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Worldwide, Oo

Utilizing proven leadership and policy experience, assist Federal HealthCare organizations in developing strategies and solutions to improve outcomes for patients. Support the Deloitte Federal Health practice, with specific insights into the Veterans Administration, Emergency Management and legislative perceptions, support, and direction.

Washington, Dc, Us

Responsible for management and oversight of the office of the Under Secretary for Health, including; congressional, communication, executive training, regulatory affairs and executive correspondence. Oversees daily operations through collaboration with senior administration and department leaders. Reviews, designs and executes improvements to the organizational structure to ensure productivity and efficiency across VHA Headquarters. Served as Deputy Chief of Staff January 2019-June 2020

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as the key advisor and lead for all Under Secretary for Health Congressional Hearings, Briefings and engagements with Members of Congress.• Created trusted relationships with Members of Congress, their staff, Senior Government Officials and community organizations to advocate for the Veterans Health Administration.• Advised and assisted in formulating the policy position for over 100 bills Congress introduced. Monitored and reviewed legislation for agency specific implementation plans and regulatory requirements.• Analyzed all communication to stakeholders; ensured effectiveness, objectives and messaging consistency. Created the first VHA Research Day on the Hill symposium and meet and greet.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as the senior aide, advisor and White House Liaison for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.• Supported the Secretary’s travel; ensuring coordination with State/local and Department level staff. Interfaced with the security detail, travel coordinators, local leaders, and the press secretary; ensuring proper coordination and the Secretary’s expectations were met.• Performed as the senior aide while participating in numerous high-level meetings with the Secretary at the White House and with State, Federal stakeholders and leaders.• Directly responsible for editing the VA Secretary speeches to ensure consistency with messaging. Developed presentations in collaboration with the Secretary and ensured logistics and materials were presented for the Secretary.• Provided input and accurate reporting to the White House on the Weekly Cabinet Secretary Report.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led the VHA Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. Provides direct support to the Under Secretary for Health, VHA Chief of Staff, VHA Senior Leaders, VHA Program Offices and VHA staff on all matters relating to Congress. • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching, training and conducting performance reviews and evaluations for a staff of 15. Achieved the highest employee satisfaction ratings with the All Employee Survey• Supervises drafting legislation, develop testimony, provide input on witness selection, coordinate prep meetings materials and advises on strategy for hearings, briefings and requests for congressional information based on current political climate and individual member concerns • Advises the Chief of Staff, the Under Secretary for Health, senior VHA officials, Office of the General Counsel and a wide variety of external groups, committees and organizations on legislative and congressional issues• Performs analytical and evaluative work associated with program activities to evaluate the effectiveness of legislative programs or operations in meeting established VHA goals and objectives and evaluates processes and make recommendations for effective organizational changes within VHA that require legislative action

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as a Congressional and Legislative Affairs Program Specialist responsible for the development, review and coordination of congressional hearings, briefings and responses to inquiries. • Served as acting director for eight months and provided leadership, training, education and support to team. and Recognized by VHA Chief of Staff for outstanding individual/team performance • Designated as key advisor and lead for all Under Secretary for Health Congressional Hearings, Briefings and engagements with Members of Congress in Washington, DC and with field hearings across the country • Lead a lean six sigma project to improve agency’s cycle and processing time in responding to congressional Questions for the Record (QFR) which led to a reduction of 18 days • Managed 18 congressional hearings and development of oral/written testimony, prep sessions and QFRs• Coordinated 55 briefings and assisted with identification and selection of the respective VHA leader and subject matter expert and assisted with development of briefing slides, talking points and reference materials • Developed first strategic planning summit which led to an increased understanding of the strategic planning process and how to quantify short/long term goals and opportunities for training and education for the team

Served as the operations and readiness legislative liaison, for the Chief, Army Reserve (Three Star General). Principal advisor to the Operations General Officer on all matters concerning Congressional actions. Primary point of contact between the House and Senate Armed Services Committee, subcommittee on readiness and the Army Reserve. Built and maintained working relationships with internal/external staff, Members of Congress, personal staffers, professional staff members and other agencies. Coached and prepared senior leaders for testimony before authorization hearings. Effectively provided written and oral responses to Congressional requests for information.

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects, training and business acumen for a leadership development organization with 1000 personnel across 12 States. Project manager for consolidated training, leadership seminars and senior staff leadership development. Developed requirements, risk analysis, impact assessments and interagency coordination for leadership training, exercises and missions. Advised top management on needs assessments and change management techniques. Supervised disbursement of over $1.8 million in annual funds to support training operations and missions.

Responsible for determining ammunition project support requirements, liaison between internal and external staff, ensured project objectives were met for an organization with 1500 personnel spread across five states. Instilled in employees the ability to perform at full capacity, and develop and realize their full potential. Ensured leadership development for Army ammunition support functionalities. Led the establishment and implementation of departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures. Analyzed information and evaluated results to choose the best solutions and solve problems related to Ammunition Support Requirements.

Hand selected to serve as the company First Sergeant (senior supervisor) for an ammunition support company of 221 Soldiers. Supervised the receipt, storage and issuance of ammunition in the country of Kuwait, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ensured quality control and adherence to regulatory guidance for the Iraq and Kuwait ammunition amnesty program. Conducted training management reviews and process improvement program development. Managed the welfare, training, morale and discipline of military personnel and care of their families.

Masters Degree, Leadership Studies

Bs, Liberal Arts

Graduated In Top 10%. Curriculum Focused On Leadership, Training, Operational Development