VERNADINE MABRY
Baton Rouge
Summary
Executive leader with a strong track record in advancing organizational goals through strategic leadership and governance. Expertise in building high-performing teams and delivering innovative solutions to complex operational challenges. Proven ability to implement sustainable systems and engage stakeholders, resulting in measurable outcomes and enhanced partnerships. Committed to driving accountability and continuous improvement in all initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
Baton Rouge
01.2018 - 04.2025
- Appointed Authority overseeing administrative and fiscal management of federal and state social service programs for City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish.
- Managed Community Action Agency, Head Start Program, Workforce Development Program, and Ryan White HIV Program with $35M budget and 275 employees.
- Collaborated with Metro council members, community boards, and stakeholders to address needs of marginalized populations.
- Prepared and monitored budgets across all program areas and special projects.
- Developed operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential risks.
- Created performance dashboards and supported technology implementation for enhanced service delivery.
Assistant Director
DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
Baton Rouge
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted the Director with providing day-to-day administrative and fiscal oversight of social service programs and services awarded to the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish.
- In collaboration with the Director, I worked with other department heads, community governing boards, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and the business community in accomplishing the goals of the department in meeting the needs of the community.
- Assisted the Director as needed with the hiring, termination, training, retention, performance evaluations, and discipline of department employees in accordance with civil service and union rules that govern classified employees.
President/ CEO
IMPECCABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
Baton Rouge
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Executive car service owner that ensured highly efficient and effective service for customers.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory City and State agencies.
- Designed and launched the company’s website, registration software, and mobile app for easy reservations requests.
- Maintained relationships with key industry insiders that included hospitality/tourist and Petro-chemical industries.
- Researched transportation markets to capitalize on emerging opportunities and researched distance, traffic patterns, and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes.
County Director
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES
Columbus
11.2005 - 05.2010
- Provided administrative and fiscal oversight of all public assistance, employability and social services programs that included Childcare Assistance, TANF, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Child Protection Services, Foster Care and Adoptions for Muscogee County.
- Collaborated with non-profits, community and faith-based organizations, served on various community boards including First Responders Board, and contributed to statewide projects and community initiatives.
- Ensured the effective utilization of human resources, managed and monitored outsourced contractual services, evaluated performance deliverables, ensured compliance with State and Federal performance standards.
- Improved County performance with 25% reduction in staff and trained management staff in developing leadership skills and effective performance evaluations.
Director
DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
Baton Rouge
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Appointed Authority for the department responsible for providing administrative and fiscal oversight of federal and state social service programs awarded to the City of Baton Rouge.
- Worked with metro council members, department heads, and community governing boards, non-profits/faith-based organizations, and community stakeholders to achieve objectives of the department.
- Researched and implemented new internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency/productivity resulting in the deployment of the first successful Human Services case management database that integrated all departments.
Education
Master’s Degree - Public Administration
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LABachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Dillard University
New Orleans, LASkills
- Community partnerships
- Grant(s) and budget oversight
- Performance analysis and program evaluation
- Data-driven decision making
- Change management
- Resource allocation and staff management
- Facilities management
- Process improvement
- Team building and leadership development
- Human resources management
Personal Information
Title: Executive Director
Timeline
Director
DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
01.2018 - 04.2025
Assistant Director
DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
06.2017 - 01.2018
President/ CEO
IMPECCABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
03.2012 - 03.2015
County Director
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES
11.2005 - 05.2010
Director
DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master’s Degree - Public Administration
Louisiana State University
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Dillard University