Marlin Mcdaniel Email & Phone Number

I am responsible for establishing the city's Innovation Office. I lead the development and implementation of the innovation roadmap initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. I collaborate cross-functionally to support and nurture promising ideas and projects across the City, encouraging a data-driven approach to decision-making. As a change agent, I develop strategies to address resistance and performance gaps, ensuring successful program outcomes. Additionally, I evaluate opportunities in areas like IoT, smart cities advancements, AI, and crowd-sourcing, while maintaining strong partnerships with external stakeholders and organizations. My role also involves providing strategic analysis and data-driven reporting on City progress, coordinating team building, and facilitating training sessions when needed.

I led a dynamic, award-winning team across four service lines: technology and business process improvements, employee-driven innovation programs, emerging technologies internships, and external partnerships and grants. Through strategic planning, program development, and project implementation, I have achieved $4.7 million in annual direct savings, fostering financial sustainability. Additionally, I have developed and co-delivered successful process improvement and innovation training programs, mentored cross-functional teams, and regularly presented to top leadership, driving impactful change and excellence.

I implemented efficient measures, including a dynamic decision-support tool, resulting in a 2-month reduction in budget development cycle time and improved decision-making. Launched an internal newsletter program, enhancing communication for over 120 finance professionals. Advised multiple county departments on budget execution and development, managing a portfolio of approximately $250 million. Pioneered an automated ERP budget request application, streamlining the budgeting process. Provided project management support, driving improvements in employee growth and development practices.

I assisted with the development of an annual departmental budget amounting to $10 million, utilizing spreadsheet analysis, research, and conflict resolution. Contributed to a 10% year-over-year volume growth in clinic visits and operative encounters through data-driven analyses, supporting the COO's strategic actions. Provided training, feedback, and guidance to support staff on financial and HR processes, resulting in improved operational efficiencies. Streamlined administrative processes and enhanced onboarding experiences through the implementation of standardized protocols.

Performed prospective and retrospective research on health services, health outcomes, and health economic activities.Developed cost-effective, evidence-based, and actionable solutions to quality of care domains that fell below nationally and/or locally accepted benchmarks.Contributed to executive summaries for review by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission that highlighted and provided solutions to Medicaid/CHIP services that fell below standards set forth by key health care stakeholders.

Master Of Science - Ms, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology