Organization Leadership- Management- Strategic Analysis
A successful leader with 15 + years experience in leading teams, strategic
planning and organizational and change management. Assist in delivering of
leadership programs aligned with company goals and strategic direction by
cultivating, educating, and mentoring others to develop their skills and
abilities.
Education & Qualification:
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration, Master of
Management Degree, - Strategic Leadership-, June 2013
University of Detroit Mercy, Bachelor of Arts Degree - Legal Administration-
- May 2005
Accomplishments:
. Appointed Chairperson for 36th District Court Strategic Task Force
. University of Detroit Mercy Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society
. University of Detroit Mercy Dean's Award
. SME for Judicial Information System (JIS)
. Guest Instructor at University of Detroit Mercy on Ethics in Finance
Specialized Coursework:
Management & Strategic Leadership Courses (8) Business Administration,
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration
MGT, ORG LEARNING & CHANGE PRINCIPLES OF TEAM LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS
PRINCIPLES OF INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP CONTEMPORARY MANAGERIAL
ISSUES
GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES MGT SECURE MANAGEMENT
Customized Assignments:
* Internal Environmental Factors: Resource Allocation
-Structure/Function
* The Challenges and Opportunities in Internal and External Environments
* Global Challengers & Global Leadership in a Rapidly Developing
Economics (RDEs)
* Social Networks Good for Job Productivity
* Data Protection Directive - Challenges of Globalization and New
Technologies
* Righting Injustice- Employers have Responsibility to Prevent Workplace
Violence
Professional Experience: 36th District Court Process Design Consultant:
. Coordinate development of written policies and procedures regarding
compliance with local, state and federal guidelines.
. Serve as a member of the Court Executive Team, including actively
participating in all Executive Team meetings; provides inspirational
leadership that promotes a culture of excellence, innovation,
commitment to service, and respect; collaborates with members of the
Executive Team to advance Court goals; provides direction and empowers
first-line supervisors to operate as a unified team with a shared
purpose of striving toward increasing workforce productivity,
workforce accountability, and revenue while reducing costs, resulting
in efficiency and consistency throughout the organization.
. Evaluate and reviews and develops Court programs, policies and
procedures applicable to Division operations to promote a professional
and knowledgeable staff and to maximize effectiveness and efficiency;
seeks input and confers with judicial officers, management and staff
to assess operational effectiveness within the Division; conducts
administrative studies to evaluate effectiveness and identify
problematic areas; prepares, analyzes and interprets research and
studies as needed; develops recommendations for solutions or new
innovations; and devises and implements those solutions as
appropriate.
. Review, interpret and analyze trends, new legal requirements, laws and
pending legislation to determine the impact on operations and programs
in the division; and interprets court policies and procedures for
staff and the public
. Identifying, tracking, managing and resolving issues and acting as
the single point of contact between law enforcement team, customer,
attorneys and management
. Select, trains, develops, coaches, mentors and supervises, evaluates
and disciplines employees
. Participate in short and long-range planning, policy and procedure
development and implementation; and manages the Division's budget
. Serves on Court, regional and state committees; establishes and
facilitates communication both within the Court and externally with
other agencies and organizations; and acts as a liaison with other
trial courts, and local and statewide organizations and governments
. Improved performance of employees, fostered employee engagement, and
increased organization effectiveness by utilizing a variety of
assessment tools that are aligned with the court-wide programs to
increase organization and individual effectiveness
. Lead diverse teams to identify issues and risks, while simultaneously
possessing the ability to see the bigger picture and understand the
interdependencies of the 36th District Court Strategic Task Force
Program
Organizational/ Operations and Case Complaint Investigation/Resolution:
Recommend strategic goals by gathering pertinent business information,
identifying and evaluating trends, choosing a course of action and defining
objective and evaluating outcome. Address complaints and resolve problems
from local law enforcement agencies and senior management. Foster a
customer oriented work environment with emphasis on compliance and
operational integrity, respect for individuals, highest standards of
quality, innovation, and teamwork by implementing policies and practices
that reflect the vision of 36th District Court.
Trainer/Compliance Specialist and Process Re-Engineering:
Planned, organized, empowered and incorporated training programs and
strategic processes; as well as established transparent and attainable
performance metrics for employees. Acted as a communication agent for
management to ensure 36th District employees, judges, attorneys and 3rd
Circuit Court receive important information in a timely and effective
manner. Take on ad hoc projects while prioritizing a variety of time-
sensitive tasks.
36th District Court Services Supervisor II: Criminal/Traffic Division:
. Managed Financial Operations and team of 25 Judicial Account Clerks
. Developed unambiguous customer service policies and procedures
. Provided consultation and analysis regarding performance and strategic
opportunities.
. Identified the most effective means of solving issues.
. Facilitated committees and task forces.
. Delivered high quality results on time.
. Acted as a communication liaison between 36th District Court and
outside clients. Represented the department's point of view and made
decisions on behalf (within established parameters).
. Prepared communications scripts and presentations.
. Talent development and succession planning including rotational and
job expansion opportunities
. Assist in the rollout and communication of the court-wide performance
management process
36th District Court Services Supervisor I: Civil/Real Estate Mediation
Division:
. Under general direction of the Court Division Director, manages the
overall operational activities of the Civil Division which include,
but are not limited to, court-wide Civil, Probate Examination and
Investigation, and Small Claims operations; plans, organizes,
coordinates, directs and reviews Civil programs and initiatives;
assists in the implementation and evaluation of the Court's strategic
plan, goals and objectives; hires, trains, supervises and evaluates
management, supervisory, professional and line staff; and performs
other related duties as assigned
. Supervised daily operations to fast-track the adjudication of cases
. Monitored staff of 20-25 behavior, attendance and work assignments
. Prepared statistical data and generated reports for Management
Executive Committees.
. Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
. Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
. Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
. Ability to work independently and with a group
. Ability to use an internal consulting model
. Ability to assess needs and create business and performance objectives
I am a graduate from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business
Administration with a Master of Management degree with a concentration of
study in Strategic Leadership and am interested in speaking to you
regarding a Senior Management in Leadership position within your
organization. I am confident that I can make a successful contribution to
your organization and have enclosed my resume for your review to determine
if my professional experience and education meet your requirements for a
full- time position. I have the ability to:
. Plan, supervise and coordinate the work of others; identify, analyze
and solve problems; conduct legal analysis; develop, implement and
evaluate policies and procedures; direct, manage and/or coordinate
various court-related programs;
. Develop, implement and evaluate projects and programs to enhance
services to the public and/or support community outreach policies;
maintain effective relationships with judicial officers, staff,
attorneys, justice partners, including ancillary agencies
. Establish individual and group expectations for performance and
accountability; communicate both orally and in writing; utilize data
to monitor trends and operational performance; review literature,
codes, laws and records; prepare reports; implement and utilize
technology tools to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness;
interpret and implement statutes, rules of court and policies
applicable to division operations
. Effectively manage in a diverse work environment serving a multi-
cultural community; organize and set work priorities, and meet
deadlines; prepare concise reports and verbal recommendations on
complex issues; and make formal verbal and written presentations
As noted on my resume, I have considerable real world experience, having
worked at 36th District Court in Detroit, assisting and evaluating
employees on how well they follow legal procedures, protocols and
guidelines, as well as, providing them with pertinent resources and
knowledge. I have a passion for learning and development; therefore, by
deploying architecture and roadmaps to bridge key development gaps
building, I will partner and consult with HR and the aligned business
groups to increase overall business impact.
I have also acquired and remain current on business management theory and
practice; in addition, my analytical and problem solving skills complement
my positive team-building skills and the ideology of supervision such as
training, disciplining and monitoring staff behavior.
I would welcome an opportunity to discuss your organization's needs and how
my professional abilities might be a match for what you seek in your Senior
Management in Leadership position. I am available at 248-***-****,
Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patricia A. Clark