Experience

Oregon Youth Authority

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Operations & Policy Analyst 2

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  I provide technical support and program analysis to managers and program staff in the Community Resources Unit, Foster Care Unit and the Youth Benefits Access Team. I interpret complex state and federal laws, rules, policies and procedures for all three programs. In this position I assist in developing and implementing program policy, procedures and protocol to meet state and federal requirements. I am responsible for assisting in the development of performance measures and tracking performance for compliance, effectiveness and efficiencies. Responsible for reporting out on information, monitoring performance, evaluating and analyzing data and preparing comprehensive reports and recommendations for management and executive staff. I also serve as a resource for coaching and training program staff, field staff and managers to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements Show less

• Operations & Policy Analyst 2

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2017

  Provide technical support and program analysis to managers and program staff in the Community Resources Unit, Foster Care Unit and the Youth Benefits Access Team. Assists in developing and implementing program policy, procedures and protocol to meet state and federal requirements. Interpret complex state and federal laws, rules, policies and procedures for all three programs.Obtain information about youth from all available resources. Leading project initiation and planning activities such as facilitating meetings, initiating projects, assisting in the development of business cases and project proposals, developing project plans, collaborating and coordinating tasks with team members and stakeholders.These sources include but are not limited to: case file information, legal documents, Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS), juvenile parole/probation officers (JPPOs), statewide computer systems, parents/guardians, relatives and providers. Research federal and state regulations to respond to questions, as needed and summarize facts in a written narrative and compile supporting documentation to prepare permanent record. Show less



State of Oregon

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Trainstion Training Lead

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Strong analytical and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpretcustomer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.Part of the Notification team, develop and establish guidelines, policy and administrative rule based onlocal, state/legislative expectations.Ensures compliance with regulations, controls and policy by examining and analyzing records, reports,operating practices, and documentation; recommending opportunities to strengthen the internal control structureExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diversegroup, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.Review reports, data and budgets of partner organizations to provide technical assistance and advicewith regard to those functions that fall under the umbrella of the Department's program responsibilityParticipates in developing statewide program directions within the parameters set by the Department'sadministration while meeting state and federal requirements and legislative intentParticipates in the implementation of program changes after collaborating with other Departmentprograms, other agencies, local governments, community partners and advocates and after consideration of the impacts of the changes on those groups or their constituents Show less

• Business Training Lead

  • 2017 - Present



State of Oregon Department of Adminstrative Services

• Salem, Oregon

• Business Trainstion Training Lead

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

  Develop and implement program policy through administrative rules, contracts, interagency agreements, operations manuals, reference guides, forms, notices, pamphlets and computer information systems Reviews case plans and make recommendations for compliance of State and Federal Audit reviews Participates in the implementation of program changes after collaborating with other Department programs, other agencies, local governments, community partners and advocates and after consideration of the impacts of the changes on those groups or their constituents Collaborate with other agencies, community partners, agency managers and staff to establish and implement program objectives and operation goals that ensure regulation compliance. Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lance Corporal

  • Mar 1986 - Oct 1989

  Responsible for all the inventory and supply in warehouses, including receiving, inspecting, locating, storing, rotating, safekeeping, issuing, preparing, shipping, material return and disposal of supplies and equipment. Maintain personal computer and mainframe locator systems, conduct inventories, maintain records of sub-custody principal end items, monitor shelf life items through CD ROM and the mainframe support systems, and input data entry transactions and retrieval of historical records. Licensed to operate machinery such as forklifts and tractors and operate bulk and small parts conveyor systems used in warehousing operations. They also maintain handheld optical character recognition scanners, devices, and multimedia retrieval systems. Show less