1. Professional Summary
Skills
Work History
BRIAN LINDERSON
429 live oak ln, Burleson, Texas 76028 • Cell: 3618766142 •brian.linderson@yahoo.com
Experienced financial technician proficient in extracting financial data from various reporting systems and
suggesting key operational changes. 20 years of military experience with secret clearance. Outstanding knowledge of
military travel budget management and execution. Expertly manage travel reimbursement for up to 2000 reserve
personnel totaling over 8 million. Recognized repeatedly for excellent customer service.
Customer relations
Fiscal budgeting
Financial reporting
Budget development
Customer service
Excel
Analysis
Quality Assurance
Safety
Front Line Supervisor, Fire Marshall , 09/2008 to 08/2011
US Navy Guided Missile Destroyer – Naval Station San Diego, CA
Performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance and repair of damage control equipment and systems;
plan, supervise, and perform tasks necessary for damage control, ship stability, preservation of watertight integrity, fire
fighting, and chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) warfare defense; instruct and coordinate damage control
parties; instruct personnel in the techniques of damage control and CBR defense; supervise and perform tasks in
procurement and issuance of supplies and repair parts; prepare records and reports.
Financial Technician, Approving Official , 08/2011 to Current
Naval Operational Support Center – 1803 doolittle ave Fort Worth, TX 76127
Executed and accounted for the $7 million annual training budget. Supervise the processing of all reserve orders for
accuracy and completion. Report and explain status of funds including explanations of budget variations to
commanding officer. Managed the outstanding balance and delinquent accounts for each FY and reported to higher
authority.
The Authorizing Official (AO) is the official at the operational level who has the responsibility for the mission and
the authority to obligate funds to support TDY travel for the mission. The AO authorizes only travel necessary to
accomplish the mission of the Government. An AO may also be a Certifying Officer (CO). AOs must be appointed in
writing as an Accountable Official and, as such, may be held financially liable for erroneous payments resulting from
the negligent performance of their duties.
In general, Authorizing Officials have access to the travel authorizations and budgets associated with the travelers
for which the AOs are responsible. Specific actions that AOs may take:
AOs will review and approve or disapprove proposed trips based on trip data, estimated costs, the balance in
the budgets, and exceptions to DoD travel policy
Review and approve or disapprove expenses outside the initial approved trip
Review exceptions to policy and input rationale if approved
Review the status of a specified travel authorization
Review the status of financial accounting for a specified trip
Review and approve final settlements prior to forwarding to DADS
Digitally sign travel authorizations and vouchers
AO becomes CO when authorization has advance request or scheduled partial payments
Welder, Fabricator, 08/2005 to 08/2008
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center – San Diego, CA
Planned, supervised, and performed tasks necessary for fabrication, installation, and repair of all types of shipboard
structures, plumbing, and piping systems; organize, supervise, and train personnel in maintenance and hull repair;

2. Education
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Additional Information
supervise and perform tasks in procurement and issuance of supplies and repair parts; instruct personnel and
enforce safety and security precautions; prepare records and reports.
Weld record, brazing record available upon request.
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Associate of Arts: Current
Columbia College - Nas/Jrb, TX
Continuing education in Finance
High School Diploma: 1993
Kentridge High School - Kent, WA
N/A: Fire Science, N/A
Texas A & M University system - College Station, TX
Continuing education in Fire Science
Effective Manager. As the lead financial technician I meticulously worked to liquidate over $6.7 million in
outstanding reserve travel funds throughout the fiscal year.
Subject Matter Expert. As lead Defense Travel System Approving Official I processed over 1,000 travel
authorizations and vouchers totaling over $2.9 million, and reviewed over 639 navy reserve travel orders for 1,700
reserve personnel. Additionally, I conducted over 40 hours of training to reserve customers to increase readiness.
My hobbies include: BBQ, Cooking and baking, weightlifting and fitness.
I enjoy time outdoors with my family, camping, and sports with my stepsons.
Brian is an extremely hard working and dedicated worker, and he serves as the primary "engine" that makes this
Navy Operational Support Center run efficiently! He continuously demonstrates the highest level of professionalism
and customer service.