Experience

SLA Consulting

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant/Trainer/Facilitator

  • May 1999 - Present

  SLA Consulting provides professional development, training and facilitating services to organizations, non-profits, agencies and others. 16 years experience in state and national legislative and regulatory processes. Also facilitated senior management discussion which involved vision and strategy, enterprise-level decisions, standardization of best practices, and project governance oversight. Contracted with Federal and State agencies in the area of grant reviewer/writer of white papers/researched based/ compliance and monitoring. Also includes program evaluations, strategic planning and implementation, financial and budget compliance, and administrative leadership evaluations for different organizations.



Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction

• Excutive Policy Advisor

  • Jul 2013 - Feb 2016

  Performed comprehensive and specialized research and analysis of public policy issues for the Commissioner’s Office, using a variety of standard and statistical research techniques; and performed other duties as assigned.• Supervised Information Technology staff and liaison with the Commonwealth of Technology (COT) Staff. Responsible for COT Projects including monthly billings and collaboration with COT staff on sight. • Supervised Administrative Services staff and liaison with Cabinet’s Administrative Services staff.• Attended public meetings, legislative and congressional hearings as assigned by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. • Reviewed and provided summaries of state and federal legislation, regulations, and policies.• Provided ongoing analysis of receipts and expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and strategic planning. Developed and provided ongoing updates on strategic planning performance results to Executive Leadership.• Performed comprehensive reviews of agency’s programs and policies including other issues that cross organizational lines and made recommendations to management.• Conducted needs assessments and analysis on processes and specialized issues .• Commissioner Liaison to the Department’s Division Boards quarterly meetings.• Prepared drafts reports, articles, charts, graphs and other graphic and narrative material for use in presentations to stakeholders, board members and Division Directors. Provided facilitation and training for boards and working groups.• Represented department on task forces and special assignments as assigned by the Commissioner.• Department’s Records Officer, responsible for Open Record Requests/Kentucky Library of Archives Record Officer Retention Schedule.• Provided oversight of the third party software contract of the Jurisdiction Online System.



The Aspen Institute

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Sector Skills Academy Alumni

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  The Sector Skills Academy provided an opportunity for each of the Fellows to think broadly about the impact my work could have on the chosen industry, low income workers and potential workers in the industry and the "systems; that bring them together or keep them apart. The training provided throughout the year included, looking at Kentucky's current and emerging skill gaps, providing a way to engage directly with industry across traditional boundaries, and better align state programs and resources serving employers and workers. The materials were outstanding as they included many best practices from across the United States. Speakers during the meetings included such issues as "Working Towards Systemic Change", Improving Job Quality and Business's Employment Practices, Sector Work in a Changing Environment, Sustainability, and most importantly, Diagramming your Sector and using the Sector Mapping tool.



Office of Workforce Development

• United States
• Government Administration

• Resource Management Analyst II

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

  • Provided grant expertise, research and support to agencies and divisions of the Department of Workforce Development. • Supervised the Administrative Specialist II Staff. • Provided direction in planning, organizing and managing Federal Grants awarded to the Department of Workforce Development. • Created and implemented policy, contract and budget that ensured agency information resource activities were compliant with state-wide strategic directions. • Liaison between partners/programmatic functions of the agency.• Provided monitoring, evaluation, and compliance, including written recommendations, accordingly of programs awarded to grantees. • Prepared monthly reports, including review of finances, budget and contracts of grantee awards. • Provided liaison services to other governmental jurisdictions on legislative policy, grant and financial issues. • Prepared information for presentation to agency executives. • Reviewed legislative and regulatory changes, both state and federal, for impact on agency programs.• Served on Monitoring & Validation Team to ensure state and federal compliance. • Project Manager of three grants and provided monthly reports, including finances and outcomes • Developed, organized and implemented the Kentucky Microsoft Elevate America Project which provided free computer training to 10,660 individuals and students in Kentucky• Alumni of the Aspen Institute of Sector Skills FellowsSTATE ENERGY SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS & TRAINING Coordinated the State Energy Sector Partnerships & Training Grant - $4.8 Federal Funds: The grant provided training in the field of Green Jobs, which included energy efficiency and renewable energy for energy auditors, raters, smart grid technology installation and maintenance professionals. I provided oversight of budget and finances, monthly and quarterly reporting; Finance Reporting through ARRA 1512 and 9130 Federal Reports; and monitoring of programs onsite and desk reviews.



Lexington-Fayette County Health Department Primary Care Center

• Grant Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Nov 2008

  Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Unit/Clinic/Program. Provided leadership and direction to organizational work teams regarding daily operations. Provided supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable state and federal law and regulation. • Active liaison with local, state, and federal partners and appropriate elected officials and appropriate legislative bodies/committees. • Developed and implemented the agency and program annual budgets, which included development and compliance of contracts for receipt and provision of services.• Developed request for proposals, research activities, and other funding sources. • Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.• Team Leader for the Federal Health Disparities Collaborative.• Responsible for program and professional credentialing and licensure as applicable. • Participated and attended Division, Agency, Board of Health, and Governing Council meetings.• Maintained close communication with supervisors on status of management issues.• Developed a team regarding productive change to procedures.• Responsible for the fiscal performance of work unit and for Division’s fiscal performance.• Developed and maintained an effective staffing pattern, within available budget. • Provided for continuing and in-service education as applicable. • Recommended hiring, promotions, demotions, and discharges of all unit staff. • Maintained membership and participation in appropriate professional organizations. • Managed and supervised 35 employees in Health Records, Homeless Grant and School Based• Health Centers and administrative support employee. • Developed and implemented professional development plan for clinic and administrative staff.• Ensured accurate preparation of professional, technical and administrative reports.



Office of Drug Control Policy/Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (KY-ASAP)

• Executive Staff Advisor

  • Mar 2000 - Sep 2005

  Responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of the KY-ASAP program located within the Governor’s office. Responsible for all aspects of implementation of the Statue, which included development of policy and procedures as approved by the General Assembly in 2000. Provided oversight of communication and functions of the appointed State Board of Directors. • Responsible for providing written and oral testimony, before the General Assembly and elected local officials.• Editor and responsible for publication and distribution of the semi-annual report to the Governor and General Assembly.• Reviewed and provided assessment of proposed legislation and administrative regulations. • Responsible for KY-ASAP Local Board Grants, compliance issues and budgets which covered 120 counties. This also included the developed and engaged partnerships with communities across the state.• Manager/Supervisor of 7 Field Staff located in the Area Development Districts throughout Kentucky. Also supervised Program staff. • Responsible for the Agency Budget/Finance and annual budget planning. • Developed and prepared interagency contracts, memorandums and biennial budget. • Provided oversight and managed the approved annual budget and financial. • Managed staff and resource structure necessary to support the work of the Agency.