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Provided strategic support to short- and long-term goals to the overall operations, daily scheduling, and administration strategy by leveraging growth through the execution of organizational objectives and projects for the Support Services Division of the San Pablo Police Department. Performed administrative support to the Chief of Police while coordinating initiatives of the Support Services Division. Conducted ongoing assessments, evaluations, and management of internal and external resources. Established processes and procedures and identify gaps and improvements to ensure the efficient running and compliance of the operational functions. Collaborated on high-level strategizing with cross-functional teams within multiple city departments for deployment while analyzing a full range of business concerns, needs, and requirements to identify and recommended processes and solutions to meet objectives. Trained and coached high-performing multidisciplinary team in the employment and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives/principles. Assisted efforts to drive community engagement and outreach and the culture of the local police department within the community. Notable Contributions:• Spearheaded the deployment of the new hire training program for Records Unit staff to ensure best practices were maintained and consistent. • Functioned as the Editor of Police Department Annual Report for the past four years, overseeing content management and communication posted to the organization’s website. • Led the implementation of the new department fiscal policy resulting in increased expenditure transparency for the division. • Served as the Project Manager for construction of new Police Department Annex building by providing clearly defined project expectations, timely delivery of critical milestones, and measurable project results to stakeholders.

United States

Responsible for strategic planning of fiscal initiatives and resource allocation related to assigned bureau including revenue modeling and forecasting for an annual $55M budget. Developed the grant budget in conjunction with program staff while ensuring compliance to grant requirements. Oversaw budget encompassing year-to-date expenditures, commitments, and remaining expenditure authority. Conducted ongoing assessments, evaluations, and management of internal and external resources including regulatory compliance.Notable Contributions: • Created and managed process documentation and ensured contracts were communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness including revenue contracts to ensure proper invoicing, while managing and immediately responding to urgent inbound inquiries and closed-out, extension or renewal as necessary.• Developed and maintained administrative process to achieve organizational objectives as well as to improve accuracy and efficiency.

United States

Master Of Project Management, Project Management

Law Enforcement And Public Safety Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government