Manages the administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources operations of a large and very complex university department. Oversees the administration and operations of a number of research grants, service centers and institutes for the department.Manages and oversees the department's financial accounting system which includes all cost centers for federal grants and contracts.Reviews and approves the reconciliation of accounting records. Prepares financial and budget reports to monitor financial activity.Ensures compliance with all UH internal audit requirements, UH Office of Contracts and Grants policies and procedures, and the State of Texas policies and federal rules and regulations.Responsible for all administrative and financial affairs of the department including personnel, procurement, travel documentation, accounts payable and receivable and general accounting-related issues.Provides supervision of departmental staff and includes defining job duties, setting performance development plans and goals, conducting annual performance reviews and assisting with the implementation of organizational and operational decisions. Enforces safety compliance rules and regulations.Serves as liaison for the chair, faculty and staff with other university departments and offices.Facilitates regular staff meetings to provide information and training, promote professional effectiveness, and to review current practices and procedures.

Manage the daily operation of a department or unit including, but not limited to, areas of human resources, compliance and financial management.May develop, manage, and control budgets. Establish financial and operational systems to monitor, control, and verify expenditures and carry out financial analyses.Ensure the ongoing review and development of process improvements to maximize business productivity.Manage the human resources activities for the unit/department, including hiring, terminations, salary, and disciplinary actions.Formulate policies and guidelines for unit/department activities.Review and approve all statements of accounts, payroll, human resources, and invoice actions.May assist with or manage pre-award and/or post-award related tasks in support of department faculty members.May assist with or manage special projects.

As the Senior Health Planner for the Data & Evaluation Unit a couple major successes included:• Served as the SME of data and evaluation methods on project team for two grant writing projects: o Nutrition Access Affordability Education grant award totaling $250K in funding o Diabetes Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (R.E.A.C.H.), grant award totaling $500K in funding. o Presented program findings of qualitative research in March 2023, at annual Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE) Conference, in Atlanta, Georgia. o Key-contributor for VAX HOU Project, increasing free COVID-19 vaccine access to (10) Complete Communities and at least 4,205 residents in the city of Houston. • Other responsibilities: o Participated in multi-year strategic planning for Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation including the development of management and administrative policies, procedures, and master plans with both short- and long-term objectives. o Produced surveys, one-pagers, technical documents, including literature reviews, logic models, maps, fact sheets, reports, case studies, white papers, educational content, assessment tools, and presentations for various audiences including scientific and non-scientific journals and evaluated the performance of programs for the Office of Chronic Disease, Health Education & Wellness. o Incorporated city policies into work to ensure fair and equitable treatment of employees including the adoption of active living lifestyle for residents of the Greater Houston Metropolitan area.

Facilitated strategic and programmatic implementation activities for all program areas, and overall approach of the organization’s specific national and international focus to achieve short- and long-range goals. o Assisted the National President in performing his duties and preside over the organization as CEO) in his absence. o Developed the strategic framework and approach for implementation by the organization. o Co-led the strategic planning of the organization for 2019 to 2023. o Lead the development of the specific national program for achievement of the accepted goals of the organization. o Established the standardized program foci for continuity.As the National Programs/Lambda Committee Chairman, my major successes included: o Led the committee that identified and studied domestic and international issues that impact quality of life for the LGBTQIA Community. o Developed strategies for communication, intervention, and mobilization for the call-to-action to address societal issues including recommending position statements, action plans and guidebooks. o Led the overall transformation and integration of programmatic platform which was the catalyst for mobilizing membership to execute philanthropic and service initiatives advancing the mission of the organization. o Expanded the original program developed for the organization to increase opportunities for cross- collaboration with partnering organizations, civic leaders, and stakeholders. o Designed a cohesive set of programming initiatives executed by members of the organization, highlighting the overall areas of focus including signature programs as serving as quarterly fundraising activities. o Developed the strategic method carried out by members, centering the intersectional lives and experiences of men who identify as gay, queer, bisexual, and same-gender loving through program efforts.

As the Treasurer for the Iota Chapter of Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. a couple major successes included:• Created and administered annual financial risk training for membership accountability. • Implemented a reimbursement process for expenses and cost-related expenditures related to membership and programs activities. • Implemented monthly financial report of chapter account, financial transactions, and budget allocations. • Created Iota Resource Services (IRS) to be used by members as a repository where they can find financial resources to use for both their personal and membership benefit which included digital banking options, vendor registration, rules for the use of the 501(c)3 exemption, payment options for membership dues, and how to reconcile transactions made using the chapter’s business card. Other responsibilities: • Participated in multi-year strategic planning for the chapter including financial sustainability of program activities and maintenance of financial accounts.

As the Operations Coordinator II/Admin Asst. II for the Population Health, Business Intervention Strategies, and Chief Medical Officer a couple major successes included:• Assisted in the planning, implementation, and execution of restructuring the clinical integration and transformational changes of the dental program up to accreditation standards. • Managed the spending and budget allocations for the funding awarded totaling $2.5 million dollars from the CARES Act COVID-19 Economic Relief appropriations for temporary disease prevention staff at (18) clinics. • Other responsibilities: o Served as the project manager for data reporting team that organized and coordinated data reporting of service delivery impacting the overall goal of the organization. o Created and managed the scorecard data of clinical staff to monitor trends and progress of meeting monthly performance metrics. o Developed presentations and facilitated trainings of non-clinical and nursing staff to conduct annual performance evaluations.

As the Campus Registrar—Coordinator, Enrollment Services a couple major successes included:• Collaborated with faculty to complete degree conferrals, certified credentials for graduation nursing students, and conducted compliance trainings for FERPA and HIPAA.• Negotiated and executed an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) on behalf of students to provide access to public transportation options at a discounted rate and increase access to the Texas Medical Center (TMC) campus. • Other responsibilities: o Served as a subject matter expert to faculty and students for all registration activities, accurate student grade reporting, enrollment and census data, credential verification, transcript requests, certification of veteran status and Hazelwood benefits, and adherence of state reporting deadlines.

As the President for the Iota Chapter of Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. a couple major successes included:o Overseen the strategic planning, operations, fiscal responsibility, programming, and sustainability of the chapter, including upholding ethical standards and conduct for its members. o Appointed and delegated leaders to serve as chairmen of committees to drive productivity and implementation of the organization’s specific local actions to achieve national short- and long-range goals. o Developed a community engagement plan that promoted the organization’s visibility by executing forward-facing programmatic activities.o Aligned the chapters strategic plan to work with national program initiative placing membership as a personal and primary focus. o Organized the operating structure of the chapter by aligning the activities of both the membership and programs committee to foster a culture of growth and empowerment based on buy-in, encouragement of new and innovative ideas and hosted training opportunities to learn new skills.Results: o New partnerships formed: Legacy Community Health Services, St. John’s Methodist Church— Downtown, Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston, Houston GLBT Caucus, Equality Texas, OUTSmart Magazine, Texas Southern University—S.T.E.P.S. Team, Avenue CDC, Houston Millennials, The SERO Project, The Counter Narrative, Montrose Counseling Center (MCC), The Mahogany Project, Gamma Mu Phi Fraternity, Inc.o Conducted (21) service efforts led with a minimum of (10) cross-collaborations community partners. o Awarded (2) scholarships totaling $750.00 each, awarded to two local college students attending four- year universities. o A growth of 75% in new membership growth in two years, 50% reactivation rate of inactive members, and 100% retention rate of active members. o 60% increase in funding of chapter due to new membership, reactivation, and retention year-over-year.

As the Interim Assistant Provost for Special Projects & Office Administrator a couple major successes included:• Managed the campus-wide implementation of the Bullseye Employee Performance Management System for the Division of Academic Affairs, including a presentation and training of Academic Deans, Faculty, and administrative staff. • Served as project manager on several special projects including serving as key contributor for scholarly journals and articles of university research, branded materials, and conversion of hard-copy university rank, promotion, and tenure portfolio submission process into the Microsoft SharePoint platform. • Other responsibilities: o Served as official HR liaison in personnel management, onboarding, training, conduct and execute disciplinary actions, annual evaluations, and faculty compensation packages. o Managed the day-to-day administrative tasks of C-suite staff, student workers, and volunteers. o Collaborated with provosts and academic deans to plan, develop, review, approve, and implement strategic plans for the Division of Academic Affairs and Research. o Recommended actions and / or resolves complex issues that span organizational boundaries and promote efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability across the school. o Evaluated supported programs or special projects for quality improvement, effectiveness, policy adherence, compliance, and assessment, including end-of-year and annual reporting.

As the Vice President of the Iota Chapter of Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. my major duties included:• Assisted the Chapter President in performing his duties and presided over the chapter as (CEO) in his absence. As the National Programs Committee Chairman, my major successes included: • Overseen the planning, implementation, and execution of programs.• Appointed co-chairs for programs and lambda committees to serve in my absence. • Delegated roles and responsibilities to members based on their strengths to drive productivity and implementation of the organization’s specific local actions to achieve national short- and long-range goals. • Target 1 – Health Awareness • #DPHIU Cares • Target 2 – Education (Literacy/Scholarship) • Take Your Life Higher – Career/College Prep Seminar • Target 3 – Political Empowerment • Town Hall - The Misfits: Being Gay & Transgender in the Black Community w/ State Rep. Sylvester Turner (Guest Speaker)• Target 4 – History & Heritage (Live Owt Loud) • Honoring our Heroes in the Fight for Gay Rights • Target 5 – Global Awareness • OUT to Work – A GLBT Career Fair Results• New partnerships formed: M Society, Houston AIDS Foundation, The Covenant House, City of Houston, National Black Justice Coalition, and The Normal Anomaly • (17) service efforts led with a minimum of (10) executed via cross-collaboration with community partners. • 80% growth in new membership growth in two years, 90% reactivation rate of inactive members, and 75% retention rate of active members.