City of Orlando

Lake Nona Master Plan
* Oversaw the annexation process for 7,500 acres, establishing development entitlements
* Facilitated community outreach and engagement with residents and stakeholders.
* Ensured detailed technical reports recommending plan approvals were prepared and presented to elected officials.
* Coordinated comprehensive infrastructure assessments to identify and prioritize capital projects for sustainable growth.

Wyandotte County

Interim County Administrator
* Directed economic development initiatives that culminated in the approval of the Rock Island Bridge project, a $12 million entertainment district, and the $838 million Homefield development featuring the Margaritaville Hotel.
* Developed a comprehensive $432 million budget, which received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
* Oversaw organizational assessments aimed at enhancing performance outcomes and operational efficiencies.
* Created the framework for an innovative economic development strategic plan.
* Launched “UG Forward,” a transformative vision and strategy aimed at elevating the performance of the 2,300-employee organization.
* Established “DOTTE LEADS,” an employee leadership development training initiative to cultivate future leaders within the organization.

City of Kansas City, Missouri

Central City Economic Development Sales Tax Strategic Planning and Implementation
* Spearheaded initiatives that optimized $54 million in sales tax revenues, generating $502 million in private investment for the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax District.
* Developed the district’s inaugural strategic plan, which received the State of Missouri’s 2021 American Planning Association Award for Outstanding Public Outreach, Program, Project, Tool, or Community Initiative.
* Conducted comprehensive financial feasibility analyses for all projects within the district.
* Formulated strategic priorities to guide a $7 million investment in critical infrastructure projects.

State of Missouri

Financial Audit Support

* Review debt agreements for compliance with established policies.

* Identify and assess potential risks stemming from audit findings.

* Conduct testing for debt and analyze bond data for compliance with bond policies and regulations.

State of Kansas

Recovery Program Oversight
* As the inaugural interim Executive Director, established foundational frameworks, strategic priorities, and financial reporting mechanisms to effectively utilize the $1.034 billion federal allocation from the CARES Act to address the widespread impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
* Led the distribution of federal grant funding across more than 100 counties statewide while providing training to cities, counties, and state agencies on effectively utilizing these funds to mitigate health and economic repercussions from the pandemic.

Harris-Stowe State University

Audit Support and Financial Policy Development

* Provided interim controller staffing support to enhance operational efficiency.

* Assisted in the preparation of comprehensive annual financial audit materials.

* Developed a financial policy manual to promote improved accountability and operational effectiveness.

 

City of Rialto

Fire Department Strategic Plan

* Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions focused on community visioning.

* Conducted a comprehensive SWOT analysis with leadership and staff, leading to the formulation of a clear mission and vision.

* Established measurable goals, strategic initiatives, and performance indicators.