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KEY QUALIFICATIONS• 15+ years leadership experience in state government programs and project management roles including PMO manager, overseeing all aspects of contractual deliverables, quality assurance, evaluation programs and data analysis• Knowledgeable federal contract subject matter expert in healthcare government operations, training, and quality assurance• Served in leadership roles, managing direct delivery of federal and state workforce development training and federal healthcare policy for human services and employment and training programs• Operational and direct delivery experience for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) programsResult oriented professional, with extensive diversified knowledge in Healthcare, Public Policy and Workforce Development, offering leadership in instructional design and curriculum development to improve staff training standards and client service. SPECIALTIES Strong motivational speaker whose techniques offer team development and customers the tools and encouragement that result in long term project success. Utilization of performance management techniques and data analytics to invigorate the workforce, retain talent and improve productivity.Initiator of communication and collaboration for improved performance outcomes Recent Projects:Sr. Advisor/Consultant Medicaid Unwinding; Program Management Director, contracted with CMS;Project Management for Common Wealth of Pennsylvania's transition to State Based Health Exchange; Worked on a notable project funded by the Gates Foundation related to the DOL Trade Adjustment Act Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) grant.