Director of an Independent Library District serving 55,000 people, a budget of 3 million and 35 staff members. Providing strong leadership, management and organizational skills to the District, its Board of Trustees and support organizations by creating annual operational planning and goals, statistical analysis and reporting, improved policy and procedure development, facilities assessment and management, contract negotiation and risk management. Oversee ALD’s fiscal management program… Show more Director of an Independent Library District serving 55,000 people, a budget of 3 million and 35 staff members. Providing strong leadership, management and organizational skills to the District, its Board of Trustees and support organizations by creating annual operational planning and goals, statistical analysis and reporting, improved policy and procedure development, facilities assessment and management, contract negotiation and risk management. Oversee ALD’s fiscal management program, including budget preparation and monitoring, collection and disbursement of revenues, accounting, financial reporting and auditing, and investment of funds. Completed a multitude of projects such as instituting a vibrant and effective marketing plan, assessing community needs (https://goo.gl/zcYuNE), space planning and project management of renovations, overhaul of all technology (hardware, software, training, programming), realignment of operating procedures to streamline and better meet the community needs, grant writing and management, implementation of professional development days and established responsive and innovative programming for the District. Show less

Was known as the worst funded and most dismal of all libraries on the Front Range of Colorado – in less than four years won the 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Services and is one of the most talked about libraries in the U.S. with cover stories in Library Journal and the L.A. Times.Member of Administrative Management Team which develops vision, strategic and operational planning and evaluates performance for the District. Member of Facilities Committee which designed and… Show more Was known as the worst funded and most dismal of all libraries on the Front Range of Colorado – in less than four years won the 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Services and is one of the most talked about libraries in the U.S. with cover stories in Library Journal and the L.A. Times.Member of Administrative Management Team which develops vision, strategic and operational planning and evaluates performance for the District. Member of Facilities Committee which designed and developed structure for four new facilities and remodel of three facilities. Assisted in development of funding of 43 million dollar Capital (building) projects through certificates of participation in part by raising our Bond rating to A+ and saving the library approximately 5 million. Created new Finance Department. Prepared financial procedures and policies for new District. Prepared 10 year strategic budget, annual budget (over 12 million), capital projects 5 year budget (over 43 million). Initiated banking and investment relationships. Statistical analysis and reporting, risk management, purchasing and contract negotiation. Lead of the Emerging Technology Team which creates and hosts TechFest and creates innovative programming for staff and the public. Show less

Struggled through three attempts to become a district with a dedicated Mill Levy – succeeded in 2006.Assisted Director in strategic planning, management, supervision and administration of the library (6 branches) including organizing and administering programs, collections and services for a service population of over 50,000. Explored and implemented transformative technology to enhance access to electronic resources and services. Human resources contact and oversaw finance department… Show more Struggled through three attempts to become a district with a dedicated Mill Levy – succeeded in 2006.Assisted Director in strategic planning, management, supervision and administration of the library (6 branches) including organizing and administering programs, collections and services for a service population of over 50,000. Explored and implemented transformative technology to enhance access to electronic resources and services. Human resources contact and oversaw finance department. Statistical analysis and reporting, policy and procedure development, facilities management, contract negotiation and risk management. Selected to be the Interim Director. Show less

General accounting, budgeting and human resource duties for library system. Purchasing, financial and statistical reporting and other management tasks and projects. Developed and implemented in-house Blog, employee wellness program, grants, assisted in the preparation of and management of all phases of construction projects, trained employees in technology.

Management of over 4.4 million dollars in sales and 21 employees. Prepared all financial accounting, purchasing, benefits, hiring, safety coordination, and other operational duties.