Civilian Administrator for the Bureau of Fire Prevention - responsible for planning, budgeting, procurement, administration and day to day management of the divisions of 455 civilian employees performing technical reviews, inspections, analysis and administrative support functions. Instituted various revenue enhancement programs to provide better services to city clients, streamline business operations, and introduce automation. Manage the Fire Department’s FPIMS/ risk management system responsible to maintain data of all high risk, high rise and high hazard occupancy premises, equipment or activities within New York City. Designed an innovative, integrated inspection system supported by an MIS strategy to unify, enhance and automate Fire Prevention. Expanded the mission to focus on support to first responders. Developed a strategy to utilize sampling methodologies to direct the field inspection program to enable the City to better analyze public safety. Worked on various interagency programs to enhance data sharing and service delivery including automation of building floor plans for field inspections and first responder support.

Managed the Audit, Compliance and Analysis staff of 12 professionals and oversaw the implementation of a Corporate Integrity Agreement instituted as part of a settlement with the US Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General of the US Department of Health and Human Services in effect until October 2004.Developed Departmental auditing guidelines, and created an automated audit and recommendation tracking system. Developed a database for monitoring recommendations and generating Agency Implementation Plans. Developed and implemented the annual audit plan; ensured preparation of written audit programs for each audit assignment detailing the steps, procedures and methodology to be followed by the staff. Conducted Agency annual internal financial integrity and compliance reviews; risk assessment and corruption hazard reviews. Coordinated with outside entities regarding the Department’s corruption prevention efforts and/or audit program and prepared written responses to external audits. Monitored and facilitated corrective action plan implementation efforts.Designed an on-line risk assessment/internal control review system to direct managers through a self-assessment protocol. Facilitated change in the Department to improve the internal control environment. Prepared and/or reviewed written reports detailing audit findings and recommendations. Supported the efforts of the Executive staff. Chaired the Management Policy Team responsible for reengineering efforts. Documented unit missions, processes and improvement initiatives. Participated in the new headquarters relocation project. Coordinated management retreats and strategy sessions.

Responsible for capital budget administration and the fixed asset system: Developed and reviewed budget requests; negotiated and documented the annual budget, four year plan ($125 million) and ten-year strategy; Processed and monitored budget modifications and encumbrance documents; Prepared detailed variance and project tracking reports.Developed a database system to support the unit’s activities; instituted monthly status reporting. Instrumental in negotiating funding for a comprehensive firehouse condition review and design/build strategy for renovations, which was subsequently funded. Computerization and improved monitoring resulted in a savings of $3.3 million

Developed, programmed and administered a computerized executive project tracking system.Prepared Request for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts for special projectsDeveloped monthly managerial training sessions and met with manager’s bi-weekly to discuss project progress. Coordinated status reports of “Top 100” projects for the Executive Staff.

Developed procedures for a newly established unit; Researched and established standards for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Conducted needs assessments and market research for large-scale projects. Developed comprehensive budget requests and proposals. Handled procurement solicitation and processing; Drafted, negotiated and administered contracts for computer projects.

Supervised Contract Administration Office of 12 analysts.Computerized the educational contract renewal process to increase revenue by $2 million annually. Reporting to the VP for Marketing, handled credit analysis and provided sales support nationally. Coordinated a computerized tracking system from point of sale through initial billing.