Michael Moore is a federal employee with over 36 years of experience at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He currently provides consulting services to EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) on leadership development, program evaluation, and labor relations. He has extensive experience managing teams and programs across EPA in areas such as human resources, facilities, budgeting, and communications.
Experienced general counsel and chief human capital officer with over 30 years of experience in both public and private sectors. She has strong expertise in labor law, crisis management, talent acquisition, cybersecurity, and managing outside counsel. She is currently the general counsel and chief human capital officer of a publicly listed financial institution, overseeing all legal and HR functions. Previously, she held senior legal roles providing counsel on complex litigation and regulatory issues.
The document summarizes focus groups conducted in 2007 with state employees to discuss an employee value proposition and branding for the state. Over 90 employees from 17 agencies and 9 universities participated in focus groups held in Raleigh, Greenville, and Greensboro. The focus groups discussed attracting and retaining employees and identified job-interest alignment, benefits, and work-life balance as primary attractive attributes. Job-interest alignment and development opportunities were seen as important for retention. The focus groups also generated potential branding taglines for the state as an employer.
1) Charles Cortland Hooper has over 38 years of experience in senior business and financial advisory roles, as well as organizational development, management consulting, and real estate development.
2) He has held positions such as CEO, CFO, chairman of the board for various companies. He also has experience in sectors including aerospace, military, government contracting, mining, financial services, and technology.
3) Hooper holds multiple licenses including life insurance, investments, and real estate brokerage. He has arranged over $6.5 billion in financing for businesses and real estate projects.
The Legal Side Of International OperationsMegan Denhardt
Gain an understanding of the legal and cultural challenges when taking your association offshore. Discuss meetings and conference issues, how to work with with vendors and governments abroad, and trademark and intellectual property protection. Leave with a better appreciation of the legal and practical ramifications of doing business abroad.
Jonathan T. Howe, Esq., founding partner and president, Howe & Hutton, Ltd.
Kenneth Reid, CAE, executive VP, American Water Resources Association
The document discusses how learning analytics can be used to transform teaching and learning. It describes how educational institutions are using learner data and analytics to personalize the learning experience, assess learning outcomes, and help students achieve their goals. The key aspects of learning analytics discussed are capturing data, reporting, predicting performance, and refining based on data insights. Desire2Learn's learning analytics platform allows institutions to define outcomes, map curriculum, evaluate progress at the course, program, and student level, and gain insights to support student success, institutional effectiveness, and strategic planning.
Shirley Miles is seeking a senior financial management position. She has over 20 years of experience in financial management, budgeting, auditing, and project management for the Department of State and Department of Defense. Her experience includes overseeing budgets of over $1 billion annually and improving financial controls to identify over $328 million in savings. She led teams of up to 9 people and has experience improving administrative and contracting processes.
Experienced general counsel and chief human capital officer with over 30 years of experience in both public and private sectors. She has strong expertise in labor law, crisis management, talent acquisition, cybersecurity, and managing outside counsel. She is currently the general counsel and chief human capital officer of a publicly listed financial institution, overseeing all legal and HR functions. Previously, she held senior legal roles providing counsel on complex litigation and regulatory issues.
The document summarizes focus groups conducted in 2007 with state employees to discuss an employee value proposition and branding for the state. Over 90 employees from 17 agencies and 9 universities participated in focus groups held in Raleigh, Greenville, and Greensboro. The focus groups discussed attracting and retaining employees and identified job-interest alignment, benefits, and work-life balance as primary attractive attributes. Job-interest alignment and development opportunities were seen as important for retention. The focus groups also generated potential branding taglines for the state as an employer.
1) Charles Cortland Hooper has over 38 years of experience in senior business and financial advisory roles, as well as organizational development, management consulting, and real estate development.
2) He has held positions such as CEO, CFO, chairman of the board for various companies. He also has experience in sectors including aerospace, military, government contracting, mining, financial services, and technology.
3) Hooper holds multiple licenses including life insurance, investments, and real estate brokerage. He has arranged over $6.5 billion in financing for businesses and real estate projects.
The Legal Side Of International OperationsMegan Denhardt
Gain an understanding of the legal and cultural challenges when taking your association offshore. Discuss meetings and conference issues, how to work with with vendors and governments abroad, and trademark and intellectual property protection. Leave with a better appreciation of the legal and practical ramifications of doing business abroad.
Jonathan T. Howe, Esq., founding partner and president, Howe & Hutton, Ltd.
Kenneth Reid, CAE, executive VP, American Water Resources Association
The document discusses how learning analytics can be used to transform teaching and learning. It describes how educational institutions are using learner data and analytics to personalize the learning experience, assess learning outcomes, and help students achieve their goals. The key aspects of learning analytics discussed are capturing data, reporting, predicting performance, and refining based on data insights. Desire2Learn's learning analytics platform allows institutions to define outcomes, map curriculum, evaluate progress at the course, program, and student level, and gain insights to support student success, institutional effectiveness, and strategic planning.
Shirley Miles is seeking a senior financial management position. She has over 20 years of experience in financial management, budgeting, auditing, and project management for the Department of State and Department of Defense. Her experience includes overseeing budgets of over $1 billion annually and improving financial controls to identify over $328 million in savings. She led teams of up to 9 people and has experience improving administrative and contracting processes.
Shelly Novakowski has over 30 years of experience in administrative and compliance roles. She has a background in providing executive level support, serving as an Institutional Review Board coordinator, ensuring regulatory compliance, and planning meetings and events. Her experience spans the non-profit, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. She is proficient in office management, project coordination, budgeting, and human resources.
Jerry Dinzes has extensive experience in environmental planning, policy analysis, and advocacy. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning and minors in Water Resource Policy and Geospatial Analysis. He is currently pursuing a law degree. Dinzes has held several leadership positions with student government and nonprofit organizations, including developing budgets, analyzing legislation, and advocating on environmental and transportation issues. He also has skills in communication, data management, and software applications such as GIS and the Microsoft Office suite.
Priscilla Estes has over 10 years of experience promoting equal employment opportunity and diversity in the federal government. She currently works as a Management Analyst for the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, overseeing the development of affirmative employment policy and guidance. Prior to this role, she held positions coordinating outreach to minority serving institutions and analyzing programs to increase workforce diversity. She has extensive leadership experience collaborating with stakeholders to develop EEO programs and achieve organizational goals.
Priscilla Estes has over 10 years of experience promoting equal employment opportunity and diversity in the federal government. She currently works as a Management Analyst for the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, overseeing the development of affirmative employment policy and guidance. Prior to this role, she held positions coordinating outreach to minority serving institutions and analyzing programs to increase workforce diversity. She has extensive leadership experience collaborating with stakeholders to develop EEO programs and achieve organizational goals.
Robert Pitulej has over a decade of experience in senior leadership positions within the US Department of Labor, focusing on employment opportunities and ethical treatment of workers. He currently serves as the National Deputy Director for Job Corps, overseeing a $2 billion program that trains at-risk youth. Previously he held roles such as Acting National Director for Job Corps and Deputy Director of several offices within the Department of Labor. He has a background in public administration, law, and international relations, and has received several awards for his leadership and achievements.
M. Chris Langub Jr. has over 20 years of experience as a health scientist and scientific review official at the CDC. He has held leadership roles providing guidance on peer review processes and policy at the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and Office of Public Health Research. His expertise includes managing peer review meetings, training review staff, and collaborating across agencies like NIH.
This document provides a summary of Alphonso Jefferson Jr.'s career experience and qualifications. He has over 31 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, including 20 years in the Navy where he retired as a Lieutenant. His experience includes roles as a Deputy County Administrator, Director of various county offices, and as a business owner. He has extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, and project management. He maintains several professional certifications and has received honors for his work.
Timothy Robison is a highly effective advocate and proven legislative strategist with extensive experience in government relations, lobbying, and campaign management. He has advised members of Congress, managed political campaigns, and helped clients shape policy on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures. Robison has expertise in appropriations, energy, public lands, and Western issues and has cultivated relationships with leaders across government.
This document contains a resume for Anthony T. Norris. It summarizes his experience in human resources and administrative roles over 22 years for the United States Navy, including positions as an Executive Department Head for Manpower and Human Resources Management, a Senior Advisor, and Lead Recruiter. It lists his education background, including current enrollment at Muskingum University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management with dual minors. Contact information and a list of skills are also provided.
Michael R. Quashne has over 10 years of experience in the United States Air Force as an operational analyst, personnel officer, and executive assistant. He has a Master's degree in Operations Research and a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Throughout his career, he has consistently achieved top rankings and honors while leading teams and implementing process improvements that reduced costs and increased efficiency.
Mark Wills has extensive experience in communications, marketing, public affairs, and public policy. He is currently the founder of Capital Letters, which provides writing and branding services. Previously he has held roles managing communications for several trade associations and non-profits. Wills also has a background in legislative analysis and has worked in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He is pursuing an MPA from the University of the District of Columbia with a focus on nonprofit management.
The summary provides a high-level overview of the key activities and responsibilities of Aflac's Federal Relations team in a typical day:
The Federal Relations team meets with members of Congress over breakfast to discuss important issues. They participate in policy roundtables with trade associations and meet with policy experts. The team attends lunches to keep up with the political climate and internal meetings to discuss elections. They observe hearings on Capitol Hill and draft regulatory comment letters. The day involves conference calls to collaborate with other Aflac departments and attending fundraising events in the evening. The team works to educate policymakers on issues impacting Aflac's business.
Higher education professional and nonprofit leader, innovates community change models and promotes systemic change for upward mobility and equality of access for immigrants and students.
Kristin Hellquist has over 20 years of experience in healthcare policy, advocacy, and association management. She is currently the Director of Health Policy, Practice Advocacy & Research at the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, where she oversees government relations, policy development, and research activities. Previously, she held leadership roles at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, American Academy of Dermatology, and The Joint Commission, where she advanced key policy and advocacy initiatives.
Gerald Harris is an experienced strategic planning consultant who specializes in scenario planning. He has extensive experience facilitating strategic planning processes for large corporations and non-profits. Testimonials from past clients praise his leadership of strategic planning workshops and ability to help groups reach consensus. Gerald has worked with many major companies and organizations in developing strategic plans and forecasts.
The document provides a resume for Holly L. Southerland, who has over 20 years of experience in human resources management, including positions as Managing Director of HR, Director of Industrial Relations, Director of HR, and Manager of HR. Southerland's experience includes developing HR strategies, managing employee relations, training and development, and recruiting. She provides a history of her employment highlighting her accomplishments in reducing turnover, developing training programs, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
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Charles Cortland Hooper has over 38 years of experience in senior business and financial roles. He has held positions as CEO, CFO, chairman of the board, and business/financial consultant. He has expertise in areas such as strategic planning, organizational development, management training, financial management, and real estate development. He holds multiple licenses and has advised both private companies and government organizations.
Tekoa Pouerie has over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, community advocacy, and project development. She currently serves as the Chief Development Officer for Harbor House of Central Florida, a domestic violence organization, where she oversees fundraising efforts. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Power Promise Organization, increasing annual revenue by 60% during her time there. She also co-authored an educational curriculum series and has received several awards for her community involvement and nonprofit leadership.
Joseph T. Ruble is an experienced executive vice president, general counsel, and chief administrative officer with over 25 years of experience advising publicly traded companies. He has a proven track record of leading strategic planning, corporate development, legal operations, and human resources at a $750 million revenue company with over 3,000 employees globally. Ruble has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, litigation, and building compliance programs internationally.
Debra Baxley has over 20 years of experience in business administration, budget management, and project management. She currently serves as President and CEO of two companies, Nole Nation Enterprises and DRB Global Enterprises, where she handles all financial and operational decisions. Previously, she held several administrative roles at Florida State University, including managing annual budgets of $37 million as both a Faculty Administrator and Business Manager. She has extensive experience analyzing budgets, implementing processes and procedures, and supervising staff.
Shelly Novakowski has over 30 years of experience in administrative and compliance roles. She has a background in providing executive level support, serving as an Institutional Review Board coordinator, ensuring regulatory compliance, and planning meetings and events. Her experience spans the non-profit, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. She is proficient in office management, project coordination, budgeting, and human resources.
Jerry Dinzes has extensive experience in environmental planning, policy analysis, and advocacy. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning and minors in Water Resource Policy and Geospatial Analysis. He is currently pursuing a law degree. Dinzes has held several leadership positions with student government and nonprofit organizations, including developing budgets, analyzing legislation, and advocating on environmental and transportation issues. He also has skills in communication, data management, and software applications such as GIS and the Microsoft Office suite.
Priscilla Estes has over 10 years of experience promoting equal employment opportunity and diversity in the federal government. She currently works as a Management Analyst for the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, overseeing the development of affirmative employment policy and guidance. Prior to this role, she held positions coordinating outreach to minority serving institutions and analyzing programs to increase workforce diversity. She has extensive leadership experience collaborating with stakeholders to develop EEO programs and achieve organizational goals.
Priscilla Estes has over 10 years of experience promoting equal employment opportunity and diversity in the federal government. She currently works as a Management Analyst for the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, overseeing the development of affirmative employment policy and guidance. Prior to this role, she held positions coordinating outreach to minority serving institutions and analyzing programs to increase workforce diversity. She has extensive leadership experience collaborating with stakeholders to develop EEO programs and achieve organizational goals.
Robert Pitulej has over a decade of experience in senior leadership positions within the US Department of Labor, focusing on employment opportunities and ethical treatment of workers. He currently serves as the National Deputy Director for Job Corps, overseeing a $2 billion program that trains at-risk youth. Previously he held roles such as Acting National Director for Job Corps and Deputy Director of several offices within the Department of Labor. He has a background in public administration, law, and international relations, and has received several awards for his leadership and achievements.
M. Chris Langub Jr. has over 20 years of experience as a health scientist and scientific review official at the CDC. He has held leadership roles providing guidance on peer review processes and policy at the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and Office of Public Health Research. His expertise includes managing peer review meetings, training review staff, and collaborating across agencies like NIH.
This document provides a summary of Alphonso Jefferson Jr.'s career experience and qualifications. He has over 31 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, including 20 years in the Navy where he retired as a Lieutenant. His experience includes roles as a Deputy County Administrator, Director of various county offices, and as a business owner. He has extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, and project management. He maintains several professional certifications and has received honors for his work.
Timothy Robison is a highly effective advocate and proven legislative strategist with extensive experience in government relations, lobbying, and campaign management. He has advised members of Congress, managed political campaigns, and helped clients shape policy on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures. Robison has expertise in appropriations, energy, public lands, and Western issues and has cultivated relationships with leaders across government.
This document contains a resume for Anthony T. Norris. It summarizes his experience in human resources and administrative roles over 22 years for the United States Navy, including positions as an Executive Department Head for Manpower and Human Resources Management, a Senior Advisor, and Lead Recruiter. It lists his education background, including current enrollment at Muskingum University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management with dual minors. Contact information and a list of skills are also provided.
Michael R. Quashne has over 10 years of experience in the United States Air Force as an operational analyst, personnel officer, and executive assistant. He has a Master's degree in Operations Research and a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Throughout his career, he has consistently achieved top rankings and honors while leading teams and implementing process improvements that reduced costs and increased efficiency.
Mark Wills has extensive experience in communications, marketing, public affairs, and public policy. He is currently the founder of Capital Letters, which provides writing and branding services. Previously he has held roles managing communications for several trade associations and non-profits. Wills also has a background in legislative analysis and has worked in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He is pursuing an MPA from the University of the District of Columbia with a focus on nonprofit management.
The summary provides a high-level overview of the key activities and responsibilities of Aflac's Federal Relations team in a typical day:
The Federal Relations team meets with members of Congress over breakfast to discuss important issues. They participate in policy roundtables with trade associations and meet with policy experts. The team attends lunches to keep up with the political climate and internal meetings to discuss elections. They observe hearings on Capitol Hill and draft regulatory comment letters. The day involves conference calls to collaborate with other Aflac departments and attending fundraising events in the evening. The team works to educate policymakers on issues impacting Aflac's business.
Higher education professional and nonprofit leader, innovates community change models and promotes systemic change for upward mobility and equality of access for immigrants and students.
Kristin Hellquist has over 20 years of experience in healthcare policy, advocacy, and association management. She is currently the Director of Health Policy, Practice Advocacy & Research at the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, where she oversees government relations, policy development, and research activities. Previously, she held leadership roles at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, American Academy of Dermatology, and The Joint Commission, where she advanced key policy and advocacy initiatives.
Gerald Harris is an experienced strategic planning consultant who specializes in scenario planning. He has extensive experience facilitating strategic planning processes for large corporations and non-profits. Testimonials from past clients praise his leadership of strategic planning workshops and ability to help groups reach consensus. Gerald has worked with many major companies and organizations in developing strategic plans and forecasts.
The document provides a resume for Holly L. Southerland, who has over 20 years of experience in human resources management, including positions as Managing Director of HR, Director of Industrial Relations, Director of HR, and Manager of HR. Southerland's experience includes developing HR strategies, managing employee relations, training and development, and recruiting. She provides a history of her employment highlighting her accomplishments in reducing turnover, developing training programs, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
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Charles Cortland Hooper has over 38 years of experience in senior business and financial roles. He has held positions as CEO, CFO, chairman of the board, and business/financial consultant. He has expertise in areas such as strategic planning, organizational development, management training, financial management, and real estate development. He holds multiple licenses and has advised both private companies and government organizations.
Tekoa Pouerie has over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, community advocacy, and project development. She currently serves as the Chief Development Officer for Harbor House of Central Florida, a domestic violence organization, where she oversees fundraising efforts. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Power Promise Organization, increasing annual revenue by 60% during her time there. She also co-authored an educational curriculum series and has received several awards for her community involvement and nonprofit leadership.
Joseph T. Ruble is an experienced executive vice president, general counsel, and chief administrative officer with over 25 years of experience advising publicly traded companies. He has a proven track record of leading strategic planning, corporate development, legal operations, and human resources at a $750 million revenue company with over 3,000 employees globally. Ruble has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, litigation, and building compliance programs internationally.
Debra Baxley has over 20 years of experience in business administration, budget management, and project management. She currently serves as President and CEO of two companies, Nole Nation Enterprises and DRB Global Enterprises, where she handles all financial and operational decisions. Previously, she held several administrative roles at Florida State University, including managing annual budgets of $37 million as both a Faculty Administrator and Business Manager. She has extensive experience analyzing budgets, implementing processes and procedures, and supervising staff.
1. Michael G. Moore
7016 Woodstream Terrace
Seabrook, MD 20706
Home Phone: (301) 794-5851
Mobile Phone: (301) 204-1377
E-mail: terpmoore@msn.com
U.S. Citizen: Yes
Veteran’s Preference: Yes
Federal Employee: Yes
Highest Grade Level: GS-0343-15, Step 10
PROFILE / EXPERIENCE
A Federal career professional with more than 36 years of public service with the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and four years of military service in the U.S. Army. Extensive
experience in human capital management, equal employment opportunity, organizational
development, facilities management, technology transfer, budget formulation, Congressional and
intergovernmental relations, communications and public affairs, and labor/employee relations.
A talented change manager with demonstrated expertise in organizational transformation across
EPA. A solid record of leading diverse teams, building coalitions and collaborating across
organizational lines. Noted for an ability to generate creative ideas and innovative approaches
designed to solve complex problems. An adept communicator experienced in working with top-
level federal officials, key stakeholders and the media. Having earned the trust and respect of
many of EPA’s most senior leaders throughout my career, I have been able to operate with a great
deal of independence.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Principal, Moore Advisory Services, LLC 1/2013 - Present
7016 Woodstream Terrace
Seabrook, MD 20706
Provide support to EPA’s Office of Research and Development in the areas of consulting,
coaching, training and facilitation. Work with senior managers to build future leaders. Provide
coaching for several levels of ORD leaders, including senior managers, promising middle
managers and candidates for the Senior Executive Service. Conduct program evaluation and
assessment, and provide advice on a broad spectrum of EPA programs, policies and procedures.
Provide support for the ORD Labor/Management Partnership Forum
Commander, Greenbelt American Legion Post 136 5/2012 - Present
6900 Greenbelt Rd.
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of 1,500 member American Legion Post with an annual
budget of $1.1 million and a paid staff of 36. Chair a thirteen member Executive Committee and
appoint members to 25 committees. Work with local officials to promote community values and
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2. good citizenship. Serve as the Chairman of the Department (State) Veterans Education and
Employment Committee. Work with local, regional and national media to promote American
Legion programs for national defense, Veterans welfare, youth and children, and Americanism.
Senior Advisor, GS-0343-15 (Reemployed Annuitant) 12/2010 – 9/2012
Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator (IOAA) Supervisor: Mary Ellen
Office of Research and Development (ORD) Radzikowski
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) IOAA Chief of Staff
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (8102-R) Telephone: 202-564-6757
Washington, DC 20460
Major Accomplishments
During his initial year as a reemployed annuitant, I was a significant contributor to many of the
successful projects undertaken by the EPA National Partnership Council (NPC) and the newly
established ORD Labor-Management Partnership Forum (LMPF). As the ORD representative to
the NPC Executive Board, he was an active participant in its deliberations and initiatives. He has
served on the NPC Executive Order Work Group and has helped to design, develop and analyze
the NPC Labor-Management Survey. He ensured that over 200 ORD managers and supervisors
received the required one-day training of Labor-Management Relations. Mr. Moore co-authored
a PDI proposal/charge document that is being considered by the NPC Executive Board. He
serves on the NPC Agenda Planning Committee. He has worked to ensure that union comments
were solicited and addressed for the Agency’s draft Scientific Integrity Policy. He worked with
the EPA Office of the Inspector General and union partners on the OIG audit of ORD’s Scientific
Integrity program. At the ORD level, he helped to establish the ORD Labor-Management
Partnership Forum (LMPF) and served on the committee that drafted its charter. He arranged for
the LMPF to receive formal training on PDI and Interest Based Bargaining. He served on the
LMPF work group charged with developing a PDI initiative. He ensured that ORD unions had an
opportunity to review and comment on ORD’s revised policy on Technical Qualifications Boards
resulting in union views being reflected in the final document.
Senior Advisor, GS-0343-15 (Program Analyst) 12/2006 – 9/3/10
Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator (IOAA) Supervisor: M.E. Radzikowski
Office of Research and Development (ORD) IOAA Chief of Staff
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Telephone: 202-564-6757
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (8102-R)
Washington, DC 20460
Duties and Responsibilities
Provided advice and counsel to the ORD Assistant Administrator, two Deputy Assistant
Administrators (DAAs), and the Chief of Staff on a broad spectrum of management and
organizational issues. Assisted the DAA for Management and supported his participation on
various high-level councils, workgroups, and taskforces. Arranged and coordinated high-level
meetings, briefings, and laboratory visits. Prepared remarks, fact sheets and testimony. Served
as the IOAA representative to the ORD Management Council. Negotiated interest-based
agreements with union officials and supported the operation of the ORD Human Resources
Partnership Council. Served as the ORD representative to the National Partnership Council’s
Executive Council. Receives special assignments that were directly related to highly sensitive
operational and/or programmatic issues and were of special concern to ORD top management.
Established and maintained effective working relationships at high-program levels and developed
materials that inform decision-making.
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3. Major Accomplishments
Successfully organized a Labor-Management Summit in response to the EPA Administrator’s
initiative to revitalize the National Partnership Council and supported the three EPA executives
designated to carry out that mission. Served as the campaign manager for the 2007 EPA
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) resulting in the Agency raising a record setting $1.12 million
and receiving the “Million Dollar Circle Award.” Successfully managed three major CFC events
involving the Administrator, Deputy Administrator and several Assistant Administrators.
Prepared the management response to several National Treasury Employees Union grievances
that were elevated to the Assistant Administrator and the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Management. Served as a key management witness in a landmark American Federation of
Government Employees arbitration case concerning the application ORD’s Technical
Qualifications Board policy. ORD Management prevailed in the case.
Worked with an Assistant U.S. Attorney and EPA’s Office of General Counsel and represented
the Agency as an expert witness and deponent in a high-profile Federal District Court case (Porter
v. EPA). The case concerns ORD’s management of the Federal Technology Transfer Act and is
still in litigation. Coordinated the efforts of the ORD Management and Organizational Advisory
Network (MOAN) in their reviews of the Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator, the
ORD Division Directors, and the Office of the Science Advisor. Served as the Master of
Ceremonies for the Twenty-seventh annual ORD Awards Ceremony and prepared remarks for the
Assistant Administrator and the Deputy Assistant Administrators.
Senior Advisor, GS-0343-15 (Program Analyst) 1/2005 – 11/2006
Office of Resources Management Supervisor: Jack Puzak
and Administration (ORMA) Director, ORMA
Office of Research and Development Telephone: 919-541-3775
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (8102-R)
Washington, DC 20460
Duties and Responsibilities
Provided advice and counsel to the ORMA Office Director in his management of the 60-plus
employee organization responsible for oversight of ORD-wide financial and budget resource
planning and execution; contract and grant administration; information management and
technology; management integrity and human capital functions. Served as the Executive
Secretary of the ORD Management Council and played a leadership role in the Administrative
Efficiency Project (AEP) to change and consolidate various administrative functions across all 13
ORD geographic laboratories and centers. Served as Executive Secretary of the ORD Human
Resources Partnership Council and was the primary liaison to the eight union presidents who
represent ORD employees at various locations nationwide.
Accomplishments
Revised the Organizational Charters for the ORD Executive Council, Management Council and
the Science Council to reflect new operating procedures and changing priorities. Established the
ORD Management and Organization Advisory Network (MOAN) and assisted in re-negotiating
an interagency agreement with the Department of the Treasury’s Federal Consulting Group to
support MOAN activities. Assisted the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Management in
creating a series of quarterly visits to ORD laboratories, centers and offices to enhance
management communication across ORD. Promoted the EPA Principles of Scientific Integrity
program by making presentations at the ORD Science Forum, the EPA annual Ethics Conference
and by posting the electronic course on the EPA@Work and ORD@Work websites.
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4. Manager, External Communications and Outreach 11/2000 – 9/2003
GS-301-15 (Communications and Information Specialist) Supervisor: Betty Wonkovich
Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator (IOAA) IOAA Chief of Staff
Office of Research and Development Telephone: 202-564-6989
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) May Call
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (8102-R)
Washington, DC 20460
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the management of external communications and outreach to key ORD
stakeholders. Developed trust and effective professional working relationships with journalists
from the print and electronic media. Managed a staff of three direct reports (including a Press
Officer) and provided leadership and guidance to a network of 13 communications professionals
located in ORD laboratories, centers and offices. Served as ORD’s primary representative to
EPA’s Office of Public Affairs and worked directly with Public Affairs Directors from the EPA
Program and Regional Offices. Developed communications management tools to track and
promote ORD events, products and services. Provided general writing and editorial support for
testimony, reports, issue papers, speeches, media advisories and internal communication.
Accomplishments
Established the “News from the Assistant Administrator” monthly electronic report to ORD
employees. Established the ORD Significant Actions Report (a forerunner of the EPA Scout
Report) to track and manage important ORD events, products and services. Coordinated the
Administrator’s visit to the Cincinnati area to announce the funding of the new NCER Children’s
Centers and to meet with the Ohio Congressional delegation at the ORD laboratory for an event
celebrating the establishment of the National Homeland Security Research Center. Prepared
remarks for the Administrator and the Assistant Administrator. Authored Goal Four of the EPA
Strategy for Human Capital. Presented a Principles of Scientific Integrity briefing to the EPA
National Partnership Council. Provided advice and assistance to the Deputy Assistant
Administrator during the transition of the ORD Human Resources Council into the ORD Human
Resources Partnership Council. Worked with EPA’s Office of Public Affairs to designate May as
EPA Science Month and helped to organize the first ORD Science Forum.
Chief, Human Resources and Infrastructure Staff 3/1995 – 11/2000
GS- 343-15 (Supervisory Program Analyst) Supervisor: Debbie Dietrich
Office of Resources Management ORMA Director
and Administration (ORMA) Telephone: 202-564-8600
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for ORD-wide integration of the Working Capital Fund, the Capital Scientific
Equipment Acquisition Process, the Buildings and Facilities Program, and the Health, Safety and
Environmental Compliance Program. Served as the principal ORD human resource official as an
Agency Program Management Officer (PMO). The human resources and organizational
development aspect of this position included responsibilities for personnel policy, employee
recognition, affirmative employment and diversity, labor/management relations, customer
service, executive resources and drug testing. Supervised a staff of 15 employees, and interacted
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5. with three servicing Personnel Offices, three servicing Civil Rights Offices and eight labor union
bargaining units.
Accomplishments
Established the ORD Human Resources Council, the ORD Diversity Action Group, a Capital
Equipment Committee, a Building and Facilities Committee, a Health and Safety Committee, and
a Customer Service Committee. Served as the first Executive Secretary of the ORD Management
Council. Co-authored the ORD Diversity Action Plan which was the seminal document used by
ORD to promote a more diverse workforce. Led a team of experts in revising the ORD policy for
promotion of scientists and engineers to the GS-14/15 level through a Technical Qualifications
Board (TQB) process. Engaged the eight unions serving ORD employees through pre-decisional
involvement (PDI) and successfully negotiated the TQB policy and a new ORD Travel Policy.
Working with the president of NTEU Chapter 280, co-developed an electronic course on EPA’s
Principles of Scientific Integrity and made the course available to all EPA employees.
Director, Technology Transfer Staff 2/1990 - 2/1995
GM-0028-15 (Supervisory Environmental Supervisor: Peter Preuss
Protection Specialist) Director, OTTRS
Office of Technology Transfer Telephone: 703-347-8654
and Regulatory Support (OTTRS)
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for promoting technology partnerships with industry and academia through the
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986. Oversaw negotiations of Cooperative Research and
Development Agreements (CRADAs), the purpose of which were to promote the development
and commercialization of technologies designed to prevent, reduce or remediate pollution.
Interacted with the federal research laboratory community as the EPA representative to the
Federal Laboratory Consortium. Represented EPA on the Interagency Task Force on Technology
Transfer. Provided oversight and guidance to ORD’s Center for Environmental Research
Information and promoted ORD’s products, publications and services. Worked with EPA’s
Office of Environmental Education to promote science and technology literacy in the nation’s
schools.
Accomplishments
Managed the development of 75 Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs)
with private sector firms and academic institutions. Coordinated EPA’s participation in President
Bush’s National Technology Initiative (NTI) involving the EPA Administrator, Deputy
Administrator and ORD Assistant Administrator in several NTI conferences across the nation.
Coordinated ORD’s participation in President Clinton’s Environmental Technology Initiative.
Negotiated three major interagency agreements on technology transfer that were signed by the
EPA Administrator and respectively by the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Commerce, and
the Administrator of NASA. Represented EPA on the Interagency Task Force on Technology
Transfer. Arranged the first-ever general meeting of all EPA/ORD and DOE National
Laboratory Directors in Washington, D.C..
Coordinator, Regional Scientist Program 12/1987 – 1/1990
GM-345-14 (Program Analyst) Supervisor: Peter Preuss
Office of Technology Transfer and Regulatory Support Director, OTTRS
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6. Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Accomplishments
Established and managed the ORD Regional Scientist Program. Recruited the first class of
Regional Scientists and negotiated their placement with the ten Deputy Regional Administrators
(DRAs). Developed effective working relationships with DRAs and Regional Division Directors
and was instrumental in securing Regional support for ORD’s annual budget proposals.
Established and managed the Regional Applied Research Effort (RARE) which was designed to
provide direct research and development support to EPA’s ten Regional Offices..
Acting Chief, Program Coordination Staff 1/1983 – 11/1987
GM-345-14 (Program Analyst) Supervisor: Clarence Mahan
Office of Research Program Management (ORMA) Director, ORMA
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Accomplishments
Worked on ORD’s budget formulation staff and was responsible for the preparation of planning
and budget documents that supported EPA’s $50 million per year National Acid Precipitation
Assessment Program. In early 1987, appointed acting chief of the Program Coordination Staff
and was responsible for developing the entire fiscal year 1989 ORD budget proposal. Worked
effectively with senior research managers, the EPA Comptroller, OMB examiners and
Appropriations Committees staff to ensure that ORD’s request received full consideration.
Special Assistant to the Director 1/1981 - 12/1982
GS-0142-13 (Manpower Development Specialist) Supervisor: Carl Gerber
Office of Exploratory Research (OER) Director, OER
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Accomplishments
Served as a special assistant to the director of ORD’s Office of Exploratory Research working
with academic institutions to promote the ORD Centers of Excellence program. Provided advice
and counsel to Grants Specialists regarding OER policy and procedures. Presented a special
course in effective writing to all OER employees.
Research Analyst (Detail Assignment) 1/1980 – 12/1980
Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power (SECP) Supervisor: Mike McCabe
Committee on Energy and Commerce Staff Director, SECP
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Accomplishments
At the request of Representative John Dingell, Chairman of the U.S. House of Representative’s
Committee on Energy and Commerce, detailed to the Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and
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7. Power as a research analyst. Managed the Energy Conservation and Daylight Saving Act of 1981
(H.R. 4437). Duties included drafting a bill, scheduling witnesses for the hearing, preparing
questions for the Chairman, briefing co-sponsors and staff, serving as counsel to the Chairman
during the hearing, serving as a witness during mark-up, collecting proxies from Committee
Members and accompanying the Chairman on the floor during full House consideration. The bill
passed the House but was not considered in the Senate. Provided staff assistance on the Fuel Use
Act and prepared floor statements for various members of the Subcommittee.
Coordinator, EPA Urban Work Group (Detail Assignment) 6/1978 – 12/1979
GS-0142-13 (Manpower Development Specialist) Supervisor: David Andrews
Office of the Administrator Legal Counsel to the
Office of the Deputy Administrator Deputy Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Accomplishments
Detailed to the EPA’s Office of the Deputy Administrator to serve as the coordinator of EPA’s
Urban Work Group. Served as EPA’s staff liaison to President Carter’s Urban Policy Group.
Assisted in establishing an Office of Environmental Protection in the City of New Orleans, was
made an Honorary Citizen of New Orleans by the mayor and city council. Negotiated an
interagency agreement with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Land Management, the
Indian Health Service, and EPA to support the work of Americans for Indian Opportunity.
Helped to develop an Executive Order on Urban Environmental Impact. Convened a national
meeting of environmentalists, labor unions and civil rights groups in Detroit.
Training and Development Specialist 1/1974 – 5/1978
GS-0142-13 (Manpower Development Specialist) Supervisor: John Ropes
National Workforce Development Staff Dep. Director, OEMP
Office of Education and Manpower Planning (OEMP)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W.
Accomplishments
Managed an interagency careers training program and negotiated over 100 cooperative
agreements with state and local environmental agencies to recruit and train Viet Nam veterans
and minorities for environmental jobs. Assisted in the start-up of the Senior Environmental
Employment Program.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics,
University of Maryland at College Park, 1968.
Graduate, U.S. Army Infantry Officers Candidates School (Commissioned as a 2nd
Lieutenant)
Ft. Benning, Georgia, 1969.
Graduate Certificate in Federal Administration
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8. University of Southern California, 1975.
Colorado School of Mines
Energy and Minerals Field Institute
Golden, Colorado, 1984.
Federal Executive Institute
Leadership for a Democratic Society
Charlottesville, Virginia, 2000
Awards and Recognition
U.S. Army Commendation Medal
EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service - Developing the SEE Program
Honorary Citizen of New Orleans
Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO) Special Achievement Award
EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service - National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program
EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service - Improving the Research Budgeting Process
EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service - National Technology Initiative
EPA Total Quality Management Award
The White House “Point of Light” Award for Community Volunteerism
ORD Statesmanship Award
ORD Teamwork Award
EPA Recreation Association Certificate of Appreciation - 12 years as EPA’s Softball
Commissioner
EPA Total Quality Management Certified Facilitator
References
Available upon request.
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