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Directs or assists in the overall planning, development, and administration of the assigned fiscal or related administrative support programs or services; assists in the direction of the development and implementation of departmental planning issues.Directs or assists administrative personnel in general management aspects of policy development and program planning, management, and coordination as related to assigned responsibilities; assists in the evaluation of the effect of policy and/or organizational changes and new programs.Reviews and/or revises programs in area of responsibility to ensure compliance of operations with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures.Participates in the development, implementation, or interpretation of new or revised program, departmental, or legislative initiatives.Directs and/or participates in financial and related statistical reports, the monitoring of expenditures according to budget allocations/appropriations, and recommends and/or initiates cost saving measures.Reviews reliability and integrity of financial data and identification measurement and reporting means.Recommends policies for improving fiscal or related administrative services, identifies opportunities for improving operations, and suggests solutions to identified problems.Selects, trains, directs, and evaluates staff in assigned fiscal and/or related program areas.Directs or assists in the direction of the compilation and presentation of financial data and reports for management.Conducts investigations, institutes special studies, and prepares and/or reviews reports and related information to evaluate existing organizations, policies, procedures, and practices as related to the assigned program.Interprets and explains applicable federal and state legislation, rules, regulations, and procedures to subordinate staff, management, vendors, contracting agencies, and others.

Directs a variety of support service functions such as: expenditure control; accounting; maintenance of files and records; requisitioning, storage, issuance, and/or local procurement of supplies and equipment; approval of requisitions for payment of operating expenses,contacts vendors to obtain information on cost, availability, and conformance to specifications. Purchases items from vendors; contacts vendors to obtain price quotations.Processes invoices and contract documents according to internal and departmental policies and procedures. Reviews purchase requests for accuracy and completion; enters purchase requests into fiscal tracking system; and enters purchasing documents into statewide used accounting system.Performs fixed asset management functions, which includes tracking physical inventory, processing documents for procurement and disposal of fixed assets, and preparing reports.

Successful administrative and operations management professional with proven ability in making a positive and lasting impact in the community. Uniquely able to develop creative ideas and applications for transforming organizational complications into workable and politically feasible solutions. Proven ability to translate community and program needs into operational solutions, leading restructuring situations and improving revenues and organizational visibility. Exceptionally strong knowledge in the arenas associated with nonprofit boards and operations. Areas of expertise include:• Strategic Action • Project Management • Program Design• Change Management • Public Relations • Problem Solving• Meetings & Events • Coaching • Budgets

Responsible for client service: researching, analyzing, evaluating, and answering technical tax questions

Provided Executive Director with overall support and assistance with development and administration of Mission policies, procedures, operations, functions, activities, programs, services and staff as assigned. Nonprofit management.

Managed directors and evaluated all client direct programs for the organization.

Responsible for staffing and management of emergency men's shelter.

Managed AGRM's Certification Program on a contract basis. "Organizations that rely on donated income to fund their operations are responsible to God and their contributors for what has been entrusted to them. By fulfilling the requirements of this certification program, a ministry demonstrates its commitment to accountability and to excellence in all its activities." http://www.agrm.org/agrm/Certification_Program.asp

From 1998 - 2007, I was a Department Director for two of the AGRM's ministry departments. I worked with District Presidents and the Chair's of our special interest groups. The second departmental responsibility was working with start-up rescue mission organizations from conception up to their fifth year as a functioning 501(c)3. From 2007 until September of 2009, I also worked in the area of member services.

Managed 80 bed emergency and long-term family shelter. Responsible for department's HR functions, employee management and training.

Family counselor for emergency and long-term family shelter, life stabilization program, community clients and staff.

Responsible for completion of individual and group projects on time and on budget. Project Manager for long-term project, coordinating work between engineers, technicians, purchasing, and manufacturing.