Michael Lalli

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2014

  CAAT Section Leader, Corporal

  - Managed a 17 man team in a Combined Anti Armor Team (CAAT) platoon, accounting for their personal safety and over $5 million worth of equipment under extremely stressful conditions with zero loss.- Performed monthly evaluations and assessments of proficiency and conduct of personnel. - Planned, presented, and implemented operational risk management for training exercises in various global locations working with local nationals and military personnel.

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  Albany County, NY

  Jan 2015 - now

  - Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with Albany County's mission.- Provide leadership and guidance to department heads across County departments.- Oversee large scale infrastructure projects to ensure they stay within scope and budget, meet deadlines, and meet state and local standards.- Develop and implement a standard project management process County wide to ensure efficient resource allocation, coordination, quality control, and a better general outcome for taxpayer funded initiatives.- Identify problems with existing processes and develop and implement solutions and efficiencies. Show less - Administer activities mandated by NYS Civil Service Law and Local Laws, including position classification, examinations, eligible list management and payroll certifications for the over 65 appointing authorities.- Research, develop and implement new personnel programs and procedures to improve recruitment and retention, create data driven decisions, and foster a positive work enviornment.- Manage the hiring process for hundreds of county employees.- Manage a department with five full time staff and a budget of $500k.- Implemented a fully electronic application and payment system, transitioning from an outdated paper and check system. Show less - Researched, developed and implemented new policies and programs for Albany County.- Successfully applied for and managed over $4 million in state and federal grants through fiscal and progress reporting including a $900k grant from the US Department of Justice for the expansion of the Albany Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program.- Facilitated inter-government relations for state and municipal joint initiatives.- Identified needs, proposed corresponding policy and navigated policy through the county legislative process.- Participated on teams, committees and task forces with the goal of cooperatively resolving public concerns. Show less

  • Director of Operations

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Director of Civil Service

    Feb 2020 - Mar 2024

  • Policy Analyst

    Jan 2015 - Feb 2020
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  United States Marine Corps

  Aug 2016 - May 2019

  LAV Section Leader, Sergeant

  - Managed a 13 man team in a Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, accounting for their personal safety and over $7 million worth of equipment under extremely stressful conditions with zero loss. - Developed and implemented a variety of training exercises ranging from armor identification to personal financial management. - Maintained a calm disposition in a mentally and physically taxing environment.