KATHLEEN DESOCIO
Genoa,NV
Summary
Senior financial and operations executive with extensive experience leading fiscal services, large-scale budgets, technology modernization, and organizational process improvement across state and local government. Proven record overseeing multimillion-dollar operations, implementing ERP and statewide systems, ensuring compliance, strengthening internal controls, and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for strategic planning, executive leadership, and delivering efficient, mission-aligned business solutions.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director of Support Services, Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC)
State of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada
11.2024 - Current
- Oversee department-wide support services including fiscal operations, IT, HR, and administrative functions.
- Provide executive leadership and policy direction to ensure alignment with departmental mission and state requirements.
Chief of Fiscal Services Division, NDOC
State of Nevada
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Directed statewide fiscal operations including budgeting, accounting, payroll, grants, and financial reporting.
- Strengthened internal controls and improved compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Chief Financial Officer, Dept. of Health & Human Services – Division of Public & Behavioral Health (DHHS-DPBH)
State of Nevada
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Led financial strategy for the state’s public and behavioral health systems.
- Oversaw multi-fund budgets, grant administration, federal reporting, and annual audits.
- Delivered financial analyses and presentations to executive leadership and legislative bodies.
Chief Financial Officer, Dept. of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)
State of Nevada
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed fiscal operations for a $500M+ agency including grants, unemployment insurance, and workforce programs.
- Implemented fiscal policy improvements and enhanced reporting accuracy during high-demand operational periods.
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, DETR
State of Nevada
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Supported the CFO in daily financial operations, compliance, and budget administration.
- Improved operational processes and strengthened division-wide financial controls.
Sheriff’s Office Financial Manager
Alpine County, California
Markleeville, USA
04.2011 - 07.2016
- Managed all fiscal operations for a $3.5M Sheriff’s Office including contracts, procurement, grants, and payroll.
- Developed cost-benefit analyses and negotiated service and technology contracts.
- Ensured audit compliance and accurate financial reporting.
Community Development Fiscal & Technical Specialist
Alpine County, California
Markleeville, USA
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Provided fiscal and technical support for county development programs including grants, budgeting, and reporting.
- Streamlined internal processes through documentation, training, and improved financial systems.
Owner / Artist
Genoa Clayworks
Genoa, USA
11.2003 - 01.2009
- Operated a successful small business including financial management, marketing, and customer relations.
- Managed budgeting, inventory, vendor contracts, and business development.
Information Technology Manager
Arger Enterprises Inc.
Reno, USA
07.2000 - 11.2003
- Directed corporate IT operations for 14 divisions, including WAN/VPN implementation and infrastructure support.
- Delivered a consolidated CRM system integrating six independent businesses.
- Managed an eight-person technical team and all enterprise-level systems.
Project Manager / Financial & Technical Consultant
CMA Consulting Services
Latham, USA
01.1999 - 07.2000
- Managed a $1.7M statewide system integration project for Maryland’s WIC public health system.
- Led business requirements development, system specifications, and project documentation.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams including analysts, developers, trainers, and DBAs.
Data Administrator / Data Modeler
The Research Foundation of SUNY
Albany, USA
10.1996 - 12.1998
- Developed system data models and maintained corporate databases.
- Analyzed system requirements and supported application development teams.
Programmer & Financial Accountant
The Research Foundation of SUNY
Albany, USA
06.1986 - 10.1996
- Performed accounting functions including general ledger, grants, and project accounting.
- Supported financial operations through custom programming and system enhancements.
Education
M.S.M. - Project Management
New England College
Henniker, NHB.B.A. - Accounting
Siena University
Loudonville, NYA.A.S. - Business Administration
SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NYSkills
- Fiscal management
- Policy development
- Financial reporting
- Grant management
- Government budgeting
- Compliance assurance
- Organizational development
- Budget development and administration
- Government accounting
Certification
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Member, National Grants Management Association (NGMA)
- Member, Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
Board And Leadership Roles
- President, Northern Nevada Association of Government Accountants
- National Council of Chapters, Association of Government Accountants
- Past Treasurer, Alpine County Miscellaneous Employees Board
- Past Chair, Town of Genoa Advisory Board
Timeline
Deputy Director of Support Services, Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC)
State of Nevada
11.2024 - Current
Chief of Fiscal Services Division, NDOC
State of Nevada
09.2024 - 10.2024
Chief Financial Officer, Dept. of Health & Human Services – Division of Public & Behavioral Health (DHHS-DPBH)
State of Nevada
08.2021 - 08.2024
Chief Financial Officer, Dept. of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)
State of Nevada
04.2018 - 07.2021
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, DETR
State of Nevada
10.2016 - 03.2018
Sheriff’s Office Financial Manager
Alpine County, California
04.2011 - 07.2016
Community Development Fiscal & Technical Specialist
Alpine County, California
01.2009 - 03.2011
Owner / Artist
Genoa Clayworks
11.2003 - 01.2009
Information Technology Manager
Arger Enterprises Inc.
07.2000 - 11.2003
Project Manager / Financial & Technical Consultant
CMA Consulting Services
01.1999 - 07.2000
Data Administrator / Data Modeler
The Research Foundation of SUNY
10.1996 - 12.1998
Programmer & Financial Accountant
The Research Foundation of SUNY
06.1986 - 10.1996
M.S.M. - Project Management
New England College
B.B.A. - Accounting
Siena University
A.A.S. - Business Administration
SUNY Cobleskill