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Laney Bare, MBA

Laney Bare, MBA

Specialist, Debt Management NCOIC/Information Management Officer (IMO)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Financial Management Analyst

  • Education

    • Colorado Technical University

      2006 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science in Business Management Information Technology 2.41

      Bachelor's DegreeCredits Earned: 180 Quarter hoursMajor: BSBA - Information TechnologyProfessional Certificates- Basics of Accounting and Finance, Business Fundamentals, Business in the Global Environment, Human Resource Development, Management Essentials, Organizational Systems Improvement, Project Planning

    • Colorado Technical University

      2008 - 2009
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Executive 3.20

      Master's DegreeCredits Earned: 26 Quarter hoursMajor: Executive MBACoursework: Organizational Behavior, Legal and Ethical Decision Making, Applied Managerial Decision-Making,Project Management Processes in Organizations, Applied Managerial Marketing, Applied Accounting for Decision-Making, Leadership

  • Experience

    • U.S. ARMY, TN ARNG, 1130TH FINANCE DETACHMENT

      Oct 2006 - Oct 2007
      Specialist, Debt Management NCOIC/Information Management Officer (IMO)

      Debt Management NCOIC for Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo ensuring all indebtedness from Service Members, Civilians, and contractors were collected in a timely manner. Tracked all debts resulting from Non Sufficient Funds (NSF), incorrect banking accounts, and processed Article 15’s. Responsible for updating local bad checklist daily and correspond with Commands/contract companies accordingly. Alternate Information Management Officer (IMO) for 1130th Finance Detachment assisting with computer and user account issues experienced.• Managed Debt tracking, processing and collections for over 1600 military service member accounts and 1000 Contractors• Created debt management tool to monitor/track offenders of non-sufficient funds and increase awareness• Improved financial operations and efficiency for debt management section resulting in 100% recoupment of all debts owed to the Camp Bondsteel US Army finance office during a 2 year time period• Developed strong relationship with Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Treasury's Fiscal Agent for SVC program, bridging information flow between CONUS and boots on ground location, bridging the time it takes to address issues of concern for both program and end user, the card holder• Mastery knowledge of Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS), Central Image Research Archive (CIRA), and Stored Value Card (SVC) Automated Clearing House (ACH) return log• Implemented software updates when applicable updates were available to bring all equipment current• Attended Network +, A+, and Security + classroom instruction for alternate IMO role assigned• Unit representative for yearbook committee and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Show less

    • United States Balkans National Support Element (NSE), NATO HQ

      Oct 2007 - Jan 2009
      Sergeant, Cashier/Customer Service/Military Pay/Travel Clerk/Debt Management

      One of two personnel running finance operations, serving as Cashier, Customer Service, Military Pay technician, travel clerk, and Debt Management NCOIC with the United States Balkans National Support Element (NSE), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Headquarters Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.• Entrusted daily with individual funds exceeding $30,000• Provided daily financial and administrative support to over 60 military personnel and approximately 20-30 civilian contractors, local nationals• Accurately performed exchange transactions in three different currencies (EURO, Bosnian Mark, US Dollar) and e-commerce Stored Value Card (SVC) EagleCash Card with zero loss of funds• Processed over 300 travel claims, 34 Military Pay inquiries, and 38 Eagle Cash Card applications• Completed over 1500 transactions totaling over $2.5 million dollars without any losses or errors• In-processed 22 soldiers and out-processed 18 soldiers• Mastery knowledge of Stored Value Card Eagle Cash Program, EagleCash equipment maintenance, Stored Value Card End of Day (SVC EOD), Card Processing Station (CPS), and resolving outstanding issues• Assisted with DSSN closure and retrograde of equipment for Finance office at Camp Butmir (October 2, 2008)• Returned to Camp Bondsteel on October 2, 2008 to restructure Debt Management area of operations and lead the initial launch and implementation of Defense Travel System (DTS) for 1600 Service Members deployed to location Show less

    • North Atlantic Regional Medical Command (NARMC)

      Mar 2009 - Dec 2009
      Sergeant, Approving Official/Budget Analyst

      Approving Official and Budget Analyst for TF NARMC, headquarters of the Wounded Warrior Project, ensuring medical travel requests were approved in a timely manner for Warriors in Transition Units (WTU). Performed inputs into DCAS for funds allocated to DTS for WTU travel requests and ensured NARMC program invoices were obligated/de-obligated when required.• Delegated authority for certifying and obligating funds allocated to TF NARMC• Expertly managed in excess of $3,161,000 of IMCOM funding• Approved in excess of $4,000,000 in 7,500 travel orders for TF NARMC• Responsible for establishing and maintaining administrative control to preclude over-distributing, over-obligating, over-spending, or exceeding any statutory or administrative limitation applicable to such funds to include specifically, violations of the Anti-Deficiency Act• Provided hundreds of hours of individual and collective training to cadre on the proper use of the Defense Travel System (DTS), Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JTFR), and Government Travel Card (GTC) to three subordinate military base locations located at Rock Island Arsenal (IL), Norfolk (VA), and Concord (MA)• Instituted management controls to safeguard Federal Funds• Performed random audits to ensure funds were properly expended and Warriors in Transition received required travel funds• Mastery knowledge of DFAS 37-1, (Finance and Accounting Policy Implementation)• Mastery systems knowledge with Defense Travel System (DTS) and Defense Contract Administration Services (DCAS)• Exceptionally skilled on attention to detail tasks, performed daily within organization Show less

    • United States Department of the Treasury: Bureau of Fiscal Service

      Jan 2010 - Apr 2014
      Financial Program Manager

      • Administer program management of Stored Value Card (SVC) e-commerce programs on EagleCash Kiosks, Laptops, and Point of Sale (POS) devices to deployed military personnel in South West Asia• Coordinate meetings, schedule conference calls, and mediate among partner agencies to include CITI, MPSA, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB), USAFMCOM, Army, Air Force, and Marines • Provide direct support, technical guidance, and training to Theater Financial Management Support Center (TFMSC), Human Resource Support Center (HRSC), Financial Management Support Units (FMSU), Financial Management Support Detachments (FMSD), and Theater Exchange services (AAFES PX/BX/NEX)• Plan/execute wellness visits, site visits, retrograde missions, and new deployments, having covered fifty-five U.S. Military base installations, throughout tenure• Dissect, defuse, and solve complex problems, processes, procedures, and situations bringing simplicity to complexity• Research, analyze , and test data, sharing discoveries through quantitative and qualitative outputs with internal/external stakeholders to strengthen program, mitigate potential risks, and to ensure program operational excellence • Create program specific education and training tools through various visual mediums• Build strong professional interpersonal relationships with all agency partners, stakeholders, and customers to establish cohesive unity toward desired objectives• Mastery knowledge of financial systems used by U.S. Military, including Card Processing Station (CPS), OTC Channel Application (OTCnet), International Treasury Services (ITS),and Deployable Disbursing System (DDS) applications that interface with Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)• Monitoring and analysis of SVC EagleCash Windows 7 Operating Systems (OS) on military network ensuring functionality, availability, integrity, and security• Interim EagleCash Sustainment Team (ECST) Manager, providing leadership and guidance to 4 ECST personnel Show less

    • DFAS

      Nov 2014 - Feb 2018
      Financial Management Analyst

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITIL® Foundation in IT Service Management

      EXIN
      Feb 2014

    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

      (ISC)2
      Mar 2014
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Laney Bare, MBA
      Army Achievement Medal Department of the Army Dec 2009 Outstanding Service while performing the duties of the TF NARMC Finance NCO, from March 2009 to December 2009. During this period SGT Bare expertly managed the DTS system, successfully certifying in excess of 7,500 travel orders amounting to over $4,000,000 in MEDCOM funding and $3,161,000 in IMCOM funding. SGT Bare freely gave much of his time to provide desk side training to dozens of Cadre and all of the unit Admin/Finance NCO's. SGT Bare always put the needs of the Cadre, Warriors in… Show more Outstanding Service while performing the duties of the TF NARMC Finance NCO, from March 2009 to December 2009. During this period SGT Bare expertly managed the DTS system, successfully certifying in excess of 7,500 travel orders amounting to over $4,000,000 in MEDCOM funding and $3,161,000 in IMCOM funding. SGT Bare freely gave much of his time to provide desk side training to dozens of Cadre and all of the unit Admin/Finance NCO's. SGT Bare always put the needs of the Cadre, Warriors in Transition and Warrior Transition Escorts ahead of his needs, often approving travel orders on his days off, and after hours. SGT Bare is a motivated, selfless soldier, a team player, and a valuable member of the TF NARMC. Show less
    • Awarded to Laney Bare, MBA
      Army Achievement Medal Department of the Army Aug 2008 Exceptional achievement while serving as the Finance Cashier at US NSE. Sergeant Bare's work ethic and exceptional attitude was instrumental in making July 2008 a successful month for the NSE. His willingness to set the example and lead from the front bears testament to his character. Totally committed to mission accomplishment regardless of the task at hand, Sergeant Bare's professionalism, dedication, and selfless service bring distinct credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the… Show more Exceptional achievement while serving as the Finance Cashier at US NSE. Sergeant Bare's work ethic and exceptional attitude was instrumental in making July 2008 a successful month for the NSE. His willingness to set the example and lead from the front bears testament to his character. Totally committed to mission accomplishment regardless of the task at hand, Sergeant Bare's professionalism, dedication, and selfless service bring distinct credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Show less
    • Awarded to Laney Bare, MBA
      Army Achievement Medal Department of the Army Jul 2008 Meritorious Service and performance of duty while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during the KFOR 9 rotation as a cashier while deployed to Kosovo. SPC Bare's exceptional performance, resourcefulness, devotion to duty, and determination to providing excellent customer service were critical to finance operations. SPC Bare's actions reflect great credit upon himself, the 178th Finance Detachment, the Tennessee Army National Guard, and the United States Army.
    • Awarded to Laney Bare, MBA
      Joint Forces Commendation Medal The United States of America, Secretary of Defense Jul 2008 For Meritorious Service of the Armed Forces of the United States
    • Awarded to Laney Bare, MBA
      Army Commendation Medal Department of the Army Oct 2007 Meritorious Service as Debt Management NCO for Task Force Falcon in support of operation Joint Guardian. SPC Bare's performance and dedication contributed greatly to the overall mission success in Kosovo. SPC Bare's professionalism reflects great credit upon himself, Task Force Falcon, Multi-National Task Force (East), and the United States Army.
    • Awarded to Laney Bare, MBA
      Army Achievement Medal Department of the Army Apr 2007 Outstanding Achievement while serving as a Debt Management clerk. SPC Bare's exemplary performance significantly contributed to the accomplishment of the unit's mission and detachment's deployment to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. His initiative, resourcefulness, devotion to duty and determination to providing excellent customer service allowed others the flexibility to focus and accomplish their duties without diminishing from the mission. His actions reflect great credit upon himself, the 1130th… Show more Outstanding Achievement while serving as a Debt Management clerk. SPC Bare's exemplary performance significantly contributed to the accomplishment of the unit's mission and detachment's deployment to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. His initiative, resourcefulness, devotion to duty and determination to providing excellent customer service allowed others the flexibility to focus and accomplish their duties without diminishing from the mission. His actions reflect great credit upon himself, the 1130th Finance Detachment, the 29th Infantry Division and the United States Army. Show less