Layne Bourgeous, MPA

Experience

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  Edward Jones

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  Operations Specialist II

  Provide Services to branch office associates by assisting with inquiries regarding Cash topics and responding in an accurate, timely, and friendly manner. Work with FA, COMP, and OPS to ensure that fees taken by FAs and Home Office Cost Centers are processed correctly and work to resolve unbalanced positions. Set up and processed cash transactions from clients' accounts.

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  Research and Business Development Center

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

  Team Lead (Intern)

  Effectively worked within a team environment and coached individuals to accomplish defined objectives/goals.Effectively utilized the SCRUM management style to increase productivity and accountability Performed research to determine the most effective way to market client's product via Pinterest. Assisted other team members in fulfilling their roles.

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  Southeast Idaho Council of Governments, Inc. (SICOG)

  Dec 2021 - now

  Administer strategic planning and personnel management for SICOG staff, facilitating robust staff development programs to enhance organizational capabilities and effectiveness.Drive the formulation and presentation of comprehensive goals, policies, and initiatives to the Board of Directors, fostering alignment with organizational objectives.Orchestrate multi-faceted community planning projects encompassing economic development, support for aging/special populations, transportation initiatives, small business lending, and other pivotal endeavors.Oversee the meticulous preparation of SICOG's annual program budget and coordinate audit procedures in collaboration with the Director of Fiscal Operations, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and objectives.Cultivate and sustain impactful relationships with key stakeholders across diverse sectors, including nonprofit, corporate, and governmental entities, fostering collaboration and support for SICOG's mission and initiatives.Elevate brand visibility through strategic initiatives, resulting in heightened outreach efforts and amplified success in fundraising activities. Show less Improve the safety, support, and stabilization of individuals served by Idaho Adult Protective Services (APS) by providing intervention aid in the form of goods and services.Assist and support identified APS clients with unmet needs that put them at high risk of a crisis or are currently in a crisis, which will likely affect their health, safety, or well-being if the need(s) go unmet. Price compare/get estimates/bids to procure necessary goods and/or services that improve the safety and stabilization of eligible APS clients. Show less Ensure rigorous oversight and evaluation of all Area Agency on Aging contracts, guaranteeing compliance with regulatory standards across all provider programs.Deliver comprehensive technical program information and conduct scheduled training sessions for contractors and providers, fostering their understanding and proficiency.Offer tailored technical assistance to service providers based on specific needs, ensuring seamless implementation and operation of programs.Take charge of reconciling invoices for Congregate, Legal, Transportation services, Homemaker, Respite, and Home Delivered Meals programs. Steered the end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to secure contracted providers, ensuring meticulous vendor selection and alignment with organizational objectives and state and federal regulations. Show less

  • Executive Director

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Community Development Specialist

    Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Intervention Aid Specialist

    Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Contracts Manager

    Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

  • Adult Protective Services Investigator

    Dec 2021 - Aug 2022