Jon Garcia

Provided executive support to the CFO, led briefings and decision sessions, and expedited delivery of budget, audit, grants, and accounting tasks while maintaining a 90%+ internal control testing pass rate over a decade with zero material weaknesses.

Developed policy manuals to elevate audit readiness and reinforced compliance standards, achieving a reduction in unliquidated obligation failure rates from 75% to 5% and improving ULO compliance to 2%.

Sustained a quality assurance framework to assess compliance with agency directives, spearheaded resolution of 65 pending control issues reducing deficiencies by 95%, and achieved 90% compliance in quality assurance audits.

Administered $100M in equipment grants across 56 state agencies, ensured error-free fund utilization and reporting, and achieved 100% resolution of OIG and GAO audit recommendations over six years.

Provided Spanish linguist services in support of naval and national security operations at Key West and Fort Meade, contributing to mission-critical intelligence activities.

Directed Head Start program operations, enhanced program delivery and compliance with federal standards, and supported community engagement and service delivery.

Managed child care center operations, ensured regulatory compliance, and implemented policies to improve service quality and administrative efficiency.

Grade: 4.0 GPA

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and Management with a 4.0 GPA and received an Academic Merit Scholarship.

Completed an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts.

Completed Spanish language training and was awarded a Spanish Diploma.

Completed the FNS Leadership Institute program through GWU's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership focused on public sector leadership development.