Blake Jones
Prairieville
Summary
Results-driven Financial Analyst with extensive experience at the United States Marshals Service, specializing in financial management and compliance. Demonstrated success in optimizing operational efficiency and leading team mentorship programs. Expertise in data analysis and project planning yields strategic recommendations that enhance program performance and accountability. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to drive continuous improvement within financial operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Operations Financial Analyst/Management and Program Analyst
United States Marshals Service
07.2022 - Current
- Assigns, organizes, and manages review team members and activities.
- Tracked team's progress and examined relevant files, logs, and reports.
- Provided strategic recommendations to enhance compliance protocols.
- Partnered with management to uncover root causes of regulatory problems and propose pragmatic remedies.
- Conducts training on financial procedures, ensuring adherence to organizational standards.
- Mentors junior members of the Compliance and Assurance Team.
- Developed new fiscal year budgets to align funding with operational requirements.
- Conducts daily oversight of administrative processes including procurement and financial reconciling.
- Conducted internal compliance reviews to ensure adherence to Office of Program Operations policies.
- Designs and monitors internal procedures, guaranteeing reliability in financial records.
- Enforces quality control measures for Case Management System.
- Delivers data-driven presentations to management, highlighting key program and financial performance metrics.
- Reconciles financial records to ensure consistency across systems.
- Oversees cardholder activities, ensuring compliance with acquisition regulations.
- Analyzes program requirements for necessary adjustments to achieve mission goals.
- Conducts in-depth analysis of statistical findings for management evaluations.
Special Operations Group Data Analyst/Records Examiner
United States Marshals Service (Tuba Group)
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Generated and preserved confidential files for over 20 staff members and more than 60 collaterals while adhering to DOJ and USMS guidelines.
- Facilitated management of a $4.5M annual budget, maintaining proper allocation and regulated spending.
- Oversaw fleet operations while maintaining precise records for a fleet of over 250 vehicles.
- Identified discrepancies in obligations and took necessary corrective steps.
- Provided recommendations to boost program efficiency, digitized vehicle files, created tracking systems, and boosted accountability for funding and expenditures.
- Coordinated travel itineraries for training cycles, managed procurement processes, and served as a liaison for the National Merchants Vehicle program.
Advisor Development Program
Edward Jones Financial
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Executed thorough and continuous education in licensure testing, investment knowledge, and client needs identification.
- Stayed up to date on current events and analyzed how they affect individuals' financial situations, as well as local, national, and world economies.
- Participated in weekly meetings and shared insights on the current knowledge of discussed topics.
Security Forces
United States Air Force
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Directed multi-sector operations, including six law enforcement and two security patrols, plus four entry controllers.
- Monitored 57 alarmed facilities, complied with alarm procedures, and implemented anti-robbery procedures.
- Operated as main communication hub for security forces in emergencies including accidents, fires, and bomb threats.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL10.2016
Skills
- Financial Management
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Internal Review and Compliance
- Office Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Compliance/Audit Preparation
- Confidentiality
- Report Building
- Database Management
- Project Planning
- Vehicle Logistics
- Financial Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Data Visualization
- Risk Assessment
- Reliability
- Data Interpretation
- Account Reconciliation
- Project Planning
- Vehicle Logistics
Accomplishments
- Completed Adjunct Instructor Training Program - August 2024
- Completed Federal Financial Management Overview for DOJ - March 2024
- Received a Special Act Award - August 2023
- Completed Compliance Assurance Team (CAT) Internal Review Process Training - March 2023
- Completed Federal Appropriations Law for Auditors (Graduate School USA) - September 2022
- Passed SIE Exam - June 2020
- Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification - November 2018
- Member of Betta Gamma Sigma - April 2018
- Meritorious Unit Award - January 2017
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal - April 2016
- Defender of the Month - August 2015 & January 2015
- Air Force Achievement Medal - October 2014
Timeline
Program Operations Financial Analyst/Management and Program Analyst
United States Marshals Service
07.2022 - Current
Special Operations Group Data Analyst/Records Examiner
United States Marshals Service (Tuba Group)
09.2020 - 07.2022
Advisor Development Program
Edward Jones Financial
05.2020 - 08.2020
Security Forces
United States Air Force
04.2013 - 04.2017
MBA - Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Southeastern Louisiana University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
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