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Works collaboratively with Boards of Directors, elected officials, stakeholders, members of the public, executives, managers, and employees to design, develop and implement the vision, mission and strategic goals of an organization, including delivering organizational effectiveness projects, programs and services.Specifically experienced in the following key areas:-Strategic Planning, Facilitation, and Implementation-Leadership Coaching-Change Management (McKinsey & Company’s 7-S Framework)-Executive and Supervisory Learning Program Design and Implementation-People and Organizational Effectiveness-Building a Positive Culture-Designing onboarding and offboarding programs for boards of directors, councils, commissions, and employees

In collaboration with the Executive Director and Senior Executives, responsible for setting and driving strategy for the business operations of the organization: -Provided coordinated day to day leadership and support of organizational initiatives to continually improve customer outcomes, quality of services, and efficiency of operations - all within a highly complex regulatory environment;-Jointly managed a $1.4 billion dollar budget and directly managed a $22 million dollar administration, board and information technology budget. Deeply aware of the challenges and opportunities related to public funding sources and the grant proposal process.

In partnership with the executive team, responsible for building sustainable systems, models, architecture and competence for all human resources and administrative programs, ensuring execution and evaluating effectiveness.

Consult with and provide guidance to senior management on complex business matters such as workforce planning, employee development, total rewards and succession planning.

As an executive member of the organization, led a team that designed and delivered strategic and tactical support for growth and profitability in the areas of: organizational effectiveness, leadership development, performance management/career development, compensation, workforce planning/recruitment, retention, change management, policy development.