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 Provided executive leadership and management for a COA accredited organization responsible for carrying out the social mission of the Catholic Church for the Diocese of St Petersburg. Lead and managed a $12M organization operating 30 programs with 174 staff across 5 counties Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas. Grew annual organizational resources 266% ($4.5M-$12.0M) from 1999-2013 Increased the number of annual government and private foundation grants from 4 in 1999 to 49 in 2013 resulting in a 122% growth in grant revenue Guided the organization through 2 COA re-accreditations  Executed strategic and tactical action plans focused on improving financial performance, establishing long-term growth, and building a top-performing team to drive achievement of objectives. Fueled organization growth with appropriate increase in staff, from 70 employees to a staff of 174.  Provided public contact, advocacy and representation of Catholic Charities in the community. Provided resource assistance to the Board President/CEO, attended special meetings and other meetings as directed. Developed agency policies, procedures and budgets. Responsible for financial performance of Operations. Directed the development and implementation of necessary in service training for staff members. Responsible for the design, direction, integration and deployment of all performance assessment and improvement activities within the organization  Led leadership staff in the development of overall administrative strategies and long term planning for the corporation

Directed all accounting and information systems for an $8.3 million human service organization. Accountable for the development and management of agency’s accounting systems, fiscal and client information systems and negotiation and management of agency contracts. Responsible for the development and improvement of all agency systems of accountability to local state and federal sources. Successfully prepared agency for accreditation. Manage financial management records comprised of budget forecasting including projections and analysis of trends, development and revision of agency budgets, financial reporting and preparation for external annual audit. Manage agency insurance and investment plans and the submission of grants and Board reports. Direct supervision of the Fiscal Manager and MIS Manager

Directed the administrative and fiscal functions in an agency with a $15 million operating budget. Supervised day-to-day agency operations and managed entire company operations in the absence of the President/CEO. Managed agency’s accounting systems with accountability for development and revision of agency budgets and financial reports, including those for funding sources, grant submission and Board. Prepared financial reports for internal and external audits. Accountable for the development and revision of fiscal procedures and the monitoring of all agency insurance and investment plans. Managed all Human Resource functions, supervision and development of the Fiscal Director, MIS Director, Client Services Director, Client Records Director, Director of Managed Care and Human Resource Manager/Safety Director.