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Ciara Harris is a seasoned public administrator with 16 years of experience in government, public relations, strategic planning, and program management. She has held various positions in the City of Baltimore, including Deputy Director of Administration, Chief of Staff, and Transit Services Administrator. Harris holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Baltimore and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the same institution. She is certified as a Certified Public Manager (CPM) and has expertise in grant management and tourism.

Credentials

  • Certified Public Manager (CPM)
    NATIONAL CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER CONSORTIUM
    Nov, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Grant Management
    Grant Writing USA
    Sep, 2014
    - May, 2026
  • Certified Tourism Ambassador
    -
    Jun, 2014
    - May, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Deputy Director of Administration
      • Jun 2018 - Present

      Department of Recreation and Parks

    • Chief Of Staff
      • Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

      Chief of Staff for the Department of Recreation and Parks

    • Legislative Liaison
      • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

      Department of Recreation and Parks: Executive Assistant to the Director and Legislative Liaison

    • Transit Services Administrator
      • Mar 2015 - Sep 2016

      • Manages and monitors complaints related to transit services. • Collects, compiles and analyzes ridership, headway, docking and revenue data to prepare various reports and presentations. • Coordinates requested services with contractors, monitoring and approving expenditures and facilitates requests for amenities and services. • Submits grant applications, monitors status of grants, conducts and attends award meetings related to grants and funding projects. • Serves as Project Manager for grants and transit related services.

    • Analyst
      • Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

      Collects, compiles and analyzes ridership, headway, docking and revenue data to prepare various reports and presentations. Coordinates requested services with contractors, monitoring and approving expenditures and facilitates requests for amenities and services. Monitors internal and external systems for updates, detours and issues affecting transit systems. Manages and monitors complaints related to transit services, directly addressing issues related to customer service, Title VI, headway, operator, operational and safety issues. Researches grant opportunities, gathers data, and gains support for grant awards. Submits grant applications, monitors status of grants, conducts and attends award meetings related to grants and funding projects. Drafts new revenue funding agreements. Serves as Project Manager for grants and transit related services; which include creating scopes, timelines, performance measures, project execution and close out, leading work teams comprised of internal and external stakeholders. Examines and recommends policies and procedures; analyzes route structure, recommending adjustments/extensions, creating standard operating procedures when needed. Interprets and advises on administrative policies and procedures, documents personnel related issues, creates new position descriptions and serves on interview panels as needed.

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Aug 2007 - Aug 2013

      Managed and coordinated special events for four buildings. Maintained, reviewed, and revised standard operating procedures for Contract Administration, analyzing procedures and recommending improvements. Collected and reviewed payroll documents, cross-referencing account numbers to create a reimbursement report. Created, matched and approved expenditure authorizations, purchase orders, requisitions and receipts. Supervised office personnel ensuring all duties were performed accurately and timely. Communicated and interacted effectively with individuals at all levels of management. Coordinated the implementation and evaluation of new systems, policies and procedures, which includes writing and updating standard operating procedures.

    • Intern
      • 2003 - 2004

      Compiled travel reports and records. Prepared and sent expense vouchers to Dean's office for payment and maintained internal ledger of all transactions.

Education

  • 2018 - 2020
    University of Baltimore
    Master of Public Administration - MPA, Accounting and Finance
  • 2012 - 2014
    University of Baltimore
    Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
  • 2008 - 2010
    Baltimore City Community College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Western High School

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