Beth A. Woodring

About Beth A. Woodring

I am a seasoned economic development professional representing Frederick County, Md, in…

Experience

1. Director of Financial Operations

   Frederick County Government, Maryland

   Aug 2023 — Present · US

   Oversee Division level financial operations including $3M budget, procurement, risk management and reporting, including IT risk assessment for division projects. Drive financial planning by assessing ongoing operations and performance metrics to maintain awareness and prevent problems. Prepare prompt and detailed reports on financial performance, conduct analysis to make forecasts, recommend strategies and present reports to executive director, budget office, CFO and County Executive. Ensure adherence to County procurement rules, authorize expenditures, and approve financial transactions within scope. Evaluate project proposals, initiate RFPs, direct MOU and grant agreement negotiations, monitoring and compliance. Evaluate sponsorship agreements inbound and outbound. Evaluate County economic development incentives including tax credits and cash fund and recommend policy changes. Serve as part of legislative review team and engage in bill review and comment.

Education

• Bucknell University

  BA

• The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School

  MAS

Skills

• Marketing
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Customer Service
• Insurance
• Organizational Development
• Event Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Meeting Facilitation
• Underwriting
• Portfolio Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Strategy
• Microsoft Word
• Training
• New Business Development
• Analysis
• Coaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Strategy
• Management Consulting
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Risk Management
• Policy
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Credit Analysis
• Small Business
• Budgets
• Finance
• Community Outreach