Christina Oliver
Draper,UT
Summary
Strategic public sector executive with 20+ years of experience in government contracts, budgeting, fiscal oversight, capital project financing, cost allocation, and policy leadership at the municipal, state, and federal levels. Proven expertise in developing and managing complex multimillion-dollar government budgets, economic and financial analysis, conducting quality control, overseeing federal and state funding compliance, and leading diverse teams. Committed to data-driven decision-making, transparent reporting, and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Director, Administrative Services
Utah Department of Workforce Services
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided division-wide fiscal oversight, including purchasing, accounting, reconciliations, and budget monitoring for 52 locations.
- Final approver for departmental expenditures: P-cards, travel, and group gatherings.
- Directed capital improvement and facilities projects, including contracts and vendor negotiations.
- Managed emergency preparedness and continuity planning as Department Emergency Management Lead.
- Created and modified accounting templates/coding using FINET (SAP-based) system.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying and implementing cost-saving measures.
Division Director, Housing & Community Development
Utah Department of Workforce Services
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Oversaw the Commission on Housing Affordability, participated in drafting state code, administrative rules, and the implementation of programs resulting from annual legislation.
- Lead the rewrite of all division program policies, procedures, and quality control practices.
- Successfully closed out 10 audits generated from years before my tenure.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders across the state, improving collaboration and timely resource distribution.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize resource allocation and maximize returns on investment.
- Oversaw the successful deployment and continuous compliance for over $350+M in federal COVID-era housing relief funds.
- Directed annual budgeting, reporting, and policy alignment for programs including CDBG, HEAT, and Private Activity Bonds.
- Identified and modernized the transparency of state-owned housing and land assets.
- Supervised multiple boards and commissions, managing governance, and statutory compliance.
- Provided consultation to municipalities on Moderate Income Housing Plans under Utah Code and other housing/land use matters.
Director, Community Development Department
Draper City Government
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Led department budgeting, staff supervision, code interpretation, and fiscal management across planning, code enforcement, licensing, and building.
- Rewrote municipal code and updated the General Plan to ensure alignment with state-mandated planning laws.
- Managed public engagement for development initiatives.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on operations.
Associate Director, Parks and Recreation Department
Salt Lake County Government
07.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed annual $80M+ budget from multiple public funding sources, applying zero-based budgeting to close budget gaps.
- Supervised staff, resolved HR issues, and ensured compliance with code, fee policies, and bonding requirements.
- Audited division expenditures, contracts, and revenue streams to ensure integrity and compliance.
- Drafted annual budget plans and departmental updates to executive leadership.
- Optimized inventory management to minimize costs and ensure product availability.
Director, Regional Economic & Business Development
Salt Lake County Government
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Created the County's economic development strategy and budget; liaison to County Council and state agencies.
- Rewrote the County's tax increment financing policy to facilitate optimal capital investment and job creation.
- Conducted financial and economic impact analyses related to legislation, major projects, and intergovernmental programs.
- Participated in drafting a state tax incentive for the building of a convention center hotel.
Manager, Transit-Oriented Development
Utah Transit Authority
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Managed the authority's multimillion-dollar commercial and residential developments on federal and authority-owned land.
- Created revenue forecasts and project budgets for long-term land use plans and federal compliance.
- Secured approval from the federal government for the first transit oriented development on federal land in Utah.
- Directed cross-functional teams and represented the authority before public boards and stakeholders.
Director, Corporate Recruitment & Incentives
State of Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development
11.2010 - 08.2011
- Directed incentive negotiations and fiscal impact assessments for major employers (e.g., Adobe, eBay, ATK).
- Built financial modeling tools for project job creation, tax revenue, and cost-benefit outcomes.
- Led implementation of Salesforce for state economic programs and managed legislative relations.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased tax increment utilization.
Manager, Corporate Incentives
State of Utah, Governor's Office of Economic Development
02.2008 - 11.2010
- Managed tax increment project proposals that contributed to $2.8B in capital investment and 12,000+ jobs in the state.
- Created a transparent, easy-to-use application for tax incentives.
- Developed tools and internal controls for incentive disbursement, compliance tracking, and reporting.
General Accountant
Amersports Winter & Outdoor
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Managed and evaluated international inventory and general ledger accounting, reconciliations across international entities, month-end close, and year-end close.
- Processed cost allocations and coordinated inventory and chargeback systems.
Education
Accounting - Graduate Classes -
Southern Utah University
01-2025
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
Westminster University
01-2004
Masters Graduate Certificate - Finance
Westminster University
01-2004
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication
University of Utah
01-2002
Skills
- Financial management and reporting
- Budget creation and oversight
- Account reconciliation
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Internal auditing
- Code compliance
- Developing processes
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data-driven decision making
Certification
- Utah Business Magazine 30 Women to Watch 2011
- Franklin Covey Leadership Training 2008
- Utah Dispute Resolution Mediator Training
Software
Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, SAP, government databases, inventory databases.
Timeline
Division Director, Administrative Services
Utah Department of Workforce Services
01.2025 - 05.2025
Division Director, Housing & Community Development
Utah Department of Workforce Services
05.2021 - 01.2025
Director, Community Development Department
Draper City Government
02.2018 - 05.2021
Associate Director, Parks and Recreation Department
Salt Lake County Government
07.2015 - 02.2018
Director, Regional Economic & Business Development
Salt Lake County Government
05.2013 - 07.2015
Manager, Transit-Oriented Development
Utah Transit Authority
08.2011 - 05.2013
Director, Corporate Recruitment & Incentives
State of Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development
11.2010 - 08.2011
Manager, Corporate Incentives
State of Utah, Governor's Office of Economic Development
02.2008 - 11.2010
General Accountant
Amersports Winter & Outdoor
07.2007 - 04.2008
Accounting - Graduate Classes -
Southern Utah University
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
Westminster University
Masters Graduate Certificate - Finance
Westminster University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication
University of Utah
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