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City of PrescottDirector
Apr. 2021Prescott, Arizona, United StatesI am the Director of an emergency communications center (ECC) serving 16 public safety organizations across a 5,000+ square mile region. My role spans strategic planning, operational oversight, and cross-functional leadership, ensuring 24/7 performance in a complex, high-accountability environment. Strategic & Operational Leadership • Oversee daily operations and long-range initiatives across fire, police, and private EMS services. • Align priorities and protocols across municipal, county, federal, and private partners to ensure seamless coordination and system interoperability. • Deliver executive briefings and performance reports to senior leadership and governing bodies, translating operational metrics into strategic decisions. • Manage multi-million dollar budgets, staffing plans, and vendor relationships to support scalable growth, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility. Organizational Development & Performance Culture • Build and lead high-performing teams, driving clarity, accountability, and operational readiness. • Define KPIs and lead performance review processes that enhance service delivery, efficiency, and leadership effectiveness. • Champion internal culture initiatives that improve retention, increase engagement, and support succession planning. • Conduct internal reviews and investigations with transparency, due process, and a focus on developmental outcomes. Private & Public-Sector Alignment Executive Leadership • Enterprise operations and workforce strategy • Cross-functional and interagency collaboration • Strategic communications and executive reporting • Regulatory navigation in high-stakes environments • Culture-building and performance optimization I bring private and public–sector–ready leadership grounded in systems thinking, operational excellence, and a proven ability to align people and strategy in dynamic, regulated environments.
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Organizational Development Professionals - ODProsExecutive Director
Apr. 2014North AmericaAs Executive Director of ODP, I manage learning and development teams in collaboration with organizational leaders to design and deliver leadership, talent, and organizational development programs that align with strategic priorities. My work focuses on strengthening organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and agility through actionable talent strategies. Key contributions include: • Driving organizational growth by assessing cultural, qualitative, and quantitative data to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities across all leadership levels. • Partnering on long-term workforce strategies to optimize performance, talent acquisition, and community impact. • Designing and leveraging surveys, benchmarks, and assessment tools (MBTI, DiSC) to inform data-driven leadership development. • Establishing follow-up systems that support succession planning while celebrating milestones and achievements in talent development. • Conducting operational analyses to improve organizational performance, reduce costs, and streamline processes. • Directing the implementation of policies and programs that ensure efficiency, user-centricity, and measurable results. • Serving as a thought leader through speeches, articles, and presentations, sharing insights to promote organizational development and strengthen professional communities. • Leading strategic studies and research that inform HR policies and drive continuous improvement. This role positions me at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and organizational transformation while delivering sustainable results for people and organizations. www. DeLung.com/consulting

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