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Upper Marlboro, Md, Us

Upper Marlboro, Md, Us

Upper Marlboro, Md, Us

Fulfills a critical leadership role serving as a deputy to the COO, overseeing the enterprise wide human resources strategy while directing the operations of the $20MM Human Services Programming segment. Serves as fiduciary for $35MM in retirement funds as well as an 8-figure VEBA Trust, overseeing the implementation and administration of the Investment Policy. Directs two vice presidents with authority over total headcount of 275 employees.Key Accomplishments:• Managed the organization-wide strategic planning process, ultimately developing a 2019-2023 Strategic Plan without using significant external resources saving the organization $250K when compared to its cost to develop the 2013 – 2018 strategic plan.• Launched an innovation and idea management process to provide a framework for how the organization prioritizes and executes on ideas. This tool fostered the creation of a thought-leadership culture in which every employee contributed to developing efficiencies and innovations.• Credited with the development and implementation of the AbilIT program, which prepares people with disabilities to enter the world of cybersecurity by providing career exploration services as well as professional development and technical training. Secured partnerships with industry executives as well as public sector workforce development agencies.• Reorganized programming around outcomes versus funder, employing a strategy of blending and braiding funding to drive down the cost of service.• Collaborated with labor unions to develop a solution for balancing the rehabilitative nature of Melwood’s supported employment work with the rights and protections generally afforded by collective bargaining. These agreements were formed at the same time that other similarly situated nonprofits were spending 6-figures in legal fees fighting unions and facing picket lines and negative press coverage.

Upper Marlboro, Md, Us

Hired to transition HR into a strategic business partner. My role was broadened to include:Operations Management:• Recruited talent to the organization to strengthen the executive team. Mentored & developed existing staff to positions of increased responsibility.• Assumed additional functions: program services (vocational rehabilitation), and federal security compliance.• Led the Ops Team’s zero-based budgeting process. • Led efforts to increase efficiencies. Reduced benefits costs without affecting quality. Efforts yielded an operational surplus exceeding the forecast by $1M..• Led regulatory audits and inquiry responses. • Liaison to the BOD.Public Relations/Affairs:• Championed Melwood’s efforts to change the law concerning subminimum wage payments to people with disabilities. Leveraged personal network to arrange meetings with key decision makers.• Authored Op-eds, & successfully leveraged personal network to publish articles.• Leveraged media contacts to earn coverage by a nationally syndicated radio talk show.• Contributor, editor & consultant for all major communications initiatives; helping develop the Melwood narrative.• Formed community coalitions to support Melwood’s interests.Business Development:• As part of the capture/proposal response team, drafted significant portions of all business proposals.• Leveraged networking opportunities, to cultivate prospective business opportunities, both commercial & governmental. Successfully turned prospects to contracts with values up to $1m annually.

Appointed by Governor Hogan to serve on the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC), which was created by the Maryland General Assembly to expand access to health care services in underserved communities in Maryland. The CHRC is an independent grant-making commission operating within the Maryland Department of Health. As a commissioner, I am responsible for evaluating the healthcare landscape in Maryland and then awarding grants (up to $8MM each year) to programs that propose solutions to eliminating barriers to healthcare that are innovative, replicable and sustainable.Also charged with overseeing the implementation of a thorough system of performance measurement to ensure public resources are utilized wisely and efficiently and to determine the efficacy of grant programs and the impact of CHRC funding in underserved communities. This performance measurement provides information about the programs and models of services that were successful in improving the health of patients and meeting the needs of Marylanders.

Lecturer for American National Government and State & Local Politics courses.

Bel Air, Md, Us

Appointed to lead HR department and programs with oversight for organizational development, strategic planning and execution, recruitment and staffing, benefits administration, employee and labor relations, and performance management. Accountable for 8-member HR Team and $135 million personnel budget supporting 1,500 employees across multiple locations. Direct labor management meetings and negotiations, grievance proceedings, disciplinary actions, payment and performance review processes, employee compensation and benefit programs, and agency reorganizations. Support policy development and operational initiatives. Co-managed the benefits programs and trust funds of the Sheriff’s Office Pension Plan and Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust.Achievements:• Actively managed healthcare spending, slowing the rate of premium growth and eventually decreasing overall healthcare spending without sacrificing plan quality or employee satisfaction. Accomplished through competitive procurement, aggressive contract administration, auditing, adjusting plan design, partnering with organized labor, and implementing a targeted wellness program. Savings exceeded $1.5 million in the first year and continue to grow.• Led the County through a reduction-in-force and subsequent reorganization ensuring that business operations continued without disruption and that citizen services were maintained. Mitigated potential liability through objective assessment and through ensuring that actions were indisputable and in compliance with HR policies and procedures.• Developed the County’s response to new GASB rules, generating short-term savings and making long-term liabilities easier to manage. These actions, in part, contributed to the County’s bond rating being upgraded to ‘AAA.’• Overhauled HR procedures by increasing the use of technology, thereby improving turn-around time, generating efficiency, and producing savings.

Bel Air, Md, Us

Adjunct Professor of American National Politics.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Appointed to lead administrative operations including personnel management, budget (P&L) management, andlicensee auditing. Supervised 48 employees placed at four locations, with 8 direct reports. Selected, managed and reviewed employees. Managed an approximately $4 million budget. Accountable for personnel policies and procedures, and expenditure reviews and approvals. Audited both weekly and quarterly financial statements from pari-mutuel gambling licensees to ensure compliance, proper tax payment, and solvency. Represented the commission in front of the press, industry organizations, legislative bodies and other external groups. Position served at the pleasure of the Governor; left due to change in administration.Selected Achievements:• Partnered with telephone and internet-based pari-mutuel wagering firms to develop and implement a process for reporting income and remitting pari-mutuel tax on a timely basis.• Upon assuming the position, resolved issues surrounding financial irregularities at a licensing office and developed accounting procedures that improved accuracy and generated an audit trail.• Recruited scientist to oversee and manage the commission’s laboratory operations and staff.• Developed a capital project to relocate the administrative offices of the Maryland Racing Commission. The project was ultimately approved by the Board of Public Works.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Reported directly to the Senator. Managed staff applying the State of Maryland’s human resources policies and procedures. Developed and managed the Senator’s legislative agenda. Engaged in legislative/policy analysis; topics often included state personnel matters, the state pension system, healthcare, insurance regulation, technology, education and finance. Advised the Senator on the State Budget. Managed capital and operating budget requests related to the Senator’s district. Revised and drafted communications, including correspondence, talking points, committee testimony, floor remarks, and speeches. Managed office budget.

Mga, Government Administration

Executive Education, State And Local Government

Ba, Political Science And Philosophy

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