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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * Strategic Planning and Facilitation. Led various strategic planning processes for municipal, state and military and civilian support organizations. Well-versed in translating mission, goals, and objectives into operating plans with clear benchmarks and annual objectives. Successful in creating and implementing strategic plans, setting and administering budgets, and developing improved processes to meet short and long term objectives. * Organizational Development and Capacity Building. Designed and provided technical assistance to community based and non-governmental organizations in board and program development, community assessment, and process/outcome evaluation. Managed state-wide agency human resources division and participated in development and administration of labor relations policies. A persuasive negotiator with demonstrated experience interfacing with union officials and recruiti ng agencies to secure cost effective labor agreements. * Fiscal and Budgetary Operations. Extensive background in developing and monitoring program and organizational budgets. Negotiated contract approvals with control agencies. Oversaw legal actions and risk management including service and A/E contracts, letters of agreement (MOU's), leases, and other legal documents and instruments. Performed program audits and financial management reviews. Responsible for controlling costs, and achieving budgeted margins. Designed financial protocols and procedures to control costs and monitor disbursements. Analyzed payroll costs and productivity reports reviewed OSHA logs for injury analysis, and implemented best practices improvements. Analyzed cost planning and implemented civil engineering best practices to ensure effective cost containment. Intimately familiar with the State of CA's government contracts code, budget process, inclusive of budget change proposals (BCP's) and the "May Revise" preparation and premise documents. Experienced in operational restructuring to address P&L, growth, reduce costs, and improve service. * Policy development, Analysis and Compliance. Well-versed in assisting federal, state and municipal government agencies and national organizations to develop policy positions. Developed policies, procedures, and processes to comply with state law, federal law, contract requirements, and various standards Experienced in drafting, implementing and monitoring national and state-wide policies. Authored standard operating procedures manuals, as well as state-wide COOP and HIPAA Gap Analyses. Experience in comprehensive legislative analysis. * Advocacy Work and Constituency Building. Extensive experience in articulating issues in military affairs, healthcare, public education, youth programming, workforce development strategies, and non-profit issues as they relate to economic and social development. Able to instill vision to achieve organizational goals and surpass production expectations while maintaining quality, safety, and customer service integrity through total quality management and team building. Adept at managing a large salaried and volunteer staff. Ensured that federal and state regulation requirements were met for Small Business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, and Disadvantage Business Enterprise outreach. * Executive Management. Managed all elements of office operations at a senior executive level including management of senior staff, planning, coordination, scheduling, and budget development and management. Project management and administration services for capital outlay, maintenance reserve, and non-capital construction projects to veteran homes. Managed hired and mentored executive personnel. Provided executive-level support and performed a wide range of high- level administrative and outreach duties within several crucial program areas which included Senior Leadership Team management and coordination. Developed a "change management" strategy based on a situational awareness of details of change. Interacted with all levels of leadership ensured organizational focus and facilitated communication with Senior Leadership Team members on strategic planning priorities. Coordinated corporate "pre" and "post" merger and acquisition actions.
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