Independent contractor providing IT project advisor services for Oregon Health Authority Office of Information Services Project Solutions on Public Health IT projects.

Associate Board member January - December 2017

I manage large-scale, statewide business improvement projects for the Chief Operating Officer of Oregon state government and agency executives.

As project manager, I research, analyze best practices, and make recommendations, in the areas of organizational development, governmental structure and human resources.As a volunteer/intern, I strategized, designed and implemented systems mapping of the state’s availability of resources and functions in early learning. Additionally, I synthesized and analyzed data, and co-wrote a technical report for the Oregon Educational Investment Board and the Oregon legislature.

Worked with Governor’s policy advisors and agency directors to articulate policy language for 10-Year strategic plan for state government services, and drafted first version of the Healthy People Strategic Plan of Oregon. Developed statements of work for contracted vendor services in support of 10-Year Plan.

Bi-annual investigation of grant qualifications through site visits, third party interviews and verification of proven practices, and evaluation of grant requests in large and small group format to determine merit and prepare funding recommendations for The Oregon Community Foundation board.

The Children's Center is a partner in Clackamas County's response to child abuse and the answer to a child's pain. A private, non-profit medical assessment center, the Children's Center supports children and families in cases of suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, drug endangerment and witness to violence.

Project management and tactical implementation of merger integration initiatives aligning cultural environment, administrative policies and procedures, marketing databases, and new IT equipment and software. Managed administrative support team, redesigning administrative systems, and staffing and managing special projects for the Oregon management team.

Conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis of acquiring nonprofit, including legal, fiscal, operational and organizational research. Advised CEO and CFO as part of the due diligence process prior to merger. Coordinated and facilitated special research projects, fundraising events, grant proposals, expansion opportunities, and project feasibility studies. Managed fundraising and contact databases, including merger data integration process. Designed and managed restricted grant expense… Show more Conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis of acquiring nonprofit, including legal, fiscal, operational and organizational research. Advised CEO and CFO as part of the due diligence process prior to merger. Coordinated and facilitated special research projects, fundraising events, grant proposals, expansion opportunities, and project feasibility studies. Managed fundraising and contact databases, including merger data integration process. Designed and managed restricted grant expense tracking system. Show less

Oversaw daily executive needs, including: designing and finalizing presentations, writing external correspondence and internal staff communication, making travel arrangements and submitting expenses, organizing meeting logistics, calendaring appointments. Researched and reported on various topics for management team. Initiated and facilitated communication between Board members, executive team, and program staff. Coordinated completion of qualification packets for licensing and insurance… Show more Oversaw daily executive needs, including: designing and finalizing presentations, writing external correspondence and internal staff communication, making travel arrangements and submitting expenses, organizing meeting logistics, calendaring appointments. Researched and reported on various topics for management team. Initiated and facilitated communication between Board members, executive team, and program staff. Coordinated completion of qualification packets for licensing and insurance companies, organizing various department materials. Designed and implemented restricted funding grant expense tracking system. Pre-screened applicants for various positions, check references and schedule interviews. Managed and trained receptionist. Show less