Experience

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCES

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Mar 2022 - Present



DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

• United States
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• • 2014 - Aug 2022

  Managing a $120M Operating Budget, multiple Capital Projects in excess of $20M, and a staff of 1300+. Directly responsible for providing transportation services for 3,500 students for 200 schools across the Washington DC Metropolitan regionManaging the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective transportation services for 3,500 eligible students in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regionsOverseeing the functions of the Department of Transportation; leading managers on the operations of their functional areas; ensuring the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulationsCreating, implementing and modifying departmental goals, performance indicators, strategic plans, policies, procedures and work standards Developing, preparing and implementing departmental budgets in compliance with all local and federal requirementsRepresenting the Agency before legislative bodies, administrative officials, public agencies, parent/community groups, labor organizations, technical and transportation industry organizations, and the general public regarding special education transportationMaintaining consistent and effective communication with all stakeholders Show less

• • 2014 - 2014

  Monitored the organizational structure, service levels and administrative systems required to effectively and efficiently accomplish the department's mission; identified and analyzed opportunities for enhancementsCoordinated the development and implementation of all professional development opportunities for staff providing transportation services to students with disabilities in compliance with all special education and related mandatesCo-developed and implemented departmental budgets; directed and monitored expenditures in accordance with approved budgets; assisted in the determination of departmental resource allocations and levels of service Show less



Council of the Great City Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educational Consultant

  • 2013 - 2018

  Performing high-level Peer Reviews related to finance and special education services in urban school districts; authoring reports and recommendations for wide audience consumption including school leaders, elected officials and public stakeholders Consulting on the development and understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), cost drivers and policies related to the delivery of special education services Performing high-level Peer Reviews related to finance and special education services in urban school districts; authoring reports and recommendations for wide audience consumption including school leaders, elected officials and public stakeholders Consulting on the development and understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), cost drivers and policies related to the delivery of special education services



Chicago Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• • 2009 - 2013

  Managed a $776M budget; oversaw and implemented supports and related services for over 50,000 students with disabilities and 1,500 FTE across Chicago Public Schools; managed office's overall operations including development and implementation of strategy, policies and initiatives; developed and drove strategic planning and budgetingDeveloped and implemented all professional development opportunities to promote best instructional practices for students with disabilities and compliance with all special education and related mandatesSupervised the due process and mediation functions including parent advocacy and supports and the clinical/ related services staffPlanned, executed and evaluated various special projects on behalf of the Chief OfficerOversaw the management of the Specialized Services Management System within IMPACT including the electronic IEPManaged the Medicaid Reimbursement Program and revenue enhancement initiatives resulting in over $90M in annual reimbursementEnsured district compliance with local, state and federal performance targets; advised on all policies and related mattersCollaborated and built strong working relationships with other CPS senior managers to develop and implement cross-functional strategies supporting district initiatives Show less

• • 2006 - 2009

  Led functional teams designed to reach organizational goals surrounding budgeting, grants development, operations, recruitment, procurement and student transportationSupervised budget and grants development staffResponsible for all departmental operations including recruitment, staffing, procurement and student transportationManaged all department solicitations, bid processes and board reports

• • 2003 - 2006

  Led the management, development, submission and monitoring of the annual operating budget totaling approximately $750MConducted internal management and organizational studies to identify and report opportunities to improve operationsDeveloped and implemented fiscal and operational analysis to determine expenditure patterns, identify trends and growth Provided technical assistance on the training and use of various financial systemsPerformed special projects as directed by senior management Show less

• • 2001 - 2003

  Coordinated the development, submission and monitoring of the annual operating budget; performed financial and organizational analyses of various programs and servicesProvided technical assistance and support to schools and departments on various financial and management issuesAssisted in the training and supervision of senior and junior financial analystsCoordinated and supervised special projects as requested by senior management

• • 1999 - 2001

  Led functional teams designed to reach organizational goals surrounding budgeting, funding requests, performance measures, and special analysisManaged the development, submission and monitoring of the annual operating budgetResearched, reviewed and analyzed funding requests for existing and new programs to assist in developing or refining program budgetsCoordinated the development of performance measures for various programsAssisted in the preparation of state and federal grant proposals and amendmentsPerformed special analyses as directed by senior management Show less



Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Budget Analyst, Budget Analyst, Jr. Budget Analyst

  • 1994 - 1999

  Led development of the annual budget and budget assistance package totaling $650M; analyzed budgets, financial reports, conducted analyses and developed forecasts for accurate reporting of financial standing for Illinois’ largest health insurance company Division controller for the CEO, InterPlan InterDivision, Allied Health, Planning and Subrogation divisions Coordinated the annual operating expense budget process of approximately $650M; developed the corporate budget assistance package Developed corporate budget and operating expense forecasts Prepared monthly and quarterly financial and statistical analysis Performed due diligence studies for potential acquisitions and mergers Department liaison for the PeopleSoft Financial Project and the BCBS Association Show less