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Serving as the primary contact for Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) during an EOC activation, as well as, the Airport Family Reception Center and Passenger Reunification Center; the Liaison Officer coordinates with external agencies responding to the incident. The Liaison Officer is the point of contact for representatives of other agencies to provide input on the agency's response plan, resource availability, and other incident-related matters.Maintaining and updating the following essential records during an emergency response.EOC status board.Maintaining Incident timeline (Scribe), inclusive of:Roster of Emergency Response Team (primary and secondary persons).List of responding and cooperating agencies and agency representatives, via the EOC In and Out white board.Participate in planning meetings, drills and table top exercises and provide and maintain sign-in sheet. Assist in establishing and coordinating agency contacts, may request a response from outside agencies.Monitor incident operations and identify any potential problems with responding internal and external agencies. Provide administrative support to Incident Commander and Section Chiefs.Provide current resource status during activation (i.e, limitations and capability of responding agency resources).Remaining in the EOC at all times until the incident is concluded and the EOC is no longer in activation mode.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Professional and administrative work supervising and managing the initiation, coordination and administration of specially assigned Contracts/Agreements and projects involving procurements, and/or contract or grant administration.Work involves managing and overseeing approxiamtely $20M of FAA, ARFF, USDA and Ramp Control contracts/agreements for Operations-Airside Section; Project or lead-worker responsible for preparing, examining, administering, monitoring, revising, and evaluating the activities and operations of a contract, grant and/or agreement; Review, discuss and negotiate contractual provisions with contractors and their counsel;Coordinate, alongside Purchasing, with preparing procurement or solicitation documents, inclusive of drafting/preparing specifications, related to the area of assignment and in reviewing response;Aids in the preparation of contractual provisions to successfully negotiate, write and execute contracts for Operations – Airside Section; Conduct site visits to analyze the administrative competence and contractual compliance of contract and efficacy of contracted programs in the performing required activities; Provide technical assistance and training to assist contracted Vendors to achieve contractual compliance and to improve administrative and programmatic competence; Prepares invoices and other fiscal reports for outside funding agencies; reviews and approves provider invoices for payment; reviews invoices approved by subordinate staff; Assists and advises on matters pertaining to contracts, grant and/or lease projects assigned; Assist in developing solicitation (RFP) documents and review of responses;Provide professional level staff assistance to Airside Manager or Division in specially assigned areas of operations; Administrative liaison among various county operational and administrative functions related to an assigned contract/grant; interprets and explains policy regulations and operating procedures.

Responsible for the provision of consultative services to private not for profit, and private entities that assists the organization in meeting its vision and mission within the local, state and national community. Professional work in the area of assisting organizations with adding real value to their company through mentoring and knowledge sharing. Consultative services include preparation for corporate structure, developing business and management plans, developing operational policies and procedures, grant development and implementation, preparing organizational analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, training and accreditation. Work with nonprofit customers with identifying their needs.Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate training.Conceive, organize and execute special affairs.Consult with customers in order to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.Oversight of event activities in order to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.Direct administrative details such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.Identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as coordinate the development, writing and submission of grant proposals to third-party entities.

Broward County

Responsible for developing public relations materials that create a favorable public image for One Community Partnership and Broward County Children’s Services Administration. Engage and coordinate the Walk in My Shoes annual event.Work closely with the Chair of the OCP Committee and the Director of Community Partnerships to help implement and execute event goals for the annual Walk in My Shoes. Maintain a calendar of events and implement a system that enables and anticipates long-term planning and effective event management for the organizations events.Prepare and edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences.Assist with creating marketing presentation for external partners in the community.Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups.Network with other team members and communicate program progress and budgeting to the Committee Chair.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl

Professional and administrative work assisting in initiating, coordinating, and/or administering assigned programs or projects involving public sector procurements and/or contract, grant or lease administration. Administrative and Financial monitoring and evaluating compliance with the terms of a contract or grant which has operational responsibilities of a moderate scope and/or reviewing community agency adherence to established standards.Oversight of $6,805,736.00 (FY07-09), $4,215,455 (FY10) of Provider’s grants/contracts from the Children’s Services Administration.Successfully negotiate, write and execute contracts for the Children’s Services Administration.Conduct site visits to observe and analyze the administrative competence and contractual compliance of contracted agencies and efficacy of contracted programs in the performing required activities and achieving outcomes.Provide technical assistance and training to assist contracted Providers to achieve contractual compliance and to improve administrative and programmatic competence.Ensures all dollars distributed are invested in programs and services are evidenced-based, cost effective, efficient, and have measurable outcomes.Provide professional level staff assistance to Administrative Superior or Division in specially assigned areas of operation; assists and advises on matters pertaining to assigned contracts/grants.Act as an administrative liaison among various county operational and administrative functions related to an assigned contract/grant; interprets and explains policy regulations and operating procedures.Successfully establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Miami, Florida

Responsible for the programs and events held for the Ministries. Work involved performing various administrative and office management tasks for the entities of New Birth. Performed a wide variety of PR tasks and exercised independent judgment and initiative in resolving operational problems (troubleshooter). Developed, organized, and implemented multifaceted projects and activities. Oversaw various aspects of every project contracted. Set deadlines, assigned responsibilities, monitored and summarized progress of project.Planned and coordinated meetings, conferences, concerts, and fund-raising events such as golf tournaments and banquets for the entities of New Birth.Designed commercials for broadcast and print media for both the ministry and the Human Services Corporation.Designed and assisted with creating marketing presentation for existing and potential clients.Secured $235,000 in grant funding for the Human Services Corporation.As staff Coordinator, planned, designed and coordinated grant applications and functions.Performed extensive research for grants.Prepared monthly, quarterly, and end of year report concerning budget activities and services performed.Developed a grant database consisting of Foundations, Local, State and Federal Government funding cycles.Prepared press releases, designed media kits, coordinated meetings and conferences and supervised events for New Birth entities.Arranged travel, hotel accommodations and prepared itineraries for guest speakers.

Assisted Take Stock in Children (TSIC) with on-site maximum support with the scholarship and mentoring components at the TSIC sites. Monitored student performance, implemented student success plans and monitored mentor participation. Provided day-to-day coaching for in-school coordinators to initiate, facilitate and promote activities of the program. Planned, coordinated, implemented and executed special events for program.Collaborated with key stakeholders in the corporate community to ensure effective delivery of services for students.Lead Person (DSS/STRIVE) Provided on-site supervision of instructional and support staff housed at locations where the DSS / STRIVE Program was implemented. Assured coordinated services among all agencies providing services to economically disadvantage. Coordinated efforts to develop public and private sector employment opportunities for graduates of the STRIVE Program. Developed, prepared, analyzed, evaluated and disseminated reports and information regarding Workforce Investment Act, TANF and Welfare-to-Work.Job Developer/Employment Specialist (DSS/STRIVE) Provided job placement assistance for the School Board of Broward County in conjunction with the DSS/STRIVE (Support Training Results in Valuable Employees) program with job placement assistance for participants referred by the state. Conducted workshops focusing on interviewing, job survival skills, and resume writing. Located jobs in the public and private sector for program graduates and provided extensive follow-up support services to ensure successful placements. Prepared weekly/monthly reports concerning activities performed. Developed and provided one–on–one and group presentations to promote DSS/STRIVE program to influence potential employers. Collaborated with business/industry and community activities that will enhance partnership between current and future employers of DSS/STRIVE program.

Responsible for all aspects of the GIRLFRIENDS program including development of the operations manual, hiring, evaluation, termination and supervision of staff, scheduling off-site activities and workshops for targeted areas of Fort Lauderdale. Counseled 50 at-risk youths daily in the public schools and detention center and coordinated efforts with site manager, curriculum specialists and principals. Organized, coordinated and provided workshops and seminars for programs. Prepared various monthly/quarterly, annual reports concerning activities and services performed.Responsible for four employees.Developed operations manual.Counseled at-risk youths and their families with social problems.Facilitated and conducted monthly Task Force Committee and parent meetings.Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual reports concerning activities and services performed.

Under the administrative direction of the VP of Programs, provided management, coordination, and administration of program, foundation and development contracts for the overall operation of the agency. Work involved researching, reviewing, interpreting and monitoring contracts to insure maximum service delivery, including contract process, penalties and compliance. Resolved discrepancies and coordinated the renewal and extension of contracts. Supervision exercised over a staff of professional and clerical personnel engaged in program operations. Led external audit team for the program department. Initiated and coordinated all programmatic activities for the LMI (Life Management Initiative) Program, inclusive 154 High School youth at-risk of being expelled from school.Established contract compliance standards for monitoring functions; enforced contract provisions and trained staff on accuracy of reports.Responsible for monitoring over $1M capital, operation and government contracts.Recruited and placed young adults that dropped out of school in appropriate educational and vocational programs.Developed and implemented an Employability Skills Curriculum, and trained 154 at-risk youth on Employability Skills at Hallandale High School and Miramar High School.Created a Mentoring Program and recruited, interviewed, selected and matched Mentors with students at Hallandale High School enrolled in the LMI Program.

Mpa, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Mba, Management