Data Entry Specialist with 20+ Years of Precision

CLIFF MOERS

*******@*****.*** 720-***-**** LinkedIn Evergreen, CO 80439

DATA ENTRY SPECIALIST

Passionate about strengthening communities through collaboration at all levels.

Purpose-driven leader with over 20 years of experience advancing equity, access, and systemic change for Deaf communities. Recognized for building institutions, scaling statewide programs, leading complex policy and funding initiatives, and forging collaborative partnerships that translate vision into measurable outcomes.

Respected people manager capable of directing and motivating dedicated teams in launching projects and programs with statewide impact that raise awareness and offer vital services to underserved populations.

Innovative self-starter with a big picture perspective and proven track record of organizing all aspects of start-up phases of new ventures and projects that achieve optimal value and high-quality outcomes.

Trusted advisor with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and constituents of all ages from various multicultural and ethnic backgrounds. Executive Leadership Strategic Planning Fiscal Oversight/Budget Management Organizational Development Program Expansion Board & Stakeholder Partnerships Policy & Systems Advocacy Equity & Inclusion Fundraising & Grant Management Community & Relationship Building Change Management High-Impact Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CO Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (CCDHHDB) Denver, CO 08/2007-07/2024 DIRECTOR

Scope of Authority:

● Directed statewide agency with 14 FTE and $3M annual budget; responsible for policy development and legislative initiatives, program oversight, and strategic planning.

● Supervised staff, managed multi-year projects, and coordinated cross-agency initiatives with state departments and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

● Oversaw operations, service delivery, and program administration to ensure accessibility and effectiveness for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind populations.

● Managed 8 programs, including centralized Legal Communication Access Services, centralized Rural Communication Access Services, Outreach and Consultative Services, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, Communications Technology Program, Support Service Provider Program, Community Intervener Program, and Grant Program.

● Drafted annual funding requests and managed agency reports to the Governor's Office and General Assembly.

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● Managed finances, including tracking of expenditures and budget planning and grants funded by the federal and state.

● Facilitated collaborations with state agencies and community stakeholders to identify funding solutions and ensure sustainable community program growth.

● Led multi-year strategic planning processes in partnership with Commissioners and state stakeholders, establishing agency vision, long-term priorities, measurable performance benchmarks, and resource allocation strategies.

● Implemented Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives for staff and stakeholders. Key Achievements/Outcomes:

● Tripled staff (FTE) from 2.3 to 14.3 and expanded programs from 2 to 8 over 17 years.

● Spearheaded statewide legislative and policy initiatives, including revitalization of Early Hearing Detection & Intervention program, Grant Program, centralized Rural Communication Access Services, and DeafBlind Programs.

● Established an outreach unit responding to 1,000 inquiries annually, improving statewide access to services.

● Led development and promulgation of multiple state regulations, including establishment of sign language interpreter certification credentials under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act. Deaf-initely Possible Resources Littleton, CO 03/2006-06/2007 OWNER & EMPLOYMENT AND EMPOWERMENT CONSULTANT

Scope of Authority:

● Founded and directed consulting company; responsible for mission, vision, policies, and strategic planning.

● Managed programs and training initiatives for clients and employers. Responsibilities:

● Designed and implemented career preparedness and employment training programs.

● Conducted ADA-based accessibility assessments evaluating business readiness, compliance gaps, and organizational commitment; provided strategic recommendations to strengthen equitable access and funding alignment.

● Managed budget and organizational operations to guide organizational growth. Key Achievements/Outcomes:

● Delivered 1,440 hours of career training for 120 clients and potential employers.

● Implemented strategic planning initiatives that accelerated organizational growth and impact. Communication Service for the Deaf/Sign Language Associates, Inc. Denver, CO 07/2002-03/2006 COMMUNITY INTERPRETING/CONSUMER RELATIONS & VIDEO RELAY SERVICES OUTREACH MANAGER Scope of Authority:

● Operated a community sign language interpreting agency, supervising staff and contractors in ASL/English services.

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● Managed agency budgets, projected financial needs, and tracked interpreter requests and service hours to ensure operational efficiency.

● Oversaw outreach and implementation of video relay services (VRS) to consumers and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

● Conducted hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for interpreters and support staff.

● Coordinated scheduling, workload assessment, and staffing allocations to meet client and community demands.

● Developed and executed outreach strategies to expand access to interpreting services and VRS technology.

● Monitored financial and operational metrics to ensure sustainability and service quality. Key Achievements/Outcomes:

● Doubled interpreter requests and service hours through targeted outreach and community engagement efforts.

● Hired and onboarded a full-time staff interpreter, strengthening service capacity and reliability.

● Expanded community access to interpreting services and Video Relay Service, increasing responsiveness to deaf consumers.

● Implemented tracking and reporting systems for interpreter requests and hours, enhancing operational planning and transparency.

Laurent Clerc Educational Fund of CO/Rocky Mountain Deaf School Denver, CO 07/1997-06/2000 PRESIDENT & CEO

Scope of Authority:

● Founded and led charter school and educational fund from inception, overseeing organizational formation, governance structure, program development, fundraising, and strategic community partnerships.

Responsibilities:

● Built governance infrastructure from inception, recruiting and advising Board members, defining bylaws and policies, and leading collaborative strategic planning to guide school growth and financial stability.

● Restructured nonprofit Board roles and responsibilities to strengthen governance oversight, enhance organizational effectiveness, and increase accountability for operations, finances, and programmatic strategy.

● Developed academic programs, curricula, and student support services.

● Hired and prepared faculty and staff for instructional quality and professional growth.

● Managed fundraising, grants, and operational planning to support organizational sustainability.

● Represented the organization in school district, state, and national on deaf education and advocacy. Key Achievements/Outcomes:

● Launched a new educational program for deaf students in the metro Denver area.

● Established sustainable operational practices and secured funding for program expansion.

● Built community partnerships to enhance advocacy and educational impact for deaf students. CLIFF MOERS *******@*****.*** 720-***-**** Page 4

● Guided successful transition to a permanent campus and built RMDS into a model bilingual (American Sign Language/English) school, strengthening enrollment stability and community credibility. ADDITIONAL EARLY CAREER ROLES

DEAF EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST United States Postal Service Denver, CO

DEAF COMMUNITY LIAISON Marion Downs National Center for Infant Hearing Boulder, CO

DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES COORDINATOR University of Colorado Boulder, CO EDUCATION

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT Regis University Denver, CO

Emphasis on Organizational Development and Human Resources BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL BUSINESS Gallaudet University Washington, DC CERTIFICATION IN COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IN BUSINESS Community College of Denver SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference Biannual Speaker

National Symposium on Childhood Education Conference: American Sign Language/English Charter Schools: Taking Control of Education

National Association of the Deaf Biannual Conference: About Rural Auxiliary Services (Communication Access)

SELECTED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

Colorado Health Care Policy & Financing 2023 – 2024 Member, Complex Service Solutions Council

Governor’s Office Behavioral Health Task Force 2021 – 2022 Member, Co-Occurring Disabilities and Behavioral Health Steering Committee Homeland Security and All-Hazards Senior Advisory Committee, Colorado Department of Public Safety 2017 – 2021

Member, Access and Functional Needs Sub-committee

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 2015 – 2017 Member, Colorado Infant Hearing Advisory Committee Colorado Association of the Deaf 2004 – 2007

Chairperson, Colorado Quality Standards for Interpreters Committee Laurent Clerc Educational Fund of Colorado/Rocky Mountain Deaf School Board 1995 – 2001 & 2005 – 2007

President

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National Champion Award (Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools & Programs for the Deaf), April 2019

Community Champion (Mental Health Center of Denver), November 2017 Family First Award (Colorado Hands & Voices), October 2011

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