Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, excelling in strategic planning, project management and customer service. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team development. Skilled in data analysis and relationship building, driving program success and compliance while mentoring staff to achieve their full potential.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Division Director
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
08.2016 - Current
Support division director, program managers, and staff to achieve program goals.
Ensure excellence in customer service focus.
Participate in annual and long-term goals and objectives, implementation and evaluation, strategies and work plans of Division programs.
Establish and implement policies and procedures.
Manage projects from vision to implementation and measurement of outcomes.
Represent the Division and Department on boards, panels, committees in the community with internal and external customers.
Use research and data to inform and shape the work of the division.
Recognize potential and be committed to the growth and development of staff and managers.
Manage complex functional issues, problems and budget.
Manage, develop, coach and facilitate the work of professional, technical and clerical staff.
Manage the activities of staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Participate in the development and administration of budgets, fees, revenues, contracts, purchase orders, and expenditures.
Management Analyst
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
08.2008 - 08.2016
Provide research, analysis and monitoring of administrative or operational issues and programs by gathering information and data; conducts feasibility studies and makes recommendations.
Prepare and deliver business and financial information for key decision makers under scheduled and emergent deadlines.
Manage, monitor and enforce business policies, processes and other governing or regulatory guidelines and regulations related to Department activities.
Manage projects to include customer service focus, assessment, planning, communication, change management, implementation, evaluation and revision.
Initiate and participate in on-going efforts to assess and improve business practices by applying quality principles.
Prepare annual budget for all salary, benefits, maintenance and operational expenses, capital improvements, etc.
Forecast revenue and expenditures and develop recommendations for senior management.
Prepare contracts, grant applications and inter-local agreements in support of program operations. Work with finance staff to track revenue and expenses. Maintain detailed records. Track grant and contract changes as they relate to budgets.
District Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2000 - 06.2003
Lead and manage a team of store managers to ensure that all stores in the district are meeting or exceeding sales goals, customer service standards, operational excellence, and financial objectives
Develop and implement strategies for increasing sales and profitability within the district
Monitor store performance metrics such as labor costs, inventory levels, and customer satisfaction scores
Provide coaching and mentoring to store managers on best practices for managing their teams and achieving desired results
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety regulations
Recruit, hire, train, and develop store managers and other staff members
Manage budgets and expenses for the district, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately
Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Represent the company at community events and functions
General Manager
International Discount Golf
05.1993 - 04.2000
* Responsible for all aspects of 3 store, $6 million retail operation including:
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