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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

An executive leader of the Police Department responsible for the Finance Division and 57 full time and 43 cross-functional employees for the Fiscal Services Section, Budget and Grants Section, and Asset Management Section. Developed and administered the annual budget of $555M for the city’s largest agency, using outcome-based budgeting for multiple programs and funds. Managed payroll for 3,200 positions, procurement of $43M annually, fleet management of 1,080 vehicles, facilities management of 27 buildings, quartermaster unit for 2,600 sworn positions, and building security for city and police headquarters. Presented to political bodies including City Council and Board of Estimates, and provided data and subject matter expertise to elected officials. Realigned 75 budget activities, overhauled 39 performances measures, created needs assessments and budget committee, established training programs, and implemented position management. Reformed payroll to include moving 2900 non-exempt employees from exception reporting to pay to punch, biometric time clocks and mobile phone geofencing, new payroll policy manual with 50 new policies, additional payroll SOPs, electronic overtime pre-approval, compliance reporting, 45 job aides and 17 videos for employee training.Key Accomplishments: - Restructured agency budget and process to create accountability and transparency. - Reformed payroll system to eliminate historical fraud and abuse.- Implemented cost saving measures without service reductions such as overtime reduction by 32%. - Eliminated gift of public funds by achieving 100% secondary employment reimbursement (from ~70%). - Increased financial internal controls, implemented policies & SOPs while receiving 8 audits with limited findings.

Managed two service cyber components reimbursement activities to ensure proper and timely execution of funds. Provided stakeholders a monthly financial review, tracked burn rates and funding trends to identify shortfalls and develop mitigation strategies. Develop annual spend plans.Key Accomplishments: - Maintained TS/SCI security clearance

Fort Worth, Tx

Led 45 employees and four senior managers in budget, finance, grants, human resources, policy management and safety, IT operations, research, strategic and facility planning, and program management. Developed and implemented strategies to further the City and department goals. Oversaw development and implementation of published plans including; strategic plan, annual report, business plan, efficiency studies, staffing analysis, facilities plan, and crime data reports to federal, state and city governments. Directed operations for the Policy Management Unit that revised General Orders for best policing practices in over 810 policy areas and ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Oversaw IT operations to include technology advancements for over 3500 computers and 30 servers. Key Accomplishments: - Planned and implemented complex annual budgets of $330M and $150M in capital for over 130 programs - Oversaw human resource functions for 2050+ employees; recruitment, hiring, training, and employee relations. - Improved community engagement through meetings, surveys, and presentations to discuss community priorities. - Championed positive organizational culture in accountability for fiscal, HR, and other administrative functions.

Fort Worth, Tx

Managed budget, financial operations, human resources, associated policies, and program management. Developed long-term financial plans, monitored expenditures, provided forecasts, ensured compliance, advised on budget matters, and negotiated labor management issues. Performed data and performance analysis of programs; engaged senior leaders in strategic recommendations for programs. Analyzed development trends, service issues, and population projections to prepare and plan for anticipated growth. Fostered strong business relationships to engage executive staff, senior leaders, department heads, community partners, city managers, and elected officials to enable systematic decision making. Created high-performing team of managers and employees through positive culture of leadership, guidance, and coaching. Key Accomplishments: - Fostered continuous improvement by developing new programs and improving over 20 work procedures. - Transformed culture to climate that motivated and coached employees resulting in increasing productivity. - Planned and implemented complex annual budgets of $250M for over 120 programs. - Oversaw $55M of funded initiatives and 32 programs as Budget Director of Crime Control Prevention District.

Directed all fiscal budget operations including $5M operating budget, $49M in capital improvement projects, project accounting, Parks Gas Well Program, budget development and management, revenue accounting, purchasing, payroll, and comprehensive annual financial report requests. Managed human resource operations; hiring, termination, disciplinary actions, training, and performance reviews. Key Accomplishments: - Reduced budget expenditure by 5% by conducting evaluation of programs and operational costs. - Conducted financial reconciliation of $49M in capital improvement projects including the Parks Gas Well Program. - Oversaw successful transition of aligning Fort Worth Herd with the mission of the Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Oversaw Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zones and acted as governing liaison for State Enterprise Zone Program. Held board meetings, delivered presentations, wrote quarterly reports, worked with developers, performed analysis, developed financial projections, oversaw budgets, and established reimbursement allocations and schedules. Worked in collaboration with companies on application process; working in conjunction with the State to produce annual reports. Conducted extensive research and produced economic impact and financial analysis. Presented impact reports to City Council. Produced marketing publications, GIS analysis, oversaw website, and served on City’s Customer Service Committee.Key Accomplishments: - During tenure as TIF Coordinator, projected increase in taxable value raised to $1.3B. - Established a marketing presence through improvement of website, pamphlets, presentations and GIS data. - Identified high impact areas by conducting economic and financial analysis of industrial parks and future projects.

Managed and directed personnel in areas of prospect activity, real estate, publications, economic trends and demographics, and marketing. Marketed and managed Tyler Industrial Park and facilitated three land sales. Produced several key publications including the Annual Report, Community Profile, Manufacturers and Processes Directory. Oversaw business retention and expansion activities while building long-lasting relations with local manufacturers. Key Accomplishments: - Coordinated 150+ prospect proposals, 26 site visits, and successfully initiated three company relocations. - Created 700 new jobs; retained 390 existing jobs, and secured $89M in new investment. - Spearheaded Retention and Expansion Survey, Labor Market Survey, and Wage and Benefit Survey.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Mba, Business

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma – International Business Honors Society, National Dean’s List 2007/2008, 2006/2007.

Bba, Finance

Activities and Societies: National Deans List 2004/2005

Bba, Real Estate

Activities and Societies: National Deans List 2004/2005

Aas, Professional Pilot Technology

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society