Human Resources Director for Law Firm

M. LYNN HOFFMAN, MSW, LMSW

*** ********* ****, ******, ****** 89403 Cell: 415-***-**** *******@*****.*** Accomplished human resources and administrative executive with 25+ years of leadership experience in government organizations ranging from 160 to 1,850 employees. Trusted advisor to executive leadership, recognized for building high-performing teams and fostering accountable, collaborative workplace cultures. CORE COMPETENCIES

Human Resources Administration Employee Relations Policy Development

Recruitment & Retention Workplace Investigations Payroll Administration

HR Compliance Performance Management Change Management

Staff Development & Training Leadership Coaching Executive Advising

Benefits and Leave Administration Classification & Compensation Workforce Planning LAW OFFICE MANAGER – Executive Team Member July 2021 - Present Washoe County / District Attorney’s Office

• Human Resources & Workforce Leadership: Direct all human resources functions for a 220-employee law organization, including: successful completion of 250+ recruitments and onboardings over five years. Lead workforce planning, employee relations, conduct workplace investigations, as well as oversee and provide guidance to supervisors on performance management, retention strategies, implement disciplinary actions, interpret policies and direct organizational development. Led over 15 workplace investigations involving performance concerns, policy violations, workplace conflict and personnel complaints, preparing findings and recommendations for executive leadership.

• Payroll: Manage biweekly payroll operations for a 220-employee department, reviewing and approving timecards, correcting payroll and leave discrepancies, validating labor distribution coding, generating payroll reports, and ensuring complete and accurate payroll processing in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

• Executive Administration: Direct the daily business operations of one of the largest County Departments (220 FTE staff), oversee $39 million annual budget as well as building operations and information technology. As a member of the executive team, collaborate to develop policies, business practices and guidelines, as well as make recommendations to the department’s executive team regarding fiscal strategies, staffing levels, budgeting and allocations to maximize available resources.

• Fiscal Operations: Lead the development and submission of the $39 million department budget as well as state and federal grant reports to 10+ grantors. Oversee the fraud check diversion program, asset forfeiture, and violence against women and victims of crime act, as well as the departmental bank accounts, victim fund, and oversee annual audits. Direct the purchase of equipment and supplies as well as orchestrate building projects.

• Department Representative: Represent the department with the Board of County Commissioners, at legislative public hearings, other governmental agencies, community groups and the general public. Regularly meet with government agency representatives to set policy and oversee responses to threats to the staff and community safety.

• Compliance: Ensure staff compliance with operating security policies and procedures that uphold federal and state requirements for programs accessed and utilized by the department; ensure staff operate within established internal controls.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER III NOV 2019 – July 2021 Nevada Department of Education / Business and Support Services Division

• Leadership Development and Workforce Management: Supervised managers and professional staff across multiple business units, established performance expectations, provided coaching strategies and accountability measures. Developed and implemented revised performance standards and evaluation processes, resulting in increased employee advancement and organizational effectiveness. Led employee development initiatives and workforce planning efforts supporting statewide operational objectives.

• Staff Development and Stakeholder Support: Developed and implemented revised work performance standards for 17 staff members, promoting 3 in the first year. Regularly trained and provided distributive school support calculations and grant management technical support to 17 school districts, 54 charter schools, 5 behavioral health facilities. M. LYNN HOFFMAN, MSW, LMSW PAGE TWO

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• Business Administration: Directed the daily operations of up to 26 full-time employees across three business functions providing statewide business services for Pre-K to 12 education. Oversaw, implemented, authorized over $2 billion in payments for school operating budgets and grants. Assisted in the development of the over $4 billion Department budget.

• Grants Management Unit: Oversaw the daily operations of grant subaward development and fiscal grant oversight for up to 804 subawards across 90 federal grants. Obtained budget authority with the approval of the Governor’s Finance Office and the Interim Finance Committee of the Legislature to facilitate grant approvals and revisions, amendments, expenditure reconciliation, financial reporting, and financial reviews with each program office in the Department.

• Audit Unit: Oversaw the Pupil Enrollment and Attendance Audits (PEAA) for every school district, charter school, and university school for profoundly gifted pupils throughout the State (up to 76 entities). Directed internal grant audits, coordinated responses to State and federal audits of the Department and guided the implementation of internal controls.

• Financial Reporting: Led the development and submission of State and federal reports, which includes, but was not limited to: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), trial balance reporting, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

(IDEA) and Maintenance of Effort (MOE) reporting, National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) and F-33 reports, NAC 387.700 Capital Improvement reports, NRS 387.303 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION CHIEF MARCH 2018 – NOV 2019 State of Nevada / Department of Transportation

Business administrator for five sections that oversaw daily operations, policy design and implementation, contract and agreement procurement, fiscal management, diplomatic relations, and staff development.

• Staff Development: Designed and implemented division-wide workforce planning and succession strategies to ensure leadership continuity and talent development across five statewide business units. Developed customized employee development plans and coaching programs that resulted in eight internal promotions within one year. Crafted a recruitment strategy for the division, yielding 12 successful recruitments with 100% retention.

• Business Administration: Directed the daily operations of up to 40 full-time equivalent employees across 5 sections providing statewide services. Collaborated with and reported to the executive staff in the Director’s Office. Oversaw, implemented, and authorized expenses for a $5 million staff operating budget.

• Policy and Legislation: Developed a proposal to update 98 agency-wide policies across a 6-year period, in collaboration with 45 members of the department leadership team. Identified, tracked, and submitted to the Legislature analyses of 20 bills impacting the Administrative Services Division (4 bills were passed / implemented in July 2019).

• Contract Procurement: Oversaw the procurement of up to 1,600 agreements and 65 road construction projects, exceeding $500 million annually. Certified all Requests for Proposals (RFPs) processes, Project Advertisements and Bids, and awards were completed in conformity with all federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Records Management: Led the electronic records conversion project, taking over 13 million paper records in a 12,000 square-foot warehouse and scanning into a comprehensive electronic records storage and retrieval system. Oversaw the proper documentation, storage, and retrieval of all department records. Developed training on proper record keeping.

• Over-Dimensional Vehicle Permits (ODVP): Drafted and presented amendments to ODVP regulations, which were adopted by the State of Nevada Transportation Board and finalized by the Legislative Counsel Bureau (amendments implemented in the Fall of 2019). Ensured all permits were issued accurately and timely to route over-dimensional trucks safely through the state and in accordance with federal, and state laws, regulations and policies.

• Buildings and Grounds (B&G): Led the efforts of the executive team to redesign the use of a 12,000 square-foot building for relocated employees, new hires and design training spaces. Regularly met with the facilities manager to perform long-range asset maintenance/replacement, plan and implement on-site projects. M. LYNN HOFFMAN, MSW, LMSW PAGE THREE

MANAGEMENT ANALYST III JULY 2013 – MARCH 2018

County of San Joaquin (California) / Department of Public Works Business manager for three divisions and oversaw the daily business operations, fiscal management, staff supervision, contract procurement and implementation.

• Budget Development and Implementation: Analyzed, formulated, developed, implemented, tracked and reported balanced budgets totaling $12 million across the Water Resources, Flood Management and Flood Channel Maintenance Divisions.

• Fiscal Management: Maintained and reviewed monthly revenue, expenditure and fund balance reports to track the accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as the deposit of grant funds, taxes, assessments, and fees received. Resolved variances with the Auditor/Controllers Office and contractors.

• Contract Procurement & Management: Contributed to the development of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Qualifications (RFQs), Bids (open and competitive) and led sole source contracting. Drafted, reviewed and authorized requests for purchase orders for awarded contracts.

• Legislative Analysis and Implementation: Reviewed proposed bills introduced during the legislative session. Met with elected officials and staff to discuss positions on bills based on San Joaquin County’s Legislative Platform. Analyzed legislative impact to the County and associated agencies and developed position letters.

• Staff Leader: Oversaw 38 FTEs positions, with 8 direct reports. Led hiring process, motivated staff through professional development and coaching using positive reinforcement. Evaluated performance against established metrics. Designed a “Building Success” customized and measurable employee development plan.

• Staff and Present to Governing Bodies: Presented community outreach findings and fiscal reports to members of the County Board of Supervisors, the Advisory Water Commission, The Eastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Basin Authority, Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority, and the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency. POLICY AND FUND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (SR—PROMOTION) JULY 2011 – JULY 2013 County of Solano, California / CAO / First 5 Solano As a member of the senior management team, I developed and implemented policies and procedures to meet department goals and generate revenue for programs supporting children and families in Solano County.

• Strategic Planning: Evaluated and recommended revisions to the department strategic plan (adopted in 2012). Designed plans to integrate services across county departments and partner community agencies for grant applications.

• Policy Compliance & Development: Ensured programs complied with county policies and regulations. Designed programs to achieve desired outcomes and annually developed policies/amendments. Staffed and prepared reports for the Systems and Policy Committee. Monitored and recommended positions on legislation.

• Fund Development: Secured $2.25 million in grant revenue through 2013, which supported dental health, public safety, education and health programs. Coordinated and led grant research, applications, submissions and reporting.

• Workforce Development: Led hiring process, professional development and directly supervised up to 5 staff.

• Represent Organization: Prepared and presented department reports to the governing board and/or Board of Supervisors. Liaison between county departments and external stakeholders. PROGRAM MANAGER (SR) & LEGISLATIVE COORDINATOR OCT 2006 – JUNE 2011 County of Solano, California / CAO / First 5 Solano Ensured program consistency with department’s mission and vision, compliance with grant and contract requirements, oversaw program budget and expenditures, negotiated and monitored performance measures.

• Managed and negotiated over $1 million annually: Oversaw contracts implemented by up to 20 subordinate staff. Developed program quality improvement measures and oversaw program performance.

• Program Integration: Coordinated and led the design for the integration of education, social and public health services delivered to high-risk populations on elementary school campuses in Solano County.

• Evaluation: Guided contract staff to meet and/or exceeded annual objectives resulting in 4-year dollar-for- dollar state matching-funds (totaling $4 million) awarded to First 5 Solano for school-based services.

• Staff Development: Provided monthly professional support and development for up to 20 staff. M. LYNN HOFFMAN, MSW, LMSW PAGE FOUR

CHHS BUDGET AND LEGISLATIVE GRADUATE INTERN NOV 2005 – MAY 2006 California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) Contributed to the annual CHHS budget analysis. Prepared legislative recommendations for executive staff.

• Policy and Planning: Interpreted complex legislation and reported fiscal impacts and policy effects upon state- funded programs. Compared county applications for Mental Health Services Act funding and produced planning documents to assist the Mental Health Department in its funding process.

• Messaging: Contributed to public messages for the California Health and Human Services Secretary. MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING GRADUATE INTERN AUG 2004 – MAY 2005 Assemblywoman Loni Hancock, 14th District

Aided the Assemblywoman in daily interactions with constituents, assisted in legislation and policy development and represented the Assemblywoman at local district meetings.

• Policy and Constituent Case Management: Elicited, tracked and managed constituent proposals for annual Assemblywoman-authored/sponsored legislation. Coordinated complex community communication and partnerships for public hearings. Clarified and resolved constituent cases.

• Workforce Development Planning: Collaborated with building trade unions to develop the first vocational education program in a low-income Bay Area city. Program continues with students entering trades annually. RESEARCH COORDINATOR (PROMOTION) JUNE 2002 – OCT 2004 University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA/ Research Laboratory of Joseph J. Campos, Ph.D.) Executed research policies, applied for grants, prepared reports, conducted regular analysis of efforts to outcomes, and oversaw the daily management of staff.

• Policy and Fund Development: Formulated strategic research plans. Contributed to National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health grants, which successfully secured 5-year grant awards totaling $5 million.

• Program Management: Ensured contract compliance and alignment with the University policies. Provided direction to 10+ staff in the daily research operations. Managed a $1 million annual operating budget. Produced budget and research reports. Maintained database of over 8,000 research participants. EDUCATION –LICENSE – HONOREE – CREDENTIALS – FELLOWSHIP MASTER OF SOCIAL WELFARE, MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING (Honors) MAY 2006 University of California, Berkeley, CA

Master’s Research Project: Exploratory Study of County Mental Health Services Act Plans BACHELOR OF ARTS, PSYCHOLOGY (Honors) MAY 2002

University of California, Berkeley, CA

Recipient, Labell Foundation, Edmund Lynch, and Alumni Scholarships, 2000-2001 Psi Chi National Honor Member, 2001-2002

LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER (License # 9321-S) MAY 2021 Nevada State Board of Examiners for Social Workers WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE – Nevada Women’s fund MAY 2025 HUMAN RESOURCES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GRADUATE JULY 2016 County of San Joaquin (California)

CERTIFIED FEDERAL GRANTS MANAGER JANUARY 2013

Grants Management USA, Grant Professionals Association Endorsed CALIFORNIA CREDENTIALED COUNTY SENIOR EXECUTIVE DECEMBER 2011 California Association of Counties (CSAC) Institute for Excellence in County Government RESULTS FOR AMERICA STATE EDUCATION AGENCY FELLOW MAY 2021

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