Brandon T.

Experience

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  U.S. Census Bureau

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Data Entry/Automation Clerk, GS-2 (Internship)

  • Performed a variety of clerical and research support tasks required for conducting research activities at the Census Bureau.• Provided support for researchers in the Questionnaire Design And Measurement Research Group in the Statistical Research Division (SRD).• Focused on entering data collected in a paper survey field test for the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). • Worked with other employees by implementing walk-in survey appointments; made telephone calls to those interested in taking the survey, and recorded information in a specific computer-programmed calendar. Show less

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  Optotraffic

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2014

  Lead Data Processor/Data Processor

  • Performed data entry input independently and in team-based workgroups for 3,000 plus traffic violations daily. • Independently responsible for rejection renewals of traffic violation data that can range between 1,000 to 2,000 violations daily. • For more accurate team production and enhancement; independently responsible for updating, manipulating, and creating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets that show multiple charts of formulas derived from percentages of traffic violations that have been rejected due to their inability to satisfy local government speeding ticket regulations. • Supervised a team of data processors to ensure that the required quotas of traffic violations are processed daily, along with making sure the team completes their data-implementing duties and other responsibilities regularly.• Responsible for evaluating and analyzing processed traffic violation data, that culminates into a daily report for the CEO, which indicates what cameras need to be fixed and the reasons why the particular cameras need to be inspected for updates and/or replaced. • As per request from the CEO, conducted weekly briefings/meetings with other department managers and the CEO based on camera issues, ways to improve the database, how to improve data processor’s productivity, and many other miscellaneous objectives. • Hired and trained temporary employees (temps) on using the office software and the database so that they can perform the necessary duties of a data processor. Show less

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  C-SPAN

  Dec 2014 - Feb 2017

  Accounts Payable Assistant

  • Established relationships within each of our ten departments’ through constant communication with managers and employees so that there is timely and accurate disbursement of departmental funds. • Communicated changes, updates, and disputes of incorrect invoices with vendors by phone and written correspondence, as well use the Microsoft Dynamics AX Accounting Software analysis and tracking tools to correspond to vendor inquiries. • Used the Microsoft Dynamics AX Accounting software (AX) to apply the appropriate account and cost center codes to vendor invoices to ensure payments are made, and the appropriate amounts are aligned with each department’s fiscal year monthly budget.• Had oversight of routing 70–100 plus invoices for the department manager’s signature weekly.• Had the responsibility daily for accurate creation and editing of accounting journal entries.• Created ACH batches to ensure vendor invoice payments, per diems and advance payments are made to employees. • Via AX, created 60–120 check batch/s for supervisor’s approval that in total range between $200,000.00-$600,000.00. Edited check batch after review, prints checks, register checks into company’s online bank account.• Assisted Accounts Receivable Coordinator with quarterly inventory observations for C-SPAN’s main office and offsite buildings.• Received, and recorded checks either mailed in or given from employee’s in separate Excel spreadsheet, so that the Accounts Receivable Coordinator can properly appropriate the funds to C-SPAN’s receivables. • Filed between 70-150 paid invoices and ACH's weekly.• Had the responsibility for the upkeep of the finance storage room. Maintain accounting files to make sure that the appropriate documents are kept in storage, or shredded for the transition to the new fiscal year. • Assisted with projects in the Finance Department as assigned. Show less

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  Levine Music

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  Staff Accountant

  • Accounts Payable Weekly Responsibilities: Receive, code to appropriate account codes, and enter invoices in Financial Edge Accounting System; route invoices to appropriate managers for approval, run and mail checks, and file paid invoices. • Accounts Receivable (AR) Monthly Responsibilities: Create invoices and bill vendors monthly via e-mail and postage mail; record journal entries in General Ledger (GL) Account for pertinent AR invoices, and follow up on outstanding invoices that have not yet been paid. • Process and reconcile monthly credit card reimbursements.• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for Levine’s main checking and payroll accounts.• Prepare monthly journal entries for the monthly closing of balance sheet and income statement accounts.• Perform month-end close for prepaid accounts, fixed assets (depreciation for certain fixed asset accounts is required), and accrual expenses through analysis, and interpretation of discrepancies found within the various accounts based on the GL.• Conduct monthly GL maintenance for over 20 GL accounts by performing account analysis and making journal entries in the GL.• Responsible for the completion and submission of selected annual tax returns.• Responsible for the completion and submission of all Census Bureau surveys. • Analyze, review and submit monthly Microsoft Excel TASC (Total Administrative Services Corporation) payroll documents to HR. Show less

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  CCI Health & Wellness Services

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Staff Accountant

  • Accounts Payable (AP) Weekly Responsibilities: Receive, code to appropriate account codes, and enter invoices in Payables Network 3 for Payables Software (PN 3); route invoices to appropriate managers for approval, run and mail checks, and file paid invoices via PN 3 for Payables software, and Sage Accounting and Business Management Software database. • Accounts Receivable (AR) Monthly Responsibilities: Receive and code cash receipts to Microsoft Excel CCI database.• Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of AP and AR work products.• Communicate with internal managerial and executive staff to solve complex invoice and cash receipts issues.• Have meetings via telephone and face to face with PN3 for Payable software CEO to discuss ongoing software issues, which resulted in identified ways that improved and escalated efficiencies, that helped in completing all software conversion issues. Show less

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  Defense Contract Audit Agency

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2019

  Auditor

  • Plan, perform and report contract audit assignments in connection with procurement and contracting activities between the Federal Government and the contractor under the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); and U.S. government financial accounting and financial management system guidelines.• Perform assigned audit steps such as tests and examinations of contractor's direct labor and material costs. Analyze and check, reports, records, ledgers, and other documents against invoices, receipts, payroll slips, and other source documents. • Perform detailed analysis of responses to solicitations, including price reasonableness, adequacy of competition, compliance with solicitation, and probability of meeting requirements.• Conduct research, perform financial/data analysis, analyze trends in the use of funds, and create reports per audit step or supervisor/contractor requests. • Participate with team members, providing updates on the status of audit assignments, sharing information, and identifying requisite revisions to the program and/or annual team goals. • Prepare working papers and analyzes contractor data using various automation tools, which include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Caseware Software Audit software.• Participate in various live and virtual online training's and staff conferences to better assist contractors in auditing requests and concerns.• Liaison and main point of contact for a DCAA branch office to fulfill contractor requests. Served as branch office Perm File Monitor, Audit Lead Monitor, Incurred Cost Monitor, WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) Auditor (A DOD Auditor Database), Forward Pricing Rate Monitor, Internal Audit Monitor, Rate Check Monitor, and Subcontract Monitor Show less

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  GSA

  Oct 2019 - now

  . Warrant Level II Holder: Max Dollars Simplified Acquisition Threshold. . Award and administer purchases and contracts using simplified acquisition procedures up to and including the Simplified Acquisition Threshold per individual transaction.. Place and administer orders up to and including the Simplified Acquisition Threshold against contracts established by GSA or another Federal agency in accordance with the terms and conditions of such contracts when the contract authorizes or requires GSA to place orders. Show less . Perform Pre/post-award and termination activities, such as: analyzing requirements, recommending revisions to statements of work/specifications, determining the appropriate type of contract, establishing milestones, procurement planning, conducting post-award and contractual terminations, initiating briefings with contractors to ensure full understanding of terms, handling modifications, resolution of issues related to non-compliance, and the termination process.. Develop, implement and analyze data requirements for planning and measurement systems.. Analyze performance of procurement activities against various procurement indicators and goals.. Analyze data to determine trends.. Assist in tracking/monitoring contract actions to ensure compliance with GSA policy, administrative procedures, regulations, and statutes. GSA policy also includes the following contract regulations and standards: FAR, DFARS, and Defense Pricing and Contracting Class Deviations. Work Accomplishments:. Completed FAC-C Level 1 Certification: Officially Certified as of August 24, 2020. No expiration.. Completed FAC-C Level 2 Certification: Officially Certified as of January 21, 2022. No expiration.. Completed FAC-C (Professional) Certification: Officially Certified as of February 1, 2023. No expiration. Show less

  • Lead Contract Officer/Contract Specialist

    May 2024 - now

  • Contracting Officer

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Contract Specialist

    Oct 2019 - now
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  Everything in Excellence LLC

  Feb 2021 - now

  Founder and CEO

  . Offering independent contractual work for app services.. Specializing in investments in real estate, stock market and Cryptocurrency's.