https://www.ejmadvisory.com/about-ejmEJM Advisory Firm, LLC has extensive experience in supporting executive leadership of public safety agencies with a host of valuable services. With more than 12 years of experience in the fields of consulting and public service, we provide our clients with data-driven solutions that can greatly enhance how public safety agencies operate, recruit, retain, and manage personnel.

Executive Command Member that oversees the following functions for BPD: Education & Training, Consent Decree Implementation, Information Technology, Performance Standards, Policy Development, Equity, Records Management, and 911 Dispatchers

Oversees a team of Directors and supervisors who manage multiple functions of the Police Commissioner’s Office, including media affairs, public information and outreach, inter-agency coordination with the Mayor’s Office and City departments, document compliance, governmental affairs, labor negotiations & grievances, and executive protection Provides strategic advice and counsel to the Police Commissioner on agency coordination with the City Council, State Government leaders, and Law Enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level. Provides administrative support for the Police Commissioner, intra-agency coordination of the Deputy Commissioners of Operations, Administration, Public Integrity, and Compliance, approves contracts and approvals for intra-agency funding and travel requests on behalf of the Police Commissioner

Developed a comprehensive pay plan analysis to update long standing issues of pay compression within the NOPDManaged a variety of special projects to reduce burdens, improve technologies, and update processes to modernize the DepartmentProvided direct support on budget development and governmental relations for the Superintendent

Provided budgetary and policy analysis to the Chief Administrative Officer to assist with managing various city departments Implemented consolidation efforts for the city's 9-1-1 center to improve call answer time, streamline processes, and maximize financial resources Developed a cost model and budget tool for the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office to determine appropriation levels over a five year periodAssisted the Compliance Director of OPSO in developing compliance and remedial action plans for jail operationsManaged personnel budget projections for the CAO to determine how to allocated appropriations across the various city department that utilize the general fund

Budget Analyst and Board Consultant for New Orleans Regional Transit AuthorityMarket Analyst for Shreveport Common Cultural DistrictFinancial Analyst for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportLocal Government Impact Analyst for Casino Developments

Cost Analyst for the Joint MRAP Vehicle ProgramLead Cost Analyst from August 2012 - December 2012Delivered presentations outlining the cost estimation assumptions for contracts related to the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle program for Marine Corps Systems CommandDeveloped and maintained life cycle cost estimates and independent government cost estimates in Microsoft Excel that were used by the MRAP Business and Finance office for planning and budgeting

Cost Analyst for Joint MRAP Vehicle ProgramCreated excel models for the Joint Program Office that estimated the Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force budget submissions for the MRAP program that covers FY13 through FY17.Completed training sessions on the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process

Volunteer PositionSuccessfully organized a curriculum and co-authored a 100 page field manual that details how veterans can continue their public service by running for elected officeDuring the September 2009 Inaugural Veterans Campaign conference, organized a series of discussion panels that educated 70 veterans on how to run for office effectively.

Conducted document review, background research, and policy analysis on the Energy Star Program, food safety issues, and the closures of GM and Chrysler dealerships across the countryPrepared clear and concise memorandum on the current status of the Energy Star Program and the health problems associated with Chinese drywall importsAssisted with logistics for the Majority Staff during the Health Care Reform Markup (HR 3200)

Assisted the Director of Capitol Operations at the Louisiana State Legislature by tracking the status and content of legislation and ensuring that proposals put forth by state lawmakers were consistent with the Attorney General’s agenda.Coordinated with the eight division directors of the Louisiana Department of Justice to identify legislative proposals that could improve the agency’s operational capabilities.Authored and organized revisions to the 3rd Edition of the Justice of the Peace Court Manual, a 300 page reference manual distributed to all Justices of the Peace and Constables in Louisiana

Compiled donor lists for financial records and assisted the campaign treasurer in financial disclosureCreated the campaign’s website and updated its content on a daily basisOrganized canvassing lists for field operations using Microsoft Excel

As a Personal AssistantChauffeured the candidate to appointments and meetings, briefed the candidate on daily itinerary and ensured that the candidate remained on schedule.As Director of Operations Coordinated the distribution of over 30,000 yard signs and 20,000 pieces of campaign literature statewide, provided logistical support to the campaign’s executive staff and field operatives

Handled logistical operations during the final five months of the campaign, set up three campaign field offices that interacted with voters across the district, coordinated the distribution of over 15,000 yard signs throughout the 13 parishes of the LA 3rd congressional district, served in an advisory and support capacity to a field staff of 10 people, assisted the campaign treasurer with financial disclosure, deposits, and reimbursements for campaign staff