Chief Operating Officer

• Sep 2023 - Present

Principal

• Oct 2009 - Present

Responsible for all aspects of a company that provides grant sourcing, grant writing, document review, business coaching, consulting, crisis management, recruiting, and facilitation for a wide variety of initiatives. Position involves providing analysis, advice, and recommendations on matters of policy development; assisting organizations to link budget documents to performance measures and outcomes; logistical and strategic planning; proposal development; assistance in setting up systems for proper financial disbursement, monitoring, and reporting as well as other business related processes; evaluation and reporting; program planning and process documentation; liaising and sustaining strong relationships with partners and funders (including local, state, federal, and foundation sources); contract development; recruiting; and facilitation of groups of 6 to 2,000. Position involves managing clients nationwide and various contractors. Show less

Recruiter

• Nov 2022 - Sep 2023

Recruiter

• Mar 2022 - Sep 2023

Recruiter

• Jan 2022 - Sep 2023

Recruiter

• Dec 2021 - Sep 2023

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

Responsible for smoothly running administrative support functions for a growing company of over 100 staff in multiple locations. Functions include creating and implementing of processes, human resources, risk management and insurance, benefits, documentation, and staff training. This senior management role also supports and advises teams with respect to data management, outreach and education, and communication both internally and externally. In addition, roles include holding elected positions on several Boards for various timeshare resorts working to enhance effectiveness and sustainability. Show less

Chief Operating Officer

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

As employee number 2 for a startup backed with $30 million in investor funds, position created all systems and processes in collaboration with CEO and strategic partners - including HR, insurance, contracting, accounting, banking, acquisition, information and outreach, etc. Working in coordination with staff in several offices within Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, and Keiv, the company grew from 2 to over 100 employees plus contractors.

Special Government Employee - Patient Representative

• Sep 2004 - Dec 2017

Position acts as voice for patients on drugs or research guidelines relating to treatment of individuals who are overweight or obese. Serves on a review panel consisting of representatives from the industry, academia, and direct service providers. Panel is convened when the Food and Drug Administration is at a decision point requiring input from outside the government. Requires the ability to review and analyze scientific studies and/or proposals while being in touch with the wants/needs of the end user patient. Position makes recommendations on specific issues and requires strong subject matter knowledge, public speaking, and communication skills. Show less

Manager III - Teen Team

• Jul 2006 - Oct 2009

Responsible for team that programs for middle and high school youth such as Sports Academies, RecExtra, Teen Clubs, Teen Centers, Teen Events, and Leadership Programs as well as coordinating the Out of School Time and Positive Youth Development initiatives on behalf of the department. Position involved managing special projects, logistical planning, program planning and evaluation, coordination with partners, contract development and administration, and outreach to the community as well as attending and providing testimony at executive and legislative branch hearings, task force meetings, and public hearings. Position involved managing a team of 23 fulltime career employees and 450-800 part-time/seasonal employees. Show less

Manager III - Affiliated Services

• Sep 2004 - Jul 2006

Responsible for team that supports department information technology, marketing, health & wellness, youth programs, the arts, and special events for both the department and the County. Position involved managing special projects, event logistical planning (events ranging from 50 to 20,000 participants), program planning and evaluation, coordination with partners, contract development and administration, and outreach to the community as well as attending and providing testimony at executive and legislative branch hearings, task force meetings, and public hearings. Position involved managing a team of 16 fulltime career employees and 80-300 part-time/seasonal employees. Show less

Leader

• Dec 1995 - Jun 2008

Position acted as leader for several weekly meetings of groups ranging from 40-160 members. Position involved leadership role as advisor, resource person, counselor, presenter, teacher, and team member. Required strong public speaking, facilitation, and training skills. Included direct supervision of 2 to 5 staff members. Position acted as leader for several weekly meetings of groups ranging from 40-160 members. Position involved leadership role as advisor, resource person, counselor, presenter, teacher, and team member. Required strong public speaking, facilitation, and training skills. Included direct supervision of 2 to 5 staff members.

Senior Management and Budget Specialist - Office of Management and Budget

• Nov 1999 - Sep 2004

Responsible for providing detailed and complex analyses of County agencies, departments, programs, and initiatives leading to recommendations on policy and resource allocations for various portfolios. Position involved planning, reviewing and evaluating work including performance measurement from departments and agencies; preparing and analyzing financial information related to programming; preparing recommendations for both operating and capital budgets including funding allocations, alternatives for staffing and/or reorganizations, operations, and structure of current programs and potential new initiatives; preparing budget documents; financial, economic, and policy research and analysis; and preparing, communicating, and presenting reports and proposals to elected officials as well as attending and providing testimony at executive and legislative branch hearings, task force meetings, and public hearings. Additionally, this executive level position spent time working with and responding to the private sector as well as community groups on requests for information and processes. Show less

Program Manager I - Department of Health and Human Services, Fiscal Management

• Sep 1998 - Nov 1999

Position supported grants through the Community Partnership, the Core Service Agency, and Federal DHMH grants, coordinated with outside auditors, and provided general support for the department on fiscal matters. Position involved oversight and monitoring consisting of revenue calculations, budget development, and fiscal reporting as well as developing standards, policies, and procedures for several grant programs. It also included preparing detailed and complex analyses, which contribute to decision making, as well as collaborating with county, state, and local agencies. Show less

Fiscal Contractor

• Apr 1994 - Dec 1998

Position served Montgomery County Systems Reform Initiative (now known as the Community Partnership). Position involved a wide variety of responsibilities requiring flexibility and the ability to work under constantly changing conditions. Assisted in the administration of a $3.5 million grant and office management. Duties included revenue calculations, budget development, payment processing, report writing, record keeping, procedure design and development, and presentations. Position served Montgomery County Systems Reform Initiative (now known as the Community Partnership). Position involved a wide variety of responsibilities requiring flexibility and the ability to work under constantly changing conditions. Assisted in the administration of a $3.5 million grant and office management. Duties included revenue calculations, budget development, payment processing, report writing, record keeping, procedure design and development, and presentations.

Fiscal Consultant – Chief Operating Officer

• Dec 1995 - Sep 1998

Position served Montgomery County Systems Reform Initiative (now known as the Community Partnership). Position involved a wide variety of responsibilities requiring flexibility and the ability to work under constantly changing conditions. Involved sole responsibility of $18 million grant and office management. Grant administration duties included revenue calculations, budget development, payment processing, report writing, record keeping, contract development and administration, procedure design and development, presentations, and the supervision of one employee. Also involved collaboration and coordination with state and local agencies as well as various community organizations. Show less