Jensen is a solution-oriented leader with 30 yrs of multi-tiered experience in state government and businesses across Oregon and more recently in the United Kingdom. She is a polished and well organized professional whose work ethic, motivation, customer advocacy and communication skills serve as an example to others. Accomplishments: She has directed multi-million dollar enterprise-wide strategic initiatives ensuring effective statewide policy and goal setting, analysis, and evaluation. She has drafted Oregon law, promulgated administrative rules, and prepared large scale budgets. Ms. Jensen’s subject matter expertise includes communications, employee services and organizational development, project and risk management, business continuity planning, contracts administration, customer service. She has served as a legislative and executive liaison in various capacities and presently serves as communications manager and business continuity contact at the Oregon State Data Center.SKILLS: Barbara demonstrates mature skills in critical thinking and consensus building. She is known for aligning competing priorities to obtain stakeholder ‘buy in.’ She is able to envision the big picture while tracking technical discussions and galvanize diverse skill sets toward favorable outcomes. Her results demonstrate a proven track record of exceeding performance expectations for government. Her statewide and veteran network recognizes her quick-study ability and ‘getting to the heart’ of critical issues—enabling her to champion sometimes unpopular initiatives to ultimately benefit Oregon taxpayers.Currently, Barbara:-In the business sector -- consults in the private sector on best business practices in strategy, disciplines, development, implementation and maintenance of operation and, as a British Citizen, consults in the United Kingdom.-In her community -- has led an Oregon non profit over the past decade directing a national 'movement across America,' KEEPING THE SPIRIT OF '45 ALIVE (congressionally-endorsed in 2010) with a mission to 'Remember and Be Inspired' by the "values and achievements of the WWII Generation so as to inspire future generations. - As a property owner -- offers fully furnished upscale accommodation in Oregon's Capitol City for extended-stay professionals and those relocating or awaiting a new home. Her Willamette Valley residence provides turn key accommodations for visitors; corporate officials, government consultants, medical providers, legislators and couples requiring temporary residence in the Willamette Valley.