Philemon H. Bepe

• Oversee operations across three counties in North Central Indiana
• Provide oversight for the physical operations and maintenance of all 11 locations, ensuring facilities are well-maintained and compliant with safety and operational standards
• Manage business and program functions, developing, directing, and coordinating support for staff and clients in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values
• Drive improvements in financial performance by reviewing and optimizing the billing process and implementing expense reduction strategies
• Lead and supervise area management, ensuring consistent adherence to policies and procedures
• Review and authorize capital and operational expenditures in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Oversee the development and implementation of operational systems, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the community, business leaders, and clients' families while identifying and developing growth opportunities

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• Provided leadership and oversight for residential services, wellness, nursing, and health services departments, ensuring operational efficiency and program effectiveness
• Monitored service delivery to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and licensing regulations
• Conducted inspections of working and living environments, as well as company vehicles, to ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards for both staff and clients
• Ensured the health and safety needs of clients and staff were met through the development of effective on-call and emergency notification and response teams for 13 sites
• Collaborated with Human Resources to manage hiring, training, performance evaluations, scheduling, and supervision of direct support and supervisory staff
• Played a key role in the development and monitoring of program budgets
• Partnered with the Executive Director to build relationships with community, business, and religious leaders, representing the agency at various community organizations and external committees
• Coordinated staff meetings, providing up-to-date information on program activities and addressing operational concerns
• Develop and present quarterly and annual reports to internal and external stakeholders

• Recruited, hired, trained, and provided ongoing supervision to program coordinators and managers
• Identified business opportunities and designed programs to drive revenue growth
• Reviewed and managed budgets, ensuring accurate billing and tracking for state agency contracts
• Established fiscal goals to support program development and effective management
• Partnered with the Director to develop strategic plans and program objectives, collaborate with external agencies, and ensure program compliance with state and federal regulations
• Oversaw staff training to ensure alignment with both internal standards and external requirements
• Supervised support and clerical staff across two regional offices

Managed day-to-day operations of 8 residential locations and supervised 40 staff members.

Oversaw and coordinated the operation of the Masters of Business Administration program and served as Assistant Dean of the School of Business.

• Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
• Facilitated communication between university administration and a key group of donors across the United States.

• Managed day-to-day operations of a group home 12 staff members.
• Fostered a positive work environment by consistently recognizing staff achievements and offering constructive feedback as needed.

• Created a welcoming environment for people with disabilities to access community implementing accessibility measures in public spaces, such as ramps and signage.