LORNA J. WILLIAMS SUTTON
PO BOX 3069 KINGSHILL,VI
Summary
Experienced and hard-working fiscal and budget managerial professional with Masters of Public Administration and Bachelors in Business Administration degrees seeking to apply strong administrative, management, organization, budgeting, grant writing, report writing and customer service skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS
VI Department of Human Services, Division of Family Assistance
2021.08 - Current
- Monitor, supervise and train subordinates needs-based program of the Division to include but not limited to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Cash Assistance programs (SNAP & CASH), and Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP)
- Oversee the daily operation of the Certification Unit
- Interpret federal and local policies, regulations and procedures and as a departmental liaison with other government agencies
- Conduct individual conferences with supervisors and monitor their specific duties
- Resolve program conflicts in the Certification Unit
- Assist the Director of Program Operations in the planning and implementing new procedures and modifications
- Provide staff with necessary tools and supplies needed to effectively do their jobs
- Provide pre-service and in-service training to staff in the area of policy and practices
- Conduct outreach and public awareness for the Division and Department relative to programs of the Division
- Prepare concise and accurate reports for federal and local authorities and the Department
- Provide supervision of line staff and supervisors; and ability to plan and organize work for staff
- Knowledge of federal and local rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing SNAP and other public assistance programs application to the Virgin Islands
- Plan, coordinate and conduct training for staff to ensure efficiency and continuity of service
- Conduct interviews for prospective candidates, make recommendations for hire and provide guidance for promotion, reassignment and dismissal as appropriate
- Assist in the coordination of disaster services
MANAGER, 2020 Census, USVI, St. Croix District
University of the Virgin Islands
2019.06 - 2020.12
- Implemented all office activities and field data collection for the 202 Census enumerations of housing units, group quarters and transitory location in the US Virgin Islands
- Oversaw the build out of the Census Office site according to Census Bureau specifications, and the installation of security structures and systems to control access to the Census Office
- Monitored cost and progress reports of field data collections activities and the office operations to ensure all tasks defined in the contract are completed timely, within budget and meet data quality standards
- Consulted with Census Advisor to receive technical guidance on census data collection methods and execution
- Consulted with Census Advisor and Census Headquarters to rectify operational delays or to mitigate cost overruns, and to resolve
- Trained on quality control plans, designs and executed the plan
- Provided direct supervision, guidance and technical direction the Assistant Manager for Field Operations, Assistant Manager for Administration, and Assistant Manager for Office Operations; Partnership Specialist (PIO), Geographic Specialist, and Administrative Assistant
- Delegated work to subordinates based on roles and responsibilities
- Observed Census Office management staff training sessions let by the Census Advisor and conducted self studies for future training with staff
- Oversaw supervision of several hundreds of Census Office employees
- Implemented and provided direction to the Census Office staff based on Census Bureau procedures for conducting the 2020 Census of the US Virgin Islands
- Interviewed prospective candidates; evaluated office and field staff and made recommendations for appropriate action regarding hiring, promotions, reassignment and dismissal
- Developed a strategic plan for field enumeration and recruitment for the Census Office using available date e.g
- Demographic, geographic, and socio-economic characteristics of the area, and local knowledge of the area to target special field procedure and recruitment
- Ensured the security and confidentiality of all Title 13 materials used in the Census Office
- Ensured training for all staff on Title 13 security measures
- Maintained a variety of outside contacts with civic organizations, businesses, religious groups, and similar groups to foster public cooperation as required
- Performed other duties as necessary to effectively manage the field data collection activities for the enumeration of housing units, group quarters, and for office operations in the area
- Applied the principles of EEO in hiring practices, training, employment development, the utilization of employee skills and advancement
CHIEF OF STAFF, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARK (RTP) PROGRAM
University of the Virgin Islands
2017.06 - 2018.09
- Coordinate/Facilitate Scouting Meeting for new clients coming into the RTPark
- Coordinate/Facilitate business negotiation meeting for RTP Clients and Client attorneys
- Coordinate contracts between RTP and vendors in conjunction with RTP attorney
- Responsibility for RTP wire transfers to vendors
- Responsibility for fee deposits from RTP Clients
- Facilitate monthly and special meetings of the Board of Directors
- Draft/Prepare correspondence for the office of the Executive Director
- Prepare and maintain Executive Director's calendar of activities and meetings
- Supervision of junior staff and managerial staff
- Represent the RTPark on behalf of the E.D
- When required
- Other duties and special assignments as assigned by the E.D
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR, SON, CARIBBEAN EXPLORATORY [NIMHD] RESEARCH CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (CERC)
University of the Virgin Islands
2009.02 - 2017.06
- Budgeting & financial reporting for the CERC
- Grant writing for continuation funding for the CERC
- Coordination of the African Caribbean African American Women's Study (ACAAWS)
- Development of policies & procedures for use in the ACAAWS (project) and CERC internal policies and procedures
- Collaboration with Health facilities, to include local hospitals & clinics in facilitating health disparities research at those sites
- Preparation & collaboration of Annual Report to National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Periodic reporting on CERC research studies to NIH
- Facilitation of Internal Review Board (IRB) requests for research studies in conjunction with UVI, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
- Preparation of Sub-Contracts with outside Universities in conjunction with UVI, OSP
- Preparation and Facilitation of Professional Service Agreements (PSA) for Independent Contractors on behalf of the CERC
- Coordination & execution of CERC Advisory Board Bi-Annual Meetings
- Coordination & execution of CERC Annual Health Disparities Institute with attendees ranging from100-150 yearly
- Supervision of Administrative Assistants
- Supervision of Student Research Assistants, and Registered Nurses (RN) Research Assistants
- Other special assignments as required by the CERC Director and PI
DIRECTOR, VIRGIN ISLANDS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OFFICE
Office of the Governor
2005.05 - 2009.02
- Responsible for grant writing and cooperative agreements that fund the Primary Health Care Office
- Create Budgets and manage expenditures of the Primary Health Care Office
- Coordination of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayor and Scholarship programs; J-1 Visa Waiver and H-1B Visa programs, including providing assistance with recruitment and retention for territory-wide health facilities
- Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Area (MUA) designations - to allow participation in federal primary care and health professions program
- Collaboration with or coordination of other efforts in the territory to identify and address health workforce shortages
- Assistance with Community Health Center (CHC) growth and new CHC or NHSC site development
- Identification of technical assistance, training opportunities and grant opportunities relevant to primary healthcare access
- Development of policy recommendations for primary care, health professions supply, and barriers to healthcare access
- Development of a comprehensive data resource and contact list for own use in small area analysis, and to share with other healthcare stakeholders
- Developed new and gather existing data; and conducted needs assessment on the healthcare workforce, unmet healthcare needs, and health disparities
- Supervision of Executive Assistant
OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Cornerstone Strategies, LLP
2004.07 - 2005.03
- Created budgets for the operational functions of the office for the fiscal year
- Monitored rates of expenditures, variance and other unusual transactions
- Prepared bank deposits for Cornerstone Strategies, LLP partners and manage account transactions
- Prepared monthly and quarterly reports for Cornerstone Strategies, LLP
- Performed back-up of system equipment to maintain file-server system
- Created and maintained analytical data on the operations of the office
- Coordinated staff activities for efficient use of time and resources
- Supervised Clerical staff and Messenger
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
VI Department of Education
2002.04 - 2004.07
- Served as liaison to Department personnel and the Commissioner
- Served on the Accreditation Task Force; coordinated and executed the first Territorial Institute on Accreditation, September 2002
- Served as Co-Chair of the Financial Management Sub-committee of the Accreditation Task Force
- Coordinated the submission of reports and special request on behalf of the Commissioner
- Prepared and maintained the monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Department
- Assisted in the preparation and execution of the Departmental budget submission to the Legislative Committee on Finance
- Coordinated and compiled information and reports for submission and testimony to the Legislative Committee on Education, Youth & Culture
- Conducted research and reported on findings relative to best practices in public education
- Prepared and maintained the Commissioner's calendar of activities and meetings
BUDGET MANAGER, OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
University of the Virgin Islands
2000.07 - 2002.03
- Managed and maintained the University's budget
- Secured allotments from the Government of the VI the Office of Management & Budget and the Department of Finance
- Coordinated the University's budget submission for presentation to the President, Board of Trustees, Government of the VI and the Legislative Committee on Finance
- Monitored rates of spending against budgets for other UVI Departments
- Responsible for the budget approval of new and existing positions relative to hiring
- Responsible for the management of financial module in the BANNER system
- Responsible for the preparation and coordination of meetings and reports of the UVI Board of Trustee (BOT) Finance Committee
- Served as Co-Chair of the Finance Sub-committee of the UVI's Accreditation Committee
- Performed other special assignments as required by the Vice President
- Supervision of Budget Office personnel
ADMINISTRATOR I, OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
University of the Virgin Islands
1999.01 - 2000.06
- Responsible for policy development and implementation for the component
- Researched and maintained analytical data on processes relative to higher education
- Prepared, maintained and coordinated the budget for the component
- Gathered and developed data; and conducted needs assessment as assigned
- Served on the search and interviewing committee for the component
- Compiled and maintained monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the component
- Responsible for the preparation and coordination of meetings and reports of the UVI BOT Buildings and Grounds Committee
- Supervised secretarial personnel and student assistants for the component
- Performed other special assignments as required by the Vice President
LIBRARY SPECIALIST, DIVISION OF LIBRARIES
University of the Virgin Islands
1997.05 - 1999.01
- Processed new and existing collections using the copy-cataloging feature on OCLC
- Processed original collection based on a DYNIX remote system of cataloging
- Assisted with all aspects of access services, circulation desk coverage, video-conference support and call center support
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the Library's collection
- Coordinated the Newsletter project for the Library staff
- Supervised and assigned tasks to student assistants
- Completed all other duties as assigned by the Library Cataloger or Director as needed
Education
Masters - Public Administration (MPA)
University of the Virgin Islands
Bachelors - Business Administration (BA), Concentration in Management
University of the Virgin Islands
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Reader
- Adobe Acrobat
- Internet Explorer
- DocuSign
- BANNER
- CARIBS
Certificateshonors
- Certificate of Achievement, Department of Health, VI Prevention, State Incentive Grant, Prevention Advisory Council, Chair, 2007-08
- Volunteer Recognition Award, VI National Guard, 04/2007
- Certificate of Participation, Crisis Response Training, VI National Guard (80 Hours), 2007
- Certificate of Participation, SAMHSA Training on Mental Health (80 Hours), 2007
- Family Readiness Group Leader Outstanding Award, VI National Guard, 01/2007
- Certificate of Achievement, Department of Health, VI Prevention, State Incentive Grant, Prevention Advisory Council, Co-Chair, 2006-07
- Volunteer Recognition Award, VI National Guard, 04/2006
- Golden Key International Honor Society, Best Membership Drive Award, 02/2000
- Golden Key International Honor Society, Honorary Member since, 05/1999
- Golden Key International Honor Society, Best New Advisory Award, 02/1999
Presentations
- Disability Rights of the Virgin Island, 2020 Census of the US Virgin Islands, 02/2020
- AARP Presentation on 2020 Census of the US Virgin Islands, 12/2019
- Congressional Delegation, Military Academy Day, 10/2018
- Congressional Delegation, Military Academy Day, 10/2016
- 2008 Presentation for the Department of Health, 2006 & 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 03/2008
- Grant Writing Basics, Memorial Moravian School Board, St. Thomas, VI, 11/2006
- Disaster Preparedness Workshop, Virgin Islands National Guard, St. Thomas/St. John & St. Croix, 06/2006
- Department of Education's Territorial Institute on Accreditation, 09/2002
- Teambuilding, Sponsored by the UVI Human Resources Department, 11/2001
- Accounting Basics, Sponsored by the UVI Student Activities Division, 09/2000
- Working Effectively with Your Supervisor, Sponsored by the UVI Human Resources Department, 05/1999
Activitiesmembership
- Golden Key International Honor Society, Advisor, 1999 - 2002
- Association of Student Judicial Administrators, Member, 1999 - 2002
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Thomas, VI, 9th Grade Sunday School Teacher, 2000 - 2011
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Thomas, VI, Vestry & Delegate Nomination Committee, 2001 - 2011
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Thomas, VI, Public Relations Committee, 2003 - 2009
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Thomas, VI, Blue Ribbon Campaign Committee, 2004 - 2005
- VI National Guard, Family Readiness Group Leader, 610th Quartermaster Water Supply Co., 2005 - 2008
- Governor's Task Force on Ending Homeless, VI Government, Co-Chair, Data Workgroup, 2005 - 2008
- Department of Planning & Natural Resources, VI Government, Board Member, Continuum of Care, 2005 - 2009
- Department of Health, VI Prevention, State Incentive Grant, Prevention Advisory Council, Member, 2005 - 2009
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Thomas, VI, Buildings & Grounds Committee, 2006 - 2007
- Gladys A. Abraham Elementary School PTA, Member, 2006 - 2010
- VI National Guard, Crisis Response Peer Counselor, 2007 - 2009
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Thomas, VI, Member, Episcopal Church Women, 2008 - 2011
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Thomas, VI, Historiographer, 2008 - 2010
- United Way St. Thomas/St. John, Secretary of Board of Directors, Board Member, 2010 - 2011
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, St. Croix, VI, Sunday School Teacher (4-6th & 9-12th), 2011 - 2015
- St. Croix Educational Complex High School PTA, Member, 2011 - 2015
- St. Croix Educational Complex High School Band Boosters, Board Member and Recording Secretary, 2011 - 2015
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, St. Croix, VI, Alternate Delegate, 2012 - 2013
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, St. Croix, VI, Asst. Secretary & Member, Episcopal Church Women, 2012 - 2015
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, St. Croix, VI, Delegate, 2012 - 2016
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, St. Croix, VI, Vestry Member & Chair Public Relations Committee, 2013 - 2015
- Episcopal Diocese of the Virgin Islands, President & Member Episcopal Charities Committee, 2013 - present
- Episcopal Diocese of the Virgin Islands, Dean, St. Croix, VI, 2015 - 2016
- St. John's Episcopal Church, St. Croix, VI, Secretary & Member, Episcopal Church Women, 2018 - present
- St. John's Episcopal Church, St. Croix, VI, Vestry Clerk, 2018 - 2019
- St. John's Episcopal Church, St. Croix, VI, Senior Warden, 2019 - 2021
- ASPHA, Member, 2021 - Present
Researchsupport
- U68CS00232, Principal Investigator, 2005-2009, DHHS - Health Resources Service Administration (HRSA), Primary responsibility to conduct the Health Professional Service Area (HPSA) designation for Primary, Dental and Mental Health territory-wide; coordinate the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayor and Scholarship programs; and coordinate the J-1 and H-1B Visa Waiver programs for non-immigrant research scholars and immigrant clinicians, respectively, working in US Virgin Islands HPSA.
- P20MD002286, Program Administrator, 2009-2017, DHHS - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Primary responsibility for the grant writing, fiscal management, and administrative processes of the CERC; to include policy guidelines, contract administration, hiring processes for Research Assistant, and report writing.
Publications
- Prevalence (and Associated Health Outcomes) of Intimate Partner Abuse & Intimate Partner Violence Among Afro-Caribbean & African-American (Abstract), Caribbean Exploratory NCMHD Research Center 2009 CANS 2010, JC Campbell
- Implementation of ACASI to Prompt Safety Assessment for Suicide and Homicide Risk (Podium Presentation), CERC Symposium 2010, NBNA Conference, 08/04/2010, PW Sharps
- Intimate Partner Abuse & Pregnancy Outcome Among Urban African American Women (Poster Presentation), ICOWHI, Philadelphia, PA, 04/09/2010, Johnson, A., Paterno, M.
- Mental Health Outcomes of Partner Abuse in African Caribbean and African American (Poster Presentation), 1st Annual Caribbean Conference on Domestic Violence and Gender Equality: Protecting Women and Girls, 03/25/2013, Lorna J. Sutton
- Gender Based Violence Against Internally Displaced Women After the Haiti Earthquake and Associated Health Outcomes (Podium Presentation), 61st Annual CARPHA Health Research Conference, 06/26/2016, Lorna J. Sutton
- Partner violence and mental health in women of African descent, Johns Hopkins University Women's Health Research Group Annual Symposium, 05/24/2010, Draughon, J. E., Paterno, M. T.
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS
VI Department of Human Services, Division of Family Assistance
2021.08 - Current
MANAGER, 2020 Census, USVI, St. Croix District
University of the Virgin Islands
2019.06 - 2020.12
CHIEF OF STAFF, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARK (RTP) PROGRAM
University of the Virgin Islands
2017.06 - 2018.09
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR, SON, CARIBBEAN EXPLORATORY [NIMHD] RESEARCH CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (CERC)
University of the Virgin Islands
2009.02 - 2017.06
DIRECTOR, VIRGIN ISLANDS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OFFICE
Office of the Governor
2005.05 - 2009.02
OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Cornerstone Strategies, LLP
2004.07 - 2005.03
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
VI Department of Education
2002.04 - 2004.07
BUDGET MANAGER, OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
University of the Virgin Islands
2000.07 - 2002.03
ADMINISTRATOR I, OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
University of the Virgin Islands
1999.01 - 2000.06
LIBRARY SPECIALIST, DIVISION OF LIBRARIES
University of the Virgin Islands
1997.05 - 1999.01
Masters - Public Administration (MPA)
University of the Virgin Islands
Bachelors - Business Administration (BA), Concentration in Management
University of the Virgin Islands
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