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Brian Kirk, MPH

Brian Kirk, MPH

Stroud,OK

Summary

Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on organization's growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Executive Director

Pawnee Nation Of Oklahoma
Pawnee, OK
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
  • Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with external vendors to provide cost-effective solutions for services such as IT support or human resources management.
  • Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
  • Performed risk assessments across multiple areas of operations in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
  • Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
  • Assessed potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.
  • Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.

Executive Affairs Director

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
Pawnee, OK
- Current
  • Developed and implemented public, regulatory, and government relations strategies.
  • Developed standardized internal and external communication methods.
  • Built trust by handling problems swiftly and diplomatically.
  • Mapped out implications and devised action plans alongside the internal government affairs team.
  • Advanced collaboration between the nation and key policymakers at both Federal and State scales.
  • Served as liaison for Pawnee Staff with the Pawnee Nation Business Council and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare strategy plans, budget, action plans, internal organizational training, and reports to Executive Director and the Pawnee Business Council

Tribal Planner Division Director (Planning Director)

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
Pawnee, OK
08.2016 - 07.2020
  • Drove strategic planning and execution for enhanced grant writing efforts.
  • Directed development of new programs and infrastructure.
  • Delivered expert technical aid to ensure program directors' operational efficiency.
  • Managed numerous programs and projects over several years at a senior level.
  • Developed and administrated annual budgets.
  • Drafting new and ongoing project proposals.
  • Facilitated acquisition of several million in grant funding.
  • Created and executed strategic plans.
  • Coordinated with Council & other Divisions to streamline planning procedures.
  • Educated communities on minimizing risks.
  • Advanced competency by speaking at various professional forums.

Education

Master of Public Health - Native American Health

Louisiana Allied Health Shreveport (LSUHSC)
Shreveport, LA
08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Community Health, Program Planning and Prevention

Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS)
Shreveport, LA
07.2014

Skills

  • Grant Writing Expertise
  • Develop & Establish Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
  • Tribal Legislation Development
  • Develop Collaborative Alliances
  • Program Development
  • Project management
  • Evaluate Data & Results
  • Execute Applied Concepts
  • Data Management
  • Facilitate Intern Learning
  • Effective Problem Resolution
  • Identifying Cultural Nuances
  • Skill Development Facilitation
  • Ensures Precision & Accuracy
  • Technical Writing
  • Integration of Theoretical Frameworks
  • Strategic Plan Formulation
  • Innovative Vision Development
  • Community engagement
  • Stakeholder management
  • Public speaking talent
  • Quality control

Certification

  • Harvard Business School- Organizational Leadership
  • Cornell University: Healthcare Operations Management
  • Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center Certification of Completion: Tribal Behavioral Health
  • LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training: Surviving an Active Threat: Run. Hide. Fight.
  • National Council for Mental Wellbeing: Adult Mental Health First Aid USA

Accomplishments

  • 2021 Leadership Native Oklahoma- American Indian Chambers of Commerce Oklahoma (AICCO)

Key Projects

  • Plans & Feasibility Studies
  • Developed Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan- 2020
  • Pawnee Nation Behavioral Health Feasibility/Economic Study- 2019
  • Pawnee Nation's Energy & Mineral Development Solar Feasibility Study- 2023
  • Construction Projects
  • Children's Park Expansion-2020
  • Constructed a Community Fitness Center- 2021
  • Constructed a COVID Distribution Center- 2021
  • Constructed Behavioral Health Center- 2025
  • Tribal Legislation
  • HEARTH Act- 2023
  • Pawnee Health Advisory Board Act- 2024

Work Availability

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Timeline

Acting Executive Director

Pawnee Nation Of Oklahoma
02.2022 - 11.2022

Tribal Planner Division Director (Planning Director)

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
08.2016 - 07.2020

Executive Affairs Director

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Current

Master of Public Health - Native American Health

Louisiana Allied Health Shreveport (LSUHSC)

Bachelor of Science - Community Health, Program Planning and Prevention

Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS)

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