A successful project starts with a positive attitude, which I will bring to your organization. I thrive on challenge and stand ready to help you conquer yours. I am proud of the teams I have built and worked with. We have created great products, strong organizational structures and, best of all, team spirit.

Most importantly, my communication methods are engaging and straightforward, incorporating language that everyone in the organization can understand and relate to regardless of background.

Summary of Special Projects & Team Accomplishments

County of Isle of Wight, Virginia

Financial Corrective Action Plan stabilizing and eliminating a 12% operating budget deficit with implementation of a "3-Year Financial Plan" to include numerous process improvements and cost saving measures while funding a critical and costly compensation plan revision.
First GFOA Award for Budget and Financial Plan Document
Organizational Value Statements creating high performing and rewarding organizational team culture.
Award winning public communication tools and documents to include Budget, CIP, Statistical Digest, Newcomers Guide, VOICES e-newsletter, and County "Fact-Checker".
Growth Development Plan to address negative financial forecast, stagnated growth, workforce and housing needs.
VACo Award winning Central Permitting function improving developer customer service experience.
Annexation Defense Strategy for County
Reviewed, updated, and proposed numerous policies and procedures for efficient/effective operations.

Special Reports & Analysis:

Blackwater Regional Library Service Analysis

Project Manager - Space Needs Analysis and Facility Master Plan Development
Construction Project Manager – Administration Building
Marketing and Implementation Manager – Passage of County Meals Tax Referendum
Organizational Mergers - Parks & Recreation, Tourism, and Information Technology
Cash Proffer Analysis & Update
Implementation of various Financial Systems
Creation of Financial Growth Model

City of Suffolk, Virginia

Stabilized and Eliminated Deficit Structure and Improved Financial Status of 2007 with 5 Rating Upgrades to AA+ and Aa2 over a 6 year period with AAA status achieved 3 months post departure
Annual City Profile and Statistical Digest
First GFOA Award for Budget and Financial Plan Document
Revamped Purchasing Card Program (Audit and Corrective Action Plan)
Regional Jail - Financial Corrective Action Plan, Administrative Policies and Procedures
Creation of Numerous Efficiency Strategies and Implementation Plans to Include Service Consolidations
Recalibration of Various Fines and Fee Structures

Development of New Programs:

Emergency Management Response Billing
False Alarm Billing
Police Weights and Measures Services Unit
Local Grant Application and Ranking Criteria
Tax Relief for the Elderly Criteria Analysis
Cash Proffer Analysis Development

Auditor of Public Accounts - Commonwealth of Va.

Managed Numerous State and Local Audits to include:

Mary Washington College
Virginia Retirement System
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Office of the Governor
State Compensation Board
Virginia Small Business Authority
Virginia School Board Authority
Virginia State University
Department of Accounts
Department of General Services
Department of Attorney General

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