Vincent Montgomery
Sanger,California
Summary
Professional with strong background in strategic planning and operational efficiency. Known for fostering teamwork and driving results, ensuring adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in project management, resource allocation, and process improvement. Highly reliable and capable of meeting organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Planning Manager
City of Salinas Community Development Department
09.2024 - Current
- Prepare and oversee 54-million-dollar division budget, applicable plans, and initiatives; seeks funding opportunities; administers the implementation of public service programs. Lead the development and implementation of City and departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
- Reviews and approves staff reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes to ensure accuracy and compliance with the City and departmental goals, objectives, and policies; supervises, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates environmental and technical studies for all levels of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance as well as local, state and federal regulations related to an assigned scope of work. Negotiates, develops, and administers contractual agreements and memorandums of understanding.
- Plans, organizes, and directs the City's state and federal funding for community development, affordable housing, public services, and homelessness, including CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOME ARP, PLHA, PIP, Local Housing Trust Fund, and other grant programs. Responsible for the preparation, submission, and implementation of various state and federal plans and annual reports, including the City's HUD Annual Action Plan, 5-year Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, and HCD Housing Element Annual Progress Report and PLHA Annual Progress Report.
- Plans, organizes, directs, and implements the work and policies related to the City's fair and affordable housing policies, projects, and programs. Serves as the department liaison to other departments, the public, and external agencies and organizations regarding developing and implementing community development, housing, and homelessness policies and programs. Actively seeks emerging funding opportunities applicable to the development of affordable and fair housing and homeless services; leads the development and submission of competitive funding proposals and grant applications.
Senior Staff Analyst
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
12.2019 - 09.2024
- Managed the grant application process for affordable housing development awards for federal and state agencies. Managed development partnerships and the competitive bidding process for new development projects. Managed a portfolio of housing development contracts and supportive services agreements worth over five hundred million dollars. Responsible for the supervision of direct report Staff Analysts and Program Technicians who provided monthly budget analyses for contracted providers to determine overutilization or underutilization of budgets, assessed approval for budget modifications, tracked budget anomalies, conducted site visits to determine fiscal compliance, and made recommendations for improvements in programs and services.
Staff Analyst
Fresno County Department of Social Services
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Managed over forty-five million dollars of Child Welfare and Mental Health programs and services by contracted providers. Provided monthly analysis of budgets for contracted providers to determine overutilization or underutilization of budgets, assessed approval for budget modifications, tracked budget anomalies that might indicate fiscal impropriety, conducted site visits to determine budgetary compliance, and made recommendations for improvements in programs and services. Provided contract monitoring to ensure providers met program objectives within budgeted allocations. Chaired the Child Abuse Prevention Implementation Team.
- Worked collaboratively with the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health to assess the needs of mental health services for child welfare dependents. Provided analysis of mental health programs to determine the capacity of needs and renewal status for currently contracted mental health providers. Assessed providers' alignment with the California Continuum of Care Reform mandates for In-Home Based Services (IHBS), Intensive Care Coordination (ICC), and the Katie A. requirements for Specialty Mental Health Services. Prepared requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotations (RFQs) to enter into Agreements with service providers. Facilitated the selection process for RFPs/RFQs. Developed activity reports to include specific outcomes. Measured outcomes monthly and provided feedback to providers on the level of compliance: prepared Agreements and agenda items for approval by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.
Social Worker
Fresno County Department of Social Services
12.2008 - 06.2016
- Was the primary liaison between Fresno County and 23 Foster Family Agencies to Maintain compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding between Fresno County and partnering Foster Family Agencies. Mediated conflicts when necessary to resolve complaints through meetings with agencies and other stakeholders. Responsible for the recruitment and compliance of Fresno County Foster Parents. Taught principles of Safety Organized Practice with foster parents to improve outcomes for children in care. Conducted regular foster Parent orientations. Assessed safety of potential placements through regular review of licensing and training requirements of foster parents. Organized and planned the annual child welfare conference for foster parents and youth in care. Served as the Chair and facilitator of the Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI). Served as the Public Relations Committee Chair for the Foster Care Standards and Oversight Committee. Provided case management services, client counseling, use of community resources, advocacy services, and direct intervention to clients. Research, evaluate, and develop service plans for clients.
Regional Accountant
West Care
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Directed accounting & financial management functions for a $20 million budget. Planned, organized, managed, and prioritized the workload for five direct reporting accounting staff. Served on the organization’s grant writing team. Provided budget narratives for grant proposals. Managed grant receipts from multiple funding sources including, but not limited to, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Fresno County, and the City of Fresno. Analyzed monthly profit and loss reports. Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements. Provided budget for actual assessments and strategic recommendations regarding fiscal accountability to the senior management team.
Chief Operating Officer
KIPP Academy
02.2005 - 04.2006
- Managed all operations, including accounting, marketing, student recruitment, and human resources, including hiring, staff development, and employee discipline. Provided oversight and compliance of teacher certifications and credentialing. Managed direct reporting staff for the food service program and supervised the cafeteria manager. Managed outsourced services, including general maintenance, computer network infrastructure, and purchasing.
- Directed all general accounting functions, including payroll, monthly bank reconciliations, preparation of quarterly financials, and preparation for annual external audits. Provided leadership in strategic and budget planning and analysis, as well as management of the Charter School Block Grant Fund and other funding sources. Implemented internal controls to maximize cash flows, control spending, and increase revenues. Provided grant revenue tracking. Provided policy and program development. Advised the Principal, Board of Directors, and the KIPP Foundation on the financial conditions and trends of the organization.
Director – Office of Judicial Affairs
The California State University, Monterey Bay
01.1997 - 04.2006
- Directed the operations for the Office of Judicial Affairs. Developed and implemented a discipline program for student violations of the code of conduct utilizing a progressive approach to students needing behavioral change as alternatives to formal discipline or expulsion from the university. Participating in formal student disciplinary proceedings. Developed University policies and procedures. Served on the capacity assessment strategic planning committee for accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Provided training and consultation to managers and staff regarding sexual harassment, diversity, and compliance with regional and state-mandated laws and regulations.
Faculty Coach & Instructor
Heald College
10.1999 - 12.2004
- Taught courses in Management and Organizational Behavior, Business Law, Accounting, Business Communications, & Criminal Justice. Developed business course curriculum for use by 12 campus systems. Observed faculty instruction, conducted faculty reviews, coached and mentored new faculty.
Program Coordinator
California State University, Monterey Bay
12.1996 - 01.1997
- Provided student recruitment and marketing of university programs, pre-enrollment counseling, and advising new students. Conducted group and individual presentations. Implemented a college readiness program that increased the number of eligible students for admission to CSU, Monterey Bay, by 10%. Planned, organized, managed, and prioritized the workload of over 20 direct reporting tutors: supervised administrative assistants and one faculty member assigned to the program for tutor training.
Education
Master’s - business administration
California State University, Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, San Bernardino
Skills
- Issue resolution
- Budget preparation
- Demand forecasting
- Cross-functional collaboration
Accomplishments
- Effectively facilitated multi-disciplinary team toimplement of one of California's first Behavioral Health Bridge programs funded by the California Department of Health Care Services through with .
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Recipient of Instructor of the Year Award – Heald College – October 2000
- Executive Board Member, Monterey County Chapter – National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI)
Timeline
Division Planning Manager
City of Salinas Community Development Department
09.2024 - Current
Senior Staff Analyst
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
12.2019 - 09.2024
Staff Analyst
Fresno County Department of Social Services
06.2016 - 12.2019
Social Worker
Fresno County Department of Social Services
12.2008 - 06.2016
Regional Accountant
West Care
09.2006 - 07.2007
Chief Operating Officer
KIPP Academy
02.2005 - 04.2006
Faculty Coach & Instructor
Heald College
10.1999 - 12.2004
Director – Office of Judicial Affairs
The California State University, Monterey Bay
01.1997 - 04.2006
Program Coordinator
California State University, Monterey Bay
12.1996 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, San Bernardino
Master’s - business administration
California State University, Monterey Bay
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