Jan 2012 to 2000 Executive DirectorLEA, Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Easton, MD Jun 2008 to Sep 2012 Upper Shore Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning DirectorServices Excellence Consulting, LLC Easton, MD May 2007 to Jun 2008 Chief Executive OfficerLocal Directors, Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) Baltimore, MD Mar 2005 to May 2007 Assistant to the Deputy Secretary for Operations and LiaisonHoward County Dept. of Social Services Columbia, MD Apr 2003 to Mar 2005 Asst. Director for ServicesHoward County Dept. of Social Services Columbia, MD Aug 2004 to Feb 2005 DirectorFamily Investment, Caroline Co. Dept. of Soc. Services/Caroline County Career Center Denton, MD May 1999 to Apr 2003 Asst. DirectorCaroline Co Denton, MD Sep 1994 to May 1999 Adult Services AdministratorEastern Correctional Inst Westover, MD Aug 1993 to Sep 1994 Corrections Administrator/Social WorkerTalbot Co Easton, MD Apr 1989 to Aug 1993 Social WorkerCaroline Co Denton, MD Apr 1986 to Apr 1989 Social Worker
Education:
University of Maryland School of Social Work Baltimore, MD Sep 1995 to Dec 1996 Doctoral in Research and StatisticsSwarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Jan 1989 Master of Social Work
Skills:
Strong administration/management, budget, grant writing contract and project management skills [including writing standard operating procedures (SOPs)]. Excellent operations, strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, policy analysis, program design, and outcome/performance tracking abilities. Sharpened decision-making skills; concise proactive problem-solving abilities. Well-developed motivational and staff development abilities enabling innovation conduction at all levels. Well-cultivated interpersonal/communication and collaborative skills ability to readily and easily interface with various groups in federal/state/local government, community-based human services organizations, education and the business and economic development sectors. Creative and proactive media/outreach/community education skills. Proficient computer literacy skills including use of Internet/e-mail, MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Android technology, and various statistical/forecasting software. Skilled social media management abilities (LinkedIn, Face book, Pinterest, blogging), etc.
2012 to 2000 Executive DirectorLEA, Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Easton, MD 2008 to 2011 Upper Shore Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning DirectorServices Excellence Consulting, LLC Easton, MD 2007 to 2008 Chief Executive OfficerLocal DSS Directors, Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) Baltimore, MD 2005 to 2007 Assistant to the Deputy Secretary for Operations and LiaisonHoward County Dept. of Social Services Columbia, MD Apr 2003 to Mar 2005 Asst. Director for ServicesHoward County Dept. of Social Services Columbia, MD 2004 to 2005 DirectorFamily Investment, Caroline Co. Dept. of Soc. Services/Caroline County Career Center Denton, MD May 1999 to Apr 2003 Asst. DirectorCaroline Co Denton, MD Sep 1994 to May 1999 Adult Services AdministratorEastern Correctional Inst Westover, MD Aug 1993 to Sep 1994 Corrections Administrator/Social WorkerTalbot Co Easton, MD Apr 1989 to Aug 1993 Social WorkerCaroline Co Denton, MD Apr 1986 to Apr 1989 Social WorkerMultiple Personality Disorders
Feb 1989 to Feb 1989
Education:
University of Maryland School of Social Work Baltimore, MD Sep 1995 to Dec 1996 Doctoral in Research and StatisticsSwarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Jan 1989 Master of Social Work