Valorie Piper., MBA

Experience

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  CED Inc

  Jun 1997 - Aug 2002

  Accounts Receivable/Administrative

  ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ADMINISTRATION | CED INC., Demonstrated comprehensive support and customer service, while utilizing knowledge of accounting and finance, to perform administrative tasks which included: •Accounts receivable & Accounts payable; skilled in accounting computer software•Bi-weekly payroll, salaries & benefits•Banking, invoicing and reconciliation•Financial analysis and Profit & Loss reconciliation•Observation of annual inventory for three facilities and reconciled discrepancies for accounts payable and accounts receivable•Maintained, inventoried & ordered all office supplies•Travel preparation: Itineraries, hotel/airfare/car reservation & reimbursements•Supervise, train, and evaluate work performance of accounting and clerical personnel•Provide technical assistance on accounting, fiscal matters, and budgetary matters Show less

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  ASSET VALUATION & MARKETING Inc

  Aug 2002 - Dec 2014

  Executive Administrative Manager

  VALUATION MANAGER | ASSET VALUATION & MARKETING INC.,Independently manage the implementation of all inspection orders, scheduling, travel, customer service, hiring, training and administrative tasks, for a privately owned mortgage/property inspection firm.•Implement and manage an administrative process and team to improve productivity, which efficiently increased accuracy, accountability and turn times. Develop and present training sessions for staff.•Instrumental in supporting the Company’s rapid growth and expansion, including a year over year increase in revenues and profitability in the last 10+ years. Review findings for accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and standards.•Designed a more streamlined approach to cultivating, educating and training quality diversified agents nationwide to perform property inspections in a timely manner, which better served the ever changing needs of our clients. •Coordinate schedules, travel, convention locations and utilized marketing tactics for potential client growth in a fast-paced timeline driven organization. Show less

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  AYSO Region 47- Volunteer Position

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2014

  Auditor/ Assistant Treasurer

  •Assisted in the preparation of budgets by analyzing budget items and determining whether or not items were justifiable.•Evaluated and balanced bank accounts and expenses by comparing to the general ledger.•Prepared checks and bank deposits for expenses.•Managed and balanced team accounts using GoogleDocs.

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  Mobile Minds Tutoring

  Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

  Tutor

  Independently assist, evaluate, integrate and motivate a small group of students grades K-6 with their academics, studies, homework and tests.• Lesson planning• Assist with academics, homework and test preparation• Motivate students to overcome difficulties and help them strive to be self-confident

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  Riverside Community College District

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICIAN

  Provide complex administrative support to the RCCD Foundation with a high level of independent judgment and decision making; Conduct in-depth wealth and prospect research and create multi-format reports regarding current and prospective donors and funding opportunities; Maintain comprehensive general, donor and alumni databases used by the RCCD Foundation, Chancellor's Office, colleges and campus departments; plan, organize, coordinate; and participate in operations specific to the office.-Maintain open communication with the Director and Assistant Director, relating all information that is pertinent to the District-level administrative office-Maintain a variety of complex files including donor records and databases using Colleague Advancement software; source the data for fundraising, recognition and marketing purposes.-Prepare check requisitions, purchase orders, and records; track expenditures relating to the operation of the Foundation.-Schedule, arrange, and confirm appointments, meetings and conferences and arrange travel accommodations.-Design and produce statistical and narrative reports using advanced query protocols, as well as organize forms, applications, presentations and documents-Record, process and acknowledge all donations and pledges received by the Foundation; prepare donations for deposit.-Participate in the District's community outreach efforts, programs, special events, workshops, open houses, etc.-Compose correspondence; inputs letters, memoranda, and minutes from handwritten drafts, including material of a confidential nature.-Maintain a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.-Maintain a variety of complex files including donor records and databases using Colleague Advancement software.-Order and maintain supplies; organize and establish filing and record-keeping systems. Show less

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  Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

  Administrative Service Analyst II

  Provide administrative and organizational support to the Management Reporting/Fiscal Unit for the Department of Public Social Services. Provide analysis for the budget, grant funding and procurement needs to executive management. Create and present department processes, procedures and policies. -Assist in the preparation of budgets and budget reconciliation processes-Research availability and applicability of grant funding -Project planning and task management-Inventory auditing and reconciliation-Recommend, develop and present department policies, processes and procedures-Gather and present budget and procurement data and analysis to executive management and staff-Create tracking reports and contract forms for grant funding and contract terms-Procurement of required information technology equipment and software-Create and submit advanced planning documents for grant funding-Strategize, organize, and conduct studies of administrative, facilities management and fiscal operations-Office site and equipment evaluations Show less

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  University of California, Riverside

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

  Provide complex office and administrative support to assist executive management and ITS staff. Screening calls, managing calendars, arranging travel, meeting and event arrangements. Training and supervising other support staff/students. Financial analyzing & reporting. Budget management. From July 2018 to January 2019 I was also paid a stipend to perform all department Human Resources tasks in the UCPath system.-Critical administrative support/assistant to the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer-Meeting and event coordination-Manage executive directors/management & staff cell phone accounts & inventory-Manage building keys & alarm codes-Travel arrangement (ITravel)-Process reimbursements (EPay)-Supervise & Manage 5 student workers-Order office & building supplies (EBuy)-Create & maintain department work orders-Credit card reconciliation/reporting-Prepare & analyze reports and financial data (UCRFS)-Create cost centers, manage budgets & FAU management-Maintain a comprehensive database of confidential documents-Research, compile & summarize policies, issues & documents-Maintain executive level relationships-Maintain multidimensional complex calendars-Prioritize emails and phone calls-Create and manage incoming & outgoing shipments-On-board staff and students (UCPath)-Calculate employee equity-Human resource & labor relations liaison (including grievances, layoffs, FMLA claims & Workers comp claims)-Created department employee handbook-Manage day to day office activities, tasks & concerns for 150 employees & 3 student workers-Some knowledge/training in Grad-ESS-Some knowledge/training in HRDW Show less Provide administrative and organizational support to the Bioengineering Administration Office and faculty. Provide complex procurement leadership, human resource tasks/on-boarding and financial support to faculty, staff and students along with being the primary payroll/personnel preparer for the department. -Prepare and submit department payroll for faculty, staff and students; including payroll transfers and reconciliation (PPS)-Procure, track and deliver all lab equipment, lab materials/chemicals and office supplies (EBuy)-Assist in the preparation of budgets and budget reconciliation processes-Assist faculty with course descriptions and course scheduling-Process all travel arrangements and reimbursements for faculty, staff, students and guests (ITravel & EPay)-Manage and facilitate all department events/colloquia; procure food/beverage, book catering, reserve rooms/hotels, procure airfare/shuttles, reserve/order equipment needs, create invitations and manage attendee lists-Symposium Event Planner-NSF, NIH & HSI Grant budgeting, forecasting & reconciliation -Manage and reconcile procurement card transactions and ledger-Coordinate all procurement functions; coordinate facilities/equipment repair and maintenance orders-Human Resource duties; Process all new hire paperwork and benefits (onboarding)-Interview/hiring committees-Manage and reconcile all accounts payable/billing (EPay)-Create and manage work orders-Attend and represent the department at all campus meetings; prepare reports/presentations-Guest escort for campus events-Faculty & researcher support-Fiscal year end preparation, reporting and management (UCRFS)-Reconcile encumbrance report Show less

  • Executive Operations Assistant To Chief Information Technology Officer

    Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Human Resources

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Finance/Procurement/Payroll

    Dec 2016 - Oct 2017
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  Norco College

  Feb 2019 - Apr 2023

  Provide complex administrative support to the Vice President & Strategic Development department. Grant budget management, analysis and reporting. Strategic communication with community members, elected officials, staff, faculty, students and alumni.-Critical administrative support/assistant to the Vice President of Strategic Development-Event planning, organization & collaboration-Meeting planning (agendas, materials, meals)-Grant budget analysis, management, reconciliation & reporting (NSF, HSI, CCCCO, College Futures Foundation, ED-Federal, DoE)-Budget projections & forecasting (Galaxy)-Operational & indirect budget analysis, management, reconciliation & reporting-Payroll liaison- payroll reconciliation & reporting-Grant research and writing-Risk management assessment reporting-Faculty relations-Alumni relations-Provide leadership and manage student workers & department volunteers-Financial projection reports-Creation of Senate Bill fact sheets & letters of support for SB 563 (Dual Enrollment), SB 554 (Adult Education)-Creation of Strategic Development annual report & infographic-Manage & prepare day to day meetings, activities, calendar, travel & events for the Vice President of Strategic Development-Strategic communication: Alumni Relations LinkedIn page-Salesforce training -Graduate & Alumni communications-Resource analysis-Strategic planning & policy development-Procurement (Galaxy) Show less

  • Executive Director

    Feb 2020 - Apr 2023

  • Principal Investigator

    Feb 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Administrative Assistant IV for VP of Strategic Development

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
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  Val Cash Consulting

  Jan 2022 - now

  Independent Consultant

  Professional Development AmbassadorProject ManagementGrant Budget ControllerAccounting/BudgetsBudget Development & ManagementGrant Evaluation

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  Riverside Community College District

  Apr 2023 - now

  Interim Director- PTAC/APEX

  Workforce and Economic Development: Program Management for a Department of Defense CO-OP agreement serving underserved minority owned businesses located in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties to obtain government procurement contracts.•Create, manage and approve expenditures and budget for the PTAC/IE APEX Accelerator grant program•Manage, direct and evaluate program staff•Prepare complex periodic reports, statements, and analyses of grants-related financial and program data and submits reports detailing compliance with grant objectives, including but not limited to, mid-year and end-year performance reports, budgets, payroll and other reports as required by the grant or as requested from administration. Prepares technical white papers and or letters of intent for pursuit of potential research grants and/or foundation support•Developed and maintained relationships with federal grant program managers at the Department of Education, Department of Labor and Department of Defense•Creation of the federal grant proposal and budget. •Manage all accounts receivable, payable, and purchasing expenditures. Show less