The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University works to advance public sector innovation across the globe by marrying cutting-edge practice with world-class research to transform the culture of government and deliver exceptional results for residents. The Innovation Team (i-team) Director at the City of Newport News is charged with leading a team focused on building prosperous futures through climate action and advancing racial wealth equity as part of the Bloomberg… Show more The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University works to advance public sector innovation across the globe by marrying cutting-edge practice with world-class research to transform the culture of government and deliver exceptional results for residents. The Innovation Team (i-team) Director at the City of Newport News is charged with leading a team focused on building prosperous futures through climate action and advancing racial wealth equity as part of the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative. The Director works closely with the mayor and their leadership team, as well as departmental staff, external experts, community organizations, and residents to ensure the i-team is delivering impactful solutions. The Director is an employee of Johns Hopkins University and based in Newport News City Hall. Show less

The Innovation & Digital Transformation team introduces new technologies and solutions that serve the 3,000 employees and 580,000 residents of Jefferson County. Our team members have expertise in business analysis, project management, business intelligence, digital services, innovation programs, emerging technologies, and technology training. We work with our customers to understand their needs, pilot solutions, and scale those solutions across the organization. Jefferson County was ranked… Show more The Innovation & Digital Transformation team introduces new technologies and solutions that serve the 3,000 employees and 580,000 residents of Jefferson County. Our team members have expertise in business analysis, project management, business intelligence, digital services, innovation programs, emerging technologies, and technology training. We work with our customers to understand their needs, pilot solutions, and scale those solutions across the organization. Jefferson County was ranked first in the nation for digital innovation in 2024 (Digital Counties Survey). Show less

Worked with the Department of Innovation & Technology to design and implement projects for the administration of Mayor Pete Buttigieg.Projects included: Implementing enterprise software solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Kronos Workforce Central. Transforming the online presence of the City through a new website and resident portal. Piloting an innovative Transportation-as-a-Benefit program and winning $1 million in funding from the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge competition… Show more Worked with the Department of Innovation & Technology to design and implement projects for the administration of Mayor Pete Buttigieg.Projects included: Implementing enterprise software solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Kronos Workforce Central. Transforming the online presence of the City through a new website and resident portal. Piloting an innovative Transportation-as-a-Benefit program and winning $1 million in funding from the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge competition. Spearheading the analysis of property assessment data across St. Joseph County and identifying opportunities to improve the accuracy of assessments. Show less

Managed recruitment, human resources, official records, legal and financial compliance, and the portfolio of client projects. Worked with the Executive Director to ensure that enFocus achieved its mission while honoring the organization's core values and guiding principles. Redesigned and streamlined internal processes to support the sustainable growth of enFocus.

Managed the portfolio of enFocus client projects and assisted with company operations such as recruiting and sales. Led projects across a variety of industries.

Coordinated the digital media campaigns of 53 nonprofits that participated in a $6.8 million fundraising event. Assisted local business and community leaders in preparing a successful application for $42 million in State funding. Supported the implementation of Accela case management software for the City of South Bend's Department of Code Enforcement. Conducted expansion research for a growing Irish company, CupPrint, resulting in nearly $1 million in operational investment in South Bend… Show more Coordinated the digital media campaigns of 53 nonprofits that participated in a $6.8 million fundraising event. Assisted local business and community leaders in preparing a successful application for $42 million in State funding. Supported the implementation of Accela case management software for the City of South Bend's Department of Code Enforcement. Conducted expansion research for a growing Irish company, CupPrint, resulting in nearly $1 million in operational investment in South Bend, Indiana. Show less

Studied the islanding of copper atoms using mathematical modeling and simulation software for quantum-mechanical systems. Tested, validated, and revised models as necessary. Communicated results from the analyses to the leadership team to inform decision-making on the design of electronic technologies using Atomic Layer Deposition.

Designed programs using Excel VBA, Microsoft Access, and SQL to analyze data on financial markets. Iterated on the design of programs based on user acceptance testing. Presented results from the analyses to financial traders to support the optimization of financial trading strategies and operations.

Analyzed data on newspaper circulation and brand awareness to identify patterns and trends. Developed and implemented strategies to increase newspaper circulation throughout the target regions.

Gathered and analyzed data on construction projects. Conducted on-site visits to evaluate work performed. Summarized information and presented findings to architects and project managers to support company operations.