Allison Leigh

Allison Leigh

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Chief Executive Officer
Tallahassee, Florida, United States

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  • Simeon Global Consulting
    Chief Executive Officer
    Simeon Global Consulting
    Oct 2024 - Current (1 year 10 months)
    Lead a technology-enabled consulting firm delivering disaster recovery, resilience, and infrastructure solutions for government agencies and private partners. Direct enterprise strategy focused on scaling disaster response, recovery, and infrastructure modernization programs across public and private sectors Position the firm as a bridge between government execution and advanced technology, integrating AI, predictive analytics, and data-driven decision systems into client delivery Lead development of proprietary tools and analytics platforms to improve real-time decision-making, reduce reporting burden, and increase operational transparency Oversee financial strategy, forecasting, and growth initiatives targeting multi-year contracts and s
  • AC Disaster Consulting
    Chief Business Officer
    AC Disaster Consulting
    Mar 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 10 months)
    Drove corporate strategy and operational performance for a national disaster recovery consulting firm serving government clients. Led business operations, financial management, and corporate strategy to support large-scale disaster recovery and resilience programs Developed and executed strategic partnerships to expand service delivery and strengthen government and private sector engagement Oversaw compliance, administration, and financial controls in high-scrutiny, federally funded environments Advanced internal innovation initiatives, integrating emerging technologies and process improvements to increase efficiency and delivery consistency Supported organizational positioning for growth in complex, multi-jurisdictional recovery efforts
  • AC Disaster Consulting
    Chief Data & Strategy Officer
    AC Disaster Consulting
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2023 (3 years 4 months)
    Built and scaled data-driven strategy and analytics capabilities to improve disaster recovery outcomes. Led enterprise data strategy, integrating analytics, performance management, and decision-support systems across operations Designed and implemented data-driven frameworks to improve program execution, funding visibility, and compliance tracking Partnered with executive leadership to align data strategy with operational and financial performance goals Advanced use of technology and analytics to support faster, more informed recovery and response decisions
  • Broward County Government
    Performance Management Program Coordinator
    Broward County Government
    Nov 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 2 months)
    Managed performance and data systems supporting budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making. Led countywide performance measurement programs to improve transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency Led the design and implementation of a countywide enterprise performance management system, transforming how agencies track performance, allocate resources, and make decisions; delivered training and change management to drive enterprise-wide adoption Provided analytical support for budget development, execution, and financial forecasting Delivered data insights to inform policy, funding decisions, and program performance improvements
  • State of North Carolina
    Lead Business Systems Analyst
    State of North Carolina
    Aug 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 4 months)
    Delivered strategy, analytics, and system improvements across government operations, including disaster recovery. Led process improvement and system optimization initiatives across state agencies Supported disaster recovery, budgeting, and strategic planning efforts through data and analytics Developed dashboards, reporting tools, and automation solutions to improve operational visibility and decision-making Conducted feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to guide technology and process investments Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to improve workflow efficiency and system integration
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    Chief Executive Officer
    Playorities
    Jun 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 3 months)
    Founded and led a consulting firm focused on data-driven program design and performance measurement. Delivered consulting services to public and private clients, using data and analytics to design and evaluate programs Built custom dashboards, data collection systems, and reporting tools to measure program impact and outcomes Co-authored peer-reviewed research on health and performance outcomes, reinforcing evidence-based program design Participated in a startup accelerator, gaining experience in early-stage growth and innovation strategy
  • MiamiDade County
    Assistant Director (Fire Rescue & Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces)
    MiamiDade County
    Aug 2002 - Jun 2014 (11 years 11 months)
    Directed administrative divisions (Strategic Business and Performance Improvement, Budget & Finance, and Information Technology). Supervision was exercised through subordinate levels of managers and supervisors over a staff of professional and technical employees • Managed agency portfolios ($130 million annual operating budget, a $400+ million multi-year capital budget, and $21 million in federal and state grant funding and $265 million annual operating budget, a $99 million multi-year capital budget, and $4.5 million in grant funding) • Oversaw technology initiatives and served as project manager over several enterprise software implementations • Led the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Commission for Accredit
  • Miami Dade County
    Business Manager
    Miami Dade County
    Jun 1999 - Aug 2002 (3 years 3 months)
    Directed administrative divisions (Budget & Finance, Information Technology, Grants, and Contracts Management). Supervision was exercised through subordinate levels of managers and supervisors over a staff of professional, technical, and clerical employees. • Prepared, and analyzed a $6.6 million annual budget and $20 million capital budget • Conducted market research for exhibits and entertainment areas, monitored facility leases and contracts and achievement of performance and revenue goals • Developed and implemented joint budgeting and strategic business planning between the Zoo and it's non- profit partner, Zoological Society of Florida (ZSF) and developed performance monitoring and project management technology tools
  • Miami Dade County
    Budget Analyst
    Miami Dade County
    Jun 1998 - Jun 1999 (1 year 1 month)
    Prepared County’s $4 billion annual budget, analyzing departmental budgets and making recommendations regarding departmental policy, programmatic, budgetary and performance issues. • Developed enterprise technology solution to collect, analyze and report capital improvement projects. • Developed database to improve the accuracy and timeliness of the legislatively mandated reports.
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  • Florida International University
    Master's degree, Public Administration
    Florida International University
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (3 years)
  • University of Florida
    Bachelor of Science (B.S, Journalism, Business Concentration
    University of Florida
    Jan 1987 - Dec 1991 (5 years)
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      Florida Governor’s Sterling Award
      Floridas Governor and the Florida Sterling Council
      Jun 2009
      Award recognizes organizations and businesses in Florida that have successfully achieved excellence within their management and operations.
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      NACo Achievement Award
      National Association of Counties NACo
      Award recognizes recognize innovative county government programs (PRIDE Program).
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      Park-Based Afterschool Program to Improve Cardiovascular Health and Physical Fitness in Children with Disabilities
      Disability and Health Journal
      Jul 2014
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      Park-Based Afterschool Program on Participant Obesity-Related Health Outcomes
      American Journal of Health Promotion
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