Experience

CareerSource Broward

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• President/CEO

  • Jul 2020 - Present

• Executive Vice President

  • 2006 - Jul 2020

  Reports to the President/CEO, oversees and directs the implementation of quality programs for the CSBD governing Boards. Direct accountability for the agency’s operations, finance, information technology, human resources, quality assurance, communications and business relations departments. Accomplishments in this position include:• Oversight and effective management of a $25 million budget resulting in clean audits and attainment of the state and federal performance metrics.• Spearheaded CSBD’s response to the COVID-19, by shifting both board and one-stop center staff from face to face to remote and virtual access, assuring ongoing services for our customers by stepping up implementation of innovative technology solutions.• Managed the complexities of 16 funding streams with varying requirements including compliance with federal social service program and fiscal accountability regulations.• Directed continuous quality improvement functions for the CSBD three One Stop Career Centers and Administrative Office to support agency performance and safeguard agency resources.• Oversaw the establishment and continuation of the Ticket-To-Work Program, recognized as the #1 nationwide provider for local board led employment networks, earning CSBD over $2.5 million in unrestricted funds.



Children & Family Connections

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Executive Director

  • 2002 - 2007

  Hired as the Clinical Director and promoted to Associate Executive Director. One of the primary architects in the design and development of a $33 million-dollar social-service system. Instrumental in developing a system of care. Developed innovative strategies resulting in superior operations. Provided leadership and management over the budget, contract procurement, planning, human resource development, staff development and grant management. Directed crisis intervention management, integral to structuring the agency to meet new state and local regulations including accreditation mandates. Responsible for management of the organization's clinical operations serving over 2,000 children, 250 foster parents, 122 case managers and direct management of 20 staff. Chief liaison to Board of Education, Department of Children and Families, Child Welfare Legal Services and community and faith-based organizations. Increased placement stabilization by 25%, leading to 89% agency placement rates versus national average of 86%.



Urban League of Palm Beach County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Programs

  • 2001 - 2002

  Provided administrative leadership and agency-wide operations management, including formulation of annual goals and outcome measures, overhauled and administered all agency programs, youth, housing, crime prevention and community awareness. Directed Human Resources, including staff recruitment, staff development, retention, promotion and termination. Oversaw agency budget of $1.2 million. Successfully developed targeted programs to meet community needs and improved staff productivity. Provided administrative leadership and agency-wide operations management, including formulation of annual goals and outcome measures, overhauled and administered all agency programs, youth, housing, crime prevention and community awareness. Directed Human Resources, including staff recruitment, staff development, retention, promotion and termination. Oversaw agency budget of $1.2 million. Successfully developed targeted programs to meet community needs and improved staff productivity.