With the Economic Research & Analysis Bureau, I lead our publication, research, and communications and marketing efforts. I produce short- and long-term strategic goals that focus on developing products that target the needs of diverse sets of customers and that educate them on the state's labor market. I also give numerous public presentations to policy makers, students, educators, and other researchers and economists. Being flexible, taking initiative, and tapping into a broad knowledge base are critical to this position and some of my strongest skills.Key projectsState's first Job Vacancy SurveySuite of interactive data dashboardsWorkforce Innovation & Opportunity Act area designation analysisIn-demand occupational listingsCareer Solutions (interactive career planning website)

I served as Project Manager on mid-sized consulting assignments analyzing the financial, fiscal, and market feasibility of proposed residential and commercial projects throughout Northern California (primarily). I developed project work proposals, assembled project teams, and directed staff assignments, in addition to conducting detailed analysis and reporting such to clients via reports and presentations.I was promoted from Associate to Senior Associate after two years.Key Projects:ABQ Uptown Economic, Financial, and Fiscal AnalysisShingle Springs Rancheria Fiscal/Economic Impact AnalysisGenCorp Public Facilities Financing Plan & Commercial Market StudyR Street Corridor Community Facilities District Feasibility

I served as a research assistant to university professors who were investigating the economic impacts and infrastructure of water policy in the middle Rio Grande, including research on water prices, and willingness to pay for water rights in the area. This included performing literature searches, compiling annotated bibliographies, and assisting in experimental investigations.As a Research Assistant at BBER, I aided economists in analyzing the economic impact of industry sectors and public policy on New Mexico’s economy, including the impacts of the UNM Hospital System, growth in the NM Technology sector, implementation of the NM TANF Welfare program, and NM highway expenditures.

As an intern through the Washington Center, I assisted economists in impact analysis research focusing on Latin American economic reforms during the 1990s and the impact they had on regional wage gaps. This included conducting statistical regression analysis and producing tables and exhibits to present research findings in published articles.