Managed 275 FTE and budget of $32 million. Planned and executed re-org to remove FTE and find operational efficiencies. Facilitated discussions and resolved conflicts between work units and union. Launched new engagement team to meet Governor's goals. Represented agency during legislative process on workforce legislation and implemented new programs.

Led two bureaus during transition in management. Planned and executed re-org with senior management. Improved communication across teams

• Led high-performing team to execute public policy, economic, and workforce priorities, including the creation of new relationships in other agencies and organizations to share information and data across administrative boundaries, resulting in greater cooperation among constituencies. Promoted an environment of continuous improvement and excellence in economic research staff, improving capabilities to achieve greater success within Department’s mission.• Published several research studies on employee compensation through the Equal Pay for Equal Work taskforce and surveys on paid family leave and other benefits. Advocated for greater use of benefits for employee retention to presentations to private and public sector employers. • Facilitated the implementation and reduced problems for many high-priority projects for the Department and Administration, including apprenticeship tax credit, Main Street Montana Project, Labor Day Report, POWER grant, and HELP-Link program.

Stepped in to resolve management concerns with unusually high fraud levels. Designed and implemented a data analytics process to improve fraud prevention and reduce staff time required to review claims. Improved coordination and communication between units in fraud prevention process and identified efficiencies.

Teach an online introductory course in microeconomics or macroeconomics to community college and high school students.

Economic consulting and data analytics firm

Analyzed complex and controversial tax policy issues, providing the Director and other state policymakers with the impacts of these proposals. Gave technical and professional assistance to other Revenue processes and other state agencies. Developed, published, and presented a variety of departmental reports, white and conference papers, and presentations. Improved publications by simplifying and streamlining text. Worked with constituency groups to develop policy.

Issue areas of Agriculture, Nutrition, Trade and Transportation