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Colorado Department of TransportationAssistant Director, Transit Grant Programs
Mar. 2024Denver, Colorado, United StatesLed a team of 8 project managers to award and oversee all federal and state grant funding for public transit services across Colorado. The team manages over $200M across more than 300 active projects, and supports functional transit activities such as administration, operations, mobility management, van/shuttle/bus procurement, and facility construction. My role was to leverage extensive internal knowledge of CDOT processes, procedures, and culture to remove roadblocks for the team and "unstick" projects that encounter operational delays in execution.
Colorado Department of TransportationDBE & OJT Supportive Services Program Manager
Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2024Greater Denver AreaConceptualized innovative approaches to delivering federally funded supportive services programming for diverse employers and employees in the civil construction industry. Core programs included:
-Connect2DOT, a program helping small and diverse businesses become more competitive in responding to public infrastructure solicitations, and more competent in performing on public transportation projects.
-Small Business Mentoring, a program helping small and diverse businesses connect with large corporations to develop technical acumen required for civil infrastructure project work.
-Exploring Careers in Construction, a program designed to introduce community college students to the basics of civil construction work and the professional and trade opportunities within the career pathway. Also conducted extensive research, development, analysis, and pilot implementation efforts to inform new and future programming possibilities, including oversight of a statewide workforce needs assessment for civil construction occupations.
Colorado Department of TransportationCommunications Specialist
Dec. 2016 - Dec. 2019DenverLeveraged strategic communications principles and a robust knowledge of equity regulations to provide critical compliance information to internal and external stakeholders. Core projects included:
-Rolling out an $85M interdisciplinary accessibility program, including production of an instructional video and delivery of a keynote session at an industry conference.
-Planned, managed, and executed informational, training, and networking events for 100+ industry professionals on a monthly basis.
-Consolidated disparate resources to produce comprehensive workbooks, video tutorials, infographics, and other communication tools to improve Departmental stewardship of nondiscrimination programming.
-Drafted and led the adoption of a policy directive in support of fostering small business capacity on CDOT projects.
Urban Interactive Studio LLCSales Marketing Manager
Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2017Denver, CONow Konveio, Urban Interactive Studio specializes in public engagement software and consulting for governments, public administrations, and planning agencies. I oversaw sales pipeline and content marketing efforts with the goal of increasing annual revenue.
YR&G LEED Consultants (acq. by WSP)Proposal Development Manager
Mar. 2014 - Jan. 2015Denver, COEventually acquired by WSP, YR&G was a sustainability consulting firm focused on energy efficiency across the built environment. They have worked on hundreds of LEED and green building projects, and are at the forefront of technical and strategic conversations related to green building in Colorado. I led the firm's proposal, qualifications development, and RFP response processes, and provided marketing strategy and tactical oversight for outreach communications.
Dharma ComicsMarketing and Operations Manager
Jun. 2012 - Dec. 2013Denver, CO and San Francisco, CADharma Comics is a compilation of simple, poignant drawings on life. I provided all of the operational and communications infrastructure to help the artist shift from a blog format to a socially and environmentally responsible revenue-generating merchandise business.
Orton Family FoundationSenior Communications Associate
Mar. 2010 - May. 2012Denver, COThe Orton Family Foundation champions rural communities shaping the future of local planning and development. Orton provides small towns with resources to creatively engage citizens and stakeholders in public process, and is a national thought-leader in community planning and civic engagement. Joining the team at Orton was a transformative experience that launched my career in communications. From the big picture (strategic communications planning, national conference programming, brand and messaging revisions) to the tactical level (e-newsletters, web content, social media, project management), I was up to my elbows in creative, collaborative projects.
Outward Bound USALogistics Specialist
May. 2002 - Oct. 2009ColoradoMy team helped keep participants safe and happy by overseeing all logistical resources for a world-renowned wilderness education program.
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