Experience

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  City of Baltimore

  • Assistant City Administrator for Operations

    • Oct 2022 - Present

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  Baltimore Police Department

  • United States
  • Law Enforcement
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director of Crime Scene Sciences and Evidence Management

    • Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

    I provided command management and leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Crime Scene Sciences & Evidence Section, which included direct supervision of the activities of 90+ civilian and sworn members; established priorities and strategies; held subordinate managers responsible for executing improvement strategies within the Crime Scene Sciences & Evidence Section; and, managed employee performance, including making hiring/separation recommendations for civilian staff and recommending assignments of commissioned personnel within the Crime Scene Sciences & Evidence Section.An important area of responsibility was the implementation of key initiatives as assigned by the Police Commissioner including identifying process and policy reforms needed to enhance the Crime Scene Sciences & Evidence Section’s effectiveness or efficiency.

  • Deputy Director Of Crime Scene Sciences and Evidence Control

    • Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

    Reported to the Director of the Crime Scene Science & Evidence Services Section and provided management and leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Evidence Management Unit (EMU). This included direct supervision of the activities of civilian and sworn members; providing operational input to assist in establishing priorities and strategies; and holding subordinate staff accountable for executing improvement strategies within the EMU. With guidance from the Director, I was responsible for managing personnel performance for the EMU, including providing hiring/separation recommendations for civilian staff and recommending commissioned personnel for transfer into and out of the Evidence Section. I was also responsible for managing and tracking key performance indicators within the EMU.

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  City of Baltimore

  • City of Baltimore

  • Chief, Office of Strategy and Performance

    • Sep 2014 - Aug 2019
    • City of Baltimore

    Directed the activities of the Office of Strategy and Performance which provides day-to-day oversight of agency-wide strategic priorities supporting the Department of Public Works Mission and Vision and multi-year Strategic Plan; Directed the development and maintenance of a system of key success measures to monitor DPW-wide performance and analytics; Identified, manage and validate performance improvement projects across the Department including the business impact of completed projects; Supervised, monitored and evaluated performance of staff’s adherence to rules, regulations, procedures and the established strategic plan; Delegated tasks and accountabilities as needed; Oversaw the development and implementation of the annual and business planning processes for teams / offices and support functions; Created detailed project documents including work breakdown structures, data collection plans, status reports, executive summaries, stakeholder analyses, and communication plans to support the alignment and achievement of the DPW’s annual and multi-year goals.

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  The Bureau of Solid Waste, City of Baltimore

  • City of Baltimore

  • Division Chief, Special Services

    • Jun 2011 - Sep 2014
    • City of Baltimore

    Critically evaluated operational and personnel data with the purpose of developing effective operational tactics focused on achieving key performance indicators for the agency.Provided direction, supervision, coordination, and guidance to 220 subordinates while cultivating and managing cross-organizational relationships to implement strategies and achieve agency goals. Demonstrated accountability for the administrative, technical and operational leadership of the division to include: development and training of reporting staff; maintenance and right-sizing of fleet and equipment; ensuring operational activities align with service obligations; monitoring progress towards meeting the agency’s intent. Participated in fiscal year budget planning and oversee the funding expenditures

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  City of Baltimore

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • CitiStat Analyst - Public Safety and Operations

    • Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Critically evaluated data and operational information to develop recommendations and action plans for Executive staff and agency leadersConducted analyses of agencies' performance outputs.Provided analytical briefings for executive staff for decision making, improving accountability and operational performance.Collaborated in developing operational strategies that focus on improving citizen satisfaction of City services. Participated in workgroups, conduct site visits, and staff Mayor at special events, as required.

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  Baltimore City Mayor's Office on Criminal Justice

  • City of Baltimore

  • Operation Crime Watch Liaison

    • Jul 2008 - Feb 2010
    • City of Baltimore

    Administered the HIDTA Crime Watch grant for the City of Baltimore and implemented the mission of the grant by creating neighborhood crime reduction strategies, supporting Citizen on Patrol groups, promoting the Crime Watch initiative and overseeing the public safety community grants program.Attended community meetings throughout Baltimore City to address issues related to public safety; as well as, served as a link between citizens' non-emergency public safety concerns and the appropriate City agencies charged with providing service.Coordinated and supervised the collaborative efforts of the Office on Criminal Justice, the Dept. of Juvenile Services, the Dept. of Social Services, the Baltimore Police Department, and Baltimore City Schools for the Baltimore City Juvenile Curfew Center summer initiative.

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  CollegeBound Foundation

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • College Access Program Specialist

    • Jul 2006 - Jun 2008
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Organized and facilitated workshops for the community, students and parents, covering such topics as: transition to college/high school, career profiles, and financial aid/scholarships.Provided school-wide College Group/Classroom Presentations yearly to hundreds of students from grades 9 thru 12.Organized and facilitated college/career fairs, consisting of about 25 college admission officers, twice a year for students, staff and community.