Thomas Kane
Newport,RI
Summary
Accomplished CEO well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
The Keystone Group
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed $2.5 million operating budget.
- Provided oversight of combined organization budgets equaling $34million
- Managed 25 employees.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Managed exit of one partner
- Facilitated merge with business partner.
President and CEO
AccessPoint RI
09.2001 - 04.2022
- Managed $13million operating budget.
- Managed supports for over 350 people.
- Responsible for over 300 full and part time employees.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Created strategic initiatives and managed processes to meet strategic goals,
- Created new lines of business to provide opportunities for service recipients,
- Coordinated and worked in concert with Board of Directors
- Represented AccessPoint on Board of Directors with CPN\RI the statewide trade association to which I was elected three times as president.
- Represented as Lobbyist at RI Statehouse
- Worked with related state agencies to develop new rules and regulations,
- Created partnership with sister agency establishing The Keystone Group as a management service organization.
- Managed key staff and provided guidance to operations and future development.
Assistant Executive Director
James L Maher Center
02.1991 - 09.2001
- Supported and assisted executive director in management of facility budgets and business practices.
- Tracked monthly performance in relation to budget and intervened with corrective actions.
- Developed positive relationships on behalf of company with government regulators, families, area health care community and community at large.
- Represented organization with CPN\RI the state trade association.
- Facilitated team of senior managers regarding program operations and management
- Managed daily operations of Residential Services
- Worked in conjunction with Executive Director in developing new lines of business.
Director of Residential Services
James L Maher Center
03.1984 - 09.2001
- Collaborated with families, staff, people supported to identify and address personal and structural challenges.
- Implemented strategies to increase staff recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Guided and supported the development of new programs and residential options.
- Worked as liaison to state departments and regulators to insure quality operations
- Supervised key management staff
- Facilitated cooperative relationships between agency programs and outside agencies
- Created and managed the program budget.
Education
No Degree - Special Education And Administration
Rhode Island College
Providence RIBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.1981
Skills
- Leadership
- Operational Oversight
- Leadership and People Development
- Budgetary Oversight
- Public Relations Understanding
- Conflict Alleviation
- Policy Updates
- Strategic Direction
- Human Resource management
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Organizational Leadership
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Stakeholder Relations
Additional Information
Conference presenter in five states regarding trends impacting services for people with disabilities
Selected to by Governor Raimondo to participate in her transition team representing human service agencies
Active leader of statewide initiatives to redevelop the system of services for people with disabilities in RI
Timeline
CEO
The Keystone Group
04.2022 - 10.2022
President and CEO
AccessPoint RI
09.2001 - 04.2022
Assistant Executive Director
James L Maher Center
02.1991 - 09.2001
Director of Residential Services
James L Maher Center
03.1984 - 09.2001
No Degree - Special Education And Administration
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
Salve Regina University
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