Ronald Price
Director
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Accomplished and versatile leader recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Organized, detail-oriented team player, skilled in creating, managing and educating high-performing teams, teaching the art of critical thinking and how to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple programs with a collaborative and relentless work ethic.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Maryland Department Of Labor
01.2018 - Current
- To provide Executive level management and leadership to Labor.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing agency operations and programs.
- Develops and implements consistent inventory and cost accounting policies, procedures, and operational reporting/metrics.
- Handles various management tasks including creating top-level action plans, overseeing departmental day-to-day activities, improving organizational performance, supervising department heads, and managing budget.
- Creatively designs, and implements effective methods for enhancing performance.
- Responsible for planning and leading responses to natural disasters and other emergencies within Labor.
- Tasked to work with M.O.S.H to design health and safety programs that encourage staff to follow proper procedures.
- Effectively Communicating with other Agency leaders and the public on behalf of Labor.
- Establishes compliance standards and designs improvements to internal control structures.
- Minimizes legal risks by understanding current and proposed legislation, enforcing regulations, recommending new procedures, and complying with legal requirements.
- Oversee staff development activities to ensure staff succession and staff professionalism.
- To manage and lead programs toward the realization of its mission.
Inspector/Outreach Educator
Maryland Department Of Labor
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during safety inspections.
- Presented findings from accident investigations to leadership, providing actionable recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Conducted research on community needs, tailoring outreach efforts to address specific concerns effectively.
- Enhanced community engagement through organizing and hosting various public events.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
- Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing effective interviewing techniques.
Operations Manager
R.V.P Service / T.Y.M.E. ( Teaching Young Minds Entrepreneurship.)
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Supervised daily operations, managed multiple projects, and successfully achieved milestones
- Instrumental in planning and executing innovative strategies to achieve objectives for infrastructure improvement
- Built and managed successful client relationships
- Established a program that created 12 family-owned businesses,
Director of Compliance Operations/Training Officer
Pinkerton Government Services
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Developed comprehensive compliance training programs for staff, resulting in reduced regulatory risks.
- Strengthened internal controls through targeted audits, addressing potential weaknesses before they become critical issues.
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs,
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring smooth integration into company culture.
Managing Partner/ Branch Operator/ B.D. Officer
Priority Financial Services
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Analyzed applicants financial status, credit and property to determine feasibility of granting loans
- Provided customer service for in house loans
- Ensured loan agreements were complete and accurate according to policy
- Hosted Mortgage Talk Live show weekly on the radio.
Education
M.A., Psychology - Human Behavior
Saint Leo University
Clearwater, FL01.1998
Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management
- External and Public Relations
- Staff Management
- Critical Thinking
- Training and Development
Accomplishments
- Awarded Supervisor of the quarter.
- Received Excellence in Service award.
- Awarded Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Air Force.
Military
Honorable Discharge, U.S Army, 1993, 1996
Timeline
Director
Maryland Department Of Labor
01.2018 - Current
Inspector/Outreach Educator
Maryland Department Of Labor
01.2017 - 03.2018
Operations Manager
R.V.P Service / T.Y.M.E. ( Teaching Young Minds Entrepreneurship.)
01.2013 - 01.2018
Director of Compliance Operations/Training Officer
Pinkerton Government Services
01.2009 - 01.2012
Managing Partner/ Branch Operator/ B.D. Officer
Priority Financial Services
01.2000 - 01.2009
M.A., Psychology - Human Behavior
Saint Leo University