LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --
Name and Rank: Nicole Reese
Unit: 314th Airlift Wing
Official Duty title: Budget Analyst
Hometown: Niceville, Florida
Time in service: 5 years (Civilian)
Time at Little Rock: 8 months
Goals: Obtain a Certified Defense Financial Manager Certification
Hobbies: Camping, hiking, reading, crafting
As the 314th Airlift Wing budget analyst, Reese fulfilled vacant GS-11 position's responsibilities for four months and revamped all command financial management briefings, placemats and spending status trackers. Reese also enabled a flawless fiscal year 2023-2024 closeout of $5.4 million annual 314th AW budget.
Additionally, Reese oversaw $750,000 in completed contracted purchases for FY24 to include a multi-facility wasp mediation plan.
Finally, Reese completed Government Purchase Card audits for all 314th AW units, verifying $811,000 of purchases' fiscal accountability.