Adam Litke
Geneva,Ohio
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-driven senior leader with over 11 years of progressive experience in public health and financial management, including 10 years in health district operations. Seeking the Health Commissioner position for the City of Ashtabula Health Department to leverage expertise in executive oversight, fiscal accountability, strategic planning, and public health administration to advance the department's mission and improve population health outcomes. Proven ability to manage large, complex budgets, secure and manage diverse funding sources (federal, state, and local), and provide executive-level leadership in all administrative and human resource functions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Health Commissioner
LAKE COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT
01.2014 - Current
- Provide executive-level oversight and management of all day-to-day operations and personnel for both the Lake County General Health District and Geauga Public Health.
- Direct all aspects of Health Department budget and sub-budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, accurate financial reporting, and successful completion of annual audits.
- Secure and manage numerous complex grants, including federal, state, and local funding sources, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Lead the Human Resources function, including union negotiations, employee recruitment, hiring, terminations, and administration of employee reprimands and improvement plans.
- Collaborate with and present to Boards of Health, Cities, Villages, Townships, and Schools, maintaining professional and productive inter-agency relationships.
- Manage and delegate tasks to a management team, fostering an efficient and high-performing staff environment.
Audit Manager
JAMES G. ZUPKA, CPA INC.
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Managed and successfully completed multiple simultaneous audits, ensuring adherence to deadlines and regulatory standards.
- Oversaw and directed audit staff, delegating tasks efficiently and utilizing staff strengths to maximize productivity and quality of work.
Education
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) -
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Kent, Ohio08.2024
Bachelor of Business (B.B.A.) - Accounting
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, Ohio08.2009
Skills
- Public Health & Management
- Public Health Administration
- Strategic Planning & Goal Setting
- Organizational Leadership & Mentoring
- Union Negotiations & Labor Relations
- Executive-Level Management Team Oversight
- Inter-Jurisdictional Relations (City, Township, School Districts)
- Financial & Fiscal Oversight
- Health Department Budget Management
- Federal, State, and Local Grant Management
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- External Audit Preparation and Oversight
- Fiscal Accountability
- Technical
- Proficient in both Windows and Mac Operating Systems
- Advanced proficiency in all components of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Apple iWork Suite(Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
- Social media
- Government relations
- Organizational leadership
- Partnership development
- Human resources
- Media relations
Timeline
Deputy Health Commissioner
LAKE COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT
01.2014 - Current
Audit Manager
JAMES G. ZUPKA, CPA INC.
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Business (B.B.A.) - Accounting
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) -
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY