Danielle Ohms
Columbus
Summary
Dynamic Public Health Administrator with extensive experience at Columbus Public Health, excelling in budget management and strategic planning. Proven track record in overseeing $35 million budgets and leading successful grant initiatives. Adept at team leadership and operational development, driving organizational effectiveness and enhancing service delivery across departments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Administrator – Support Services
Columbus Public Health
02.2021 - Current
- Managed administrative functions within department, including fiscal management, property and facilities, information technology services, and workforce development grant to support efficient operations.
- Supervised and evaluated staff across technology, fiscal, building services, and workforce development grant to enhance team performance and service delivery.
- Oversees the preparation of budgets, fiscal reports, and financial documents for Columbus Public Health; coordinates the preparation of the general fund, non-general fund, capital improvement budgets and fee structures for the department.
- Oversees and coordinates all planning and design, facility maintenance, and construction/renovation related activities for CPH. Currently, there is over $25million in renovation projects occurring.
- Participates in the analysis, development, and implementation of internal policies and procedures in order to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiencies.
- Led departmental projects and initiatives, contributing to strategic planning and improving organizational effectiveness.
- Advises Health Commissioner, Assistant Health Commissioners and Leadership best practices and service delivery to ensure all department needs are being met.
- Provided support to fiscal staff regarding all grants, encompassing federal, local, and private sources.
Fiscal Manager, Fiscal
Columbus Public Health
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Fiscal Manager responsible for all components of budgetary management for Columbus Public Health
- Managed the preparation, creation, analysis, and submission of the annual operating fund budget, exceeding $35 million.
- Supervised and evaluated staff in Fiscal Section, ensuring compliance with budgetary standards
- Researches, analyzes, prepares and submits Department of Finance quarterly reports.
- Prepares revenue projections on a quarterly and annual basis
- Acted as main Fiscal point of contact for COVID-19 response, facilitating financial management and resource allocation
- Advised Assistant Health Commission on fiscal challenges and best practices, enhancing funding source management across departments
- Provided resources to fiscal staff to support all grants, including federal, local, and private.
- Prepares and submits Annual Financial Report to Ohio Department of Health
- Facilitated communication between health and various city departments, such as the Auditor’s Office and Finance Office.
- Annually researches, prepares and submits Capital improvement plan, 5 year CIP, 1 year CIB and yearly bond sale
- Managed budget allocations for public health programs and initiatives.
- Developed financial policies to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Lead Management Analyst II, Fiscal/Administration
Columbus Public Health
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Fiscal Analyst responsible for the budgetary management of the Environmental Health, Family Health and Capital funds
- Supervised, guided, and evaluated Management Analyst 1 on Fiscal Team, fostering professional development and effective team collaboration.
- Compiled and submitted quarterly and annual Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) reports, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
- Assessed services and supplies needs of Department of Health, recommending strategies to enhance utilization of female and minority-owned businesses.
- Provided essential support to Fiscal Manager, ensuring continuity of financial processes.
Management Analyst II, Fiscal/Administration
Columbus Public Health
12.2010 - 09.2019
- Oversaw the budget and management of over $9.7 million in federal, state, and private grants each year.
- Budgeted, analyzed, monitored and evaluated operating fund for the Environmental Health and Family Health Divisions in excess of $8,360,873, annually
- Managed financial operations for over 115 grants from December 2010 through September 2019
- Assessed grant programs for effectiveness and compliance with regulations; confirmed adherence to all provisions for receiving grant funds.
- Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, yearly and final expenditure reports in various data systems to ensure grant monies are received and deposited in compliance with City of Columbus regulations
- Drafted legislation, encumbrances, bid specifications, requests for quotations, travel encumbrances, contracts, and catalog purchases to streamline procurement processes.
- Developed fiscal internal guidelines, policies, and forms to establish compliance procedures and controls, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Guided budget development and provided support to Columbus Public Health staff and community partners, enhancing fiscal accountability.
- Annually researched, prepared and submitted Capital improvement plan, 5 year CIP, 1 year CIB and yearly bond sale
- Analyzed, prepared and submitted the Environmental Health annual Food Cost Methodology Report; Coordinated all components of fee structure to ensure all state and local Health Codes are in compliance and met
- Provided cost analysis for Environmental Health’s various license fees and provided input and evaluation on changing the yearly fees
Management Analyst 1, Fiscal Capital Section
Department of Public Utilities
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Analyst responsible for the budgeting, execution, contract compliance and management of construction and engineering contracts in the Fiscal Capital Section
- Managed contracts with a focus on budgeting, encumbrances, invoicing, and expenditures to ensure financial accountability.
- Ensured all contracts were executed according to the bid specifications as well as following all policies and procedures pertaining to expensing City of Columbus Capital funds
- Supervised Fiscal Assistant that conducted daily fiscal processing of invoices.
- Collaborated with contracted vendors to ensure accurate billing and resolve issues efficiently.
- Recommended improvements for various programs within the Fiscal Capital Section to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Maintained the Fiscal Capital Section cancellation report
Management Analyst I, Office of Development
Columbus Recreation and Parks
03.2005 - 12.2008
- Oversaw P.L.A.Y. grant administration and volunteer services, enhancing department operations
- Administrator of the Private Leisure Assistance for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) Grant Program; Awarded grants and tracked financial information. Program, on average, awarded $66,000.00 a year in grants; Awarded over 1,000 grants
- Researched and implemented policies and procedures on how best to allocate funds and serve every eligible applicant
- Coordinated department’s volunteer program, tracking 29,204 instances in 2007 for 201,967 volunteer hours valued at $3.5 million
- Managed all aspects of the department’s park volunteer services; Conducted, on average, 270 park cleanups a year; Marketed various park partnership programs to the community; Increased number of cleanups by 25%
- Provided supervision, guidance and evaluations to year-round part time Recreational Aides
- Produced the bi-monthly Volun-team newsletter and produced the Searching for Volunteers publication, sent out twice a year
- Recruited, trained, and managed over 500 volunteers annually for events including Jazz and Rib Fest, Festival Latino, Family Fun Fest, and Fall Harvest Jamboree
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH03-2005
Masters Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
Franklin University
Columbus, OH03-2026
Skills
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Grant writing
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Financial reporting
- Operations management
- Staff training and development
- Revenue cycle management
- Facility management
- Organizational development
- Operating plans development
Affiliations
- Columbus Young Professionals Association, Member, 01/01/08, Present
- Federal Grant Reviewer, Reviewer, 01/01/16, Present
- Grant Professional Association, Member, 01/01/16, Present
- Quality of Working Life (QWL), Member, 01/01/17, 12/31/19
- Mentor/Mentee Program, Mentor, 01/01/14, 12/31/15
- Inclusion and Diversity Committee, Member, 01/01/17, 12/31/17
Accomplishments
- Spirit of Public Health Award Winner, 2015
- Columbus Public Health Leadership University Graduate, 2015
Timeline
Public Health Administrator – Support Services
Columbus Public Health
02.2021 - Current
Fiscal Manager, Fiscal
Columbus Public Health
09.2019 - 02.2021
Lead Management Analyst II, Fiscal/Administration
Columbus Public Health
01.2018 - 09.2019
Management Analyst II, Fiscal/Administration
Columbus Public Health
12.2010 - 09.2019
Management Analyst 1, Fiscal Capital Section
Department of Public Utilities
12.2008 - 12.2010
Management Analyst I, Office of Development
Columbus Recreation and Parks
03.2005 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications
Ohio State University
Masters Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
Franklin University