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NATE' GORDON

Houston,TX

Summary

Innovative Administrator and Strategic Leader with a unique ability to streamline operations, enhance infrastructure, and drive measurable improvements. Skilled in securing grants, managing budgets, and overseeing complex programs while fostering strong relationships and team collaboration. Known for turning strategic vision into action and leading cross-functional projects that boost performance and efficiency. Bringing extensive experience in executive leadership, fiscal management, and program oversight, with a focus on optimizing resources and achieving lasting organizational growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director, Administrative Services

WorkSource Montgomery
Rockville, MD
11.2021 - 08.2024
  • Provided strategic leadership across finance, contracts, compliance, IT, communication, grants, and contracts, ensuring operational processes efficiently supported departmental program teams.
  • Ensured alignment of WSM's policies with Finance, Procurement, Grants, and Contracts requirements, proactively managing potential compliance conflicts.
  • Led the annual operating budgeting process and developed, tracked, and reviewed consolidated and departmental budgets in consultation with budget holders and finance teams.
  • Established and refined policies and practices for effective financial resource management, procurement, disbursement, and accounting in accordance with WSM and funder requirements.
  • Monitored ongoing grant project performance by analyzing spending rates, identifying problem areas, and supporting internal and external audits for grantor reporting.
  • Developed and negotiated sub-award agreements, workplans, and budgets, coordinating monthly reporting from sub-awardees to ensure financial alignment with program delivery.
  • Designed and implemented capacity-building plans for sub-awardees in financial management and budgeting, coordinating necessary training sessions.
  • Collaborated with legal counsel and Human Resources to minimize organizational legal risks and address emerging legal issues.

Assistant Deputy Director, Workforce Development

Baltimore City Department of Social Services
01.2017 - 10.2021
  • Developed and oversaw programs for the Family Investment Administration (FIA) to ensure vulnerable populations make successful transitions from welfare to work.
  • Directed the design and implementation of Skilled Training Contracts and customer-specific payment agreements for professional and technical training.
  • Proposed and executed work program initiatives; resource reallocations; contract modification/termination; and work program restructuring to meet performance metrics.
  • Managed expenditures, budgets, procurement processes, approvable uses, and funding supports.
  • Managed and monitored compliance, conducted analyses, and produced performance reports of vendor-operated contracts.
  • Design programs, develop scope of services, and procure services in accordance with state procurement regulations.
  • Implement strategies that lead to annual job placements in excess of 4,000, where 35% or more are living wage positions.
  • Recommended courses of action based on regulatory, policy, assessment of administrative capability and available resources
  • Identified issues and opportunities for course correction for errors and deficiencies in program performance, operational practices, and invoice submissions.
  • Developed internal procedures to ensure supportive resources.
  • Represented FIA at meetings with federal, state, and local officials, interagency officials, and community groups/organizations.

Senior Director Workforce Operations

KRA Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2017
  • Provided leadership and oversight for East Coast and Midwest contracts and workforce operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, while achieving performance goals.
  • Supported business expansion, development initiatives, and maintained a positive, innovative work culture aligned with company values, including Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
  • Managed financial forecasts, established operating budgets, and ensured profit margins met program performance and financial goals.
  • Served as the primary contact for funders and senior leadership, representing the company at community and board meetings.
  • Developed policies and quality assurance/control plans for federally funded Workforce Investment Act programs for adults and youth.
  • Led performance-based and cost-reimbursement contracts, providing customized training and industry certifications for Workforce Development partners and jobseekers.
  • Directed employer engagement strategies with community organizations and corporations to build a competitive workforce through partnerships.
  • Managed a $5M annual budget, overseeing 70 staff members, including Division Directors and Team Leaders, while providing effective services to approximately 2,200 jobseekers in EARN Centers.

Education

Master of Science - Public Administration

Wilmington University

Master of Science - Human Resources

Wilmington University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Delaware

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Leadership
  • Program Compliance & Monitoring
  • Financial Management & Budget Oversight
  • Grant Proposals & RFP Management
  • Contract & Crisis Management
  • Reporting & Data Integrity
  • Policy Analysis & Implementation
  • Managing Workforce Operations
  • Process Improvement & Standardization
  • Employer & Business Engagement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy Director, Administrative Services

WorkSource Montgomery
11.2021 - 08.2024

Assistant Deputy Director, Workforce Development

Baltimore City Department of Social Services
01.2017 - 10.2021

Senior Director Workforce Operations

KRA Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Public Administration

Wilmington University

Master of Science - Human Resources

Wilmington University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Delaware

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