Kiana Noelani Owens
Administrative Specialist/ Business Financial Manager
Vista
Summary
Financial Manager determined to continually exceed expectations to build quality relationships with clients, buyers, and upper management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts Acquisition Analyst II
Boarhog LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee ~$250M of foreign military funds for the IndoPacific South Region, Europe and Multiple Country funding contracts to provide daily analysis on spend trends, future funding increases, and planned expenses.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to program directors and analysts to decrease overspending and recoup unused funds per project.
- Enhanced team productivity, leading initiatives to improve financial analysis tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between project objectives and financial goals.
Administrative Specialist/Business Financial Manager
NIWC Pacific (DON)
02.2020 - Current
- Prepared, analyzed, and forecasted budgetary and financial information to accurately report financial standing and future monetary needs based on organization policies.
- Oversaw over $50 million of annual project funding dollars for critical projects.
- Anticipate supply, contracting, and budgetary needs based on current spending patterns.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Synthesized financial and budgetary information to solve problems and develop alternative solutions.
- Review and evaluated effectiveness of reporting and operations to meet goals and objectives.
Small Business Owner
Self-Employed
06.2018 - Current
- Designed and developed multiple new products, working with manufacturers on pricing, materials, and, fit.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Manage inventory and current supply levels to determine when new purchase orders need to be made.
- Promoted multiple businesses via social media campaigns to generate leads and maximize brand identity, and engagement.
- Managed over 20 brand ambassadors, enforcing content due dates, and managing PR packages, and information.
- Handled customer issues daily regarding orders, products, shipping, and service.
- Implemented numerous operation strategies to reduce costly errors in order fulfillment and quality control.
Shift Supervisor/Barista Shift Lead
The Coffee Bean And Tea Leaf Hawaii
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Generated afriendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers.
- Addressed customer complaints with aprofessional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
- Accurately completed end-of-day financial tasks worth over $10,000 of cash and card transactions daily.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORHigh School Diploma -
Kapolei High School
Kapolei, HI05.2016
Skills
- MS Excel, Word, PPT Expertise
- Financial Planning/Budgeting/Reporting
- Excellent Multitasking and Time Management
- Techinical Writing, Business Writing
- Typing and 10-Key Entry
- Public Engagement & Speeches
- Adobe Photoshop/Video Editing
- Logistical support, Inventory, and Operations
- Problem Resolution
Timeline
Contracts Acquisition Analyst II
Boarhog LLC
07.2023 - Current
Administrative Specialist/Business Financial Manager
NIWC Pacific (DON)
02.2020 - Current
Shift Supervisor/Barista Shift Lead
The Coffee Bean And Tea Leaf Hawaii
10.2018 - 02.2020
Small Business Owner
Self-Employed
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Oregon State University
High School Diploma -
Kapolei High School
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