Kimberly Anne Bliss, M.S.W., J.D A.J. Henry Park Drive Tallahassee, Florida Home: (850) Cell: (850)

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1 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: Kimberly Anne Bliss, M.S.W., J.D A.J. Henry Park Drive Tallahassee, Florida Home: (850) Cell: (850) J.D. in Law, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, Cum Laude Concentrations: Government Law and Civil Rights Dissertation: A Criticism of Constitutional Challenges to the Criminal Sanctions within the Violence Against Women Act M.S.W. in Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, Summa Cum Laude Concentrations: Joint JD/MSW degree focusing on Social Work Policy and Administration Fellowship: Governor Chiles Fellowship, Florida Governor s Legal Office Advisor: Dr. Sharon Maxwell B.S.W. in Social Work, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida Concentration: Generalist RESEARCH SKILLS: Grant Writing: Successful Awards Include: Creation of Thomas University Community Outreach Program through three-year $750,000 grant received through Centers for Disease Control $228,000 IV-E Child Welfare Training Grant creating scholarships for 18 undergraduate social work students annually. Increasing Legal Assistance to Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors, Department of Justice Assistance Grant No. 95-WF-NX Multiyear award included preparation of a strategic plan on the delivery of legal services and creation of a legal clearinghouse. Implementation phase included hiring of attorneys and maintenance of clearinghouse. Project has received continued funding from $10.5 million+ over 6 years. SAMSA grants on behalf of MHSA providers totaling $3 million in past 3 years. 21 st Century Learning Center Grants for Lynn, MA ($225,000) and SW Georgia ($175,000) annually for 5 years. Various smaller projects including Clemency for Battered Women in Prison, development of a Department of Corrections Treatment Program for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Needing Substance Abuse Treatment (SAPPORT), Welfare to Work funding for Victims of Domestic Violence and research funding for a statewide needs assessment on domestic violence.

2 Survey and Research Tool Development: Creation and implementation of needs assessment instruments for over 790 agencies regarding domestic violence and substance abuse in the State of Florida. Creation and implementation of Client Satisfaction Surveys for use in Florida Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agencies. Saddled with responsibility of implementing performance measures created by agency and legislature and successfully trained providers on measures, methodology and means to improve performance. Web based survey format for Adult Tobacco Use in Georgia and Nevada. Centers for Disease Control Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted throughout southwest Georgia. Data Analysis Expert use of SPSS and SAS statistical programs with both large data systems (5 million+ records) and research project created and coded data tables. Programming ability in Visual Basic 6.0 and ACCESS to develop web-based application tools for data analysis (and potentially research tool development). Complex use of statistical analytical techniques and methodologies to evaluate public and non-profit agencies and programs. Report Writing Production of numerous state legislative reports and grant award reports including State Privatization and Contracting Efforts, The Impact of Performance Based Contracting on Service Provision in Florida, and an Analysis of Variables Improving Successful Completion of Substance Abuse Treatment. Case Study analysis for Clemency for Battered Women Florida Bar Foundation Project. HIV Needs Assessment Fiscal Analysis Consultant to Florida DCF performing budget analysis, federal block grant application preparation, developing revenue maximization expenditure protocols & briefing senior management regarding numerous matters linking programmatic and fiscal regulations. Increased Medicaid reimbursements through re-engineering of administrative and programmatic designs for numerous SA, MH, and family safety CBO s. Consultant to Georgia DFCS on increasing federal support to an array of family safety programs jeopardized by state general revenue budget cuts. TEACHING SKILLS: Chair, Division of Social Work, Thomas University. Classes include Research, Child Welfare, Social Welfare Policy, Introduction to Social Work, Human Sexuality, Family Issues and Generalist II and III. Strong emphasis on integration of theory with practical experience. Extensive experience developing curriculum for Department of Children and Families in Florida and Georgia. Curriculum packages developed and delivered include the topics

3 of Program Evaluation, Logic Modeling, Contract Monitoring and Evaluation, Performance Measurement for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Programs, Information Delivery System Utilization and Contracting for Client Services. Travel extensively in Florida & Georgia delivering training to district offices employees and contracted providers. Use of Video Teleconferencing to deliver additional training nationally. Expert use of multimedia equipment and software in the development of curriculum. Use of website development to support all courses taught. One course per semester taught half on line and half in the classroom on campus. Created and implemented curriculum/materials for professional development programs sponsored by Georgia NASW and LPC for continuing education. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: August 2002 to Present July 1991 to Present Chair, Division of Social Work, Thomas University Expanded distance-learning format for Social Work program. Increased scholarship fund from $400 to almost $278,000 annually. Increased enrollment in program by 25% in first 6 months. Tripled enrollment in BSW program in one year. Acted as consultant to South Dade, Florida schools creating an integrated behavioral healthcare program. Promoted community partnership programs including All About Girls, acquisition of Thomasville Community Resource Center, Teen Health Center, Sex Worker Outreach Project and various clinical outreach programs. Consultant, (client list available upon request but include federal and state government, non-profit, and higher education institutions). Healthcare management consultant and professional advisor specializing in behavioral health and human services Improve operations, efficiency, and effectiveness of clients through a broad range of services including: strategic planning, operations assessments, regulatory compliance, JCAHO, CARF and COA accreditation assistance, business development and plans, program startup, operations efficiency and productivity studies, organizational restructuring, and profitability solutions. Develop entire operating manuals or specific sections to comply with federal and state licensing regulations as well as Medicaid, Medicare, JCAHO, COA, and CARF standards. Assist organizations plan and develop quality assurance measurement, performance improvement, and outcome management systems Proposal writing and grant/contract management services for organizations and universities seeking government or foundation financial awards/contracts.

4 August 1999 to August 2002 August 1998 to August 1999 Children & Family Services, ASCO (Contract Operations), Government Analyst II. Awards 2001 Davis Productivity & 2001 Work Smarter Campaign for designing system to track contract expenditures, monitoring results and link information to other data systems. Conducted 2001 Title IV-E family safety federal audit regarding financial, administrative and programmatic issues related to program. Conducted exhaustive on-site evaluation of 15 DCF District contracting functions with report to legislature. Based on baseline evaluation information, apply TQM principles to identify gaps in district performance, formulate countermeasures, and create action plans to monitor improvement. Prepare and conduct reports to senior management on ADM program and administrative matters. Children & Family Services, Substance Abuse Program Office, Operations and Management Consultant II. Re-engineered data collection and reporting for contract providers and district offices for Performance Based Budgeting purposes. Steered writing of Substance Abuse Office s Strategic Plan to supplement my prior work on Governor s Crime Control Strategy and State Comprehensive Plan. Perform Total Quality Management Analysis (CTI process and QIC Story) of SISAR & IDS substance abuse PB2 measures. Prepare and present reports, briefings and presentations at conferences and for legislature, press, districts, and providers. May 1995 to F.S.U. Institute for Family Violence Studies, Principle Investigator. March 1998 Supervised staff to conduct intensive research projects. Co-authored both State Needs Assessments on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for Violence Against Women Act & Governor Presented reports to Task Force; Organized meetings, attended and spoke at conferences regarding Needs Assessment process/results. Created Supervised Visitation Database for Fla. Supreme Court and acted as liaison for Court Circuit programs and administrators. October 1996 to January 2002 Florida Department of Corrections & Federal Bureau of Prisons, Counselor (part-time) Facilitated group-counseling sessions for victims of domestic violence in prison. Conducted psychosocial histories and perform court recommendation reports. Created a program design that allowed for new funding of mental health and substance abuse services.

5 August 1996 to Governor s Legal Office, Admin Ombudsman. August 1997 Steered creation of OTTED after Commerce Department closed. Developed and reviewed all OTTED grants & contracts including WAGES Boards, DOE grants, & TANF. Tracked legislation and wrote legislative analysis/legal memoranda to further Governor s public policy. Mediated public concerns regarding administrative rules, elections & public officials. Chaired or participated on numerous committees related to welfare reform and child welfare initiatives. April 1996 to Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Project Director. October 1996 Created 5-year strategic plan which was ultimately approved by Justice Department and fully funded at $1.8 million annually. Chaired steering committee to address increasing legal representation for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Created linkages between Florida Bar, 38 DV Shelters, Legal Aid, and State and National Coalitions on Domestic Violence. Wrote both Steering Committee Workbook and Plan to Provide Increased Legal Representation to Victims of Domestic Violence April 1989 to May 1995 Florida Department of Corrections and Grove Counseling Center Substance Abuse Programs, Therapist to QA Director. Lead family counseling sessions; individual & group therapy. Created program rules manual for clients and analyzed compliance with state administrative and statutory requirements. Charged with developing therapeutic modules in accordance with federal grant requirements for Medicaid and state s first substance abuse program for pregnant and postpartum women in prison. Conducted psychosocial evaluations of clients and development of appropriate treatment plans including discharge preparation. Developed clinical session materials for group and individual therapy sessions and presented materials. Supervised clinical assistants and maintained appropriate staffing or case management team meetings on clients.