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Cranston, Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Executive leader for the state’s largest technology and change management project, the Unified Health Infrastructure Project – integrated eligibility, enrollment and payment system serving Rhode Island Health and Human.
• Re-engaged CMS and gained support and approval for FFY17 design, development and implementation (DDI)
• Established interagency groups for operations, finance and resource management. Deliverables include:- Enterprise-wide governance assessment- Budget and forecast process and documentation- Procurement process.
• LTSS organizational assessment conducted and remediation plan scoped:- Established baseline and target measures for success in LTSS program- Developed daily operational and executive reporting for LTSS backlog and.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Provided executive leadership and oversight in a dynamic political and regulatory environment for a highly skilled team of state staff and consultants in managing the following:
• Eligibility and enrollment system
• Call and walk-in center
• Outreach program in assisting customers in applying and enrolling in coverageManaged organizational development of the operations team – 30+ contract workers and state staff. Oversaw business and technology.
• Met service levels for over a quarter of the state’s population while agency budget was reduced from $29M in SFY16 to $12M in SFY17 (Operations, 3/4 of agency budget)
• Led reorganization of Operations team

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Provided strategic direction and oversight in the establishment of the state’s Health Benefits Exchange and Affordable Care Act implementation. Managed a team of 25+ state staff and contractors engaged in meeting agency business goals through technology transformation and operations. Defined project goals and objectives and managed all stages of the.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Managed a portfolio of policy priorities for the Mayor, including policy implementation in education, workforce training, human services and public health. Turned around the Mayor’s Substance Abuse and Prevention Council, bringing it back into compliance, obtained federal grants and funding, and rebranded it as the Healthy Communities Office.Established.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Developed and managed Mayor’s legislative and policy agenda, federal appropriations requests and advocacy for city interests at the state and federal level. Managed approximately $100M in ARRA funding in competitive grants, formula grants and bonds, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Managed the development, passage and implementation of commercial health care policy legislation in close coordination with the Governor’s office. Managed strategic communication plan and regular communication channels to the public, legislature, and other invested groups.

East Greenwich, RI

Assessed clients’ mission, structure and goals. Developed communication strategy based on shared assessment. Managed brand coordination, core messaging, collateral suites, digital communication, and copy. Expanded through new hires and strategic partnerships. Secured new clients while maintaining loyal client bas

Advised on business structure, products and services. Created systems for project management, business administration and grant submission. Managed research and development projects, including vaccine development for West Nile Virus, TB and HIV.

Certificate, Senior Executives In State And Local Government

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Diploma, Ap