Anna Larson Email & Phone Number

Louisville, KY, US

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

• Coordinates grant program implementation. Research information and collects data on grant opportunities.
• Gathers and analyzes data and prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports on program activities.
• Meets with grant participants to discuss policies and procedures, budget, operations or issues and recommends solutions to problems.
• Completes grant applications and composes grant narrative detailing goals and objectives, how funds are to be used, how program will be monitored and the need for equipment and supplies.
• Assists in planning, developing and implementing policies, procedures and programs.
• Represents the department to governmental agencies, grant funding agencies and the public to provide information and answer questions concerning grant programs, budget, activities and policies and procedures.

Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

• Provided leadership and direction to over 150 team members across the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• Oversaw multi million dollars budgets over five federal programs
• Worked with 10 local Workforce Investment Boards to increase awareness and create a unified service delivery model through the Kentucky Career Center network
• Expanded professional development and training for team members
• Worked closely with internal and external agencies to develop and enhance partnerships
• Served as a member of the Cabinet Leadership Team, facilitating awareness and connectivity between the state agency and local initiatives

• Director of Strategic PartnershipsDepartment of Workforce Investment, Kentucky Skills U/ Adult Education, Frankfort, KY July 2018 to current
• Lead the direction, coordination, guidance and support of a team of regional coordinators across the Commonwealth.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team facilitating awareness and connectivity between state agency and local initiatives.
• Develops vision for the unit and strategic agenda to operationalize agency-aligned plans.
• Serves as a member of several regional and local boards in the commonwealth as an adviser on educational and workforce issues
• Responsible for working with internal and external partners to create synergy and solutions that foster and facilitate relevant initiatives

To direct the department’s initiatives related to innovation and partnerships, including:· Developing pilot programs and new models for delivering workforce services to individuals and business customers,· Providing guidance and resources to agencies and external partners regarding the implementation and oversight of the Workforce Innovation and.

Develop, organize and manage programs for business, professional groups and the general publicNegotiate and manage a 1.9 million dollar One Stop career services program including budget development and oversight, providing strategic vision, and supervision of contract performance goals and objectivesHandled Human Resources responsibilities of One Stop.

Administered and managed over seven million dollars of Department of Labor GrantsConceptualized, devised, and procured services according to specific needs outlined by the Board of DirectorsNegotiated, executed and managed contractual relationships on behalf of Louisville Metro Government and Board of DirectorsDeveloped partnerships with area businesses.

Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated all outreach and admissions recruiter staff in Kentucky.Increased State admissions performance from 64% to over 100% of goal in less than 1.5 yearsMediated internal/external relationships with colleges, community/faith based organizations, and public entities across the stateFacilitated and strengthened.

Performed community outreach to various private and public entitiesDetermined eligibility/suitability for the Job Corps program according to Department of Labor criteriaProvided case managementReceived award for Best Performance in Outreach and AdmissionsPromoted to State Coordinator