KARI A. SMITH
Tiffin,OH
Summary
Accomplished leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Huron County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
01.2015 - Current
- Directs staff of 50 employees to ensure strategic goals are met
- Operates $7 million budget
- Oversees operations to ensure cost effective management of resources
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing cash balance.
- Leads development and implementation of community relations and public awareness activities
- Responsible for compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies
- Provides oversight for promotion and passage of levy campaigns
- Successfully passed additional funds levy in 2020
- Develops and prepares strategic and annual action plan
- Written and obtained grants for equipment and building costs
- Implements employee engagement programs and merit compensation programs
- Responsible for operating and administration of County Board Programs that includes educational, service and support administration, residential, and waiver programs which provides services to over 600 individuals with disabilities within Huron County.
DIRECTOR OF SERVICE & SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION
Huron County Board of Developmental Disabilities
04.2007 - 12.2015
- Developed and maintained $2.5 million waiver budget.
- Educated staff on current and upcoming industry changes.
- Increased department’s productivity and efficiency.
- Assisted with investigations of abuse and neglect for adults and children, and act as the MUI Contact for Huron County as needed.
- Maintained compliance with State and Federal Medicaid regulations.
- Provided leadership to plan, develop, and evaluate mandated services. Led team to achieve highest accreditation through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.
- Active member of the Administrative and Good Life teams.
- Ensure Person-Centered ISP process and train staff on new tool
MEDICAID COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Medicaid Consulting Group, Inc
10.2002 - 04.2007
- Ensured County Board’s compliance with Federal regulations related to Medicaid programs.
- Provided in-service and other trainings to all staff.
- Ensured contracts of waiver services were in compliance with State rules.
- Reviewed and made recommendations for policies and procedures.
- Performed quality assurance and provider compliance reviews.
- Monitored documentation and provided consultations on improving billing.
- Provided monthly reports of findings and made recommendations to executive team.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH05.2002
Bachelor of Administration -
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH05.2000
Skills
- Organizational Management
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Relations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Fiscal Management
- Staff Management
- Consulting
- Policy Development
Board Leadership Affiliations
- President; Board Member, 2017, Present
- Board Member, Ohio Self Determination Association
- Board Member, Project Lifesavers of Huron County
Core Proficiencies
- Visionary Leadership
- Human Resources
- Management
- Fiscal Accountability
- Training & Development
- Business Operation & Strategy Planning
- Talent Management
- Organizational Restructuring
- Risk Management
- Public & Media Relations
- Board, Client, & Community Relations
- Medicaid Compliance
Personal Information
Title: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Certification
Additional Information
Project Lifesaver Huron County-Board Member
Ohio Self Determination Association-Past Board President
Timeline
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Huron County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
01.2015 - Current
DIRECTOR OF SERVICE & SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION
Huron County Board of Developmental Disabilities
04.2007 - 12.2015
MEDICAID COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Medicaid Consulting Group, Inc
10.2002 - 04.2007
Master of Business Administration -
Tiffin University
Bachelor of Administration -
Tiffin University
Similar Profiles
Bernadine SnellBernadine Snell
Intervention Specialist at Stark County Board Of Developmental DisabilitiesIntervention Specialist at Stark County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
Christine EhmerChristine Ehmer
Early Intervention Assistant at Stark County Board Of Developmental DisabilitiesEarly Intervention Assistant at Stark County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
Haley CharboneauHaley Charboneau
Service and Support Associate at Allen County Board Of Developmental DisabilitiesService and Support Associate at Allen County Board Of Developmental Disabilities