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LaSeine Hilliard
P.O. Box 1286 Jackson,MS
Summary
Twenty (20) years of increasingly responsible experience in Public Administration, including seventeen (17) years of direct experience in External Funding. Served under five (5) Mayoral Administrations. Analytical, decisive professional experienced in policy/procedure development and implementation in coordination with organizational mission. Skilled in assessing organizational dynamics and planning activities accordingly. Demonstrated ability to identify and leverage team strengths towards goal achievement. Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills to inspire high productivity levels among staff. Organized and refined with the ability to execute and manage complex projects with competing priorities. Skilled in creating structure that enables business growth and scalability. Ability to resolve conflicts and recommend effective solutions to solve them. Outcome driven and resourceful; effective oral and written communicator. Ability to work independently or part of a team concept.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
The Writer's Mark, LLC
03.2022 - Current
- Provides a range of administrative consulting services to government, corporate, and non-profit organizations
- Creates business management processes, systems, and strategies, such as organizational development, strategic planning, project management, human resource management, program development, policy formulation, budgeting, grant writing, technical writing, conflict resolution, and more
- Assists clients in executing and managing change that will impact organizational improvement and performance in producing desired outcomes
Chief Administrative Officer
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA)
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided executive level leadership and directed the administrative work relating to Airport Authority Board activities
- Led the organization's internal administrative functions of Procurement, Human Resources, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Information Technology, and Legal
- Administered the planning, development, and management of the various division budgets to ensure their alignment with the organization's strategic initiatives to forecast upcoming projects
- Oversaw the negotiation among vendors and suppliers to determine the lowest and best prices; and evaluated the recommendations and selections from team members
- Served as a key member of the organization's strategic management team to provide a clear vision and management strategies consistent with the organization's mission and goals
- Conducted and directed studies of new and existing processes and programs, regulations and policies that impacted the organization
- Maintained an understanding of federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations that govern airport administration and management
- Identified performance gaps and executed projects to close them
- Aligned resources to optimize outputs
- Assisted in building a culture of civility throughout the organization
Management Assistant
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA)
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Responsible for the administration and facilitation of the Board of Commissioners' process; administration of JMAA's Internship Program; wrote and submitted grant applications; worked with state and federal legislative consultants
- Also conducted studies of operational problems and prepared recommendations on improvements
- Evaluated recommended changes in organization, policy, and procedures for feasibility and composed reports on merit of recommendations; coordinated the installation of new systems, procedures, and methods; advised departments/divisions on budget problems, policies, and procedures and assisted in the maintenance of proper budgetary controls
- Evaluated areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions such as the purchase of land for future development
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
City of Jackson/Chief Administrative Office
08.2011 - 09.2015
- Responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operational and administrative activities for the External Funding component of the Chief Administrative Office for all City Departments and their respective Divisions
- Acted as a liaison between the Mayor's Office and City Departments by executing the vision of the Executive Branch of Municipal Government to its implementation in the Administrative Branch of Municipal Government
- Planned and authorized all external funding activities for the City of Jackson, including coordination and collaboration with other units in local government, State and Federal government agencies, community-based organizations and public and private funders
- Administered the External Funding Process among department heads, senior level managers and their employees from pre-submission to post award of an application
- Served on the grants review committee for the City's, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding; and the grants review committee for the Mississippi Arts Commission
- Published the City's Quarterly Grants Tracking Report
- Prepared RFP's, RFQ's, and bid packages for the City's grass and weeds and abandoned properties contracts
- Reviewed proposals for quality, reliability, and sustainability
- Monitored vendors and suppliers to ensure performance, compliance, and the capacity to meet required schedules
Director of Mayor's Youth Initiative
City of Jackson/Office of the Mayor
01.2010 - 08.2011
- Executive level advisor to the Mayor and Chief of Staff
- Primary point of contact for all programs and services of the Mayor's Youth Initiative
- Assumed the full scope of managerial responsibility for program assessment, development, operations, and implementation
- Exercised fiscal prudence and accountability regarding budgetary processes and grants oversight
- Tracked data to keep abreast of market and price trends
- Compiled and analyzed statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and services and establishing price objectives
- Negotiated and approved purchases of office equipment and supplies necessary for the operation of the department
Executive Director
Mississippi Asset Building Coalition (MsABC)
04.2006 - 01.2010
- Senior Management Executive and primary point of contact with full planning, operating, and administrative responsibility for a growing non-profit organization
- Collaborated with Board of Directors to drive strategic planning and annual budgeting processes
- Developed a policy and procedure manual resulting in more efficient and productive operations for Individual Development Account (IDA) Program providers throughout the state of Mississippi
- Developed draft legislation introduced during the 2009 Mississippi Legislative Session to provide statewide funding for Individual Development Account (IDA) Program providers
- Generated program and fiscal reports to funding sources
- Maintained a PowerPoint presentation for use when talking with interested groups and potential partners about the organization
- Developed marketing materials to promote the benefits and services of the organization
- Ensured sustainable relationships with the organization's partners
Grants Development Manager
City of Jackson/Department of Administration
05.2002 - 01.2006
- Exercised responsible oversight of the day-to-day operational and administrative activities for the Division of Grants Development
- Planned and authorized all grant development activities for the City of Jackson, including coordination and collaboration with other units in local government, other government agencies, community organizations and public and private funders
- Planned and conducted internal grant workshops for City staff, training them on various aspects of application development submission, and award
- Managed the grant application process, including writing proposals, developing budgets, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Prepared reports and documentation for grant reporting and audits
Grants Development Coordinator
City of Jackson/Department of Planning and Development
02.1998 - 05.2002
- Assisted City Departments in securing grant funds by developing and submitting grant applications to public or private funding sourcing
- Coordinated the City's Pre-Submission process on all grant applications including the development of an in-house authorization checklist
- Regularly met with City grant staff to assess funding needs
- Planned specific strategies to increase chances of grant award
- Conducted research to identify potential funding sources and assisted in the preparation of grant applications
- Assisted in the coordination of grant application process, including writing proposals and developing budgets
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy & Administration NASPAA Accredited
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.1991
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership & Development
- Client Relationships
- External Funding Development
- Organizational Awareness
- Strategic Planning
- Communication
- Project Management
- Issue Resolution
- Change Management
- Organizational Development
- Integrity and Honesty
- Influencing and Negotiating
Accomplishments
- Secured a $250,000 matching grant from the Mississippi Development Authority for infrastructure improvements on 30 acres of JMAA property
- Submitted an Economic Development Grant on behalf of JMAA in the amount of $40 million
- Compiled information regarding the CEO's evaluation to provide to the Board of Commissioners for review
- Compiled, wrote, and prepared Legislative Documents for CEO's and Board of Commissioners' trip to Washington, D. C. to meet with Congressional Delegates
- Participated in the editing and review of the JMAA DBE Policy
- Served on the Review Committee as an evaluator for the Federal Legislative Services Proposal
- Served on the Interview Committee for the Position of Procurement Specialist
- Exceeded the Mayor's charge in 2015 to increase External Funding by 120% to 639%
- Assisted in Securing $2.5 million for the Lynch Creek Drainage Project through the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) (3 YEAR PROCESS), including the development of a Benefit Cost Analysis
- Developed the City's first External Funding Policies and Procedures Manual
- Developed, established, implemented, and coordinated the Internal Review Process to authorize external funding submissions
- Recipient of Jackson's Best Award for Outstanding City Employees
- On behalf of MsABC developed draft legislation introduced during the 2009 Mississippi Legislative Session to provide statewide funding for Individual Development Account (IDA) Program providers
- Established nine (9) Individual Development Account providers and 236 account holders throughout the State of Mississippi
Work Availability
monday
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Software
Outlook
Access
Publisher
Excel
PowerPoint
WordPerfect
Adobe
Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Timeline
Consultant
The Writer's Mark, LLC
03.2022 - Current
Chief Administrative Officer
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA)
08.2019 - 03.2020
Management Assistant
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA)
11.2016 - 08.2019
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
City of Jackson/Chief Administrative Office
08.2011 - 09.2015
Director of Mayor's Youth Initiative
City of Jackson/Office of the Mayor
01.2010 - 08.2011
Executive Director
Mississippi Asset Building Coalition (MsABC)
04.2006 - 01.2010
Grants Development Manager
City of Jackson/Department of Administration
05.2002 - 01.2006
Grants Development Coordinator
City of Jackson/Department of Planning and Development
02.1998 - 05.2002
Master of Arts - Public Policy & Administration NASPAA Accredited
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern University And A & M College
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