Stacy (Savickas) Howell

Selected IPA Alumni Profile

MPA 2003
Analytical Paper Title: “Capital Financing of Charter Schools”
chair: Jerome Lewis ; committee member: Dennis Loftus

e-mail: stacyhowell25@yahoo.com

current position:
Senior Consultant
Capgemini Government Solutions (formerly Ernst and Young)
Washington, D.C.

Introduction

My time at the University of Delaware, in both undergraduate and graduate capacities, allowed me the experience and knowledge to purse a career in the field of government. Specifically, my time as a Legislative Fellow in the Delaware General Assembly afforded me the opportunity to see the inner workings of state government and inspired me to pursue a career that makes me feel like I really am making a difference.

After graduating in 2003 with my Master of Public Administration, I was accepted into an intern program similar to the Presidential Management Fellowship, called the Emerging Leader Program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. This experience allowed me to conduct three- to six-month rotations throughout the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Office of the Secretary, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Administration on Aging. My primary focus throughout my rotations was centered on organizational development and human capital planning.

After serving about three years as a federal employee, I accepted a position with Capgemini Government Solutions as a Senior Consultant. With over 75,000 employees, Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. Capgemini works as a strategic partner to collaboratively implement real change and achieve tangible, sustainable results by sharing risks and transferring skills and knowledge with clients.

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP), anticipated February 2009

MPA, University of Delaware 2003, Financial Management

BS, University of Delaware 2001, Consumer Economics and Leadership

Experience

2006 – present
Senior Consultant, Capgemini Government Solutions, Washington, D.C.

Created a human capital development and implementation strategy, leveraging the OPM Human Capital Accessibility and Achievement Framework (HCAAF) and relevant strategic plans.
Measured progress on human capital initiatives relevant to the current human capital strategy and consolidate information to respond to the GAO.
Conducted process improvement planning and risk mitigation sessions for a variety of reports distributed to the White House, Congress, DHS leadership, and other key stakeholders.
Composed and reply to a variety of correspondence requiring research, analysis, and evaluation of findings, regarding inquiries to Congress, government agencies, and the general public.
Interacted closely with component points of contact, and other stakeholders to gather information on areas of interest, risk management, and offer information and relevant data to senior leadership for strategic decision-making.

July 2003 – 2006
Human Capital Planning Analyst, Emerging Leader Program, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md.

Developed a streamlined collection methodology for synthesizing and analyzing NIH wide findings in response to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and the Presidents Management Agenda (PMA) in the area of human capital. This resulted in exceeding or meeting all OMB green standards of success for human capital management.
Assisted in developing a three phase approach to the strategic workforce plan that aligned NIH achievements with the DHHS Strategic Human Capital Plan and additionally, established strategies for recruitment, retention, diversity, knowledge and talent management, and overall management excellence at the NIH.
Analyzed and qualified the NIH-wide inputs for the annual NIH Organizational Assessment which ultimately was submitted to Department Headquarters for approval and review.
Led the communications committee for the DHHS Learning Management System (LMS), creating numerous methods of communication strategies for the Department tailored to internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborated with members of the NIH wide A-76 (competitive sourcing) training study, examined complex data reports for errors, and made recommendations for areas of improvement in data design.
Independently responsible for coordinating and vetting all outside awards, including the NIH Director's Awards through senior NIH leadership.

January 2003 – June 2003
Legislative Fellow, Delaware State Legislature, House Majority Caucus; Education, Health and Human Development and Tourism Committees

July 2002 - January 2003
Administrative Assistant, Delaware League of Local Governments

January 2002 – June 2002
Legislative Fellow, Delaware State Legislature, House Majority Caucus; Economic Development, Banking and Insurance, Revenue and Finance and Housing and Community Affairs Committees

September 2001 – January 2001; July 2002 – December 2002
Research Assistant, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, Del.

Professional Memberships

International Public Management Association (IPMA), Executive Board Member, Montgomery County, Md.

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Member

Honors and Awards

Pi Alpha Alpha, member

SUAPP Director’s Award, 2003

Urban Affairs Student Association, Treasurer, 2002

Phi Sigma Sigma, Executive Board Member, 2001

Spirit Ambassador, 2001

Projects and Reports

Self Study Report for the Institute for Public Administration, Sept. 2002
As part of the movement towards accountability, this report examined practices that take place in the Institute for Public Administration. The report went on to highlight a few areas that need improvement along with areas that are meeting its goals.

Delaware Teacher Supply Survey, April 2002
A survey co-sponsored by the Delaware Department of Education and the Delaware Professional Standards Board that examines recruiting and hiring practices in Delaware. This report also analyzes areas of teacher shortages and surpluses. Recently, this report received attention in an editorial printed in The News Journal (Wilmington, Del.) for highlighting areas of improvement needed in Delaware’s teacher hiring practices.

Presentations

“How To Align Your Human Capital Management Practices With Your Organization's Overall Business Strategy,” Advanced Learning Institute (ALI), March 2009
www.aliconferences.com/conf/human_capital_mgmt_gov0309/post.htm (information at the bottom of the webpage)

Conferences

Attendee, International City Management Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pa., 2002

Attendee, Delaware Local League of Governments, Annual Meeting, Dover, Del., 2001 and 2002

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