Katie Rounds

Experience

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  D. Joseph Dunbar, Attorney at Law

  Jun 2004 - Oct 2005

  Law Clerk and Office Manager

  • Drafted and revised estate planning documents including living wills, powers of attorney, revocable trusts and irrevocable real estate trusts.• Researched United States and International patent application procedures.• Drafted corporation and LLC formation documents including Articles of Incorporation, operating agreements, bylaws and subscription agreements.• Managed new office start-up and office administration including establishing client databases, accounting systems and billing records. Show less

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  BAA Indianapolis

  Nov 2005 - May 2006

  Property / Retail Lease Analyst

  • Prepared and reviewed annual budgets and budget reforecasts for property management company responsible for management of the Indianapolis International Airport.• Analyzed and reviewed lease agreements and contract terms to develop corresponding billing rules compatible with Indianapolis Airport Authority financial systems.

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  State of Indiana State Personnel Department

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Provided leadership, guidance and counsel to State agencies in the areas of administrative adjudication, employee relations and employment law.• Negotiated legal settlements and provided legal counsel for State Employees’ Appeals Commission and Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) cases for centralized state agencies. • Interpreted state and federal employment laws, rules, regulations, and policies for State agencies.• Provided recommendations on proposed changes to legislation, administrative rules, policies and procedures.• Served as a subject matter expert and mentor in the areas of employment law and legal writing. Show less

  • Dispute Resolution Director

    Apr 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Human Resources Generalist

    Jun 2006 - Apr 2007
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  ITT Educational Services, Inc.

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

  Regulatory Affairs Manager

  • Managed regulatory affairs and compliance for 17 schools in seven states.• Analyzed potential impact of pending state and federal education legislation and provided recommendations for response to company leadership. • Advised and counseled college Directors on accreditation requirements, and state and federal education laws and regulations.• Drafted and submitted state applications to establish new ITT campuses, and expand degree programs at existing locations.

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  Indiana Department Of Child Services

  Jul 2008 - Nov 2014

  Deputy Chief of Staff

  Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)Deputy Chief of Staff, August 2009 – November 2014In coordination with the DCS Agency Director and Chief of Staff, managed operations and initiatives for agency with a $900 million budget and 3,400 staff.Established performance metrics, analyzed data and proposed strategies and solutions to resolve problems, improve outcomes and enhance operational effectiveness.Led multi-disciplinary teams and managed projects to develop and implement the agency’s strategic plan and improve business operations. Managed $9.5 million lease portfolio including contracting, compliance and property management for 100 offices. Responsible for federal reporting and compliance for approximately $225 million in federal grants.Developed presentations, talking points and other resources to communicate agency vision, priorities and programs to internal and external stakeholders. Managed change initiative to reorganize DCS foster care system improving outcomes for children in foster care. Managed project creating centralized statewide Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline handling 170,000+ calls annually. Served as interim Deputy Director of Communications from March 2012 to July 2013, overseeing agency’s day-to-day communications, implementing public relations strategic plan, and managing 6 communications staff. Managed reorganization of agency central office functions including creation of 2 new divisions and realignment of other staff units. Show less

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  Indiana Department of Child Services/ State Personnel Department

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2009

  Human Resources Director

  • Administered and implemented all human resource functions for the agency including managing 10 human resources staff. • Acted as business partner, internal human resource consultant, agency human resource operational and administrative expert, and advocate for DCS management and employees.• Implemented processes and strategies for agency hiring practices, performance management, internal communication, staff development, and metrics and reporting necessary to allow the agency to attract, hire, develop, and retain a qualified workforce. Show less

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  Indiana Department of Transportation

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2019

  Innovative Project Delivery Director

  Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)Public-Private Partnership Director, November 2014 – PresentManage the Innovative Project Delivery Division, including a staff of 6 project managers, 1 attorney and 2 program managers for a state agency with a $1.5 billion budget and more than 3,300 employees.Lead public-private partnership initiatives by developing project strategy, implementing innovative delivery models, and evaluating outcomes for transportation infrastructure projects. Oversee more than $400 million in contracts and the project management team responsible for development, design and construction of high priority transportation projects.Led strategy development, contract drafting and procurement for Indiana’s first best value procurement including award of $90 million contract resulting in 18% savings compared to original construction estimates. Oversaw 3 year study to select final route for the 26-mile I-69 corridor from Martinsville to Indianapolis.Project manager for year-long legislative study of innovative funding mechanisms for transportation infrastructure.Develop project management plan and oversee delivery of $1.5 billion project to construct I-69 Section 6. Show less

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  Indiana Department of Workforce Development

  Apr 2019 - now

  • Chief Workforce Officer

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Associate Chief Workforce Officer

    Apr 2019 - May 2023