Experience

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  Connecticut Office of Policy and Management

  • Policy and Planning Manager

    • Sep 2002 - Present

    Manage the Research, Analysis & Evaluation Unit of the Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division. Direct staff in response to the information needs of the Undersecretary, Governor, Legislature, State and public by providing comprehensive, accurate and timely research, data and technical assistance. Policy planning involves the application of research and analytical methods, the results of which are used in policymaking in several ways: ► To promote the mission of the Division by conducting in-depth analyzes of issues that span the adult criminal justice system and juvenile justice system, determining the system's long-range needs and recommending policy priorities and advising and assisting the Governor and the General Assembly in developing plans, policies, programs, and legislation that is data-driven to improve the system's effectiveness. ► To monitor key monthly indicators in an effort to identify emerging issues for policymakers to improve the criminal justice system. ► To conduct research, analysis & evaluation in response to a specific question or to determine the effect and cost of a proposed policy under consideration.► To support a legislative committee or special task force convened to study a broad policy area. Examples of this type of effort are the Sentencing Task Force and the Criminal Justice Policy Advisory Committee.Successfully improved the process for the recruitment and hiring of professional staff for the new Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division (CJPPD).Coordinate collaborative work teams to develop population forecasts and to support policy options to reduce prison and jail overcrowding and overall cost effectiveness.

  • IT Developer - Connecticut Online Licensing Center (CT-CLIC.com)

    • Dec 1998 - Sep 2002

    As the primary IT programmer, managed, designed and developed the Connecticut Online Licensing Center, CT-CLIC.com, as part of the Governor’s initiative to promote High Efficiency Licensing in the State. Coordinated and fostered a continued public/private partnerships with CERC/Smart Start staff and external media sources to promote a more business and customer friendly environment. Activities included the hands-on technical coding and construction of the web site, planning, policy development, information management, ongoing negotiations and public relations, technical support and training. Provided IT support and technical consulting on many other State Internet technology initiatives. On October 17, 2002 received statewide recognition of achievement for CT-CLIC and awarded the Silver CQIA Innovation Prize from the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership, Inc.

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  American Red Cross

  • Connecticut State Armory, Hartford CT

  • State Emergency Operations Center Liaison and ECRV Operator

    • Sep 2002 - Present
    • Connecticut State Armory, Hartford CT

    Serve as a liaison between the State and the American Red Cross as part of the Governor's Unified Command team stationed at the State of Connecticut's Emergency Operation Center (EOC) in the Hartford State Armory. And provide communication links between disaster relief operations and the Disaster Operation Center for the American Red Cross, as an Emergency Communications Response Vehicle (ECRV) Operator. ECRVs are operated by volunteer staff working as needed unpaid.There are only 12 ECRVs across the nation. Other American Red Cross roles include on-call for DST, DAT, local fires and ERV, mass care operatons. Volunteer since 1978 Louisville, Kentucky.

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  Travelers

  • Senior Web Developer - Property & Casualty, Internet Applications Development

    • Sep 1998 - Dec 1998

    Direct supervision of eleven IT professional staff, including project managers, web developers and programmers. Manage development projects such as online interactive insurance policy quotes and rating engines for various business lines. Technical environment: Netscape Enterprise server on Sun/Unix and NT platforms; programming environment: JAVA, Java servlets, Javascript, PVCS, Visual Interdev, Dreamweaver, Microsoft FrontPage, WS-FTP and Lotus Notes.

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  Connecticut Office of Policy and Management

  • Planning Specialist

    • Sep 1987 - Sep 1998

    Internet Project Developer/ManagerLead multiple statewide and agency teams to develop critical public information. Key technical and management consultant on Internet technology projects. Web designer/manager for several sites. Independent speaker/presenter at several public forums.Statewide Systems Developer/ManagerStrategic Information System application developer. Managed, coordinated and distributed statewide policies and produced standard reporting utilities. Coordinated with the States financial and budgeting systems and offices. Key technical and management consultant on information technology projects, including the integration of statewide computer systems, such as Purchase of Service, State Agency Appropriation and Accounting System, Automated Budget System, Comptroller’s Information System, Connecticut Economic Information System, and Human Services Computer Integration Project (Common Front-End).Grants Administrator and Financial AnalystManaged the $30 million Local Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) for the 169 Connecticut towns. Review five-year capital plans for local infrastructure improvements. Coordinated with local elected officials, town administrators and the public regarding project approvals, denials and payments. Developed automated systems to manage the grant application process. Speaker/presenter at Conference for Connecticut Finance Officials.Prepared ongoing statistical analyses for targeting state assistance for local property tax relief, as part of the Governor’s Recommended Budget. Calculated actual and forecasted expenditures by town. Managed annual payment amounts in excess of $245 million. Prepared legislative bills affecting tax relief programs.

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  Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection

  • Senior Air Pollution Control Engineer

    • Jul 1987 - Sep 1987

    Prepared technical outline of new regulations for permit requirements. Developed flowcharts of the existing and proposed procedures. Reviewed requests from commercial industries seeking a permit to operate or construct an air pollution point source site. Performed engineering evaluations using computer statistical analysis systems to set operational limits of source equipment and processing time.

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  Connecticut Department of Transportation

  • Transportation Planning Specialist

    • Sep 1982 - Jul 1987

    Developed and recommended plans for the abatement of highway traffic noise, urban transportation planning and the abatement of highway development on wetland areas. Assessed major highway projects and prepared written reports and documents to support Environmental Impact Statements. Coordinated with federal, state, regional and local Regional Planning Agencies in evaluation of policies and comformance plans to meet the State’s environmental goals. Answered public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation facilities and perceived environmental impacts.

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  Varsity Spirit Corporation

  • Professional Cheerleading Gymnastics Instructor

    • Jun 1977 - Sep 1978

    Varsity, formerly know as the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA). Worked directly for Jeff Webb, owner and founder of UCA, providing high quality educational training for college and high school cheerleaders through summer camps on college campuses across the South. As a former competitive AAU gymnast, specialized in advanced cheerleading gymnastics.UCA’s goal is to inspire leadership on and off the field. Cheerleaders play an instrumental role in raising, leading and maintaining school spirit in and around their communities. In short, they are leaders in building general morale at their school!http://uca.varsity.com