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As the Senior Project Manager at Urban Strategies Inc. (USI), I contribute to a national nonprofit leader in community development. USI champions equity and innovation across 45 communities in 28 metropolitan areas, including two territories. Rooted in St. Louis' history and expanding nationally, USI empowers communities through data-driven, people-centered strategies that foster self-sufficiency and resilience. I manage two major projects:River West Transformation Plan: A $180 million project with 435 mixed-income apartments, renovated Celebration Park, and infrastructure improvements. Outcomes include: -128% increase in average annual household income (2018-2022) -8% rise in adult resident employment (2021-2022) -48% decrease in residents lacking adequate income for basic needs (2018-2022) -58% of school-age residents in out-of-school programs (up from 29% in 2021) -86% of target residents connected to a primary care provider (18% increase from 2018)36th Street North (36N) Envision Comanche Plan: Supported by a $50 million HUD grant, this $190 million project will transform the 36th Street North corridor into a mixed-use, mixed-income community. Redevelopment includes: -545 new apartment units with 271 replacement units and first right to return for residents -274 units combining affordable and market-rate housing -Over 500 mixed-income apartments, single-family homes, retail spaces, and other amenities Our impact is measured in lives transformed and communities revitalized. USI's commitment to holistic, sustainable development is reflected in our six pillars: Housing Stability, Education, Economic Mobility, Health & Wellness, Engagement, and Policy & Influence. Through these areas, we drive transformative change, ensuring the well-being of individuals and communities.

The mission of OKPOP is to inspire and empower new generations of artists, musicians, and storytellers to impact the world through the powerful force of creative expression by showcasing the legacy of Oklahomans and their influence on popular culture.

Successfully created, maintained and activated partnerships through event and experiential marketing for AT&T, Uber, Visa, SAP, Nike, Chevy, Wal-Mart, Red Robin and Century Link just to name a few. As a part of my work I managed corporate branding and experiential marketing activation strategy while leading teams of Brand Ambassadors, including organizing, briefing, training, and managing staff; creating a positive association between experience and brand. Additionally, I demonstrated expertise in numerous fields including marketing, talent procurement, and public relations all of which are instrumental in the success of any business enterprise.Key Accomplishments:▪ Focused on the client and his/her needs through negotiation management which resulted in saved budget dollars, tracking return on investment (ROI), and managing assets effectively.▪ Increased consumer engagement by 30% by creating an international experiential event for Visa Latin America in association with the Vince Lombardi Trophy tour ahead of the Super Bowl.

-Promotion of "Felix Jones" brand; ensure that all financial aspects run smoothly. -Negotiate contracts and other business opportunities that maximize the benefit of the "Felix Jones" brand. -Coordination of marketing, promotional engagements and travel. -Create and maintain career strategy.-Handling day-to-day business and financial operations including managing travel and budgets.

Responsible for established policies and procedures for board members; creating and managing community outreach; building and managing the foundation’s business structure, budgets and marketing activities; programing, fundraising, event planning, operations and external communications; and complying with local state and federal 501 (c) (3) requirements.

Worked collaboratively with NFL Players Inc. on ideas and suggested enhancements to help extend a player’s brand and maximize incremental revenue off the field. Additionally, I solicited feedback from MRAC members and generated questions for status calls while continually representing the voice for Marketing Reps throughout the United Stated.

Effectively engaged with clients with focus on contributing to building the event strategy and event goals to ensure event success, utilize measurement and analytics to deliver event against expected business results and key performance targets, create and gain support for shared vision across multiple partner teams and provide confident leadership to teams influencing recommended business outcomes, manage projects including (but not limited to) budget management, revenue generation, accounting, venue selection, vendor sourcing and management, project plan management, event promotion and registration, on-site event management, event measurement and analytics, prioritization and resolving issues, and track and monitor response of all executed efforts; make contingency plans where necessary to meet attendee and other target goals.Key Accomplishments:▪ Utilized an experiential marketing multi-cultural diversity campaign and contributed substantially to the overall success of the company by generating over $600,000 in added sales over a 6-month period.▪ Demonstrated numerous management and leadership skills by mentoring and coordinating the activation schedule for a staff of 100 located in six distinct markets across the United States for various Fortune 500 brands.

Managed both national and international media outlets as a means of interviewing and enhancing the brands associated with USA men’s basketball.Key Accomplishments: • Established and maintained an outstanding communications arm of the enterprise by managing players’ media obligations, creating and distributing press releases, and other messaging.• Managed the email and website content for Team USA Basketball.

Enhanced the visibility of post-season college football bowl games through the sale of sponsorship rights for ESPN. Played a key role in media buying and marketing bowl games to teams, respective cities where games were to be held.Key Accomplishments:▪ Created an annual comprehensive marketing plan and implemented it with metrics to help sponsors understand return on investment (ROI).▪ In year over year comparisons, grew sponsorship portfolio and revenue by 20%.▪ Working with various local communities, raised over $2.5 million for national kids’ charities.

(EDGI) is a multi-discipline engineering firm with a history that extends back to the early 1960's. EDGI continues to expand its role in the marketplace for engineering, systems integration and project support and is committed to supporting the growing domestic and international need for power generation.In addition to our core engineering and automation proficiencies, EDGI provides comprehensive project support service options to our customers. From feasibility studies and site selection to procurement, documentation, commissioning, and start-up, EDGI offers the accountability many customers require.Over the years, our commitment to every job has remained the same - perform safely, deliver quality at every level, finish on time and on budget.Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we perform work both domestically and internationally.