Renee L. Richards

*** ****** ******, ********, ** 06105

860-***-****; acpml5@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION: Master of Arts - Public Policy

Trinity College, Hartford, CT

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Paralegal Litigation Certificate

UCONN School of Law, Hartford, CT

CAREER PROFILE & PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control

. Strategic & Operational Planning

. Database Management and Account Analysis

. Policy Analysis and Research Writing

. Instructional Training (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, and

Outlook)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

CITY OF HARTFORD, HARTFORD, CT

2010-

Management Analyst

Responsible for all aspects of fiscal management and contract

administration, including budgeting, cost control, grants management and

forecasting. Monitor operating budgetary expenses impacting departmental

payrolls and non-personnel costs. Conduct quarterly research and

performance management data analysis to support the government initiatives

and strategies for improving operations and policies. Monitor department

expenditures, fund transfers and position control, in order to ensure

compliance with the adopted budget and city's financial management

policies. Support Human Resources with position management, position

classification and pay administration. Coordinate and prepare the budget

process to ensure the successful completion of the annual budget book, by

balancing service demands with available resources. Excellent ability to

plan, manage projects and evaluate complexity and internal controls.

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, HARTFORD, CT

2007-2010

Legislative Assistant/Research Associate

Primary responsibility is to draft and maintain legislative records on

ordinances, resolutions, and executive sessions. Draft resolutions

appointing Board and Commission members considered and enacted by the Court

of Common Council. Ability to research and analyze relevant constituent

issues, track legislation and prepare member briefings and materials.

Support with the management of Citation Hearing Officers along with

interviewing new applicants. Assist with special projects related to

Juvenile Justice Review Board and Workforce Development initiatives

assigned by the Mayor and Chief of Staff. Excellent advocacy skills when

collaborating with parents, school officials, local and state leaders on

implementing the Mayor's initiatives.

CITY OF HARTFORD, HARTFORD, CT 2005- 2007

Child Care Program Specialist

Primary responsibility is to work directly with school-based staff,

community-based organizations and other stakeholders on implementing the

Mayor's program initiatives and improving program outcomes through

evaluation. Maintain, distribute and analyze data relevant to school

readiness and early childhood professional development. Organize and

provide technical support to develop outcome indicators for each building

block in the City's Blueprint. Maintain ongoing systems to track report

progress on outcomes and identify trends. Track and analyze reports for all

quality based outcomes required by grants and other local, State and

Federal guidelines. Evaluate and analyze the budgets for various early

learning centers and provide policy recommendations regarding delivery of

services, and expense projections. Assist in the review of contracts and

policies and guidelines impacting children's ability to obtain quality

educational services. Experience working with families and home-based

early care and education providers.

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, HARTFORD, CT

2004 - 2005

Community Liaison

Participate in community activities and civic programs on behalf of the

Mayor. Attend the Hartford Communities that Care (HCTC), Juvenile Justice

Review Board, and Youth in Crisis task force meetings to discuss training

and action steps to create policies, practices and programs that reduce

violence and bring together youth, parents, schools and local government to

enhance the lives of youth and their families. Perform other duties and

special assignments as requested by the Chief of Staff. Responsible for

working with the citizens of Hartford to address and resolve concerns with

lack of housing, unemployment, public safety, youth violence, education,

senior priorities and quality of life issues.

UNITED HEALTHCARE, HARTFORD, CT 2000 - 2004

Financial Underwriter

Responsible for the financial management of assigned business; evaluate

case risk, analyze data, and made decisions to price products consistent

with United Healthcare's objectives. Develop sales presentations and played

an integral role in negotiations of financial arrangements. Possess strong

financial analysis, problem solving, and critical decision- making skills.

Evaluate and price prospective candidates for self-funded medical coverage

and manage the block of business.

AETNA U.S. HEALTHCARE, HARTFORD, CT 1999 - 2000

Sales Support Consultant

Responsible for coordination and completion of the more standard custom

Requests for Proposals (RFP's) and consultant questionnaires and, to a

certain extent, independently completes moderately complex RFP's and

consultant questionnaires. Coordinate and conduct planning sessions with

sales executives and appropriate Subject Matter Experts (product, plan

administration, implementation, investments, etc.) to address the scope of

the RFP, issues, and product questions and establish ownership and

timeframe for RFP completion. Assess information needs, conduct research

and contact functional representatives to retrieve and coordinate all

required information and manage RFP process through completion, prior to

deadline.

DAY BERRY & HOWARD LLP, HARTFORD, CT 1997 - 1999

Billing Operation Assistant

Assist in the operation and production of the monthly legal billing system.

Reviewed and screened account files for processing bills, produced monthly

statements and worked closely with Attorneys and customers to resolve

disputes.

MEMBERSHIP AND AWARDS:

Middle Management II, (2015); Hartford JAYCEES- Hartford, CT (2012); YMCA

Minority Achievers Program, (2006)

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