Experienced leader with a strong background in team guidance, project management, and strategic achievement. Adept at developing efficient processes, maintaining high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Highly regarded for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence through data-driven decisions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
06.2020 - Current
Acting Deputy Associate Director for Program Implementation (ADPI) in the Division of Overdose Prevention (DOP) overseeing 100+ team members across three major grant programs
Managed planning, development, writing, and publication of CDC's OD2A grants, distributing nearly $1B over 5 years to 90 State, Local, and Territorial Public Health Agencies
Managed a $42M+ grant program to recruit and hire 200+ public health staff for over 90 health departments; addressing challenges meeting critical overdose epidemic milestones during the pandemic
Developed comprehensive reports, providing valuable insights into business performance and aiding in strategic planning efforts using an innovative MS Power BI Program Data Dashboard
Provided expert guidance on change management best practices, contributing to a positive organizational culture.
Management and Program Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2018 - 06.2020
Acting Deputy Branch Chief of the Population Health Workforce Branch in the Division of Scientific Education & Professional Development
Streamlined $25M budget process with monthly reconciliations for all programs
Conducted in-depth analysis of partner work and funding to prioritize impactful activities
Recruited & Led a cross-program administrative team of contractors to centralize CDC's fellowship program administrative support
Coordinated efforts among multidisciplinary teams, to develop SOPs for 6 fellowship programs enabling seamless execution of critical tasks within tight deadlines, reducing late hiring from 50% in 2018 to 1% in 2019
Effectively resolved conflicts among team members or stakeholders, promoting collaborative problem-solving approaches that yielded positive results
Presidential Management Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, enhancing overall business performance where in 2016 only 10% of fellows were hired on time, but by 2019, 99% were hired and started on time (only 1 fellow out of 200 got delayed)
Coordinated the development and implementation of the 'Population Health Workforce Initiative' pilot program using MS Project saving the State of Utah Dept. of Public $300M+ in medicaid costs
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity while experiencing a 27% decline in funding
Executed and led a new shared Administrative Program Support Team, (7 contractors and 3 employees) reducing costs and redundancies across multiple programs
Improved internal communication by developing comprehensive guidelines for interdepartmental collaboration.
Special Assistant to the Office of the CDC Director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
03.2017 - 07.2017
Special Assistant to the Office of the CDC Director during the presidential administration transition of 2017
Analyzed and improved the Vital Signs publication strategy, leading to a new selection and publication timing strategy
Assisted in the development of organizational policies and procedures by conducting research and analyzing best practices leading to recommendations on U.S Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers Overseas Education Allowance, adopted by CDC leadership and the U.S Surgeon General.
Led the Zika Transition Team on behalf of the CDC Deputy Director, ensuring critical decisions were made on time, and appropriately communicated with the newly elected governor or Puerto Rico
Briefed CDC leaders and the National Security Council (NSC) during the Eastern DRC Ebola Outbreak interagency meeting, resulting in the NSC designating CDC as the lead agency for for the U.S. Government in responding to that international health crisis
Project Control Analyst
Akima, LLC
03.2014 - 01.2016
Ensured compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations throughout the duration of multiple federal contracting programs while maximizing profitability
Developed a corporate standard operating procedures book and training materials on Project Management practices for all levels of management members using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Presented 2-day training sessions at various project sites to management teams, leading to more efficient processes and improved customer satisfaction
Education
Master's Degree - International Affairs
American University
Washington, DC
12.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science & Business
BYU-Idaho
Rexburg, ID
12.2011
Skills
Effective Project Management
Collaborative Team Leadership
Project Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Needs Assessment
Client Engagement Strategy
Workflow Analysis
Business Process Improvement
Data-Driven Analysis
Creative Problem-Solving
Strategic Management Skill
Candidate Assessment
Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Management Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
06.2020 - Current
Management and Program Analyst
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2018 - 06.2020
Special Assistant to the Office of the CDC Director
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
03.2017 - 07.2017
Presidential Management Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Project Control Analyst
Akima, LLC
03.2014 - 01.2016
Master's Degree - International Affairs
American University
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science & Business
BYU-Idaho
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