Wendy Robinson
Youngstown
Summary
Proven professional with over thirty years' experience working in Northeast Ohio. Experience in developing and monitoring program policies, procedures and compliance to federal, state and local grant budget guidelines. Proficient in collaborating with corporate entities, building relationships, and navigating community networks. An excellent communicator both verbally and in writing. Also qualified to work with a variety of individuals in diverse settings to implement budget strategies and budget analysis.
Experienced with regulatory compliance and effective compliance program management. Utilizes strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail to ensure adherence to all relevant regulations. Track record of fostering culture of compliance and ethical conduct throughout organizations.
Compliance professional with extensive experience fostering regulatory adherence and implementing robust compliance frameworks. Known for collaborative team leadership and delivering results in dynamic environments. Specialized in risk management and policy development, consistently adaptable to evolving compliance landscapes.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Compliance Director
City Of Youngstown
05.2022 - Current
- Leveraged data analytics capabilities to identify trends in non-compliant activities, enabling targeted corrective actions.
- Optimized data accuracy by working collaboratively with businesses, internal MIS teams and suppliers.
- Developed targeted training programs to increase employee awareness and understanding of compliance requirements.
- Increased operational efficiency with the adoption of automated compliance management tools.
Community Liaison & Director of Community Program
Warriors Inc.
01.2005 - 06.2021
- Collaborated on the federal, state and local level managing grants for programs budget
- Also developed strategic funding raising strategies
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of co-workers to accomplish goals to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Planned, organized and coordinated citywide food giveaways, health fairs, career days, financial workshops
- Involved in the recruitment and supervision of volunteers and staff for community-based programs
- Established relationships with community members, business owners and local officials
Public Relations Coordinator
Destiny International Ministries
09.2001 - 12.2004
- Functioned as Community Advocate for non-profit
- Created workshops and training for youth and families on college selection, Financial Literacy and employment and training
- Established long-range objectives and developed innovative strategies to help maintain the organization's budget
- Coordinated monthly Networking meetings
Case Manager/Review Mental Health Liaison
Valley Counseling Services
03.1988 - 08.2001
- Operated as Trumbull County Mental Health Advocate and Utilization Review Manager
- Supervised and integrated over 150 adult mental health patients, medication, finances and housing
- Trained new Case Managers in management skills
Education
Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration
Purdue University Global
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Organization Management
Malone University
Canton, OH01.2011
Skills
- Demonstrated Administrative Skills
- Monitored Compliance of Programs
- Oversight of Policy and Program reviews
- Budget and Financial Skills Analysis
- Knowledgeable in QuickBooks
- Provided Supervision and Support of program activities
- Project Development and goal setting with teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Implemented Educational Programmings
- Promoted community events and developed marketing strategies for Outreach
- Ability to learn, understand and perform task quickly
- Ethical leadership
- Training delivery
- Compliance monitoring
- Audit management
- Team management
- Financial acumen
- Auditing processes
- Investigations skills
- Documentation review
- Document review
- Policy analysis
- Federal and state regulations
- Compliance reviews
- Regulations enforcement
- Project coordination
Accomplishments
NCDA and HUD Certified in many areas such as; Compliance, Monitoring CDBG Block Grant, (CDBG, HOME and ESG)
- Collaborated with city department heads, local officials, and local businesses owners
- Successfully accomplished two years of monitoring of HUD Block Grant Funds to the city of Youngstown
Certification
- State of Ohio Best Practices in Mentoring
- De-escalation and Diversity
- First Aid & CPR
Timeline
Assistant Compliance Director
City Of Youngstown
05.2022 - Current
Community Liaison & Director of Community Program
Warriors Inc.
01.2005 - 06.2021
Public Relations Coordinator
Destiny International Ministries
09.2001 - 12.2004
Case Manager/Review Mental Health Liaison
Valley Counseling Services
03.1988 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Business Organization Management
Malone University
Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration
Purdue University Global
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