My background information furnished below. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION: · Over 25 years of practical and broad-based management experience including all aspects of personnel administration. · Professional with consulting experience, analytical support, project management, and developing tools for business process improvement. · Track record of analytical and auditing procedures, procurement/market research and techniques/background reviews. · Knowledge of county and state computer verification and budget systems; interpretation and application of federal, state and county regulations, procedures and policies. · Excellent knowledge of Social Services programs and principles of supervision. · Experienced in recruiting, training, counseling, and resolving complex situations. · Adept in coordinating and acting as a liaison between departments, agencies, and personnel. · Maintain a high professional standard in private and public contact in the community. · Value public service and successfully interface with groups from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. · Successfully managed funding, technical assistance, collaborate and interface with politicians, and direct services targeted at low income demographic across the East Bay. · Outstanding oral and written communication skills, as well as organization skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, CA Program Administrator 10/98 – 5/06 Plan, direct, and review job performance of Employment Counselors. Responsible for providing coordination of programs, personnel, and administration of two offices. Represent the Agency and County in meetings with other government agencies and community based organizations. CONTINENTAL RESOURCE INSTITUTE (Non-profit Corp.), Oakland, CA President and Founder 09/89-07/95 Raised $3 million worth of medical equipment and pharmaceutical supplies for shipment to needy African countries. Initiated letter-writing campaign to secure political support and funding from private foundations and businesses. Established management policies and evaluated programs with overall responsibility for setting goals and objectives. Projected and monitored budget. Final determination of hiring staff, disciplinary measures and board membership. UNITED STATES NAVAL BASE, Treasure Island, CA Assistant Personnel Officer - Personnel Support Detachment 01/85-08/88 Responsible for job performance of several hundred employees ensuring that all base functions were covered and executed to the highest military standards. MAYFIELD ENTERPRISES Financial and Management Consultant 12/82-12/84 Responsible for client negotiations, account analysis, and employee development for research consulting firm. Developed and administered personnel training programs providing skilled and knowledgeable staff capable of handling public and private sector accounts. Developed and instituted an effective grievance procedure. Functioned as advisor, strategist, and mediator. Promoted team efforts between labor and management. Developed and researched models, conducted surveys, and applied statistical analysis in interpreting data for both private industry and politicians. AFRICAN-AMERICAN INSTITUTE, Northeastern University, Boston, MA Counselor/Coordinator 09/80-05/82 Coordinated and administered the ongoing counseling and placement activities for 500 students and alumni. Developed networking procedures designed to promote awareness of career opportunities and marketing trends in employment practices on a regional and national basis. Methodology developed utilized value clarification, needs assessment, and point reference approach. EDUCATION AND TRAINING M.P.A. Public Administration - Northeastern University, Boston, MA Concentration in Personnel Administration B.S. Business Management, Boston State College of the University of Massachusetts SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS Personnel Administration, Political Science, Collective Bargaining, Housing and Community Development, Public Administration, National Forum for Black Public Administrators Workshop, Long Term Care Medi-Cal Workshops. BASSC Executive Development Program graduate. COMMUNITY SERVICES Board of Directors, Ombudsman, Inc., County of Alameda, California, 7/94 -10/98 Board Member, Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council 1998 - 2004 President, Coalition for African Immigrants and Refugees, 2/2000 -12/2005 Board member, International Institute of the East Bay 2000 - 2004 Grand Jury member, 2002-2005 Board member, Contra Costa County Merit Board, 7/05 - Present