Latisha Burke

Candidate Message

Hiring Manager,

With my experience in healthcare, behavioral health services, workforce development and hiring education, I see myself as a great fit for the role. While working in the public health and services’ field, I have grown to value the work and dedication of public health and services workers while also growing an understanding of the impact that limited access to an experienced workforce creates. The lack of experienced workers in communities with acute needs, puts further strain on not only communities, resources, but also the workforce.

My experience in workforce development provides competency of best practices for hiring, developing, and retaining members of a strong workforce, one that is as diverse as the communities we serve and those, we struggle to engage. The key to a strong workforce is diversity, community, education, training, and awareness that aligns with the ever-changing needs of our communities and its members. As a Project Manager/Administrator and Public Administrator, I have had the privilege of being a public servant for a majority of my career and have gained experience with:

 Strategic & Operational Leadership
 Data Migration & Modernization Initiatives
 Program & Portfolio Management
 Contract Negotiation & Administration
 Budgeting & Financial Oversight ($20M+)
 Compliance, Risk & Quality Management
 Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
 Data-Driven Decision Making & KPIs
 Process Improvement & Systems Implementation
 Cross-Functional Team Leadership
 Change Management

In addition, I would bring the following experiences:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
 15+ years’ experience in the nonprofit service sector
 10+ years’ experience in program & service development, implementation, oversight and evaluation.
 5+ years’ experience in policy including public policy writing, development, and implementation.
 5 + years’ experience in Workforce Development.
 7+ years’ experience in Operations and Change Management.
 7+ years’ experience in Budgeting.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
 Implementation, oversight, and evaluation of 120+ government contracts specific to human/public services.
 10+ years of experience developing responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs)related to government, public services, and public policy initiatives.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 L.E.A.N. Six Sigma- Green Belt
 10+ years managing, implementing, and evaluating projects of varying scopes.

SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Uses cultural humility when collaborating amongst diverse populations.
 Professional navigating complex public service systems, developing a System of Care, and improving public serving systems.
 Experienced with leading project evaluations that include data collection, analysis, and reporting requirements and use of various data technologies.
 Experience & education related to strategic development, planning, & implementation.
 Builds & leverages strong relationships with external & internal stakeholders.

I’ve implemented various stages of change and organizational management. I understand the hard work, dedication, and leadership required to successfully operate an agency/organization, implement programs, services, and initiatives, while leading a team of dedicated employees. I continue to enhance my ability to learn from, teach, motivate and inspire others within and outside the agency/organization. Utilizing my knowledge and expertise, I apply innovative approaches to organizational management that include feedback and service evaluation.

I am interested in an opportunity to schedule an interview to discuss the position further. I can be reached by phone at 315-243-6998 or by email, lburkempa@yahoo.com.

Thank you for your consideration,
Latisha A. Burke, MPA