NANCY KUYKENDALL
(C)313-***-**** / *******@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Exceptional skills in crisis management and analyzing complex issues. Superior organizational and written communication abilities. An experienced and dependable Executive Administrative for Emergency Management. An expert in designing, training and communicating intricate details for complex strategies and / or procedures to audiences (professional and non-professional) in layman terms.
WORK EXPERIENCE: 2021 – 2024 Deployments
Eberl Claim Service / State Farm Contract:
Virtual Total Loss Auto / Complex Team
Virtual Auto Weather Catastrophe / Total Loss
Virtual Auto Estimates
Liability Claim Specialist
Express: Intake process for all claims
Express: Intake process for Auto Weather Catastrophe claims
Human Resources Director
Personal Quality Care 3/2014 – 01/2022
Managed employee benefits: Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Military Leave/Training, Sick Time, Disability, Medical Insurance, Unemployment, Payroll Errors and Reimbursements.
Investigated & Resolved Contracts Violations, Grievances, Sexual Harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Complaints and have circumvented civil litigations.
Maximized personnel performance: generated forms, training, new policies and procedures.
Compliance Officer: Implementation and Enforcement Polices, Rules & Regulations, and State and Federal laws.
Prepared and Issued Performance Evaluations and Disciplinary Actions.
Administrator and Employee Recruiter -Hiring, Criminal History Investigations and Terminations
Researched and distribution of Geographic and Legal updates.
Executive Administrative Supervisor for Deputy Chief 2012
City of Detroit Police Department (Southwest District)
Designed and maintained data base that created monthly and annual statistical reports which identified specific crimes, locations and perpetrators.
Orchestrated and Spearheaded Multi-Agency Task Forces to target bordering city neighborhoods infested with heavy drug and criminal activity.
Investigated criminal and financial fraud, resolved 3rd step Grievances, Disciplinary Actions and Labor Disputes.
Established policies for tracking and reporting missing inventory and discrepancies.
Maintained, updated and distributed Emergency Management Plans and served as Incident Command Administrator.
Trainer and support to immediate personnel comprised of 6 civilian, 8 Lieutenants, 24 Sergeants and 142 Police Officers, as well as bureau personnel comprised of commanders + personnel.
Analyzed complex and sensitive issues and developed solutions.
Grant Administrator for Michigan Seat Belt and Drunk Driving.
Project Manager for various contracts (i.e, construction of new site, moves, renovation, etc.)
Trusted Liaison appointed for the “Letter of Agreement” between the City of Detroit Housing Commission (HUD) and the Detroit Police Department, Housing Support Section.
Grant Administrator / Auditor for Federal, HUD, State and Municipal Grants more than $100,000,000.00 (one hundred million dollars).
Reviewed Contract Bids and ensured Contractual Compliance
Key Achievements
Saved the Police Department over ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) in Federal and State fines.
Spearheaded the largest “Gun-Buy Back” projects, sponsored by the Detroit Housing Commission (Collected 600 + weapons).
Prepared Cost Accounting & Financial Projections for six (6) Housing Developments earmarked to receive Renaissance Grants.
Authored grants to address crime in various communities.
Created avenues to prevent commingling and supplanting of grants received.
Community Development
Organized and coordinated community organizations for City of Detroit Housing Developments and engaged resident participation in community and city events.
Established outside partnerships, designed Community Newsletters, Brochures and Handouts
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Advance Certification: Emergency Management / Staff and Command
B.S. Degree
Major: Public Administration
Minor: Management
August 12, 2000, Promotional Dates: Rank of Sergeant
Training
All Lines Insurance Adjuster, Texas #2557836 (Home State)
16 Additional Non-Residential State Licenses (AL, AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IN, LA, MI, MN MS, NV, NM, NC, OK,SC
Life Insurance License – #883884
Real Estate Certification
Grant Writing
Narcotics Identification
Train the Trainer / Instructor (Cultural Diversity, Performance Auditor, Ethics and Emotional Survival, Payroll, Use of Force, Field Sobriety Testing, Basic Winchester Expandable Baton, Shotgun Stream Aerosol Defense, Law Enforcement Network, etc.)
Microsoft Office / Word Perfect / Windows / Internet
City of Detroit Police Department (Personnel and Academy)
Instructor for Police Academy / In-Service Training programs (Payroll, Employee Benefits, Ethics, Police Network, Use of Force, etc.).
Established, implemented and re-developed programs to meet department and community needs and manpower concerns.
Maximized personnel performance: generated forms, training, new policies and procedures to obtain department objectives.
Compliance Officer: Enforcement of Department Polices, Rules & Regulations, City Ordinances, as well as State and Federal laws.
Established “Instructor Requirements” for Police Academy and “Mandatory Training Timetable” for personnel.
Member on Oral Board during interviews and hiring process.
Prepared Geographic and Legal updates
REFERENCES
Mrs. Wanda Harris, Disability Executive Director, Personal Quality Care, LLC, Southfield, MI, 248-***-****
Dr. James R. Younger, Retired Deputy Chief, Detroit Police Department, 313-***-****
Additional references are available upon request.