Ashlie Woods, Mpa (She/Her/Hers) Email and Phone Number

Developed, managed, and monitored reporting system for all required Civil Rights programsConducted internal and external outreachAssisted and guided in areas of government compliance, regulations, and requirementsCollected data and prepared reports and analyze to identify potential problemsParticipated in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for programsEvaluated and reviewed all employment data, including compensation, performance management, promotions, and selection practices to provide statistical analysis and reportingAssisted with the management, investigation and response to complaints of discriminationOversaw reasonable accommodation requestDeveloped and recommended best practices and program enhancementsEstablished and implemented reporting and auditing procedures to measure effectiveness of programs and goal attainmentReported compliance of DBE participation

Coordinating updates or major revisions as directed by senior staff on programs for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Environmental Justice and Limited English Proficiency requirements (and related civil rights legislation), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Developed and maintained the Civil Rights Program (EEO, Title VI, ADA)Collected and analyzed EEO data and identifying problem areas, setting goals and timetables, and developing programs to achieve goalsDesigned, implemented, and monitored internal audit and reporting systems to measure program effectiveness and to determine where progress has been made and where proactive action is neededReviewed the agency’s nondiscrimination plan with all managers and supervisors to ensure that the policy is understoodConcurred in the hiring and promotion processIn conjunction with human resources, periodically reviewed employment practices policies (e.g., hiring, promotions, training), complaint policies, reasonable accommodation policies, performance evaluations, grievance procedures, and union agreementsServed as liaison between the agency; Federal, state, county, and local governments; regulatory agencies; and community groups representing minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, and othersMaintained awareness of current EEO laws and regulations, and ensuring the laws and regulations affecting nondiscrimination are disseminated to responsible officialsInvestigated complaints of EEO, Title VI and ADA discriminationProvided Civil Rights training for employees and managersConducted community outreach to ensure the agency’s commitment to accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion is achieved through its plans and servicesAnalyzed and reviewed of the paratransit contract requirements by managing contractor’s performance and collects performance data

Conducted investigations to detect, document, and refer for possible administrative action and/or criminal prosecution cases of fraud, abuse, and other misconduct by cabinet employees, providers, contractors, and/or venders. Developed and assisted with Cabinet wide management training activities, including staff development and professional training regarding diversity, sexual harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Title VI.Coordinated Title VI program development with Area Development Districts (ADDs), Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Local Public Agencies (LPAs), and Division Managers.Established procedures for processing Title VI program reviews and/or sub-recipient reviews.Coordinated Title VI training for KYTC staff, sub-recipients, and stakeholders.Prepared required reports from data collection.Provided guidance and advice on the Title VI program to KYTC staff, MPOs, ADDs, and LPAs using a multi-year approach (review process).Participated in the design, development, and dissemination of Title VI information to the public via Notification to Beneficiaries.Annually updated KYTC Title VI Program Plan

Oversaw development and production of promotional and marketing materials.Maintained up to date marketing event calendar, organizes, executes and ensures completion through post event.Planned and implemented advertising and promotional activities including print, online, electronic media and direct mail.Coordinated and managed Trade Show and Company EventsWebsite and Social Media managementCreated promotional materialsSupported sales teamManaged volunteers utilized for company events

Efficiently addressed customer needsPromoted and store credit card resulting in assisting with company over all application goalsMaintained appearance of the store via merchandising productProvided customer service by being knowledgeable in the product

Responsible for providing the general public and school groups with historical information regarding museum exhibits at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, the Kentucky Military History Museum and the Old State CapitolResponsible for conducting touch cart presentations, gallery talks and hands-on activities for all audiencesResponsible for assisting the Kentucky Historical Society with educational activities, including special events and ongoing programsResponsible for the formulation and organization of children’s craft activities and projects such as “History Zone”Featured artist in the Center for Kentucky History’s one woman play, “Nothing New for Easter”