11165 Henson Drive, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739225.806.0224 | tmillic@lsu.edu

TAMMY MILLICAN

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Strategic PlanningPublic Speaking

Community Outreach

Policy DevelopmentCommunications

Grant Writing

Executive ReportingManagement

Research

EXPERIENCE

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LSU FACILITY & PROPERTY OVERSIGHT 2014-PRESENT Oversee the strategic communication, organizational management, capital outlay preparation,

campus sustainability, grant management and Special Projects for the executive administration for facility and property matters across all LSU campuses.

Communication:

Develop and oversee implementation of strategy for Facility and Property Oversite (FPO) communications.

Serve as a senior advisor to the Associate Vice President (AVP) of FPO, providing communications leadership and expertise, and manage a range of activities that include preparation of articles, interviews, special reports, proposals, speeches and other materials on his or her behalf.

Oversee external relations on behalf of the AVP to serve as a conduit for communicating the vision of FPO and projects that support the University's mission.

Ensure FPO is timely and transparent to the flagship campus in Baton Rouge, as well as all LSU campuses, in its operations and decision-making through effective internal communication strategies.

Provide articles for Finance and Administration newsletter, issue press releases to various news outlets, and serve as media spokesperson for on camera and print interviews.

Manage all social media outlets for campus sustainability efforts. Promote LSU sustainability efforts to educate and increase awareness to students, faculty, staff,

and the public on projects and initiatives. Partner with Academic Affairs to develop policies and processes for stewardship and naming

opportunities for buildings and exteriors. Translate highly technical information from engineers, architects, and skilled crafts to create

prioritized plans and to communicate pertinent information to external constituents. Prepared responses for Finance and Administration for SACCS Accreditation.

External/Internal Relations:

Develop and maintain relationships with both community leaders and internal stakeholders (LSU Foundation, TAF, ORED, etc.) to facilitate alignment between FPO efforts and the community.

Facilitate productive relationships between FPO and faculty, staff and students on all campuses. Represent LSU’s partnership with Baton Rouge Area Foundation on new programs and initiatives to

bridge the community between LSU Main Campus and Downtown via Zipcar, Bike Share, electrical vehicle charging stations, and other initiatives.

Strategically plan and execute all campus master plan meetings, both external and internal, with NBBJ architectural firm, determining appropriate partnerships to achieve a comprehensive plan.

Manage quarterly meetings to gather 125 building coordinators to discuss facility safety and risk management topics.

Strategic Planning:

Provide programmatic leadership and input for all strategic plan implementation processes for Facilities & Property Oversight (FPO).

Identify opportunities for FPO to leverage cross-campus strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges.

Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls and procedures. Provide guidance and leadership through management of the reporting and monitoring process of

organizational performance metrics. Support impact initiative planning, project management and implementation state-wide. Lead and develop new program strategies and program enhancements in partnership with other

LSU campuses. Research, develop and support implementation of new program enhancements to increase

programmatic impact (e.g. sustainability, technology, project planning, operations and maintenance).

Create system(s) for tracking past and future programmatic enhancements, pilots, and key lessons. Partner and lead consultant work when necessary. Provide oversight, vision & organizational strategies for Campus Sustainability to ensure LSU

becomes national model .for sustainability. Create strategies, initiatives and programs and implement them to integrate sustainability into both

operational & academic functions of the university. Develop and implement communication strategies to promote broad awareness of initiatives &

develop University-wide process and organizational structure to support program inquiry, change, and assessment.

Special Projects:

Serve as primary point of contact within the Facility and Property Oversight unit for external offices and constituencies to create, promote and support efficiency improvement efforts.

Research and identify appropriate local, state, federal, private and corporate funding sources and apply for grant monies to benefit the University in maintaining and updating campus facilities and grounds.

Prepare application, budgets, and other requested materials, and monitor awarding of grants. Approve financial documents and works with OSP and OSPA to finalize contracts and ensure grant

monies are properly credited and distributed and that sponsor requirements are met. Confirm payment and budgetary limits are maintained per grant requirements. Created the Facility Services’ Service Award Ceremony to recognize staff and boost morale during

economic downturn and job insecurity.

Recipient of 2016 Eramus+: LSU‐UJF Grenoble, France Staff Travel Award

Topic-Development and Management of University Heritage and Sustainable Development: An Exchange of Ideas and Practices- Grenoble, France (June 2016)

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LSU OFFICE OF FACILITY SERVICES 2010 - 2014 Managed the following departments and staff: Communications, Grants, Sustainability & Planning,

Design & Construction Business Office. Developed and implemented strategic public relations campaigns and outreach programs to

develop a message and brand for the department Led communication and community engagement position for development of comprehensive and

strategic Master Plan. Acted as first contact for media inquiries and primary point person for distribution of information to

various media organizations. Managed internal communication for 500+ staff members. Prepared and submitted departmental press releases. Entrusted with oversight of departmental website and social media presence. Cultivated relationships for the department through outreach to business leaders and campus

groups Facility Planning & Control, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Transportation & Development, Dean’s Council, Faculty Senate, Student Government, Facility Design & Development Committee, etc.

Oversaw development of public perception research, including surveys and focus groups; produces and analyzes comprehensive reports and findings.

Researched and identified appropriate local, state, federal, private and corporate funding sources and applies for grant monies.

Acquired $10.6M in grants from 2005-2015. Directed and planned all volunteer efforts by the organization including:

o Move In Day, Fall Fest, CANapalooza, Homecoming, Spring Greening Day, LifeShare Blood Drives, American Heart Association HeartWalk

MANAGER, LSU OFFICE OF FACILITY SERVICES 1997 - 2010 Responsible for the oversight and execution of administrative matters including:

accounting/budgetary, human resources, information management/project management, communications, grant writing, purchasing and public relations duties.

MANAGER, LOUISIANA STATE FIRE MARSHAL 1990-1997 Managed and assigned an average of 1,300 annual projects to a staff of 16 architects and two

engineers in the Plan Review department.

EDUCATION

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY – BATON ROUGE, LAPHD- HUMAN RESOURCE EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (GPA: 3.99) IN PROGRESSConcentration: Leadership Development & Training

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY – BATON ROUGE, LAMASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (GPA: 3.99) 2012Concentration: Communication

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY – BATON ROUGE, LABACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MASS COMMUNICATION (GPA: 3.96) 2008

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COMMUNICATION

FAS SACSCOC Report/Compliance Certification ResponseCreated a Strategic Plan, Annual Report and new set of Operation Procedures for Facility ServicesDeveloped Emergency Operations Plan for Facility ServicesNew Branding Campaign - Fleet, Employee ID, Website Redesign and Social MediaCampus Federal Credit Union Financial Literacy Program Facilitator and Ambassador2007 Mass Communication 4001 – Communication Plan Award

LEADERSHIP

2015-2016 LSU Staff Senate PresidentLSU Budget Committee memberLSU Master Plan Support & Facilitation Committee ChairLSU Facility Services Load Shed Committee ChairLSU Administrative Process Improvement Committee memberLSU Parking & Transportation Services Advisory Committee memberLSU Emergency Operations Center Team Member 2015 SRAPPA Conference Committee member2013 LSU Business Manager/HRM Contact Certification 2013 LSU Homecoming Committee Member 2013 LSU Tobacco-Free Campus Policy Committee Member2012 LSU University Relations Brand Ambassador2010 LSU LEAD-Emerge Program GraduatePi Alpha Alpha Honor Society Member

AWARDS

2016 Eramus+: LSU‐UJF Grenoble, France Staff Exchange Award 2016 LA DEQ Environmental Leadership Award2015 National Champion-GameDay Recycling Challenge 2015 LA DEQ Environmental Leadership Award2015 Staff Senate President’s Award2015 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Grant Winner2013 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Grant Winner2012 LSU Staff Senate Outstanding New Senator Recipient2011 LA DEQ Environmental Leadership Award2010 LA DEQ Environmental Leadership Award2007 Staff Senate Education Fund Award Recipient2007 Mass Communication 4001 – Communication Plan Award

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