Experience

Michigan Department of Treasury

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• State Administrative Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Manager of the Analytics and Outreach section of the Bureau of Local Government and School Services in the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Analytics and Outreach section has four primary functions: 1.) Administering the Protecting Local Government Retirement and Benefits Act (Michigan’s Public Act 202 of 2017). 2) Monitoring and analyzing statewide financial and operational data for Michigan’s local governments; 3.) Identifying local governments that may need resources and delivering technical assistance and other targeted support to those local governments; and 4.) Providing training and outreach assistance to support Michigan’s local officials.

• Departmental Analyst

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2021

  • Manage the implementation process for Public Act 202 of 2017, the Protecting Local Governments and Benefits Act (the Act), including tasks such as: developing agendas and leading staff meetings, organizing and distributing assignments related to local government retirement reviews, reviewing and providing recommendations for underfunded local governments, and annual development of Treasury’s uniform actuarial assumptions, as well as other requirements related to Treasury’s compliance with the Act• Develop and review board agenda and meeting packet documents in preparation for monthly Municipal Stability Board public meetings, and serve as Treasury representative to the Board, providing the Board with analysis, clarification, and other assistance related to their role in reviewing and monitoring local government retirement corrective action plans• Review and analyze local government financial information for signs of fiscal or operational distress, including the review of audited financial statements, retirement system actuarial valuations, and other State and local government reporting• Provide outreach and technical assistance to local governments experiencing fiscal or operational challenges to collaborate, coordinate resources, and problem solve solutions• Coordinate resources and collaborate with other State agencies to assist local governments in acquiring resources, funding, and information• Develop memos and reports to assist leadership in making informed decisions related to individual local governments, as well as statewide local government issues• Deliver presentations to a variety of audiences on topics related to local governments, including: retirement system administration, PA 202 of 2017, local government fiscal health, and fiscal indicators and other financial metrics. • Develop databases and geographic information system (GIS) applications to monitor, review, and display local government financial data



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• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Corporate Trainer/Technical Support Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2018

  • Management of a three-person team of technical support and training staff, including: assigning new project implementation schedules, coordinating support roles and responsibilities, assigning the evaluation of new and existing processes and procedures, and scheduling training sessions.• Perform software sales demonstrations for potential customers highlighting features and functionality, addressing system expectations, and answering questions regarding industry standards and advanced system use• Develop and maintain training documents, guides and video tutorials related to the use of a proprietary software system.• Perform training sessions for both internal and external users of proprietary software platform in both live presentations, as well as remote webinar formats.• Manage and oversee the software project implementation for new customers and/or coordinate the implementation of new segments of business for existing customers• Work with existing users to better utilize their use of software system and integrate new features to meet existing demands.• Develop processes and procedures for new project implementation of software and business segments for new customers.• Provide advanced technical assistance for new and existing users.• Generate and analyze reports to monitor the effectiveness of the software system for new and existing users.• Create and distribute advanced analytics, reports and supporting data for customers seeking non-standard system usage information.• Provide insight and data-backed solutions for customers seeking enhanced system functionality.

• Human Resources Assistant

  • May 2011 - Sep 2012

  • Research and refute unemployment claims and continuations, represent the company at unemployment hearings & assist in the development of processes and procedures to reduce unemployment exposure.• Manage and complete annual EEO 1 reporting.• Developed, implemented, and managed a payroll improvement project which saved $300,000 annually.• Develop, implement, and monitor process and form improvements affecting overall efficiency.• Work with HR Manager and other company executives to identify and correct weaknesses through project management.• Managed a team of five employee’s, dictating workflows, providing insight and leadership, and distributing special projects.• Coordinated the management of employee licensure with the Department of Education to ensure employees were legally approved to work in their roles.

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • May 2010 - May 2011

  • Facilitate the expeditious hiring of contracted employees for over 200 client school districts.• Plan and implement initiatives to ensure the continued legal compliance of 20,000 employees.• Address employee issues including counseling deficiencies and removal from assignment.• Develop and implement process improvements promoting greater efficiency and enhanced internal record keeping.• Assess potential employees’ qualifications against client expectations and requirements.• Advise and mentor new and prospective employees, giving reasonable expectations of what will be expected, advising of company policies and procedures, and helping to overcome obstacles.



Rampf Group, Inc., formerly Innovative Polymers, Inc.

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Feb 2009

  • Responsible for overseeing and facilitating all functions of the administrative department, including: in-house accounting, human resources, purchasing, A/P and A/R, safety, payroll, payroll/corporate taxes, and business analysis.• Developed, implemented, and monitored office procedures enhancing workplace efficiency.• Developed and implemented training and procedures to promote workplace safety.• Developed standardized forms and procedures for several HR functions, including: annual performance evaluations, hiring procedures, vacation/sick day documentation, and conflict resolution.• Weekly analysis of business statements (P&L, balance sheet), to identify mistakes, trends, and strengths to aid the company in both short-term and long-term planning.