Brenda J. Seay

1222 Emerald Hill Way Valrico, FL 33594

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A retired government professional who is seeking a secure part time/temporary
career with opportunities for challenges, that would help me in utilizing my
experience and knowledge gained from my lifetime employment which will enable me
to contribute to the success of an organization.

•	Ability to organize and prioritize multiple duties and responsibilities in a
dynamic fast-pace environment
•	Ability to establish great relationships with clients/customers
•	Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
•	Skilled in preparing and facilitating classes, trainings, and workshops to an
individual and groups
•	Ability to interpret and research financial regulations
EXPERIENCE
Department of Veterans Affairs                                                  
                                      Tampa, FL

Budget Analyst Fee Basis                                                        
                                        12/2007-07/2010
•	Performed specialized budgetary functions and related activities pertaining to
Fee Basis functions including records keeping
•	Performed cost effectiveness studies using various fiscal service records and
feeder reports
•	Performed special projects/studies as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer of
Fee Basis; the Service Chiefs for the VA; or the VA’s Director’s Office
•	Reconciled Fee Basis monetary data with and against Fiscal Services budgetary
and expenditure data for Fee Basis
•	Responsible for the budget management for the Fee Basis program in excess of a
$40M budget
•	Prepared weekly budget reports for Service Chief for weekly supervisory
meetings
•	Created monthly spreadsheets to show monetary expenditures and methods to
realize cost savings

Program Support Assistant Fee Basis                                             
                               01/2004-12/2007
•	Assisted the Chief of Fee Basis in conducting special reports within the VA’s
Clinics of Jurisdiction
•	Ensured that Fee Basis authorizations met established guidelines by auditing
entitlements prior to mailing correspondence to veterans for treatment at non VA
facilities
•	Compiled and audited all returned checks received from private providers,
taking appropriate action to debit appropriate accounts to reflect reimbursement
to the VA. Determined reason for reimbursement and initiated appropriate action.
Identified responsible clerk who made the payment for statistical and training
purposes.
•	Counseled veterans, staff, service organizations and community representatives
regarding legal entitlements to non VA medical services
•	During absence of Supervisor and Chief of Fee Basis, assumed their
responsibilities

Program Support Assistant Fee Basis                                             
                               12/1997-01/2004
•	Analyzed and paid claims for authorized services rendered to veterans at non
VA medical facilities
•	Ensured that correspondence and authorizations met established guidelines
•	Trained new employees as Claims Examiners
•	Assisted Supervisor and Chief of Fee Basis with reports

Medical Clerk                                                                   
                                                  07/1997-10/1997
•	Checked veterans in/out for their scheduled appointments in VA Specialty
Clinics
•	Answered phones from veterans either canceling or rescheduling appointments
•	After appointment, ensured correct procedure code was entered by VA physician
in patient’s chart

Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office                                  
               St. Petersburg, FL

Office Automation Clerk                                                         
                                          10/1996-07/1997
•	Mailed correspondence to veterans
•	Assisted clerks with veterans benefit eligibility
MetLife Insurance                                                               
                                               Tampa, FL
	
Accounting Technician                                                           
                                         07/1996-11/1996
•	Balanced checks received from lock box locations on a daily basis
•	Answered phones from customers/vendors and transferred them to correct
department
Department of Defense                                                           
                                    Ft. Gordon, GA
	
Lead Accounting Technician                                                      
                                     09/1985-07/1996
•	Served as Senior Accounting Technician, providing advice and assistance to
other technicians
•	Examined, verified and reconciled accounting data and prepared reports
•	Transmitted original vouchers and Statement of Accountability on monthly basis
to records holding facility
•	Performed any other duties assigned by Supervisor or Chief
•	Processed Cross Disbursing, Transfers For Others Reports and other related
uncleared listings