Tirzah Frisbie
Lincoln
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Operations Manager at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, skilled in contract management and budget monitoring. Successfully streamlined processes, enhancing efficiency and collaboration. Known for effective communication and problem-solving abilities, I ensure fiscal responsibility while driving project success and compliance. Passionate about delivering results and improving workflows.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Operations Manager
Nebraska Department Of Correctional Services
Lincoln
03.2025 - Current
- Monitor project budgets, financial allocations, and all NDCS Engineering projects related to facilities throughout the state to ensure proper fiscal management.
- Managed day-to-day tasks associated with running an efficient engineering operations system including ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels.
- Streamlined and automated internal processes to improve overall workflows.
- Collaborate with other department leaders to ensure the proper appropriation of project funds.
- Manages the spending of funds against contracts by reviewing incoming billing to ensure accuracy, and creating payment recommendations.
Administrative Technician
Nebraska Department Of Correctional Services
Lincoln
10.2015 - 03.2025
- Created and tracked contracts to be reviewed by legal, as well as prepared all associated correspondence.
- Monitored contract compliance with state statutes.
- Created payment recommendations; worked with consultants, contractors, project managers, and/or accounting personnel to resolve any billing or budget discrepancies.
- Facilitated the placement of bid advertisements in newspapers for all engineering projects.
- Ordered office supplies online or over the phone based on budget requirements.
- Prepared correspondence such as memos, letters, emails.
- Maintained filing system according to established procedures.
- Responded to customer inquiries in a timely manner, providing accurate information and solutions.
- Developed spreadsheets to track project progress and other important metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Busniness Administration Management
Peru State College
Peru, NE12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE01-2015
Skills
- Contract management
- Budget monitoring
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Collaboration skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Leadership Training Graduate - 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Operations Manager
Nebraska Department Of Correctional Services
03.2025 - Current
Administrative Technician
Nebraska Department Of Correctional Services
10.2015 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Busniness Administration Management
Peru State College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Southeast Community College
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