Provide direct and hands-on management of clients to ensure their satisfaction. Conduct research to discover business development opportunities, with a focus on statewide engagements and new lines of service. Provide input and thought leadership on corporate positioning and branding. Engage in sales efforts and pricing of new contracts. Serve as company's Salesforce Administrator.

Provide expertise and consulting services for non-profit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education. Work with multiple clients including: - Market research and organizational structure consultation for a leading company in the outdoor recreation industry.- Landscape analysis and research on best practices for policy levers and outreach strategies to improve success of adult learners in postsecondary education.- Feasibility study for starting up a stand-alone advocacy organization in Colorado.

Secured more than $3.8 million in grant funding for organization (and $6 million for SHEEO agencies). Serve on senior leadership team and engage in strategic planning and management of organization. Manage and oversee the work and support the professional development of two staff within the organization. Developed and implemented SHEEO's first Member Services work plan, the first attempt to proactively serve our membership and document the results of member engagement. Provide project management, coordination, and technical assistance to fifteen states implementing multi-year, grant funded adult student engagement programs. Developed the vision for continued improvements to the annual State Higher Education Finance Report and oversaw their implementation.

Served as the primary staff resource for federal and state policies related to tuition, financial assistance, and institutional operations, interacting with national and local media, state policy leaders, and national organizations and foundations. Prepared annual study of State Higher Education Finance (SHEF) report, analyzing trends in state and local support, tuition revenue, and enrollment at state public institutions of higher education. Organized, developed, and presented professional development opportunities, including conference sessions and webinars. Researched and developed recommendations related to performance funding, tuition rate setting policies, financial aid, and affordability issues.

Managed, developed, and submitted annual budget requests through Governor's Office for Colorado institutions of higher education. Collected and analyzed tuition and enrollment data submissions from state institutions of higher education. Developed initial policies and managed implementation of College Opportunity Fund. Presented agenda items to the Colorado Commission of Higher Education. Presented before Colorado State Legislature.

Conducted performance audits of Colorado executive branch agencies. Wrote audit reports and presented findings to agency management.