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Crystal Herndon
Budget Specialist III, Prairie View A&M University
Location: HOUSTON, TX United States
Joined: Apr 17th, 2025

About (request update)

I bring 11+ years of leadership experience and currently serve as a Budget Specialist at Prairie View A&M while pursuing my Executive MBA. I specialize in driving operational efficiency and aligning financial strategies with organizational goals. My current focus is preparing for a Director or VP-level role, with a long-term goal of stepping into a Comptroller position where I can lead impactful financial transformation.

Education (request update)

Jarvis Christian College class of 2006

Undergrad Major: Kinesiology

Campus Organization:

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Claim To Fame:

Former dual-sport NAIA athlete (volleyball and basketball) at Jarvis Christian University | Dean�s List honoree | Community advocate through the Groves Educational Foundation (Crockett, TX) � a driven leader with a legacy of excellence on the court, in the classroom, and in the community.

Most Memorable Moment:

My most memorable college moment was the summer I spent at Jarvis Christian University. It was my first real taste of college life � new faces, new challenges, and the first time I truly felt like I was stepping into my purpose. That summer shaped my drive, built lifelong friendships, and lit the fire that�s fueled me ever since.

Prairie View A&M University class of 2029

Grad Major: Business Administration

Experience

I currently work with Prairie View A&M University as Budget Specialist III
I have 1 years of experience working in the Financial Services industry.

Budget Specialist III | Prairie View A&M University
From October 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
� Prepares journal and budget entries. Collects, analyzes, processes, reports, and distributes data � Provides advice and assistance concerning budget and funding procedures and methods � Assists in maintaining the automated budget, accounting, and/or payroll systems. Monitors, processes, and tracks requests � Creates and submits account profiles to create new accounts and works with the department to establish the budget � Reviews, evaluates, and prepares requests for funds. � Prepares and maintains budgetary analysis of funds and prepares reconciliation � Assists with the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget, Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR), General Revenue Reconciliation (GR Recon), and Certified Annual Financial Report (CAFR); including compiling and entering USAS and ABEST data � Develop training material and conduct training

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