Benjamin W. O’Dell
Centreville,VA
Summary
Hardworking leader knowledgeable about practices in the Federal Government. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist/Associate Director
U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
01.2006 - Current
- Lead initiative to build partnerships and engagement addressing mental health and coordinated development of Compassion in Action Guide; Support engagement from Center on COVID-19, Opioid Crisis and other HHS Priorities
- Developing and implementing new initiatives, conducting ongoing quantitative and qualitative analysis for continuous quality improvement on program objectives, and providing reports on progress of these new initiatives
- Providing expert advice on administrative and management implications of policy and program proposals
- Previously coordinated day-to-day operations as functional Deputy Director for Center as well as experience working in close coordination with White House Officials
- Adept at creating and facilitating online and in-person events that build capacity of local faith and community leaders
- Mobilizing key nonprofit and faith-based partners in volunteer efforts to address needs and program outcomes
- Managed President’s Advisory Council for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, a 25-member council advising the President on strategies to reduce poverty and income inequality
- Providing advice to HHS Offices on how to strengthen their work, including how to identify and most effectively leverage strengths of individual team members and organizational components
- Requested speaker for conferences and events about importance of serving communities and addressing Administration priorities
- Led workshops for nonprofit leaders on strategic leadership and organizational development developing adaptive leadership skill sets and strengths-based approaches to organizational development
- Possess considerable knowledge of national, state and local efforts and organizations working with nonprofit and faith-based partners
Advisor
The White House
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for coordinating outreach with faith and community organizations
- Managed work of nine offices across different agencies
- Lead multiple engagement efforts across different policy portfolios
- Designated lead on multiple projects with import to Administration priorities
Policy Assistant
U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Worked with Associate Directors and Director to accomplish tasks and support work
- Developed, finalized and prepared materials to provide to Senior HHS and White House Officials
- Drafted speeches, reports and correspondence for Associate Directors and Director
Emerging Leader
U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Selected from field of 8,000 applicants to be part of first class of 63 HHS Emerging Leaders (modeled on Presidential Management Fellowship)
- Worked in Public Health track while receiving approximately 280 hours of Senior Executive Service training in first year of program
- Supported high-visibility projects within Inner Office of Secretary of HHS
- Helped finalize language for federal regulations
Education
Masters - Organizational Development and Knowledge Management
George Mason University: School of Public Policy
2007
Bachelors of Science - Science Policy and Biotechnology
James Madison University
2002
Skills
- Commended for ability to clearly explain complex programs and ideas
- Acknowledged in work environment as team player who motivates everyone toward successful outcomes
- Adept at efficiently gathering, finding and summarizing information
- Charismatic public speaker and strong facilitator
- Community Outreach at National Scale
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Experience with Project management
- Working to achieve Operational Efficiency
- Partnership Promotions
Timeline
Advisor
The White House
01.2021 - 08.2021
Program Specialist/Associate Director
U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
01.2006 - Current
Policy Assistant
U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
01.2004 - 01.2006
Emerging Leader
U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
01.2002 - 01.2004
Masters - Organizational Development and Knowledge Management
George Mason University: School of Public Policy
Bachelors of Science - Science Policy and Biotechnology
James Madison University
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