Results-oriented Financial Management Analyst with expertise in budget management and stakeholder engagement. Managed $5.9 million in travel funds while enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. Focused on training and development to drive performance and deliver innovative solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GS Financial Management Analyst
Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT)
04.2024 - Current
Organizational Defense Travel Administrator (ODTA) (July 2025 – Present): Manages 113 Subcommands, overseeing profiles and more than 500 specific user roles to ensure seamless organizational travel operations.
Authorizing Official (April 2024 – July 2025): Meticulously reviewed and approved more than 2,600 travel documents, managing a total budget of approximately $5.9 million.
Ensured strict adherence to Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) while facilitating efficient mission-critical travel.
Served as primary contact for official travel completion and verification of accurate reimbursement for service members and the government.
Executed daily, weekly, and monthly reports to monitor system health, track travel trends, and ensure optimal operational standards.
Developed and conducted comprehensive training sessions for multiple commands, standardizing travel procedures and enhancing system proficiency.
DTS Routing Official
NoblisMSD
09.2022 - 03.2024
Coordinated deployment travel for Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Systems to support mission readiness.
Reviewed authorizations and vouchers in Defense Travel System (DTS) to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Executed daily tasks with precision and care.
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
DTS Routing Official
Spathe Systems
08.2020 - 03.2022
Managed 200+ government travel charge cards (GTCC), preventing delinquencies and ensuring account compliance.
Reviewed 500+ travel documents, ensuring timely payments exceeding $5 million to Service Members and Citibank.
Employed active listening and open-ended questioning to effectively identify and fulfill customer needs.
Support Center Analyst
Universal Consulting Services
10.2019 - 08.2020
Identified and analyzed technical issues, facilitating fault isolation and troubleshooting to resolve customer problems efficiently.
Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues efficiently and effectively.
Provided technical support to end-users via phone and email communications.
Managed ticketing system to track, prioritize, and escalate user requests.
Delivered proactive and reactive assistance to external customers, enhancing overall customer satisfaction while working independently with minimal supervision.
Lead Defense Travel Administrator
U.S. Navy
11.2016 - 10.2019
Masterfully managed over $1 million in travel funds.
Coordinated creation and management of over 600 travel itineraries for business travel on submarines, ensuring seamless travel logistics.
Ensured timely claim submissions by holding Administrative Officers across 13 submarines accountable, reducing delinquency fees.
Developed regional policy to guide personnel from 13 Naval units in proper travel handling, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
Submitted over 70 DD Form 1351-2 and DD Form 1610 via DTS for Submarine Squadron SIX travelers.
Submarine Yeoman
U.S. Navy
03.2013 - 11.2016
Managed administrative tasks, including 100+ correspondence pieces, deployment pay entitlements, and 300+ awards, supporting operational readiness and morale.
Trained and mentored five junior sailors, enhancing their professional qualifications and readiness for duty.
Processed 150+ travel submissions via DTS, ensuring timely travel arrangements for crew aboard USS Newport News.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
05-2024
Skills
Financial analysis and budget management
Audit and review
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Microsoft Office proficiency
Administrative expertise
Training and development
Customer service excellence
Security clearance
Core Competencies
Active Secret Clearance, Defense Travel System (DTS) Expert, CitiManager (CitiBank), Microsoft Office Savvy, Office Management, Training Skills, Conflict Resolution, Administrative Skills, Customer Service, Audit & Review
Certification
General Management Certificate - University of Phoenix (2024)
Timeline
GS Financial Management Analyst
Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT)
Supervisory Financial Analyst/ (Training & Readiness, Chief) (GS-14) (40 Hours) at Department of Veterans Affairs/ VHA Office of Finance/ Operations and Support/ Training & ReadinessSupervisory Financial Analyst/ (Training & Readiness, Chief) (GS-14) (40 Hours) at Department of Veterans Affairs/ VHA Office of Finance/ Operations and Support/ Training & Readiness