DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM

Office of Financial Policy and Facilities Planning & Budgeting

Director of Operations, Emergency Management, Safety and Security – July 2022 to Present

Provide consultation for auxiliary services, security, athletics, emergency management, risk management, information technology, procurement, and operations for long-range planning strategies.

Review and recommend to FCS Chancellor and college administrations the U.S. Department of Education requirements for procedural and regulatory compliance.

FCS planning, assessment, and evaluation to ensure quality operations and to promote continual improvement of colleges academic programs and initiatives, including general and workforce development programs.

Provide guidance and actions to be implemented for specific emergency and disaster events impacting Florida College System institutional operations for facilities, students, and staff.

Review and analyze operational audits for response to the Auditor General Office

Provide leadership in college-based needs assessments to align with the budget and resources they seek that may impact the college’s goals and overcome institutional inefficiencies.

Assist with the implementation of the athletic annual budget, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with FCSAA/State and NJCAA/National regulations.

Identify technological needs and make recommendations to Florida College System institutions.

 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Capture Grant; Served as Florida College System Researcher, $4.4M; expanded access to Cybersecurity and IT Training in Florida.

Developed and implemented “FCS Cyber Collaborative Group” to expand college activities to support and enhance both workforce development and a pipeline for cybersecurity education from elementary school through postsecondary education.

Provided leadership in developing curriculum and course alignment in the workforce priorities and strategic planning.

 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM

Office of Financial Policy and Facilities Planning & Budgeting

Deputy Director of Facilities Planning & Budgeting and Campus Safety – December 2017 to July 2022

Provided consultation for budget, security, emergency management, funding model, vendor services, information technology, and operations of campus facilities for long-range planning initiatives.

Assisted with operating budget and expenditures analysis reporting for the Florida College System and stakeholders.

Provided supervision, oversight, and feedback for Mutual Aid in support of FCS institutions.

Assisted in the review and implementation of Capital Improvement Plans (PECO) Funding

Research and assist with fiscal policy analyses on key legislation and state revenue estimates.

Assisted in the development of State and Federal Grants for the Florida College System

Responsible for the review and allocation of the Deferred Maintenance budget for facility upgrades

Conducted annual reviews of the college's Continuity Operation Plan (COOP) for compliance.

 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Capture Grant; Served as Florida College System Researcher, $395K+; project to support interoperability communication and coordination as prevention, and deterrence, but primarily to improve, enhance, and coordinate a response to violent activity and domestic security & terrorist threat, ensuring coordinated operations.  

Facilitated and collaborated with the Florida Department of Health and FCS Presidents to reopen institutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM

Office of Academic and Student Affairs

Director of Student and Administrative Affairs – January 2016 to December 2017

Provided leadership in developing student affairs priorities and strategic plans.

Prepared ad-hoc reports relating to students tuition and fee projections

Identified best practices to increase student retention rates for the Florida College System

Assisted colleges with state and federal financial aid regulations.

Proactively identified issues and trends affecting diversity within student enrollment

Established statewide programs for transfer, homeless, foster care, and veteran students.

Responsible for auxiliary learning equipment to assist students with disabilities.

Reviewed for accuracy of Education Articulation Course Numbers and Contract Agreements

 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Collaborated with the State University System on Florida's 2 +2 Program criteria for a seamless path for students with an associate degree to enter a state university.

Oversaw the additional modification required by Section. 1004.085, Florida Statute to promote and expand efforts to reduce text and course material costs through policies and reporting requirements.

Assisted in the development of “The Second Chance Pilot Program” at Florida Gateway College and Florida Department of Corrections to allow incarcerated students access to higher education.

 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM

Office of Civil Rights and Compliance

Coordinator of Equity, Access, and Campus Safety – October 2014 to January 2016

Reviewed Administrative Rules to ensure colleges are in compliance with state and federal laws.

Review and analyze 28 colleges federal equity reports to ensure equity compliance with Florida Statutes and U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Responsible for ensuring colleges are in compliance with required Title IX policies and procedures.

Evaluate Career and Technical Education programs to ensure colleges provide necessary accommodations to all students with disabilities statewide.

Served as Florida College System liaison with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and U.S. Department of Homeland Security for campus safety.

Ensured institutions were in compliance with State Board of Education course substitution requirements.  

 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Co-facilitated the revision of the guided pathway advising model to assist students with disabilities in identifying an appropriate career pathway, course selection, and degree completion.

Led a system-wide discussion on prospective students’ transportation, campus drive, and crosswalk/roundabout to ensure student safety during commuting.

 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement

Investigation Specialist II – May 2013 to October 2014

Accounted for investigative plans, interviewing witnesses, and taking sworn testimony.

Established leads regarding alleged violations of Florida Statutes laws, rules, and regulations.

Assisted law enforcement investigators with complex financial statements.

Ensured financial and policy reporting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Evaluated evidence and assembled information for the Legal Counsel and State Attorney’s Office

Served as liaison for DACS law enforcement at statewide conferences and meetings.

Participated in focus groups for the development of law enforcement long-range planning.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL AND REGULATION

Division of Administration and Financial Management

Bureau Chief of Agency Services – March 2006 to November 2012

Reduced cost annually by partnering with global procurement to strategize (RFPs, ITNs, and ITBs)

Planned and monitored bureaus, annual spending plan, and expenditures for budget compliance.

Designed and implemented cost allocation methodology for the agency’s commodities and services.

Proactively saved and reduced building rental expenditures by consolidating the agency portfolio.

Actively managed the department’s mailroom, printshop, purchasing, property, and facilities operations.

Audited and approved agency’s annual Property Control Inventory report for year-end closeout

Analyzed and created new business processes related to Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprises

Responsible for management aspects of all Auxiliary Services including custodial services, environmental health and safety, and warehouse logistics.

 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Implemented cost allocation methodology to reduce administrative costs for commodities and services: $460K.

Successfully collaborated with leadership to redesign a new professional business license card for transparency and leverage resources.

 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL AND REGULATION

Division of Administration and Financial Management

Deputy Director of Administration – November 2004 to March 2006

Collaborated with the General Counsel on legal issues and agency-related settlement projects.

Strategized with the Director of Administration and Legislative Affairs on proposed legislative bills that may have an impact on the agency.

Provided leadership in the promotion and reclassification of management and staff positions within the agency.

 Managed emergency issues in alignment with best practices while ensuring the work environment was positive and productive.

Administered and approved RFPs, ITNs, and ITBs for commodities and vendor services

Collaborated with the Florida Department of Management Services, Real Estate Development, and Risk Management Office on statewide initiatives.

Prepared, organized, and managed the auxiliary budget for pricing, staffing, and expenses for the division.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Coached executive team in the development of SWOT Analysis and Continuous Improvement Plans for workforce development and succession planning

Developed a presentation for the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget on long-range planning.

 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL AND REGULATION

Division of Service Operations

Senior Management Analyst Supervisor – May 2004 to November 2004

Streamlined business process for contractual service while increasing productivity.

Identified statewide budgetary and operational programs for business license renewals.

Provided guidance to budget entities with the development of the Legislative Budget Request

Enhanced technical reports and made recommendations for 90 days of approved or denied business licensees by Florida statutes and rules.

Improved staff efficiency and productivity through the implementation of Performance Measures

Advised the Professional Boards on the monthly revenue, expenditures, and cash balances.

Developed and implemented new customer service strategies to improve customer experiences.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Division of Administrative Services

Personnel Services Specialist – November 2003 to May 2004

Interpreted payroll policy and producers as they applied to routine and non-routine situations.

Verified course and education documentation for Criminal Justice Incentive Pay (CJIP) payments

Created reports evaluating the impact of programs surrounding the rate reports.

Updated payroll systems, including employment hires and terminations.

Audited and approved payment of annual, sick, and special compensatory leave in compliance with Florida Administrative Code, policies, and procedures.

Prepared memorandum for benefits, retirement, supplemental and/or revolving fund payments.

Accountant III – January 1999 to November 2003

Entered employee information and maintained payroll files.

Prepared payroll and tax reports for federal and state requirements

Generated and audited payroll reports for senior management review

Prepared ledger entries with earnings and deductions for supplement and monthly payroll

Calculated salaries, overtime earnings, uniform allowance, and leave payments for processing.