​The AIB is an independent unit of the Maryland State government created by the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future law to ensure successful implementation of the Blueprint over the multi-year implementation period and achievement of the Blueprint’s intended outcomes. It is governed by a seven-member Board supported by an executive director and staff.The AIB is charged with many responsibilities to ensure the implementation of the Blueprint and the achievement of its important goals for Maryland students. Overall, the AIB must strive to provide equal access to a high-quality education with equitable outcomes for each Maryland student regardless of the student’s race, ethnicity, gender, address, disability status, socioeconomic status, or the language spoken in the student’s home.In my current role as the Finance Director, I am responsible for managing, controlling, overseeing, and reporting on all fiscal (budget & accounting) operations in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory procedures, including fiscal analyses of the revenues and expenditures of various State and local agencies responsible for implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. In addition, because this is a start-up agency, one of my main responsibilities is to establish and maintain standard operating procedures that provide internal controls to comply with audit requirements.

Serving as the Director of the Management and Budget Office of the Chesapeake and Coastal Service, I was responsible for Unit administration and operations and assisted in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for staff, programs, and operations. I also supervised personnel, assigned work, set priorities and reviewed work in the areas of budget, grants, personnel, procurement and project management. I was responsible for management of all Unit funds and oversight of project and grants management as well as initiating, managing, directing and guiding Unit grants management actions to implement projects and activities associated with all Chesapeake and Coastal Service funding including, but not limited to, the following: the Maryland Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP), the Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant (CBIG), the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maryland (Reserve), the Governor’s 2010 Trust Fund; Aquatic Resources Education.

The Chesapeake and Coastal Unit partners and collaborates with other local, state, and private organizations to protect, manage and conserve the bay and its coastal areas. We ensure that there are tools, experts, and financial resources available to address the Chesapeake and Coastal management priorities. My role was to manage the accuracy and integrity of capital grants statistical and financial information of the Waterway Improvement Funds in the Chesapeake and Coastal Service. I administered an annual Capital Budget of about $22-25 million of State and Federal funds and authorize grant disbursements of those funds.

Annual financial responsibility of approximately $35 billion. Provided accounting and fiscal support services to state agencies and the public, and assisted the State Comptroller in meeting his Constitutional responsibilities. The main purpose of this position was to provide accounting and administrative support for the Corporate Purchasing Card (CPC) Program and miscellaneous administrative duties within the General Accounting Division of the Comptroller of Maryland. This position provided the following for the CPC Program: global administration including the maintenance of policy and procedures, accounting and reporting support including the monthly bill payment process, internal control monitoring, system account administration, and other miscellaneous functions. This position was responsible for the day-to-day management of the statewide CPC Program, including serving as the liaison between staff at participating state agencies and the bank representatives, providing technical and procedural assistance to agencies, facilitating payment of the monthly statewide CPC bill, and participating in regular meetings with the bank and CPC Steering Committee. The position also performed special projects as assigned by the department manager relating to Corporate Purchasing Card Program reporting, implementation of systems, the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, as well as preparing various statistical reports. The incumbent developed materials (handouts, slides, reports, etc.) for presentations and trainings given by the General Accounting Division to state personnel relating to the CPC Program. The position performed analysis of various operating problems or areas of interest to the division and prepares reports to senior management and/or technical personnel. Additionally, this position provided accounting support, when required, to other sections within the division.

Oversee all daily operations and act as lead supervisorResponsible for all accounting including AP/AR for over 200 propertiesFinancial responsibility to $4.5 millionComplete transaction briefs for commissions to AgentsComplete Bank Reconciliations for multiple accountsRepresent CRPM in FTP Rent court hearingsEnforce the Anne Arundel County lease Process Security Deposits as per MD LawNegotiate leases, contracts and proposalsProvide guidance for investment property ownersHire and train new employeesSchedule and monitor contractors for maintenance, repairs, and improvements Overcome any and all obstacles in a calm, effective manner

Oversee Bernstein Management's corporate marketing strategiesCreate and implement advertising campaigns, design promotional items and ads Analyze market potential and profitability to develop strategies for achieving the greatest number of leases and occupancyAssist Vice President and CEO in acquiring new properties by providing market analysis of the area(s) in question Develop and implement leasing strategies through market research, product development, advertising and promotions Keep properties occupied with qualified tenants through advertising, lead follow up and property showingsEngage in open dialogue with the Vice President in regards to vacancies, tenants and physical condition of propertiesTrain multiple employees in sales and leasing

Develop rental agreements, select qualified tenants, enforce terms of rental agreements, resolve tenant complaints, and oversee eviction proceedings,Schedule maintenance and repairs, negotiate contracts with vendors, regularly inspect property to ensure it is in good working order, and quickly resolve emergency maintenance issues. Handle all bookkeeping including AP/AR, maintain financial records, collect overdue balances; reconcile and report financial statements and maintain budget Develop and implement training procedures for new employeesCoach employees in new procedures and fair housing lawsEmployee schedulingPayroll management

Lease up newly acquired or struggling propertiesImplement new marketing program to fill vacancyTrain new employeesProvide customer service to all residents and employeesDesign new marketing plan and materialsAnalyze market surveys to implement specials and promotional ideas