Ariel Hammerquist
Butte
Summary
Experienced government professional with a strong background in fiscal analysis and budget management. Skilled in preparation, forecasting, and executing an agency budget. Utilizes a collaborative approach, leveraging analytical skills and strategic thinking to support organizational financial goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Meeting Coordinator
MT Legislative Services Division
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Hosted Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings for Montana’s Joint Appropriations Committee during the 2025 Legislative Session.
- Communicated between legislators, staff, and people testifying remotely.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different sections of meetings.
- Solved IT problems for agency staff, lobbyists, and members of the public who were participating remotely.
Fiscal Analyst II
Oregon Department of Justice
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Forecasted revenue and expenditures on a monthly basis for four different agency divisions.
- Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to develop fiscally sound plans.
- Tracked budgets and made recommendations to division directors that resulted in over $100,000 in cost savings over the biennium.
- Advised division directors on budget performance, aligning spending with agency goals and state laws.
Budget Analyst II
Marion County Finance Department
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Created balanced budgets for 5 county agencies.
- Answered questions over the phone and through email from members of the public related to the county budget.
- Produced analyses of 5 county agency budgets and worked with agency directors to establish their budget priorities.
- Developed budget briefing documents and presented the information to the county commissioners during agency budget hearings.
- Handled inquiries from the public regarding the county budget via phone and email.
Fiscal Analyst II
MT Legislative Fiscal Division
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided information on funding sources and presented details of the proposed $3.2 billion Public Health and Human Services budget to the appropriations health subcommittee of the Montana Legislature.
- Coordinated Zoom meetings for my subcommittee during the 2021 legislative session.
- Created a new monthly prison population report detailing the available capacity of state institutions, the classification of crimes for those incarcerated, and ways to open bed spaces while cutting costs.
Senior Fiscal and Program Analyst
SD Legislative Research Council
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Saved the state $5 million by recommending changes to existing crimes.
- Lead a program evaluation of South Dakota Drug Courts and developed recommendations to improve the efficacy of the program.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive monthly prison population report outlining state institution capacity, crime classifications of incarcerated individuals, and cost-saving measures.
Fiscal Analyst
Colorado Legislative Council Staff
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Wrote fifty-five fiscal notes that detailed the revenue and expenditure impacts of proposed legislation.
- Testified before legislative committees on my analyses of proposed legislation.
- Conducted independent research and wrote memos for legislators on a variety of pressing topics.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Policy & Governance
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Minor in Economics
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Workday
- Multiple budgeting and accounting systems
- Stata
- Budget preparation and forecasting
- Data analysis
- Revenue projections
- Meeting facilitation
- Strategic thinking and planning
Awards
Evans School of Public Policy and Governance Research and Leadership Award 2017; Freshmen Mentor - SDSU 2015; Head Delegate/ President of Model U.N - SDSU 2015; High School Debate Team Captain 2011; Young Women’s Leadership Project Finalist - SDSU 2014.
Community Service
Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
Timeline
Remote Meeting Coordinator
MT Legislative Services Division
12.2024 - 05.2025
Fiscal Analyst II
Oregon Department of Justice
11.2022 - 10.2023
Budget Analyst II
Marion County Finance Department
11.2021 - 07.2022
Fiscal Analyst II
MT Legislative Fiscal Division
09.2020 - 08.2021
Fiscal Analyst
Colorado Legislative Council Staff
12.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Fiscal and Program Analyst
SD Legislative Research Council
07.2017 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Minor in Economics
South Dakota State University
Master of Public Administration - Public Policy & Governance
University of Washington
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