Alex McKnight

About Alex McKnight

I’m Alex McKnight, a strategist, fixer, and leader forged in public safety, sharpened by…

Experience

1. Emergency Services Business Manager

   Buncombe County Emergency Mgmt

   Jul 2020 — Present

   As the Business Manager at Buncombe County Emergency Services, I excelled in a dynamic environment, leveraging my expertise in business management. Key aspects of my role included:Complexity: I applied analytical and professional thinking to address broad challenges, impacting operations, finances, staff morale, and client satisfaction.Problem-Solving: I made critical decisions under uncertainty, influencing departmental outcomes and collaborating with senior management and executive leadership.Scope of Knowledge: I possessed practical knowledge spanning multiple Emergency Services disciplines, with a focus on advanced leadership, management, and strategic planning.Leadership: I managed multiple medium-sized teams, overseeing costs, methods, staffing, and setting operational objectives.Communication: I effectively communicated with diverse stakeholders using various techniques.Achievements:Increased the budget by 68% in just 3 years, aligning resources with population growth.Established a community coalition connecting stakeholders to address unmet needs, fostering resilience.Enhanced budgeting practices with detailed line item budgets and tracking systems, improving financial predictability.Developed a departmental business plan with a clear strategy, mission, objectives, and performance metrics.Managed over $2 million in public safety grants, optimizing operational capabilities.Maintained fiscal responsibility while overseeing a $30 million budget.My tenure at Buncombe County Emergency Services reflects my commitment to service excellence and operational efficiency. Let\'s connect to explore potential collaborations and mutual growth opportunities.

Education

• Lehigh Valley College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Criminal Justice/Police Science

  2005 — 2007

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2014 — 2015

• Montclair State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Justice Studies Major, Justice Systems Concentration (B.A.)

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Empowering Others
• Coaching
• Interviews
• Self Defense
• Team Building
• Command
• Identifying Problems
• Project Management
• Crime Prevention
• Brainstorming
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Police
• Relating to Others/Building Relationships
• Law Enforcement
• Security Training
• Enforcement
• Microsoft Office
• Criminal Justice
• Patrol
• Firearms
• Team Management
• Criminal Law
• Emergency Management
• Security
• Counterterrorism
• Workplace Violence
• Developing Ideas
• Security Management
• Private Investigations
• Cross Functional Team Building
• Evidence
• Human Resources
• Counseling
• Security Operations
• Leading and Motivating
• Crisis Management
• Corporate Security
• Training
• Public Safety