Sharon Smith

About Sharon Smith

Financial Management• Manage yearly budget of $600+ million• Provide oversight and direct the preparation of program budgets and fiscal forecasts• Provide strategic direction and oversight to 3 federally funded programs and 2 programs funded by riders on customers of regulated utilities Program Management • Direct management of Home Energy Assistance Program including reviewing, revising and interpreting program guidelines, the Community Services Block Grant including coordinating the oversight and fiscal management of funding to over 50 Community Action Agencies, the Home Weatherization Program, Percentage of Income Payment Plan and the Electric Partnership Program• Supervise, establish responsibilities and priorities for the Operations/Support staff in supporting the Office of Community Assistance • Implement department, division and office policies and procedures• Coordinate and prepare testimony and information for public hearings and trainingsStaff Management• Direct and manage 10 program managers (evaluate performance, develop performance metrics, approve leave/payroll, and establish professional development opportunities)and workforce of 80+ while directly overseeing several federally funded community development programs.Years of experience in management and supervision, budgeting, monitoring and program administration. Excellent leadership, customer service, and public speaking skills.Specialties: Certified Master Compliance AdministratorCertified Business AdvisorCertified Entrepreneurial Instructor & Administrator-FastTrac & NxLevel Training ProgramsCertified Economic Development SpecialistCertified Community Development Specialist

Experience

1. Interim Assistant Deputy Chief

   Ohio Department Of Development

   Jan 1993 — Present

   Financial ManagementManage yearly budget of $1.2 millionProvide oversight and funding to statewide network of minority business assistance offices

Education

• Wilberforce University

  Bachelor of Science Degree, Organizational Management

• Capella University

  Master of Science, Education

  2007 — 2010

• Capella University

  M.Ed, Education

  2007 — 2010

• Wilberforce University

  B.S., Organizational Management

  2003 — 2004

Skills

• Government
• Nonprofits
• Budgeting
• System Administration
• Program Management
• Coaching
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Grants
• Government Relations
• Public Speaking
• Mentoring
• Organizational Development
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Management
• Public Relations
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Project Management
• Proposal Writing
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Volunteer Management
• Community Relations
• Contract Management
• Staff Development
• Small Business
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Public Administration
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations