to cost savings. Proactive and personable leader with top-notch skills in streamlining information, prioritizing tasks and approaching issues with analytical mindset. Bringing years of experience and demonstrated track record of success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Management Specialist
USASOC 75 Ranger Regiment
08.2024 - Current
- Performs a wide range of budget-review and analysis functions in the formulation, presentation, execution, and evaluation of the Army Working Capital Fund(AWCF) and Operations and Maintenance Army (OMA) appropriation portion of the Command Operating Budget (COB); Antiterrorism and Force Protection (ATFP) DOD, both direct and reimbursable.
- Responsible for fund control using SAP ERP software. Monitors all funds within the organization.
- Performs a wide range of review and analysis functions and monitors all transactions posted to ensure budget is balanced.
- Performs budget administration functions in the formulation, review, analysis, and daily monitoring of the budget.
- Monitors revision of annual budget estimates for base-support activities and components.
- Develops and formulates a major segment of a budget request for the coming fiscal year.
- Ensures that over obligations do not occur by constant monitoring of accounts within assigned area of responsibility.
- Researches, compiles, summarizes and analyzes data and effect-of-cost changes involving salaries, other object class and line-item information and related expenses or utility costs and supplies.
- Analyzes input into SAP ERP systems for conformance with missions.
- Performs budget administration functions in the execution of an annual appropriated fund budget for a major organization segment or program. changing
- Analyzes performance of direct and reimbursable programs.
- Tracks obligations and expenditures for base support functions throughout the execution phase of the annual operating budget.
- Reports transfer of funds between objects class and line-item accounts.
- Monitors use and rate of expenditure of funds through continuing dialogue with lower echelon staffs, review of written documents, and examination of accounting records.
- Reviews requests for additional fund allowances and/or programs, and analyzes budgetary and financial data.
- Excellent computer skills and sound understanding of SAP ERP systems.
- Implemented internal controls and complied with OMB and Fiscal Law regulations for financial management.
- Analyzed 30 programs to assist with efficient allocation of resources.
- Security Clearance: Top Secret
Budget Analyst
Fort Bliss Resource Management Office
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Performs a wide range of budget-review and analysis functions in the formulation, presentation, execution, and evaluation of the Army
Working Capital Fund(AWCF) and Operations and Maintenance Army (OMA) appropriation portion of the Command Operating Budget (COB), both direct and reimbursable. - Responsible for fund control using SAP ERP software. Monitors all funds coming and going out of the Garrison.
- Performs a wide range of review and analysis functions and monitors all transactions posted to ensure budget is balanced.
- Performs budget administration functions in the formulation, review, analysis, and daily monitoring of the budget.
- Monitors revision of annual budget estimates for base-support activities and components.
- Develops and formulates a major segment of a budget request for the coming fiscal year.
- Ensures that over obligations do not occur by constant monitoring of accounts within assigned area of responsibility.
- Researches, compiles, summarizes and analyzes data and effect-of-cost changes involving salaries, other object class and line-item information and related expenses or utility costs and supplies.
- Analyzes input into SAP ERP systems for conformance with missions.
- Performs budget administration functions in the execution of an annual appropriated fund budget for a major organization segment or program. changing
- Analyzes performance of direct and reimbursable programs.
- Tracks obligations and expenditures for base support functions throughout the execution phase of the annual operating budget.
- Reports transfer of funds between objects class and line-item accounts.
- Monitors use and rate of expenditure of funds through continuing dialogue with lower echelon staffs, review of written documents, and examination of accounting records.
- Reviews requests for additional fund allowances and/or programs, and analyzes budgetary and financial data.
- Excellent computer skills and sound understanding of SAP ERP systems
- Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to foreign partners to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
- Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures.
- Developed, analyzed and modified budgets to allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements.
- Created and updated expenditure reports in Power BI.
- Security Clearance: Secret
Management and Program Analyst
Joint Mulitnational Simulation Center
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Assists management in planning and preparing the Joint Multinational Simulation Center long-range fiscal year training plans and programs.
- Assures proper programming and budgeting funds for manpower and facilities to support the training plans.
- Facilitates a monthly budget meeting to the Commander to review goals and spending trends.
- Responsible for budgeting and allocating funds for necessary projects within JMSC.
- Responsible for the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of JMSC funding of USAREUR-AF exercises.
- Responsible for creating the Program Budget Advisory Committee presentation for JMSC.
- Responsible for a variety of functions to include correspondence and records management, publications/forms management, the development of standing operating procedures, internal controls, and training administration.
- Participates in regular meetings with supervisor to address administrative issues, resolve problems, and provide recommendations for correcting or improving the program.
- Responsible for assisting management with interviewing and training new personnel.
- Responsible for creating training guides and sponsoring new personnel.
- Serves as the Joint Multinational Simulation Center Organizational Defense Travel Level 10 reviewer for the Defense Travel System (DTS).
- Assists in the overall JMSC DTS administration and assists JMSC employees with registration and travel related issues including funding requests.
- Prepares input to briefings, testimony or presentations as required. Interprets guidance received from higher headquarters regarding budgeting, funding projects, resources, and internal management controls.
- Facilitates timely responses to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Responsible for gathering information from multiple agencies and putting together a presentation for management using Power Point on a monthly basis.
- Analyzed unstructured information to derive key insights.
- Establishes internal procedures to secure adequate control of deadlines, progress reports, and directives and uses initiative in developing procedures to increase the general flow of information and overcome bottlenecks in the administrative process.
- Takes independent action to secure the required administrative and managerial support to meet operating requirements.
- Security Clearance: SECRET
Modeling and Simulation Analyst
Joint Mulitnational Simulation Center
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Exercise Planning for Echelons above Brigade.
- Create, update and maintain detailed documents and spreadsheets by creating professional charts, tables and filters.
- Lead planner and assist to plan and execute multinational events.
- Project Management focus in areas outside of exercises.
- Develops, updates, and publishes Field Budgeting Estimates Coordinates and collaborates Simulation Planning.
- Performed audits of subsidiaries to protect shareholders and potential investors from fraudulent or unrepresentative financial claims.
- Effectively enables and integrates Simulation Operations.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Assists team members with special projects by coordinating records and resources to meet expected requirements.
- Assures proper programming and budgeting funds for manpower and facilities to support the training plans.
- Facilitates a weekly budget meeting to the planning team to review goals and constraints.
- Responsible for the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of USAREUR-AF exercises.
- Responsible for the development of standard operating procedures, internal controls, and training administration.
- Participates in regular meetings with supervisor to address issues and provide recommendations for correcting or improving the program portfolio.
- Responsible for assisting management with training new personnel.
- Responsible for creating training guides and sponsoring new personnel.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Prepares input to briefings, testimony or presentations as required. Facilitates timely responses to meet deadlines.
- Responsible for gathering information from multiple agencies and putting together a presentation for management using Power Point on a routine basis.
- Takes independent action to secure the required administrative and managerial support to meet mission requirements.
- Security Clearance: SECRET
Clerk II
Anthem, Inc.
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Supported office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email and office machines.
- Created, updated and maintained detailed documents and spreadsheets by creating professional charts, tables and filters.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Delivered high-quality customer service through deep commitment to knowledge and performance.
- Reviewed and efficiently processed 500+ files each day in busy Health Insurance environment.
- Trained office professionals on administrative procedures to keep file handling consistent and accurate.
- Assisted team members with special projects by coordinating records and resources to meet expected requirements.
- Followed all confidentiality rules to preserve data quality and reduce chance for information compromise.
- Organized computer-based information to minimize errors.
- Promoted within first year, due to strong work ethic and dedication.
Medical Support Assistant
US Army MEDDAC
11.2016 - 10.2020
- Answered telephone calls, recorded accurate messages, and relayed to designated staff.
- Collected patient healthcare data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaints and pain assessment.
- Communicated pertinent information and potential problems to physicians and nurses.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Printed and filed examination data records according to HIPAA patient standards.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
- Batch-scanned and indexed patient charts to improve data availability while maintaining security.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person. Performed all duties associated with in-processing and out-processing.
- Scheduled all pre-deployment and post-deployment examinations.
- Built and assisted with MEDPROS guidelines for 1SAB.
- Maintained Soldier Readiness as established in Army Regulation AR-600-8.
- Provided daily brief and scheduling for all in and out processing.
- Coordinated between patients and healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Security Clearance: SECRET
Homemaker
Self
01.2008 - 11.2016
- Cared for the children, spouse, and home, during this time in which deployments were frequent.
Developmental Aide
New York State OMRDD
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Cosigned medication waste and deliveries, reconciling inventory to eliminate discrepancies.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to maintain sufficient supply levels.
- Audited medication administration records and physician orders for completeness prior to administration and throughout entire shift.
- Managed and provided leadership assistance with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Education
Military Education -
Army Modeling And Simulation Office
Fort BelvoirBachelor of Science in Business -
University of Phoenix
02-2020
Skills
- Oral and written communication
- Leadership experience
- Knowledge Management
- Collaboration talent
- Problem Solving abilities
- Organizational management
- Cost estimates
- Management accounting
- Due diligence
- Financial metrics
- Budget development
Certification
Project Management Professional February 2023
Timeline
Financial Management Specialist
USASOC 75 Ranger Regiment
08.2024 - Current
Budget Analyst
Fort Bliss Resource Management Office
07.2023 - 08.2024
Management and Program Analyst
Joint Mulitnational Simulation Center
02.2022 - 07.2023
Modeling and Simulation Analyst
Joint Mulitnational Simulation Center
03.2021 - 02.2023
Clerk II
Anthem, Inc.
11.2018 - 10.2020
Medical Support Assistant
US Army MEDDAC
11.2016 - 10.2020
Homemaker
Self
01.2008 - 11.2016
Developmental Aide
New York State OMRDD
01.2006 - 01.2008
Military Education -
Army Modeling And Simulation Office
Bachelor of Science in Business -
University of Phoenix
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