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Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing - HCPFUnit Supervisor Strategic PMO
Nov. 2021Denver, Colorado, United StatesIn this role I oversee and coordinate the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing strategic initiatives, including improving operational and project excellence across the Department. I am aligned with the Deputy Chief of Staff, Office Director, EPMO Manager and the EPMO Governance board in developing the Department’s strategies. I supervises a unit responsible for coordinating the Department’s strategic initiatives, including project planning and management, requirements, policy development and all associated projects.
TEGNA (formerly Gannett)Production Specialist Project Manager
Jun. 2015 - Nov. 2021Greater Denver AreaLeverage many years of industry expertise to evaluate market conditions, provide expert advice to executive leadership, and inspire change that facilitates growth and bolsters employee engagement. Team up with Chief Strategy Officer to establish and execute growth driven strategic and on-air projects and programs, articulate vision and strategy across sixty-two stations in 51 markets, and guide successful projects from conception to completion. • Played integral leadership role guiding post-merger integration projects, adding millions in revenue while flawlessly maintaining all operational standards and meeting all deadlines. • Collaborate with control room systems to implement workflow solutions, custom software, data generated graphics, and automations. • Establish strong alliances with outside vendors offering broadcast and show related products and services; take necessary steps to mitigate risk, confirm compliance with contractual arrangements, and direct the RFP process.
GannettProduction Specialist
May. 2013 - Jun. 2015Gannett Graphics GroupManaged central design department of twenty-six, including graphics and motion designers, directed all functions related to the design and creation of on-air graphic elements, animations, and templates. Analyzed, authored, and launched new on-air directives, workflow solutions, and operational policies to drive productivity and bolster creativity while achieving all multi-platform graphic design goals. Collaborated with marketing department to guide branding and ensure continuity of on-air branding. • Functioned as first level support for Deko, Dekocast, WSI, and newsroom solutions products; partnered with sales department to ideate and design advertising products for clients. • Coordinated with outside vendors to develop custom software, NRCS Story Slug Extractor, to meet specific automation needs. • Designed, established, and originated centralized new art and design department serving Gannett broadcasting outlet, yielding significant improvements in quality of on-air visuals while minimizing expenditures.
TEGNAContent Licensing
Jan. 2012 - Nov. 2021Greater Denver AreaSpecialize in providing advertising professionals and television and film producers worldwide with access video content. Identify market trends, develop pricing guidelines, and cultivate new business opportunities. Lead contract negotiations, conduct contractual analysis, and steer communication across IT, legal, production, marketing, and business development departments to ensure consistency. • Routinely direct numerous concurrent negotiations, reliably meeting all imposed deadlines while ensuring a smooth client experience; coordinate with outside vendors, editing, and production teams to create remarkable programing. • Serve as subject matter and business development expert, advancing channel strategies to boost market share and profitability, utilizing value-based pricing.
GannettBroadcast Designer
Jul. 2008 - May. 2013Gannett Graphics Group, Denver, Colorado Broadcast Designer – www.gannett.com The Gannett Graphics Group is a centralized design department supporting 23 television stations in 19 unique markets.
WCSH - WLBZ, Portland, MaineGraphic Design Director
Oct. 2006 - Jul. 2008Managed NBC graphic design group for local broadcasting and national programming for the state of Maine.
WFTX Fox4Art Director
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2006Oversaw a high performing art team to support design operations while delivering expertise to the Marketing Director and General Manager.
Waterman BroadcastingProduction Assistant
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2005Fort Myers, Florida AreaWorked in all areas of production on live news broadcast.
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