Lenard Vare

Lenard Vare

Chief Operating Officer

San Francisco Bay Area
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Summary

Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the public safety industry and in the private sector providing services to government agencies and working with NGOs. Skilled in Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Management, Executive Leadership, Human Resource Management, Conflict Resolution, Contract Management, and Policy Analysis.

Experience

2018 Dec - Present
Chief Operations Officer
SuperCom/ LCA / Oakland

Managing the operations of a global company providing digital identity solutions and advanced safety and security products, deploying tracking devices for both the private and public sector and providing e-solutions and biometrics, working with government entities and creating partnerships with public safety agencies through use of electronic monitoring and solutions to address crime and justice issues locally. Overseeing the operations over offices in multiple California cities and serving in the dual role as the Executive Director over SuperCom’s subsidiary company LCA.

2008 Aug - 2018 Jun
Director - Dept. of Corrections
County of Napa, CA / Napa, CA

Senior-level executive reporting to the elected County Board of Supervisors, responsible for the overall operations, policy formation, strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, HR processes, systems planning, emergency response, audits, and programs.

Oversaw three separate grant projects and received awards totaling $38 million in state funding. Presented department vision to the community and provided goals and planning details to governing agencies. Served as the communications and public information officer for the agency as required.
Planned and provided consulting roles in new construction design and implemented and managed various multi-million dollar projects. Performed a variety of Human Resources Management functions including full scale recruitment, talent development, change management, staffing studies and analysis, internal investigations, employee retention programs, labor relations, Equal Employment Opportunity policies, OSHA, ADA, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other employee leave requirements, workplace safety training, employee development and training on cultural awareness and diversity in the workplace among other topics.
2004 Mar - 2008 Jul
Warden
State of Nevada / Carson City/Las Vegas/Lovelock

Managed the overall operations of three major correctional institutions in the State of Nevada with an average budget of $40 million.
Provided management support and consulting as a subject matter expert on a construction project with a budget of $500 million.
Performed senior level HR functions. Conducted a variety of internal affairs investigations and security audits. Presented at legislative hearings and in community settings representing the agency on a variety of topics.

Education

2006 - 2010
University of Nevada, Reno
Masters in Justice Management / Management, Law and legal studies, Public policy

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