Jeffery W. Jones, MPA

Experience

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  City of Detroit

  Jun 1999 - Dec 2001

  Assistant to the Mayor (Honorable Dennis W. Archer)

  Supported senior executives to optimize the delivery of public services, driving operational, process and organizational cultural improvements throughout departments and operating units. Led team that defined, implemented and monitored the City’s departments and agencies performance metrics assessing operational efficiency and effectiveness. Supervised cross-functional, multi-departmental team responsible for identifying and recovering city financial damages and decrease the risk of repeat financial errors. Performed all duties required of the Mayor’s point person to manage situations and address sudden issues. Responded to inquiries and complaints while conducting investigations and attending public hearings, business and community meetings. Show less

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  AECOM Technology Corporation

  Jun 2002 - Oct 2009

  Director, Strategic Operations & Planning

  Reviewed curriculum requirements, technology and facility needs to build, renovate and/or reconfigure school buildings to meet new academic plans and needs. Managed the planning technical resources and personnel for the Detroit public school system’s capital/bond program and collaborated with Academic Officers, Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Police to increase school service capabilities. Led team to identify and analyze facility and work security issues and inefficiencies. Introduced IT upgrades and program enhancements to improve security and service delivery methods. Produced Facilities Master Plan documenting $3B in capital investment needs. Led Technical Team that managed all aspects of identifying, closing and/or consolidating 108 schools, reducing operating expenses by +$56M. Show less

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  Stantec/JonesCraig Management Group

  Nov 2009 - Aug 2016

  Program Director

  Supervised overall direction, administration and day-to-day operations of a $1.5 Billion Capital Improvement/Bond Program. Streamlined financial processes and introduced improvements that enhanced contract administration, invoice processing and payment productivity. Served as District’s Owner Rep. for all capital construction, renovations, and security projects. Resolved conflicts and negotiated challenges in client-facing departments, project managers, architects, engineers, and outside consultants and contractors to ensure accurate project completion according to anticipated budgets and expectations. Planned for, identified projects, and completed application for a $500M capital/bond program approved by the Michigan Department of Treasury resulting in new school construction and technology updates. Also served as Chief Planner resulting in 94 school closures and $48M in operating expenses reduction. Oversaw school relocation process, drafted new development procedure and communicated with facilities associates and contractors ensuring on-time completion. Planned, constructed and implemented the process resulting in District’s Master Strategic Plan. Show less

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  JonesCraig Management Group

  Aug 2016 - now

  Executive Vice President

  Consult on the operations, cost reduction measures to enhance services and market opportunities for revenue expansion, while assessing other improvements for Houston (TX) Independent School District Office of Nutrition Services. Implemented a plan to close, decommission, and repurpose 90,00 sq. ft food production warehouse. Serve as the Director of Risk Management and Compliance for a Fraternal organization’s regional association. Instigated Risk Management Plan and strategies according to national organization requirements which mitigated potential risks and accounted for ongoing discrepancies. Spearhead and coordinate with law enforcement, county, and federal prosecutors and attorneys, investigations and hearings into alleged and/or actual violations of the national organization Code of Conduct. Assist construction companies and nonprofits in assessing operations efficiency and asset utilization effectiveness; developing strategies and strategic plans focused on new business opportunities and strategic partnerships. Show less