Kathryn Rosa Chambers
Humaco
Summary
Effective communicator who seeks positive resolution to problems through active listening and commitment to integrity- Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence (ICARE) as our VA mission. Driven Financial Analyst/ Previous Supervisory Accountant with over 9 years of experience in developing and implementing programs in business environments that align with VHA’s goal of becoming a learning organization and our commitment to continuous process improvements. Enthusiastic leader dedicated to the culture change that is transforming VHA into a high reliability organization (HRO). Teacher and community leader dedicated to empowering people by sharing knowledge.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Financial Analyst/ (Training & Readiness, Chief) (GS-14) (40 Hours)
Department of Veterans Affairs/ VHA Office of Finance/ Operations and Support/ Training & Readiness
Washington, District Of Columbia
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee the Training Department, iFAMS Sustainment Department, and VA Technical Career Field (TCF) Finance Program.
- Lead as the VHA Training Lead for iFAMS (Momentum).
- Chair the Financial Education Committee Advisory Board.
- Direct the creation and delivery of tailored, role-based training programs.
- Implement AI-enhanced instructional strategies.
- Execute strategic gap analyses post-implementation.
- Establish and maintain a structured monthly and quarterly training schedule.
- Manage the national training curriculum repository.
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration within VA.
Financial Analyst/ (Trainer) (GS-13) (40 Hours)
Department of Veterans Affairs/ VHA Office of Finance/ Operations and Support/ Training & Readiness
Washington
12.2021 - Current
- Established access for VHA CFO’s first three eLearning trainings.
- Created a new national-level standard operating procedure for Processing Federal Health Benefits (FEHB) Debt.
- Designed and implemented a national level training program on the General Post Fund (GPF) Accounting Monthly Reconciliation.
- Designed and implemented a national level training program on Undelivered Orders and Accrued Services Payables Accounting Monthly Reconciliations.
- Executed VHA CFO Operations and Support’s first SME Appreciation Award Program.
Chief Accountant (GS-12) (40 Hours)
Department of Veterans Affairs/ VISN 8/ VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS)/ Fiscal Service
San Juan
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Wrote a policy exemption justification to utilize charter planes.
- Part of a team effort to allow direct patient care staff and veterans to obtain local lodging and meals during COVID-19.
- Implemented the VISN 8 Undelivered Orders (UDO) Portal at VACHS.
- Conducted an in-depth work force analysis.
- Created a COVID-19 Telework Assessment.
Supervisory Accountant (GS-11) (40 Hours)
Department of Veterans Affairs/ VISN 2/ Fiscal Service
Albany
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Conducted an in-depth root cause analysis.
- Collaborated with various departments to transform the work environment.
- Designed and implemented a cross-training program.
- Successfully designed and implemented a 'Train the Traveler Pilot Program'.
Accountant (0510 GS-09) (40 Hours)
Department of Defense/ Watervliet Arsenal/ Resource Management
Watervliet
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Achieved 100% compliance in FY16 for all MIPRs issued.
- Created a master excel spreadsheet for MIPRs.
Assistant Chief Financial Officer (40 Hours)
Beckerle Consultants
Fenton
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Drafted and implemented Administrative Procedures Manual.
- Designed the 'Go Beckerle Dashboard'.
- Implemented internal audits.
Legal Investigator/Legal Assistant (40 Hours)
Schoen Walton Telken Foster LLC
East Saint Louis
05.2008 - 07.2011
- Provided support for various aspects of litigations.
- Prepared trial discoveries.
Public Service Officer (40 Hours)
Glen Carbon Police Department
Glen Carbon
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Served as a liaison between police department and citizens.
- Collected and safeguarded evidence.
Crime Scene Analyst/ Evidence Technician (40 Hours)
Lincoln County Sherriff’s Department
Troy
03.2006 - 04.2007
- Formulated, executed, and monitored annual crime scene budget.
- Independently performed in-depth forensic analysis.
Education
MBA - Accounting, Finance, International Business
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri08.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Administration of Criminal Justice
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri05.2008
Certificate - Crime Scene Technology
Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL05.2006
Associate’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL12.2005
Skills
- Account reconciliations
- Budget execution and analysis
- Designing eLearning training programs
- Superior attention to detail
- VHA Financial policy and procedure analysis
- Financial administration
- Developing training curriculums and programs
- Auditing
- Configuration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
- Leadership
- Successful grant writing
- OMB Circular A-123
- Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA)
- General Accounting Principles
- Solid Decision-making abilities
- Clear communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Writing and implementing corrective action plans
- Financial Analysis
- Designing and implementing standardized processes and reports
- Learning Software and Management Platforms
- VHA Financial Systems
Affiliations
- Delta Mu Delta – International Honor Society for Business, Life Member
- Order of the Eastern Star, Active Member (5+ years)
- Palmas Del Mar – Disaster Outreach Committee, 09/2022-12/2022, Assisted with disaster outreach missions in local communities.
- Arbor Hill Community Center - Youth Mentor, 2015-2019, Volunteered to mentor youth at a local community center.
- Charlack Police Department - Reserve Crime Scene Investigator, 2008-2010, Volunteered as an on-call crime scene investigator.
- Central West End Southeast Special Business District – Commissioner, 2009-2015, Oversaw beautification, security, and infrastructure projects.
References
Available Upon Request
Awards
- Appreciation Award, 11/2021, In appreciation for your dedication service to our team.
- Certificate of Appreciation, 12/2020, In recognition of and grateful appreciation for your contributions to the Veterans Health Administration.
- Recognition Award, 12/2009, In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the citizens of the Central West End.
Strengths
Strategic, Ideation, Belief, Individualization, Self-Assurance, Account reconciliations, Budget execution and analysis, Designing eLearning training programs, Superior attention to detail, VHA Financial policy and procedure analysis, Financial administration, Developing training curriculums and programs, Auditing, Configuration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Leadership, Successful grant writing, OMB Circular A-123, Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), General Accounting Principles, Solid Decision-making abilities, Clear communication skills, Strategic planning, Writing and implementing corrective action plans, Financial Analysis, Designing and implementing standardized processes and reports, Learning Software and Management Platforms, VHA Financial Systems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisory Financial Analyst/ (Training & Readiness, Chief) (GS-14) (40 Hours)
Department of Veterans Affairs/ VHA Office of Finance/ Operations and Support/ Training & Readiness
01.2024 - Current
Financial Analyst/ (Trainer) (GS-13) (40 Hours)
Department of Veterans Affairs/ VHA Office of Finance/ Operations and Support/ Training & Readiness
12.2021 - Current
Chief Accountant (GS-12) (40 Hours)
Department of Veterans Affairs/ VISN 8/ VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS)/ Fiscal Service
08.2019 - 12.2021
Supervisory Accountant (GS-11) (40 Hours)
Department of Veterans Affairs/ VISN 2/ Fiscal Service
02.2017 - 08.2019
Accountant (0510 GS-09) (40 Hours)
Department of Defense/ Watervliet Arsenal/ Resource Management
10.2015 - 02.2017
Assistant Chief Financial Officer (40 Hours)
Beckerle Consultants
01.2013 - 10.2015
Public Service Officer (40 Hours)
Glen Carbon Police Department
07.2008 - 08.2010
Legal Investigator/Legal Assistant (40 Hours)
Schoen Walton Telken Foster LLC
05.2008 - 07.2011
Crime Scene Analyst/ Evidence Technician (40 Hours)
Lincoln County Sherriff’s Department
03.2006 - 04.2007
MBA - Accounting, Finance, International Business
Lindenwood University
Bachelor’s Degree - Administration of Criminal Justice
Lindenwood University
Certificate - Crime Scene Technology
Illinois Central College
Associate’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Illinois Central College
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