Scott M.

Experience

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  Green River Area Development District

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Public Administration Specialist

  • Provided technical and professional support to local governments and economic development organizations, including development of personnel policies, assisting with budget and tax rate preparation, and coordinating and administering training sessions for elected officials.• Extensive grant-writing responsibilities for community development projects in all counties.• Acted as liaison between GRADD and local, state and federal officials.• Tracked Kentucky General Assembly legislation. Show less

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2000 - Sept 2002

  Field Representative for Ron Lewis 2nd District KY

  • Served as liaison between the Congressman’s office and local governments, state/federal agencies, area Chambers of Commerce and Industrial Authorities.• Worked with local governments to help secure federal funding and grant opportunities.• Addressed concerns of constituent groups.

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  Wendell Foster

  Sept 2002 - Oct 2017

  Senior member of Wendell Foster executive team with primary responsibilities that included human resources, training, facilities and equipment, transportation, and information technology supports for the organization.Responsibilities and Accomplishments:• Implemented a new transportation program – developed business plan, budget, and outcomes for project. Participated in raising funds to purchase eight new vehicles and negotiated a contract with GRITS at Audubon Area Community Services. • Completed a rigorous application process resulting in the organization being named one of Kentucky’s 2017 Best Places to Work.• Experienced in the RFP process for health and other insurances, financial products, building projects, etc.• Developed a maintenance schedule to successfully manage the repairs and ongoing maintenance for 244,000 square feet in 27 buildings. Also responsible for the maintenance schedule for generators, HVAC systems, sprinkler and fire systems, and vehicles.• Extensively familiar with Life Safety Code for healthcare facilities.• Supervised all personnel issues, writing and updating of the employee handbook, and ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures.• Saved the organization approximately $100,000 by negotiating a contract with IT consultants.• With consultants, organized a HIPAA risk assessment, HIPAA policies and procedures, a compliance plan, a business continuity plan, etc.• Implemented outcomes-based performance evaluations for nearly 70 positions.• Oversaw multiple departments and approximately 35 staff.• Responsible for all departmental budgets and participate in planning of overall organizational budget. Show less Senior member of Wendell Foster leadership team with primary responsibilities including handling all personnel issues, writing and updating the employee handbook, and ensuring consistent implementation of policies and procedures.Responsibilities and Accomplishments:• Supervised all personnel issues, writing and updating of the employee handbook, and ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures.• Renegotiated insurance plan design saving the organization on average $60,000 / year.• Conducted biennial wage and benefit reviews to ensure market competitiveness.• Maintained working knowledge of all regulations regarding unemployment insurance, workers compensation, FMLA, and ADA.• Organized staff training - including supervisory training, new-employee orientation, person-centered thinking training and regulatory trainings.• Conducted and/or oversaw all recruitment activities such as job fairs, developing employment ads, screening incoming and internal applicants and interviewing candidates for employment.• Responsible for maintaining accurate personnel files and data for proper regulatory compliance. Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Feb 2015 - Oct 2017

  • CHRO / Vice President for Human Resources

    Sept 2002 - Feb 2015
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  AspYre LLC

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  Organizational Development Consultant

  Working with local organizations to analyze and provide recommendations on organizational structure, initiatives, and team development.

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  Building Blocks

  Oct 2017 - now

  Chief Operations Officer

  Senior member of Building Blocks’ executive team with primary responsibilities that included finance administration, payroll, human resources, grant writing, grant administration, strategic planning, benefits administration, supervision, training, facilities and equipment, and information technology supports for the organization.