• Mar 2022 - Present

• Sep 2016 - Mar 2022

Developed and implemented the organization's first Compensation Philosophy and market-leading Pay Ranges, which resulted in a retention increase of over 800%. Designed and implemented cost accounting methodologies to real-time track the cost of quality in an early education setting. Developed competency-based performance system to drive our focus toward professionalization of the field. Utilized IDEAS Framework from Harvard Center on the Developing Child to design a cultural competency project with the potential for scale. Show less

Vice President, Director of Operations

• Apr 2000 - Sep 2016

Fiscal Management, Human Resources, Administration, Compliance, and General Operations. Administered, coordinated, and evaluated all internal functions of an agency that provides client-focused services for a regional area in Indiana. Supervised all agency director level staff. Delivered all functions of human resources: recruitment, benefits, payroll, policy design, and discipline. Conducted and/or provided oversight of all agency programming, including leading management in decision making and coaching direct line staff. Acted as organization controller in regard to fiscal duties, including preparation and explanation of financial statements. Worked with yearly OMB-133 auditors for grant and GAAP compliance. Developed, implemented, and evaluated all internal controls for agency functions and programs. Worked closely with management to assist in the development of measurable objectives for programming, and to ensure desired outcomes. Worked closely with the Board of Directors to ensure mission alignment and adherence to strategic plans. Served as Interim President and CEO from February 2016 through August 2016. Show less