Frank E. Grandas

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1996

  USAF
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  PennWest Home Equity/Ameristar

  Jan 1996 - May 2010

  Vice President

  • Building start-up administrative, tactical, and strategic infrastructure of new programs/projects• Direction and Supervision of a 40 seat in-house call center• Corporate HR Strategy including Recruitment, Hiring, and Compensation• Process improvement within programs and projects• Analysis/Forecasting/Projections• Budgeting• Financial management• Developing Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)• Managing projects and programs to KPIs• Reporting on KPIs and metrics to President/CEO• Collaboration with executive level management• Relationship building with vendors• Annual strategic planning process and ongoing control of strategy• Price negotiations Show less

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  Kongsberg Protech Systems, USA

  Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

  Human Resources Generalist II

  Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR)Certified Affirmative Action Professional (CAAP) • Recruitment • AAP/EEO • Performance Management & Review Process • Job Description Analysis and Creation • Metrics Design

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  Unifirst Mortgage Corporation

  Nov 2012 - Oct 2018

  Vice President

  •Direction and Management of the Purchase Sales/Origination Program•Supervision of the Purchase Sales/Origination team (16 Loan Officers)•Strategic planning, growth and expansion of Consumer Direct Government Purchase Lending•Continuous process improvement of the company origination processes•Facilitate production meetings on a regular basis•Report production outcomes to EVP and President directly.•Strategic planning, growth and expansion of the In-House Call Center•Quality Control and Compliance check on all New Files and Initial Disclosures•Direction of administrative functions in accordance with industry standards, regulatory agencies, and company objectives and policies•Participate in the development of the corporation's strategic plan and programs•Developing departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures•Create and develop KPIs, Metrics and reports by department•Evaluate and advise the President on the impact of long-range planning through KPIs, Metrics and Reporting•Develop and execute the administrative functions of corporate LOS systems - Mortgage Builder•Develop and control the development of the corporate marketing mix•Financial Responsibility for $50k per month - Consumer Direct Online Leads•Ensure the regulatory compliance of the corporate lead sources regarding opt in•Provide Human Resources strategy regarding function, activities and compliance•HR Management - Direction of the Origination Department staffing and recruiting•Point of contact on corporate projects•Vendor relations and price negotiations•Facilitate and troubleshoot problems associated with development of systems•Provide technical and administrative advice and assistance to department management and personnel regarding systems•Member of the Corporate Merger & Acquisition team Show less

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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

  Management Analyst (Process Improvement Consultant)

  • Facilitate meetings at all levels of the organization.• Analyze Department work methods and procedures, recommend changes that will improve organizational and personal performance in support of the Department’s Strategic Focus Areas.• Facilitate process improvement teams to enhance efficiency, performance and effectiveness.• Gather background data and analyze work methods, procedures, and organizational structures, in order to improve productivity and make recommendations to management on changes to procedures, organizational structures, processes and management practices.• Conduct studies of managerial functions, obtain and analyze facts about Department procedures and practices and organizational structures, develop conclusions and recommendations for improvements, and prepare a report of findings.• Interact on a regular basis and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the Department, including all members of PennDOT’s Executive Leadership staff, specifically as it relates to the Department’s Strategic Plan.• Advance the Lean Initiative across PennDOT and utilize the following Lean tools/concepts to solve problems, improve efficiency and eliminate waste: - SWOC Analysis Facilitation - A3 Problem Solving - VSAP (Process Mapping) - 5S - Standard Work - Visual Management - 7 (8) Wastes - Root Cause Analysis Show less

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  First Commonwealth Bank

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

  Financial Solutions Center Manager/Officer NMLS # 1755070

  • Small Business Relationship Management• Consumer Relationship Management• Branch Management and Team Development• Operations and Compliance Management• Financial Analysis of Business and Consumer Financing

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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  May 2021 - now

  Summary: 1. Prepare the Department of Health's Budget 2. Analyze fiscal reports 3. Analyze Department of Health expenditures 4. Review applications for Federal funds 5. Provide technical assistance on budgetResponsibilities: • Responsible for the preparation, defense, and monitoring of the Department's budget. • Prepare assigned portions of the Department's annual Budget Request, legislative budget hearing materials and the Rebudget. • Monitor, analyze and develop reports on Federal grants and State funds administered by the Department, and work with appropriate program areas on implementation and administration of designated Federal and State funding. • Provide technical assistance to agency officials and program managers in the preparation of budgetary requests and other fiscal documents and transactions.• Assemble fiscal and statistical data for use in budgetary evaluations and in the Department's presentation before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. • Prepare documentation for Requests for Approval of Federal Funds (RAFFs) provided to the Governor's Office of the Budget and perform follow-up during the fiscal year with updates to facilitate Federal funds appropriations by the General Assembly. Prepare the necessary allocations and allotments, in accordance with the approved budget, for newly appropriated monies and, when necessary and appropriate, adjust throughout the year. • Perform analysis for expenditure projections and prepare clear and concise fiscal advisory write-ups of projected problems and recommended resolution in appropriations for distribution to the Deputy Secretaries and/or Bureau and Division Directors. • Prepare and analyze monthly fiscal reports (projections, spending plans, grant status reports, Federal grant analyses, etc.). • Review applications for Federal funds submitted by agency program personnel for budgetary accuracy and appropriate cost distribution and recommend approval/disapproval. Show less •Oversee the General, Education and Medical Funds which includes the administration of all operating, personnel, overtime, non-recurring maintenance, and fixed asset requests, expenditures, and controls (SAP)•Compile data for all Funds' operating, personnel, overtime, non-recurring maintenance, and fixed assets budget requests•Develop budget projections and monitors commitments and expenditures •Develop and prepares monthly budget reports•Adjust accounts or reallocate funds based on program needs•Monitor all Fund Budget amounts and issues adjustment documents•Oversee the preparation of adjustment transactions to correct or close budgetary accounts•Analyze reports of open encumbrances to ensure accuracy of reported expenditures; to prevent the lapse of program funds; and to maintain expenditure/budget controls•Serve as the advancement account custodian and issues checks for payment against miscellaneous invoices and purchase orders•Serve as the Fixed Asset Coordinator for the Institution. •Oversee the reconciliation of the purchasing card statements, Advancement Account, and Refund of Expenditure Cash Collection receipts•Supervise the preparation of Refund of Expenditure documents•Oversee the coding, handling, payment, auditing, and recordkeeping processes for all General Fund Invoice expenditures•Supervise the preparation of General Fund General Invoices as required for goods and services rendered•Audit and oversees the auditing of medical contracts quarterly•Oversee the maintenance of all General Fund fiscal data to measure, project, control, and communicate personnel, operating, overtime, non-recurring maintenance, and fixed asset budgetary expenditures•Assure that adequate cash and near cash (check register balances) are available to meet current General Fund obligations•Prepare various specialized accounting and fiscal reports to include reports necessary for FEMA reimbursements Show less

  • Fiscal Management Specialist 3

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Fiscal Management Specialist 2 / Budget Analyst

    May 2021 - Dec 2022