Director, Office of Management and Budget

• Aug 2021 - Present

Founding Member, Miami

• Sep 2021 - Present

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Assistant Chief Administrative Officer

• Mar 2019 - Aug 2021

Directed the coordination across county government and with external partners in developing strategic plans for the County Executive’s Priority Outcomes of Thriving Youth and Families, and Safe Neighborhoods. I orchestrated the operations of six departments for a Washington, DC-adjacent County with population over one million. I guided strategy formation, approved priorities, and oversaw performance for the $1.1B operating budget of the highly visible Public Safety, Health and Human Services, and Recreation departments. Collaborating with administrators, elected officials and community stakeholders, I developed major policy options, coordinated implementation of various projects, policy formulation, and issues management. Additionally, I liaised with the local Public School System regarding its $2.8B budget funded by the County. Show less

Deputy Budget Director - Department of Finance

• Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

As the Deputy Budget Director, I led the planning and development of the 30th largest US city's $2.8B annual operating budget and coordinated planning for its $681M capital budget. I represented the Finance Department in collective bargaining process, forecasted estimated spending, coordinated with City agencies and leadership, and presented final recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and Board of Estimates.

CFO & Chief, Management Services Division - Baltimore Police Department

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2017

In this role, I headed administration for the US's eighth-largest Police department, including: Finance, Human Resources, and Talent Management; a $500M annual budget for: 3.1K sworn officers and civilian employees, 1K vehicles, and 15 public safety and support facilities. As CFO, I introduced internal controls, evaluated performance against standards, directed internal audits and cooperated with independent external audits. I helmed a five-person leadership team and a staff of 80.

Director, Fiscal Services - Baltimore Police Deptarment

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

As Director, I oversaw daily financial operations for a department of 3.2K sworn and civilian personnel and a $450M annual budget. I managed a staff of 95 that included five Supervisors across Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Procurement, Cash and Grants Management departments, a fleet of 1K vehicles, and Payroll Administration.

Budget Management Analyst III/IV - Department of Finance

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

Shepherded $750M annual budget process through 15 city agencies. Formulated departmental recommendations and presented to Mayor and other senior officials. Calculated monthly projections, analyzed performance, and helmed fiscal research cost-savings projects for Baltimore’s 10-Year Plan.

Assistant Director - Department of Housing & Community Development

• Feb 2006 - Jun 2010

In the role of Assistant Director for the Office of Property Acquisition & Relocation, I collaborated with City’s offices in the execution of strategic plans for revitalization of City neighborhoods, through economic development and redevelopment projects. I oversaw the development and management of project budgets; monitoring of condemnation suits; and the coordination of asset management, demolition, and disposition of real estate.

Real Estate Officer II - Department of Housing & Community Development

• Apr 2004 - Feb 2006

Contracted through East Baltimore Development, Inc. In the Office of Property Acquisition & Relocation, I facilitated real estate transactions that supported community and economic development projects.

Financial Operations Manager

• Jun 2003 - Mar 2004

Payroll Coordinator / Accounting Specialist

• May 2000 - Jun 2003