Experienced leader in facility operations and strategic planning at River City Correctional Center. Demonstrated success in fiscal management and relationship building, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and compliance. Led capital renovations and achieved a 20% improvement in employee retention through effective HR administration and onboarding. Proficient in data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director
River City Correctional Center
Cincinnati
01.2021 - Current
Responsibilities include the Business Office, Human Resources, Compliance, and Intake of a 220-bed correctional facility.
Write bi-annual grant and revise as required.
Provide quarterly and yearly fiscal reporting to the Department of Corrections, Cincinnati Public Schools, and the Ohio Department of Mental Health: recruiting, labor relations, benefits administration, salary compensation review, and onboarding.
Provide service to the employees and track satisfaction and retention.
Use statistics to monitor performance.
Provide oversight for capital/operating budgets, payroll projections, administrative budgets, expenditures, receipts and encumbrances.
Oversee and lead Audit preparation and daily compliance.
Prepare state quarterly financial reports and reconciliations.
Work with staff on labor issues and concerns, provide direct participation and guidance on all disciplinary problems.
Develop a strategy for acquiring front-line and executive-level employees—design training programs for existing employees to empower retention.
Modify the facility's organizational chart to meet overall demands effectively.
Obtain additional funding for the program in addition to ODRC and Cincinnati Public Schools.
Report and make a presentation to the Facility Governing Board, Judicial Advisory Board, and Community Advisory Board.
Maintain. Monitor and ensure programming adherence with ACA and ODRC standards.
Regional Director of Community Corrections
Talbert House
Cincinnati
03.2021 - 12.2021
Overall facility operations of a 110-bed correctional facility and two halfway houses.
Supervision of two Executive staff and direction over the daily operations.
Evaluate and assure adherence to overall State and Federal procedures.
Develop a strategy and schedule for acquiring and maintaining front-line employees.
Report to the Facility Governing Board, Judicial Advisory Board, and Community Advisory Board.
Maintain. Monitor and ensure programming adherence with ACA and ODRC standards.
Conducted wage and compensation analysis for employees to be market competitive.
Created a strategy to ensure facilities operated at capacity.
Initiated new safety standards, recommending and creating specifications for the electronic locking system and removal of brass keys.
Implemented periodic reviews in accordance with ACA, facility objectives, and DRC standards.
Improved occupancy by fostering relationships with Judges and referring sources.
Superintendent and Assistant Deputy Director
State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
01.2012 - 01.2021
Directed the Southwest Ohio Developmental Center's 120-bed Medicaid-funded residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Direct supervision over 5 Executive Level staff on a 43-acre campus and a 20-million-dollar budget.
Completed three consecutive perfect program Medicaid audits.
As Assistant Deputy Director, I managed 8 statewide Development Centers and a $200 million budget.
Working with each Superintendent, we established a strategic approach for front-line staff recruitment and operations, and onboarding.
I recruited and appointed qualified executives for Developmental Centers.
Acted in Labor Relations and Grievance hearings with three unions.
Facilitated safety training and wage continuation program for reducing workers’ compensation costs.
Devised staffing strategy to increase safety and reduce overtime for over 2300 front-line workers during the pandemic.
Assisted in arbitration hearings and effectively negotiated discipline mediation.
Coordinated with the Governor's office, internal HR, MUI, and the Fiscal departments.
Advanced policy and procedure to interpret desired outcomes.
Acted as project manager for renovation and oversaw the Department of Capital Housing and Quality Assurance programs.
Developed RFP working with experienced vendors for advancing trauma-informed care initiative for the agency.
Reduced workers’ compensation costs by improving safety training and wage continuation program.
Established a preventative maintenance program to minimize future equipment and repair costs.
Successfully assumed leadership at two other institutions to improve conditions and remove Medicaid condition-out status.
Established and effectively managed annual budget of $20M.
Designed an approved capital plan for eight Ohio Developmental Centers.
Planned regular union labor force meetings to maintain excellent relationships.
Court Administrator
Warren County Common Pleas
Lebanon
Overall operations of Common Pleas Court include Human Resources, fiscal operations, supervision of staff, policy, and procedures.
Managed daily court operations and scheduling for efficient case processing.
Coordinated communication between judges, attorneys, and court staff.
Oversaw record-keeping and document management for case files.
Facilitated public inquiries regarding court processes and services.
Assisted in developing budget plans for court operations including personnel hiring and firing decisions.
Compiled statistical data regarding case outcomes for use in quarterly reports.
Director Of Operations
Montgomery Developmental Center
Dayton
Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
Coordinated staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and coverage.
Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Managed compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies across operations.
Trained and mentored staff on operational best practices and protocols.
Facilitated team meetings to discuss challenges and solutions for ongoing projects.
Managed day-to-day operations of a large staff in multiple departments.
Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers ensuring best value pricing options were secured.
Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Operations Manager
Talbert House Community Correctional Center
Lebanon
Supervised daily operations of community correctional programs and services.
Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and support for residents.
Managed facility compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintained accurate records of operations, incidents, and resident progress reports.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
HR Manager
Talbert House
Cincinnati
Developed and implemented HR policies aligning with organizational goals.
Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and candidate assessments.
Conducted employee onboarding and training to enhance engagement and retention.
Provided guidance on benefits administration and employee wellness programs.
Collaborated with leadership to identify workforce needs and strategic planning efforts.
Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
Coordinated training programs for new employees and existing staff members.
Coordinated workers' compensation insurance and managed claims.
Administered employee benefits and led open enrollment process, informing and coaching employees.
Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
Board Member
CenterPoint Health
I was part of the team from the beginning, from the grant application planning stages, and once up and running, served on the finance committee.
A not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Development / Human Resources
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, In
Bachelor of Science - General Business
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
Skills
Fiscal
Facility operations
Effective communication
Process improvement
Relationship building
HR administration and onboarding
Capital renovations
Budget management
Labor relations
Compliance oversight
Strategic planning
Data analysis
Employee recruitment
Performance monitoring
Policy development
Team leadership
Conflict resolution
Financial management
Project management
Decision-making
Government relations
Facilities management
Non-profit management
Stakeholder engagement
Affiliations
Honor Flight Attendant
20 Years as a community youth baseball coach
National Kidney Foundation Living Donor
Hamilton County Criminal Justice Board
Butler County Criminal Justice Board
Warren County Criminal Justice Board
Society for Human Resource Professionals
American Correctional Association
Certification
Auditor for the American Correctional Association
Board Membership
CenterPoint Health, A not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). I was part of the team from the beginning, from the grant application planning stages, and once up and running, served on the finance committee.
Career Experience
Director, River City Correctional Center, Cincinnati, OH, 01/01/21, Present, Responsibilities include the Business Office, Human Resources, Compliance, and Intake of a 220-bed correctional facility., Write bi-annual grant and revise as required., Provide quarterly and yearly fiscal reporting to the Department of Corrections, Cincinnati Public Schools, and the Ohio Department of Mental Health., Recruiting, labor relations, benefits administration, salary compensation review, and onboarding., Provide service to the employees and track satisfaction and retention., Use statistics to monitor performance., Provide oversight for capital/operating budgets, payroll projections, administrative budgets, expenditures, receipts and encumbrances., Oversee and lead Audit preparation and daily compliance., Prepare state quarterly financial reports and reconciliations., Work with staff on labor issues and concerns, provide direct participation and guidance on all disciplinary problems., Develop a strategy for acquiring front-line and executive-level employees—design training programs for existing employees to empower retention., Modify the facility's organizational chart to meet overall demands effectively., Obtain additional funding for the program in addition to ODRC and Cincinnati Public Schools., Report and make a presentation to the Facility Governing Board, Judicial Advisory Board, and Community Advisory Board., Maintain. Monitor and ensure programming adherence with ACA and ODRC standards.
Regional Director of Community Corrections, Talbert House, Cincinnati, OH, 03/01/21, 12/31/21, Overall facility operations of a 110-bed correctional facility and two halfway houses., Supervision of two Executive staff and direction over the daily operations., Evaluate and assure adherence to overall State and Federal procedures., Develop a strategy and schedule for acquiring and maintaining front-line employees., Report to the Facility Governing Board, Judicial Advisory Board, and Community Advisory Board., Maintain. Monitor and ensure programming adherence with ACA and ODRC standards., Conducted wage and compensation analysis for employees to be market competitive., Created a strategy to ensure facilities operated at capacity., Initiated new safety standards, recommending and creating specifications for the electronic locking system and removal of brass keys., Implemented periodic reviews in accordance with ACA, facility objectives, and DRC standards., Improved occupancy by fostering relationships with Judges and referring sources.
Superintendent and Assistant Deputy Director, State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, OH, 01/01/12, 12/31/21, Directed the Southwest Ohio Developmental Center's 120-bed Medicaid-funded residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities., Direct supervision over 5 Executive Level staff on a 43-acre campus and a 20-million-dollar budget., Completed three consecutive perfect program Medicaid audits., As Assistant Deputy Director, managed 8 statewide Development Centers and a $200 million budget., Established a strategic approach for front-line staff recruitment and operations, and onboarding., Recruited and appointed qualified executives for Developmental Centers., Acted in Labor Relations and Grievance hearings with three unions., Facilitated safety training and wage continuation program for reducing workers’ compensation costs., Devised staffing strategy to increase safety and reduce overtime for over 2300 front-line workers during the pandemic., Assisted in arbitration hearings and effectively negotiated discipline mediation., Coordinated with the Governor's office, internal HR, MUI, and the Fiscal departments., Advanced policy and procedure to interpret desired outcomes., Acted as project manager for renovation and oversaw the Department of Capital Housing and Quality Assurance programs., Developed RFP working with experienced vendors for advancing trauma-informed care initiative for the agency., Reduced workers’ compensation costs by improving safety training and wage continuation program., Established a preventative maintenance program to minimize future equipment and repair costs., Successfully assumed leadership at two other institutions to improve conditions and remove Medicaid condition-out status., Established and effectively managed annual budget of $20M., Designed an approved capital plan for eight Ohio Developmental Centers., Planned regular union labor force meetings to maintain excellent relationships.
Timeline
Regional Director of Community Corrections
Talbert House
03.2021 - 12.2021
Director
River City Correctional Center
01.2021 - Current
Superintendent and Assistant Deputy Director
State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
01.2012 - 01.2021
Court Administrator
Warren County Common Pleas
Director Of Operations
Montgomery Developmental Center
Operations Manager
Talbert House Community Correctional Center
HR Manager
Talbert House
Board Member
CenterPoint Health
Master of Science - Organizational Development / Human Resources