Brian Ambuel Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

- Independently implement all aspects of the valuation and report writing process- Independently develop and apply valuation methodologies for complex properties and those with unusual characteristics for which data is not readily available or which require the development of new and modified methodology and financial modeling- Perform advanced financial analysis, including development of complex discounted cash-flow models using Argus Enterprise and MS Excel software- Manage job bidding, business development, communication with clients, and multiple priorities to provide timely and reliable service to clients- Compose narrative appraisal reports that contain advanced market research, qualitative analysis, and quantitative financial models and that clearly communicate the methodologies employed and the underlying valuation principles that support those methodologies; meet with clients to verbally communicate analysis and findings when requested- Complete valuations on a wide range of property types, including multifamily, affordable housing, office, industrial, medical, retail, hospitality, churches, university campuses, schools, resorts, subdivisions, assisted living, maritime facilities, and special purpose properties

Minneapolis, Mn

Real estate investment firm focused on the acquisition, improvement, and management of multifamily rental property in the Twin Cities market.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Developed, managed, and implemented Government Relations strategy for MNsure- Worked with Senior Director of Public Affairs, CEO, and MNsure board to integrate government relations strategy with organizational strategy and priorities- Analyzed and tracked bills with impact on individual health insurance market- Developed and implemented process for answering legislator, governor office, and cross agency inquiries - Analyzed and composed report on impact of 2017 legislative session on individual market in Minnesota - Participated in generating MNsure response to proposed federal rules related to the individual health insurance market- Participated in analyzing fiscal impact of bills

St. Paul, Mn

- Provided project management, policy research and analysis, policy development, and communication services for Community and Partner Relations (CPR) & External Relations Administrations- Managed the development and execution of strategic framework for the newly created CPR and implemented strategic priorities by managing 7 agency-wide work teams.- Analyze bill impact on agency and other stakeholders, develop policy background sheets for legislative proposals, develop inter-agency advocacy plans, and help draft 2015 session summary- Research, develop, draft, and support implementation of DHS’s agency-wide equity policy- Manage transfer of health and human services duties from Becker, Clearwater, and Mahnomen Counties to the White Earth Nation- Manage Bush Community Innovation Grant aimed at increasing community and stakeholder engagement.Manage strategic planning for statutory Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council (CECLC) - Draft policy proposals on behalf of CECLC for consideration by DHS and Governor's office - Develop talking points, web content, PowerPoint presentations, and other communication materials to support CPR/ External Relations directors, the Assistant Commissioner, and other DHS executive leadership

St. Paul, Minnesota

• Perform research and analysis on a wide range of policy issues and present findings in a concise and easily consumable format through briefs and memos• Work closely with governor’s advisor on health and human services, research a wide range of policy and budgetary issues effecting HHS programs and initiatives, and attend meetings with lobbyists and advocates on HHS issues• Develop tools to organize, aggregate, and track bills, policy and budget proposals, and capital investment projects•Research and analyze statute, regulation, and policies in Minnesota and other states on a wide range of policy issues •Attended legislative committee hearing related to wide range of topics and document summarize key developments•Balance time sensitive requests and responsibilities from multiple policy advisors

Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Worked on LifeCourse research project studying the effects of a patient centered, team-based model for end of life care• Explain study, obtain informed consent and enroll participants in LifeCourse• Administer surveys in order to determine effect of the LifeCourse end-of-life care model• Manage data, run reports, and monitor study participants using MS Access database• Carry out literature searches to inform analysis of data• Review and revise research protocols as part of quality improvement efforts

St. Paul, Minnesota

- Worked with Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council (CECLC) in order to advise the commissioner on reducing the effect of racial and ethnic disparities in DHS programs- Developed CECLC ideas into concrete policy recommendations, continuously communicating with CECLC to ensure the recommendations reflected their intent - Researched and synthesized information in order to support Council's work

Madison, Wisconsin Area

- Managed grant aimed at keeping low-income, at-risk seniors in their homes by reducing falls and adverse drug events through organizing comprehensive medication reviews with qualified pharmacists at community senior centers around Dane County- Managed contracts with participating senior centers, monitored progress towards them meeting contract obligations- Planned and coordinated initiative to educate medical professionals and social workers in the prevention of adverse drug events and falls in seniors. - Worked collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders in order to accomplish meet grant deliverables

Madison, Wisconsin Area

- Managed year-long Delegation process including developing and implementing a work plan, preparing agendas and materials for monthly Delegation meetings, and providing research and analysis to inform work of Delegation - Researched and identified best practices for increasing physical activity, synthesized information from a variety of sources into briefs and memos to inform the Delegation- Composed report including a 10-year plan for increasing physical activity in Madison, WI based on the recommendations of the Delegation- Served on Childhood Obesity Prevention Collaborative to develop policy recommendations and proposals for state, county, and school district decision makers related to reducing childhood obesity- Led community engagement and outreach events with select populations - Recruited experts and stakeholders from around community to participate in Delegation to Increase Children’s Physical Activity

Portland, Oregon Area

•Assisted in the implementation of several grants aimed at improving coordination among stakeholders in the care of children with special needs, defining best practices for implementing primary care homes, and informing Patient Centered Primary Care Home policy. •Performed a variety of tasks including data management and analysis using SPSS, MS Excel and MS Access, progress reports for grant funders and evaluators, literature searches, organization of conferences and meetings, management of team schedules, monitoring and purchasing office materials.

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon

•Worked for a national study evaluating the use of evidence-based practices in substance abuse treatment programs and comparing treatment systems between states. Identified barriers and catalysts to implementing best practices in substance abuse treatment. •Worked with research manager to develop codes to analyze data gathered through interviews with substance abuse treatment stakeholders from all 50 states, reviewed and applied codes to interview transcripts, and managed qualitative data using Atlas.ti. •Used SPSS for managing and analyzing quantitative survey data •Analyzed scientific literature and prepared research briefs•Trained new research assistants in coding, checked reliability of their coding, and trained new research assistants in Atlas.ti.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Public Health Administration And Policy

Activities and Societies: School of Public Health Student Senate

Ba, Psychology

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