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JeaLinda Patton

@jealindapatton

Operations and policy professional with decade+ experience improving programs, budgets, and inclusive service through data and leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead operations and policy work with clear stakeholder communication, data-driven evaluation, and DEIB-centered service. I want to improve systems, budgets, and onboarding while delivering high-quality customer support.

I’m a public-sector and education operations leader with over a decade of experience coordinating people, programs, and services while staying deeply committed to equity, accessibility, and inclusive service delivery.

In my current role as an Assistant Policy and Budget Analyst, I lead directors across 14 state agencies to develop and manage multi-million dollar budgets, interpret and apply financial policies and statutes, and serve as a liaison among agency leadership, internal teams, legislative partners, and executive offices.

Previously, as an Operations Manager at the University of Oregon, I supervised a team of 15, built onboarding systems and SOPs, and designed DEIB-aligned training and retention practices. I also created data tracking and reporting to reduce processing time by 50% and continually evaluate program effectiveness for continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Policy and Budget Analyst

Current

State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services

Oct 2025 - Present (9 months)

Leads directors across 14 state agencies to develop and manage multi-million dollar budgets while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Interprets and applies financial policies and statutes and serves as a liaison across agency leadership, internal teams, and legislative and executive partners.

Budgeting Policy Analysis Financial Policies Stakeholder Management Compliance Management Program Operations Customer Service

Operations Manager

University of Oregon College of Arts & Sciences

Jun 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years 3 months)

Supervised a team of 15 through major change by building onboarding systems, SOPs, and training programs. Developed DEIB-aligned training and built a data tracking and reporting system that reduced processing time by 50%.

Team Supervision Change Management Onboarding SOP Development Training Programs Mentoring DEIB Retention Data Tracking Reporting Strategic Communications Administrative Operations

Public Service Specialist

Deschutes Public Library

Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year)

Participated in DEIB and community engagement efforts to improve access and outreach, including training new employees and contributing to inclusive service design. Analyzed library systems for a classification reorganization project and delivered relationship-based customer service while maintaining operational efficiency and confidentiality.

DEIB Community Engagement Service Design Employee Training Customer Service Operational Efficiency Confidentiality

Powell Reading Council Member

Wyoming State Literacy Association

Jan 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years 7 months)

Promoted literacy and writing in local schools by creating informative documents and mentoring students preparing for the Young Authors competition. Planned and funded local competition logistics and judged entries using standardized rubrics.

Literacy Promotion Writing And Editing Student Mentoring Event Planning

Administrative Assistant

Park County School District #1

Jan 2016 - Aug 2020 (4 years 7 months)

Led daily administrative and fiscal operations (AP&AR) for 300+ students and 70 staff, ensuring ADA compliance and equitable practices. Managed policy implementation, scheduling, reporting, budget tracking, data management, and school-wide event and staff development initiatives.

Administrative Operations AP AR Fiscal Operations ADA Compliance Policy Implementation Scheduling Reporting Budget Management Data Management Stakeholder Engagement Event Planning Staff Development

Professional Tutor

Self-Directed

May 2011 - Aug 2020 (9 years 3 months)

Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in academic research, writing, editing, and citations.

Academic & Research Editing Citations

Community Education Instructor

Community Workforce Center

Sep 2012 - May 2014 (1 year 8 months)

Conducted training seminars on computer skills ranging from basic use to moderate proficiency for personal and business needs. Covered topics including Windows, social media advertising, and file management.

Windows File Management

Internship

City of Powell

Conducted policy research, developed public survey materials, and supported processing and analysis. Prepared project analyses and participated in City Council and administrative presentations, including budget development.

Policy Research Survey Development Project Analysis budget development Presentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Wyoming

Master of Public Administration, Public Administration

Activities and societies: Internship: City of Powell—policy research, public survey development/analysis, City Council/admin presentations, and budget development. Capstone: case studies in public budgeting, personnel, and policy. Coursework included public program management, public policy, public budget, personnel management, administrative theory, American political issues, and nonprofit leadership.

Earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Wyoming. Completed an internship with the City of Powell and a capstone focused on public budgeting, personnel, and policy.

Montana State University Billings

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies

Activities and societies: Concentration in English writing with additional focus in social sciences.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies from Montana State University Billings. Concentrated in English writing with an additional focus on social sciences.

Northwest College

Associate of Arts, English and History

Activities and societies: Award: Outstanding Student of the Year (Humanities—English).

Earned an Associate of Arts focused on English and History from Northwest College. Received the Outstanding Student of the Year Award for Humanities (English).