Todd Cunnington
Milton-Freewater
Summary
Versatile Deputy Director with Number years of Industry experience. Works well with diverse stakeholders to accomplish objectives, drive productivity and streamline operations. Expertise includes administration, fiscal management and performance improvements.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director
WA State Correctional Industries
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee Correctional Industries (CI) financial management and analytics within the Department of Corrections (DOC), Results Washington, the Legislature, stakeholders, and other public policy makers
- Contributes to staff, incarcerated individuals, and public safety through the development and administration of practices which reflect the values of the DOC
- Member of CI’s Executive Leadership and the DOC Extended Leadership Team (ELT)
- Represents CI’s Director when assigned/delegated
- Provide leadership and supervision to staff and manages analysis and deliverables to ensure that products and projects are completed on-time and within budget
- Leads the development of CI’s annual forecast and General Fund State (GFS) appropriated budget, fiscal notes, and other funding requests such as Certificates of Participation (COP) through the State Treasury
- Assures the analysis conducted by the Accounting and Financial Services department provide valid, rigorous, professionally-sound, policy-relevant, and understandable information
- Provides technical advice and consultation on budget and financial management and analytics to the Assistant Secretary, Assistant Directors, General Managers, and additional stakeholders as needed
- Defines scope, goals, and objectives for complex financial analysis and oversees the implementation of financial management standards within CI
- Ensures accounting practices and processes meet the requirements and guidelines as set by Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
Assistant Director
WA St Correctional Industries
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Executive Management Team member with operational oversight of three Correctional Industries facilities and five industry programs operating within correctional facilities throughout Washington
- Duties include improving the financial performance of each program and facility I lead, developing strong operational teams of civilian personnel and incarcerated workers, seeking opportunities for development of new programs or expanding current business lines, and working collaboratively with all stakeholders for improved operations
- Oversight of70 employees and1,000 incarcerated workers
- Approximately $40M in revenue each year
General Manager
WA St Correctional Industries
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Most senior Correctional Industries (CI) employee at a corrections facility
- Responsible for the operation of all eight (8) CI manufacturing and service units at the Washington State Penitentiary
- Contribute to the Department of Corrections mission of Public Safety by maintaining and expanding incarcerated work training programs
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all DOC policies, legislative mandates, and RCW’s related to the program
- Coordinate and operate within operating budgets to achieve gross profits that can be reinvested into programs and equipment
- Employ50 staff members and approximately330 incarcerated workers
- Annual revenue of approximately $15M
Business Manager
WA St Correctional Industries
11.2005 - 08.2015
- Lead the business operation functions (accounting, financial analysis and reporting, customer service) for eight (8) industry shops within the Washington State Penitentiary employing approximately330 incarcerated workers, teaching them job and life skills that will hopefully translate to lower recidivism rates and a decreased overall tax burden for the state
Assistant Store Manager
Macy’s
07.2003 - 11.2005
- Managed overall store performance of sales and credit functions, customer service experiences, store appearance standards, and employee development
- Required daily interaction with customers, employees, vendors, and headquarters staff
- Approximately $36M in sales annually
General Manager
Dakotah Direct, LLC
10.2001 - 06.2003
- Lead a contracted customer service business receiving incoming calls and making outgoing calls on behalf of large business clients such as Qwest, SBC, Sears, and AOL
- Required budget performance reporting, client satisfaction measurements, and employee development to meet or exceed client expectations
- Approximately250 employees, including human resources, training, IT, and quality assurance management positions under my direction
- $5M in annual revenue
Division Manager
Rent-Way, Inc.
06.1996 - 09.2001
- Oversaw and directed the performance of80 rental stores in three states
- Traveled extensively providing business performance support
- Also operated my own store locations and was a lead during acquisition and merger functions
- Approximately350 employees
- Approximately $40M in sales annually
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Business Administration/Finance Major
Washington State University
Pullman, WA01.1992
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Program management
- Program implementation
Timeline
Deputy Director
WA State Correctional Industries
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
WA St Correctional Industries
06.2019 - 12.2022
General Manager
WA St Correctional Industries
08.2015 - 05.2019
Business Manager
WA St Correctional Industries
11.2005 - 08.2015
Assistant Store Manager
Macy’s
07.2003 - 11.2005
General Manager
Dakotah Direct, LLC
10.2001 - 06.2003
Division Manager
Rent-Way, Inc.
06.1996 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Business Administration/Finance Major
Washington State University
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