Jeni Boes

Experience

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  US Air Force

  Dec 1996 - May 2000

  Travel Computation Technician

  • Developed tracking and transmittal process for patter of lost travel claims; analyzed the existing process, conducted research, and presented plan for improvement

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 2000 - Jan 2017

  • Provided decision support to Director to ensure effective internal management controls for local, state, regional, and federal laws• Developed internal audit program and local liaison for all inspection and audits from Air Force Audit Agency, regional audits, Air Force Audit, DoD audits, and Independent Audit Agency compliance reviews• Manages 13 agencies self-inspection program including setting suspense dates, training, independent verification of information, and briefing leadership of status, risks, and compliance• Delivered Financial Management to 55 agencies; audited $365M annual program—earned “Highly Effective” rating for funds stewardship during higher headquarter inspection• Planned, developed, trained, and implemented electronic and physical records file plan • Oversaw self-inspection program; tracked 38 discrepancies--teamed with agency leaders/teams to address, resolve, and close 32 discrepancies• Independently verified 14 monthly metrics; conducted meetings, presented information with various audio-visual equipment, prepares minutes in Word and PDF files, analyzes trends and develops corrective actions• Responsible for 13 agencies’ training programs; provided training, assistance, inspection, and ensured proper documentation for 130 employees• Directed Financial Improvement Audit Readiness; created meticulous audit package used by command and standard• Audited tri-annual document review identified 20% compliance; provided comprehensive training to accounting office; office improved compliance Show less • Responded to homicidal idealization patient; assisted with mental health evaluation leading to in-patient treatment; developed safety/aftercare plan for employee• Collaborated and implemented six treatment plans for high risk employees; conducted one-on-one assessments and made recommendations as part of the treatment team• Coordinated care thru referral agencies for 12 employees; liaison between nine helping agents to obtain needed help• Advised local and regional leadership of status of treatment plans; maintained records, discharges, and care plans for 19 cases• Provided training to 29 front line supervisors on retribution and retaliation for sexual assault victims; ensured climate of dignity and respect• Attended helping agencies week long training; learned about new duress signs, proper reporting procedures, and available resources Show less • Lead 17-member office provided travel, military, and civilian pay services to 7K active, retired and civilian personnel• Interpreted Air Force, Joint Federal Travel and DoD Financial Management regulations and provided guidance to management and work center• Ensured timely compliance of all travel and military pay entitlement verifications, recertification and reconciliations• Responsible for distributing, consolidating, verifying, providing documents, and written authorizations for local, regional, and federal audits• Developed office training schedule; created efficient and effective plan for 17 employees• Applied Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training; revised 6 processes/recouped 30 man hours per week-- earned "Best Practice" during regional inspection• Created excel spreadsheet tracker for 5K customer DoD housing verification audit, finished number one in command• Completed Financial Management certification; motivated 88% of section to finish one year early--ensured compliance with congressional mandate• Restructured office organization and increased capabilities by 40%, recognized in Secretary of the Air Force Financial Managers magazine article• Led office from eight of nine regions in metrics to number one for Pacific Command in 2015• Improved customer service by starting “Fight for Feedback” campaign: increased surveys by 300%, took approval rating from 45% to 96%; awarded Customer Service Team of the month for July 2015 Show less • Deployed as Budget Officer, prepared year-end accruals and financial statement for $7.4M and recovered $153K from accurate accounting• Managed $40M Overseas Contingency Operations reimbursement program; gathered required documents, input into accounting system and requested funds from higher authority• Supervised 12 personnel office, responsible for planning and controlling budget and accounting activities for Beale AFB• Served as advisor to Beale director, agency director, and resource advisors assigned to area• Prepared financial plans, budget execution reports, unfunded requirements and quarterly and annual funds target loads• Verified line items in three accounting systems daily for accuracy and analysis• Responsible for accuracy of information from 15 budget analysts for fiscal closeout of $206M budget; secured an additional $14M in funds for critical projects• Oversaw $35M Civil Engineer program and verified reimbursements for $4.4M• Built aged document accountability, validated 361 obligation documents valued at $58M• Re-engineered support agreement contract program by creating round table collaboration, three to five-year timeline decreased to eight months• Identified organization inefficiency with deployment orders, developed new accountable program; trained three agencies and saved 50 man hours a month• Rebuilt Government Purchase Credit card program audit; found $312K unsubstantiated funds and recaptured funds for other purchases Show less • Ensured Air Force met diversity needs by targeted recruiting efforts, achieved 350% of diversity goals. • Educated community on Air Force Officer program, recruited eight candidates and reached 400% of goal. • Organized event at UC Davis for engineer students, six critical engineers applied to program. • Briefed Norther California recruiters on Officer program and obtained 592 new leads, earned #1 Officer program in the country • Developed continuity book for newly assigned recruiters to ease transition into new job and ensure applications sent to MEPS complete and accurate• Top regional recruiter for 2010 from delivering 142% of new employee goal• Maintained a 2% new contract cancellation rateAwarded Top Air Force Recruiter for the state of California for calendar year 2009 Show less • Ensured accurate funding execution of $100M in military construction and facility projects• Researched and coordinated payment of $933K outstanding rejected invoices, clearing three-month backlog• Managed 65 purchase orders worth $100M with 100% accuracy, reduction obligation time by five days• Validated and certified funds availability of multiple obligation processes. Certified $3.2M in purchases, $100K in contracts, and $400K in interdepartmental requests• Assisted Air Force Audit Agency correcting payment errors by Defense Finance and Accounting Services office to wrong vendor; recouped $70K Show less

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Unit Training Manager

    Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Additional Duty First Sergeant

    Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Financial Services Office Flight Chief

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Financial Management Accounting NCOIC

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Financial Advisor/Paying Agent

    Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Air Force Enlisted Recruiter

    Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

  • Manager Air Force Finance Office

    Aug 2004 - Aug 2007

  • Accounting Liaison Supervisor

    Oct 2002 - Jul 2004

  • Special Pay Supervisor

    Mar 2002 - Oct 2002

  • Customer Service Office Manager

    Jul 2001 - Mar 2002

  • Payroll Customer Support Technician

    Jun 2000 - Jun 2001
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  McClellan Retirement Activities Office

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Volunteer

  Provides resources for all retired DoD members

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  Calfornia Safe Soil

  May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Controller

  • Responsible for internal accounting, budgeting and financial operations, including employee expense accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and other asset accounting• Maintained company’s financial records; developed a filing system/merged three accounting systems into one• Prepared and verified payroll for 17 employees ensuring proper payment, taxes, and paid time off• Fixed two-month backlog of Accounts Payable; created bill tracker to ensure timely payments• Cleared two years of Accounts Receivable aged invoices; worked with customers to retrieve $200K in delinquent payments • Worked with Audit Agency to correct five years of financial records; coordinated with internal and external agencies to provide documentation and reasoning for auditable financials Show less

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  The Art Institute of California-Sacramento

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  Student

  Culinary Arts Diploma Program

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  California State University-Sacramento

  Aug 2018 - May 2020

  Student
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  Granite Bay High School

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Wellness Center Associate

  • Works together with school personnel and families to lessen the impact of social/emotional barriers to student learning and support student achievement• Completed three high risk assessments; used solution focused intervention for safety planning• Facilitates seven groups using evidence-based interventions; self-esteem, anger replacement skills, school connectedness, anxiety, social skills, and grief group• Provided individual support for three students; built relationship, assessed using biopsychosocial, set goals, and planned/implemented appropriate interventions• Uses motivational interviewing for attendance/truancy issues with students referred; conduct weekly meetings to monitor and motivate Show less

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  WEAVE

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  MSWII, Counselor

  • Conducted Triage intakes with clients to connect to WEAVE and/or community services• Provided information on CalVCB program; including victim rights and assistance with forms• Conducted risk assessments and completed safety plans with client when applicable• Completed Biopsychosocial, diagnosis using DSM-5, and treatment plans including setting goals for individual clients• Input clinical notes into Enterprise Nonprofit Software (ETO) in established timeframe to ensure ethical practice, documentation of treatment, and reflection on session• Reported suspected abuse of protected classes to appropriate agency including child abuse, elder abuse, and dependent adult abuse • Provided individual and group counseling for adults/children/youth using trauma informed approach, best practices and evidence-based modalities/interventions• Advocated for client needs with legal systems, social service agencies and other helping professionals• Fostered problem-solving, conflict resolution and non-violent interactive skills among families/friends/partners• Provided telehealth for nine clients in accordance with COVID-19 guidance Show less

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  Kiasi Retreats | PHP, IOP and Outpatient Programs

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  Asociate Clinician

  • Uses dual diagnosis to perform integrated approach to provide appropriate level of careincluding intensive out-patient program and/or individual support• Facilitates daily Dialectic Behavior Therapy groups using the four components ofmindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness• Performs education classes on functional recovery, psycho-education on neuroscience ofattachment and trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use• Conducts daily process groups with a trauma-informed emotional processing includingaddressing attachment and bonding issues with complex and acute trauma• Conducts individual psychotherapy sessions using evidence based modalities includingstrength based, cognitive behavior, skills building, and trauma informed techniques• Part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team; advocates for client’s needs, barriers, andrecommends adjustments to treatment to maximize positive outcomes• Works independently by prioritizing time, thinking critically and when needed problemsolves with peers• Informs and enforces legal and ethical policies for BBS and NASW, advocates forchange when in conflict with policy• Uses different programs for documentation including Microsoft applications, GoogleDocs, ZOOM, and ICANotes (secure web-based program)• Inputs notes, assessments, treatment updates, and assessments into system within 2 days Show less

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  River Oak Center for Children

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

  Clinician/Facilitator

  • Completes thorough assessments, develops treatment plans, and provided individual, family and group therapy• Maintains a caseload of 31 clients and families with at 59% productivity rate• Collaborates with clients’ caregivers, teachers, doctors, social workers, or other supports as an interdisciplinary team approach to care• Performs are management duties including progress towards treatment goals, advocacy, referral and linkage to community and crisis intervention• Directs, coordinates, and participates in development of client goals and participates in writing program specific treatment planning based on client and family needs and input• Demonstrates ability to promote inclusion and cultural responsiveness, respects client and families’ cultural values and practices• Uses a variety of interventions based on client/family needs, treatment goals, developmental stage, and cultural preferences• Builds rapport and trust to develop therapeutic relationship by meeting clients where they are at using reflective listening and mirroring skills, hope building, and developing insight• Completes intake, assessments, and develops diagnosis based on DSM-V• Develops safety plans for high-risk behaviors and emergency support for client and families Show less

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  Foresthill Divide School

  Dec 2021 - now

  Mental Health Specialist

  Provides individual, group, and family counseling services to students with educationally related mental health services.Serves as a member of the Individual Education Program (IEP) Team for students on caseload, actively participates in the IEP process to advise on developing appropriate goals and placement recommendations in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE,) and assists in the development of positive behavior intervention strategies.Reports progress on treatment/behavior and supports SSTs, IEPs, and 504sImplements current federal and state laws, education code, and district policies and procedures.Assists parents in understanding the unique and individual needs of their child and provides parents with information about child development.Assists with the implementation of the district’s Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS), including the provision of mental health services to general education students.Serves as a consultant to staff on the implementation of school-wide prevention and intervention programsPlans, coordinates, and/or develops educational interventions, behavior management, transition plans, and counseling mental health programs.Conducts emergency student risk assessments, supports students and families, and communicates with appropriate agencies and school staff.Works with the crisis support team to respond to emergencies.Works effectively with all segments of the education community, the general public, and outside community agencies.Supports students and their families receiving services from outside agencies (e.g., county probation department, Department of Social Services, etc.)Supports students with attendance and discipline-related problems by identifying contributing factors and appropriate programs to address the issues and improve their academic performance.Prepares and delivers related parent education training.Maintains confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, families, and staff Show less