Colton B. Email & Phone Number

Manitou Springs, Co, Us

Eagle, Colorado, United States

Developing the first organization-wide engagement program. This includes establishing engagement standards for all organization outreach efforts and advising specific departments on new approaches to achieve desired results. I currently serve on the executive team to implement organization-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in order to identify obstacles to team cohesion and develop actionable strategies to move the organization forward. I continue to expand organizational social media presence across multiple platforms and create digital outreach strategies for a variety of departments within the organization. These strategies are incorporated with in-person engagement efforts.

Eagle, Colorado

Developed and supervised a community engagement program for multiple long-range planning efforts, such as a new Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code. These efforts incorporated active listening and innovative outreach methods and resulted in my transition to a brand new position in order to expand my work and skills. Managed land use files and policies through a complex regulatory environment, assisting decision makers, applicants, external agencies, and the public through the process. Often assigned files of higher complexity/controversy. Administered multi-department customer service program including front desk staff, planner-on-duty program, internal policy, as well as escalation response. My speciality became de-escalating tense situations with applicants and the public.

Eagle, Colorado

Conducted development review, drafted staff reports, and presented public hearings for dozens of land use files ranging from annexations and planned-unit developments to special use permits and zoning variances. Project Lead for first mixed-use downtown development in over a decade and innovative conversion of local hotel to micro-unit apartments. Led engagement process for Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code.Collaborated effectively with the Engineering, Building, Open Space Departments as well as the Police and Attorney Offices to move through complex development review challenges in order to move forward and “get to yes” where possible.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Researched and developed innovative solutions for project visualization and interaction opportunities for community clients.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Coordinated all University recycling operations and outreach for the over 30,000 students, staff, faculty, and visitors to campus. Supervised volunteer efforts across campus to boost visibility and education of recycling. Consulted with vendors, student groups, and departments to implement sustainability initiatives and improvements to increase recycling rate. Managed all social media, grant writing, and campus engagement for the recycling office.

Extreme Light Labratory

Fostered development and growth within the collaborative team management.Investigated teamworking software and cloud storage integrations to increase efficiency.Assisted with the new application onboarding and education process to help acclimate users and teams to organizational best practices and according to their needs.

Greater Omaha Area

Performed a variety of professional consulting services for a wide array of clientele around the country. Services included financial audits, business process improvements, information technology security, and strategy consultation.Collaborated with dozens of engagement teams and clients across the country using a variety of methods to develop quality research deliverables in a rapid corporate environment.Received numerous “Applause Awards” for professional performance.Collaborated with engagement teams around the world to deliver timely high quality work within a prestigious global professional services firm.

Lincoln, Nebraska

Reviewed and thoroughly analyzed county and city infrastructure audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulation.Contributed to extensive document digitizing, management and audit database upkeep.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Accurately maintained over 1300 individual accounts for Before/After school care provisionsActively collaborated with Department of Health and Human Services to provide much needed care for familiesPerformed front desk secretarial duties and directly assisted clients.Processed weekly deposit, work with collection agency, knowledge with Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, BEN automated calling software and Great Plains accounting software.

Masters In Community And Regional Planning, Community Development, Community Engagement, Emerging Technologies, Graduate Student

Engagement and Emerging Technology Focus, Thesis in Augmented Reality

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Accounting And Communications

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, Regents Scholarship, Honors SocietyAccounting Major Communications Minor Economics Minor