IRIS CRENSHAW, MBA
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Experienced leader (24+ years) with strong background in strategic planning, guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. MBA and BT Degrees. Completed the Commonwealth of Virginia's Public Policy Institute for Virginia state government senior officials.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor & Industry Director/Regional Director, Northern Virginia Region
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Completed the Commonwealth of Virginia's Public Policy Institute (at Virginia Commonwealth University) for Virginia state government senior officials
- Led the day-to-day operations of the Northern Virginia Regional Office. Managed 23 supervisors, professional and administrative staff that were partially federally funded, and divisions including State Labor Law, Apprenticeship Training, Occupational Safety & Health Compliance, and Occupational Safety & Health Consultation
- Ensured Virginia workplaces complied with Virginia Labor Laws through implementation of enforcement inspection programs and issuance of citations and monetary penalties. Managed a budget of $1.3 M
- Served as regional spokesperson and liaison with the public, news media, State Legislators, employers, and associations; Worked with Federal OSHA officials during their annual audit and other times as needed. Attended Strategic Planning Conference
- Held regional public briefings and open houses with Virginia Legislators as guest speakers. Received Service That Attains Recognition Award
Regional Supervisor, Tidewater Virginia Region
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry/VOSH
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Led the day-to-day operations of the occupational Health Enforcement Division for the Tidewater, Virginia region and managed professional staff who were partially federally funded
- Through enforcement inspection program, issued citations and monetary penalties, Collaborated closely with employees/union officials, legal representatives, and media regarding occupational safety and health issues
- Ensured staff professional development through implementation of formal employee training and development plans. Conducted employee performance evaluations. Received Certificate of Merit
Personnel Manager / Safety Manager - Columbus Engine Plant (CEP)
Cummins Engine Company, Inc.
01.1981 - 01.1985
- Led the day-to-day operations of the Safety Department, professional and administrative staff for the main engine plant (7 buildings). Worked closely with two unions, Security Department, Fire Brigade, loss prevention official, vendors and contractors
- Served as facilitator on management-union problem solving teams; served as Disaster Control Coordinator and coordinated annual shelter in place drills, secured and monitored emergency supplies and equipment
- Received the Cummins Engine Company President's $10K Cost Savings Award
Program Manager/Exec. Office of the Mayor/Office of the City Administrator/Office of the Dep. Mayor-Public Safety & Justice
Government of the District of Columbia
02.2004 - 12.2006
- Secured, administered, and managed multi-million-dollar Federal grants, awarded by the U.S, Dept of Justice, including Homeland Security Grants (State and Regional UASI), Local Law Enforcement Block (LLEBG) Grants, STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grants, and Crime Victims Assistance (VOCA) Grants
- Successfully collected and reviewed past receipts from DC agencies and non-profit organizations for match dollars on two previous Local Law Enforcement Block Grants from former sub-recipients, satisfying a past but still open Federal audit, eliminating the need for DC Government to repay $ multi-million back to USDOJs
Supervisory Management Analyst, IR-0343-04
U.S. Department of the Treasury/IRS National Headquarters
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Served as Chief and stood up the new Service-wide Knowledge Management Office. Managed grade 14 Program Managers located in various geographical locations
- Oversaw the design and stand up of a SharePoint Library to permanently house/store taxpayer records, processes and other valuable documents that would be needed after current executives retire
- Planned/hosted two high-level Management Summits for 23 Business Operating Division Executives (that oversee 83,000 employees) and the IRS Commissioner
- Delivered an executive presentation on Knowledge Management to the Republic of Hungary Delegation at IRS in Washington, DC as part of the IRS' Technical Assistance/ International Visitors Program. Received an IRS Excellence Award Certificate
Supervisory Management Analyst, IR-0343-04
U.S. Department of the Treasury/IRS National Headquarters
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Served as Chief, Program Administration & Quality Measures/Human Capital Office / Learning, Education & Delivery Services. Stood up the newly formed Budget & Training Contracts Section
- Managed grade 14 and 13 Program Managers including Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Budget Analysts, Program Managers and Webmaster located in various geographical locations
- Coordinated budget consolidation and submitted plans for $6M+ covering training for 90,000 IRS employees; managed $3.7 M in “Learning Contract”
- Ensured contract acquisition for $200K for the IRS' first ever Knowledge Management program. Received an IRS Performance Award Certificate
System Safety Engineer/OSH /Occupational Safety and Health
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Evaluated the safety engineering and industrial hygiene aspects of buildings and operations, and made recommendations for new/modifications
- Served on-call periodically and responded to emergency situations within the system
Education
Regional Financial Management Training -
U.S. Department of Justice/Office of The Comptroller
Washington, DC01.2004
Paralegal Certificates - General, Civil Litigation
Professional Career Development Institute
Washington, DC01.1997
National Certified Investigator-Inspection Training/Law Enforcement Training Institute -
University of Missouri
Charlottsville, VA01.1989
MBA - Strategic Planning, Accounting
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN01.1985
BT Chemical Engineering Technology - Chemistry, Math
University of Dayton
01.1979
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Policy analysis
- Business process improvement
- Business analysis
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Operational efficiency
- Team building
Training
- Treasury Executive Institute: Franklin Covey's Leading Across Generations; 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity; and 6 Habits of Highly Effective Managers
- Business Process Re-Engineering Training/U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA
- Reinventing Operations for Customer Service/ U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA
- Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers Series
- Federal Women’s Training Conference /Baltimore Federal Executive Board
Timeline
Supervisory Management Analyst, IR-0343-04
U.S. Department of the Treasury/IRS National Headquarters
10.2016 - 03.2018
Supervisory Management Analyst, IR-0343-04
U.S. Department of the Treasury/IRS National Headquarters
10.2015 - 09.2016
Program Manager/Exec. Office of the Mayor/Office of the City Administrator/Office of the Dep. Mayor-Public Safety & Justice
Government of the District of Columbia
02.2004 - 12.2006
Labor & Industry Director/Regional Director, Northern Virginia Region
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
01.1996 - 01.1998
Regional Supervisor, Tidewater Virginia Region
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry/VOSH
01.1988 - 01.1991
System Safety Engineer/OSH /Occupational Safety and Health
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
01.1986 - 01.1988
Personnel Manager / Safety Manager - Columbus Engine Plant (CEP)
Cummins Engine Company, Inc.
01.1981 - 01.1985
Regional Financial Management Training -
U.S. Department of Justice/Office of The Comptroller
Paralegal Certificates - General, Civil Litigation
Professional Career Development Institute
National Certified Investigator-Inspection Training/Law Enforcement Training Institute -
University of Missouri
MBA - Strategic Planning, Accounting
University of Indianapolis
BT Chemical Engineering Technology - Chemistry, Math
University of Dayton
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