Chad Madron Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• Provide critical support to the Power Division in the design, development, and implementation of project work plans for development of the Council’s Power Plan and other significant division efforts• Coordinate development and internal review of division publications including the Power Plan• Manage the Power Division’s online presence in coordination with Public Affairs and Power staff, including updating webpages, adding meetings and reports• Support communication efforts for the Power Plan and other critical project and process updates to internal and external stakeholders• Lead for division support of software tools related to project and work management (i.e. Box.com, Smartsheet, GoToMeeting, etc.) and super user of the Council’s website CMS system• Assist in defining topics and scheduling presentations by division staff and external parties for meetings of the Council and Power Committee• Work independently and directly with Council Members to plan and coordinate their review of the Power Plan and other critical division work products as they are developed• Technical lead for setting up and running Power Committee webinars and co-lead for Council meetings• When Council holds meetings at hotels or other venues this position is lead for audio visual management for the meeting, including working with A/V vendors, setting up computers, presentation material, managing presenter needs, and managing webinar set up in the room• Provide Power Plan advisory committee coordination, including scheduling, website updates, and stakeholder communication• Act as project manager for adhoc projects such as website upgrades and other initiatives• Technical lead for webinar tools and audio/visual presentation during advisory committee meetings• Support the RTF manager in tasks related to coordination of meeting, website management, and project management as needed, consistent with support tasks provided in the broader power division

Portland, Oregon Area

*Perform project analysis and project management to support major initiatives being implemented by the Power Division at the Council - including the next Regional Power Plan*Track and understand major energy related issues that the Power Division considers as part of developing and implementing the power plan*Act as project manager for IT system upgrades and other analytical initiatives, including managing budget tracking and reporting, and vendor relationships*Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, action items, and major milestone timelines*Use Cloud based tools such as Smartsheet and Box to work with team to drive and complete projects*Technical lead for audio visual and webinar needs for both online and in person meetings held by the Council*Manage content of all Power Division related pages on nwcouncil.org*Update, edit, and coordinate online communication to the public and stakeholders for the Power Plan development process*Primary point of contact for coordination and event planning for the Power Plan Advisory Committeeshttps://www.nwcouncil.org/energy

Portland, Oregon Area

Performer in mainstage shows at CSz Portland, including ComedySportzTeach adult and youth improv theater classeswww.portlandcomedy.com

• Provide administrative and project support to the Strategic Planning group at BPA• Manage key calendars, meetings and events for the Director of Strategic Planning, and other staff• Drive balanced scorecard and key targets process for Corporate Strategy• Assist with the Asset Management Council and related processes and projects• Familiarity with the Capital in Review (CIR) and Integrated Program Review (IPR) processes at BPA• Update the Performance Scorecard system with Asset Management and Balanced Scorecard related measures and data• Supported the Asset Management strategy development and implementation process at BPA

Portland, Oregon Area

• Acted as a subject matter expert between the business and IT• Primary technical support contact and trainer for all users of Nike Equipment’s product development management system – FlexPDM – (Based on PTC’s FlexPLM Software) used for merchandising, development, and line planning by over 400 users• Worked with business users and IT to create system requirements and use case flows for use by application developers• Demoed system features and changes for users and ensured they meet business objectives• Implemented complex user acceptance testing for software go-live projects• Leader of the production support bug fix, upgrade and change request process for system with 400 users - in coordination with IT partners – including tracking issues in internal software applications like Quality Center• Created process and system usage flow maps in Visio for various groups after gathering data via interviews and meetings to assist with process improvement• Developed the project training plan and act as lead classroom trainer for complex systems • Technical writer for IT systems - created extensive training manuals of over 50 pages and other materials• Communicated with a variety of audiences in multiple departments and countries about issues related to Nike Equipment’s system, FlexPDM, • Lead meetings in off hours with contacts in Asia Pacific, Americas and Europe to discuss system issues• Project manager and lead systems analyst implementing a new web tool for business collaboration with over 150 users – led a steering committee consisting of leadership, IT experts, vendors, internal clients, and factories• Administrator of group SharePoint site and online knowledge center• Communications and change strategy lead for system roll-outs and other projects • Helped lead business process improvement discussions and developed solutions• Familiar with various software implementation processes such as Agile and RUP

• Assistant to Head of Investment Support and 3 other managers• Arrange travel and other details related to schedules• Help plan, create and organize presentations and key meetings• Process and distribute key reports to other departments

• Member of key team that crafted extensive reporting packages for federal regulators from the OCC • Consolidated lengthy communications and plans into concise memos detailing next steps to be taken • Aided in managing project for company to meet reporting requirements of federal agency

• Developed communication plan for the company in coordination with HR Management • Kept employees engaged and empowered through delivery of timely information and events • Wrote or edited all articles for 8-page monthly company newsletter distributed to 1300 employees • Effectively conducted training seminars for employees on the company’s 401k and transportation programs • Laid out newsletter in PageMaker and managed relationship with printer • Wrote newsletter columns, speeches and PowerPoint presentations for company’s CEO and other senior managers • Publicized important HR events and created HR related materials for distribution both online and in print • Experienced in the interviewing process to develop a story, and interacting with top-level executives • Planned all details of the company’s semi-annual offsite employee meetings. Developed and facilitated the agenda including PowerPoint slides, video clips, handouts, transportation and facilities • Successfully delivered presentations to large audiences,engaging employees about various issues at meetings and other forums• Directed all company-wide charitable events, including large annual March of Dimes and United Way campaigns • Responsible for corporate communication tools such as company wide voicemail and email announcements • Coordinated all aspects of year-end off-site corporate galas, which included a $40,000 budget and 900 guests. Also directly responsible for annual company picnic, banquets, and other special events • Managed the company-wide Employee Commute Program, designed to get people using public transportation, which included negotiating with local transit agencies regarding service and price • Responsible for a $95,000 annual budget • Coordinated press releases and events with PR staff at FCNB’s corporate parent

Ba, Communications

Communications, Writing, and Theater Focus

High School