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City of GaryDirector of Parks
Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2024Gary, Indiana, United States• Ensured care, maintenance, and security of all the city’s parks, beaches, and pavilions
• Drafted and managed Park Department annual budget
• Secured additional funding for public parks through grant writing and partnerships • Presented updates to the Board of Park Commissioners, Gary Common Council and at community events.
• Oversaw staff, ensured proper training, deployment and performance of their duties
• Attained compliance with federal government’s Land Water Conservation Fund after 22 years of non-compliance by identifying land and completing property appraisals in 8 months
• Assisted with the organization and implementation of all Special Events in the City of Gary
United Neighborhoods, Inc.Executive Director
Nov. 2020 - Dec. 2023Hammond, Indiana, United States• Management and oversight of U.S. Housing & Urban Development (HUD) HOME program, through the nonprofit Community Housing and Development Organization (CHODO) • Oversight of the renovation of existing homes and new construction partnering with the City of Hammond to provide decent, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families
• Budget development and management
• Presented updates to the Board of Directors and at community events
• Managed office employees and contractors
City of GaryCity Council Member
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2019Gary, Indiana, United States• Elected to serve as Councilwoman representing residents of the 6th District on the legislative local body of government of the City of Gary, the Gary Common Council.
Lake County Community Economic DevelopmentDeputy Director
Mar. 2015 - Sep. 2015Crown Point, Indiana, United States• Management and oversight of U.S. Housing & Urban Development programs designed to provide safe, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families and to eliminate deterioration of properties and neighborhoods.
HDI Family Counseling, LLCExecutive Director
Mar. 2012 - Mar. 2015Merrillville, Indiana, United States• Provided effective leadership and oversight of social service agency • Ensured day-to-day operations were carried out by staff
• Performance management; recruitment, hiring, retention and dismissal of employees
• Grant writing, budget preparation and management
• Development and implementation of programs and services
Integrity Solutions, Inc.President/CEO
Jul. 2009 - Mar. 2012Gary, Indiana, United States• Led non-profit organization that assisted social service organizations with administrative functions and managerial consultation including grant writing, marketing, fiscal management, professional development, and workshop facilitation.
State of Indiana - Department of Child ServicesDivision Manager
Mar. 2006 - Jun. 2009Lake County, Indiana, United States• Developed local policy and procedures based on changing state and federal laws
• Managed a unit of 60+ Case Manager Supervisors, Case Managers, and support staff responsible for investigating Child Abuse/Neglect that occurred in Lake County, IN as well as receiving reports for abuse/neglect on the Lake County Child Abuse Hotline
• Budget development and management • Served on multi-disciplinary county Child Fatality Review Team and the State Child Fatality Review Team
• Analyzed, reviewed, and made recommendations for awarding provider contracts
• Lead team in developing the County Child Protection Plan
• Piloted program for statewide centralized Child Abuse Hotline • Assisted in developing prototype for statewide computer application system managing caseloads
• Performance management, interviewing and training of new employees
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