Responsible for policy and governance: design, development, implementation and leadership for technology services.

This is a new position in organization focused on strategy, review, design and implementation of CIO program areas. I have listed just a few of my responsibilities.* Co-lead Forest Service M-15-14 ITMMM Submission* USDA FITARA Specialist for Program Management* Communications Co-lead Masthead Migration* As a founding member of the CIO Women's forum I have taken on many roles. I am the Assistant program manager for development and implementation of the CIO Mentoring program. Program Manager for development and implementation of CIO Women's Forum Shadowing program. * Designer, development and implementation lead for the CIO Employee Locator application. This is a tool to assist all employees to locate CIO staff using a geospatial map by location, branch or name.

* Core team member of the CIO Realignment project. This was a three year project focused on reorganizing the 700+ virtual staff. Projects included:* Development of the Change Management training program. Developed training manuals and presentation materials. * One of a few trainers for the Change Management program. We trained over 500 employees and leaders virtually in a four hour training session.* Development of the Customer Service Learning Journey (CSLJ) required for all CIO staff and managers. I represented CIO leadership as a Host for the CSLJ six hour training session.* Analyzed organizational change management impacts for national technology and staff. * I completed national analysis identifying emotional and work impacts for a realigned organization focusing on emotional intelligence and data that had to be compiled from many areas. ♦ Led focus workgroups: Customer Facing, Innovation, Sustainable Operations, etc. ♦ Core project team responsibilities included project management, management of timelines, risks & mitigations and accomplishments♦ Backup to National Realignment Project Manager

Some of my responsibilities included: ♦ Customer Relations Specialist for Region 5, 3, 2, Pacific Southwest Research Station, San Dimas Technology Center, Southern California Fire Operations Center.♦ Field representative to CIO leadership.♦ Gave numerous presentations to Field leadership from Regional Foresters to District Staff. . Presentations focused on delivery of new or current CIO services. I always provided time for discussion and feedback regarding challenges the field was experiencing. ♦ Requested and supported two forest radio reviews across the Angeles and Cleveland National Forest resulting in enhanced local service, safer employees and public. Numerous new or modified process changes were implemented based off of the strike team assessments. ♦ Worked on various CIO projects representing the field business needs ♦ Worked with local law and fire personnel to address unique situations to their POW ♦ Volunteered for the national 508 and SharePoint design team

This was a 120 detail assignment. ♦ Developed procedures and outlined process to present to FS Partnership Council for Information Technology (FS PC IT)♦ Reviewed documentation and mentored presenters before speaking before the FS PC IT♦ Managed the CIO Customer Service Branch Work yearly plan and IRPM

♦ Collaborated with Government Accounting Office (GAO) to review projects by the CIO to address morale; GAO presented their report to Congress ♦ Developed and implemented process with appropriate environment allowing employees concerns and ideas to be heard, valued and recognized ♦ Provided status briefings Deputy Chief for Business Operations on CIO morale projects ♦ Monitored and implemented eight high priority projects: CIO mentoring pilot program, New employee training program, CIO Awards program, Supervisor training ( in progress to implement), Field CIO leadership visits (developing)

♦ Supervisor Project Management Office, 13 employees and 9 contractors in a virtual environment.♦ Facilitated improvement of internal processes working with the Chief Technology Office, Governance Board & PMO staff.♦ Proposed and leadership approved staffing changes for P&QM based off of business analysis, & financial investment: Downsizing contractors, increasing FTEs and a utilizing student intern program transitioning over three years from contractors to FTEs Estimated savings of $600,000 annually while increasing productivity.♦ Completed all supervisory responsibilities from time management, mentorship to performance reviews.

I selected working the national Research and Development branch of the Forest Service for my Executive Leadership Program developmental project. This was a nine month assignment however, four months was in a official detail. Working with the brilliant leadership and scientists of the Forest Service was an honor and a privilege. They gave freely of their time to educate me regarding their program of work to ensure that I could represent their needs well to the Chief Information Office. ♦ Collaborated with the Deputy Chief for Business & Operations, CIO, and Deputy CIO & CTO to develop business proposal identifying five immediate priorities and 15 technical issues that needed to be addressed by CIO♦ Presented to the Forest Service Research Executive Team (FSRET); Deputy Chief for Research; Associate Deputy Chief of Research; Chief Information Officer among others.♦ Interviewed 80+ R&D leadership, staff, contractors utilizing virtual tools or on-site visits ♦ After the analysis was completed I wrote a 50 page report detailing R&Ds unique technical needs. I proposed various solutions a few are: * Proposed beta test for Internet 2 (this provides a gig to terabyte data transmission speeds) over a private network, The project has been implemented at the Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) and International Institute of Tropical Forestry. (IITF) * Researched and proposed procurement and deployment of Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. This provide local storage for GIS and research data. I worked with the CIO & IITF to obtain funding and approval for NAS into the FS infrastructure* Proposed SharePoint as the social media providing internal & external collaboration* Worked with CIO and research to “write size” the computer needs for research

♦ Conducted multivariate business analysis (simple to complex) ♦ Supervisor of a new formed business analysis branch. ♦ Managed complex improvement projects ♦ In 2001, ITC department estimated a savings of over $750,000, proposing over $1,000,000 in savings In year 2002 we estimated a savings over $1,000,000 proposing $1 75 million annually

♦ Administrator Novell & Microsoft networks and Cisco WAN equipment. ♦ Maintained, upgraded & Administrator of NT 4.0, BDC, Novell 3.12 & Exchange 5.5 Server♦ Migrated MS Mail to Exchange 5.5 server for western region♦ Developed yearly program of work for the computer department approved by Director, Western Region.♦ Developed documentation, diagram, training manuals for networks & systems. ♦ Provided one-on-one support for face-to-face or virtual employees throughout the western regional offices located throughout half of the United States.

♦ Contracting officer for contractors ranging from $500 to $100,000 per contractor. (6 contracts) ♦ Designed, developed & implemented work order system. ♦ Provided advice & guidance on complicated IT matters to executive staff.♦ Project Manager for numerous projects, hardware installs, software upgrades, network conversions.♦ Researched, procured, & proposed selection to executive staff for an integrated bill of materials; purchase order; & physical inventory software systems♦ Managed software developers to develop proprietary order entry system. ♦ Developed, integrated & implemented proprietary sales data synchronization system♦ Integrated & implemented approved complex corporate systems♦ Converted 4 -70 year old homes to a company campus having state of the art network functionality.

♦ I was honored to receive the USDA, Superior Service Award from the Secretary of Agriculture in 1991.♦ Developed regional case tracking system used as the national model♦ WO Litigation Tracking Team representative to Department of Justice litigation case tracking system. ♦ Implemented the first connectivity between OGC, US Attorney & client agencies. ♦ Project Manager for OGC Denver office relocation with the FS Regional office.. Responsible for design of space utilization, relocation, and network design of a newly built building. ♦ Member of the telecommunication and network panel contract review for new FS Regional office. wiring & LAN contract.♦ Team leader, “Technology with a Flat Budget” we proposed how to bring OGCs computer technology into the 21st century. National virtual project.♦ Team lead, “A Model for Reinvention of Support Staff” This was a proposal for reinventing how the support staff would coordinate and work with each other across the agency. ♦ Recommended and implemented innovative solutions to reduce costs in government utilizing technology services.♦ Developed training program for regional staff utilizing virtual training solutions♦ Regional IT Manager for local and virtual offices in the Mountain region

The position was in the U.S. Air Force training center at Lowry Air Force Base I was hired on a three month temporrary assignment that they extended for one year.

This was an elected position on the city council. Rattan is a small municipality in southeastern Oklahoma. There were two paid positions. I focused on setting up law enforcement, fire department and senior citizens programs for the city.♦ Processed payroll, acting procurement officer and maintained budget for the city.♦ Public Relations and Spokesperson for town ♦ Developed relationships throughout community enlisting donations to support projects such as senior citizens programs♦ Designed & implemented Senior Citizens, Fire & Police departments♦ Hired the city attorney and worked with local municipality as needed.♦ The city departments were required to follow State & Federal statutes regarding Municipalities as needed I would consult with the Mayor, City Attorney or other Clerks and Treasurers from other cities.