Professional Experience
Versatile, perceptive and results driven professional with over 20+ years of comprehensive knowledge and experience developing exceptional relationships with clients, peers, and senior leadership to provide sustainable business solutions. Excellent project leadership ability and personnel management skills. I have considerable experience in the federal contracting sector, non-profit, and medical records / transcription. Proven problem solving and analytical thinking skills, a fast-learning curve, and ability to adapt to evolving industry trends. I possess the drive and skill set to be successful in a fast-paced role to enhance a company’s ability to meet their strategic goals. I am a pragmatic and collaborative leader, who identifies significant business opportunities, inspires confidence with internal/external business partners, and builds high-performing teams. I have worked to transform culture focused on a collaborate environment, increasing employee morale, and reducing employee turnover.
Core Competencies
Business Analysis
Process Flow
Project Management
Relationship Management
Solutions Advice
Training
Team Leadership
Technologically Proficient
Service Delivery
Risk Analysis
Change Management
Resource Management
Client Education and Support
Communication
Data Collection / Processing
Contract Negotiation
Change Management
Strategic Administration
Proposal & Grant Writing
Contract Administration
Presentation Prep & Delivery
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Experiences & Achievements
Children’s Advocacy Center of Illinois, Springfield, IL
April 2018 – June 2021
Implementation of a Statewide data collection database for tracking data from Children’s Advocacy Centers across the State.
Maintain data collection, program outcome and evaluation.
Ensures training/education sessions on assorted topics.
Maintain a library of data that is easily accessible.
Cultivate relationships with consultants and advisors; serve as the primary liaison to outside evaluation partners.
Design transparent, standardized and easily accessible systems for capturing, integrating, and distributing measurement data across the organization.
Conduct relevant research and analysis on an as-needed basis.
Review goals / needs to determine whether program areas warrant internal or outside evaluation.
Post training by CAC home partners collected metrics revealing future topics of interest, which type of individual attended, and speaker evaluation.
CMW and Associates Corporation, Springfield, IL
May 2009 – February 2016 – President
November 2006 – May 2009 – Vice President
Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
Serve as a liaison between Client, CEO, staff, and other vendors.
Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
Identify and communicate best practices and areas for improvement.
Developed strategic planning with the home office team members.
Present performance dashboard to CEO, home office staff, program managers, and clients as appropriate.
Share performance dashboard with CEO, Home team, Program managers, Clients (as appropriate).
Continually assess and assist in identifying solutions to mitigate risk concerns.
Proposal writing and review as well as identification of potential opportunities.
Relationship building.
Field Security Officer.
Education:
Master of Business Administration – University of Illinois at Springfield
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies – University of Illinois at Springfield
Professional Associations & Affiliations
MERCY – Past Board Member
Helping Hands – Past Board Member