- Advances CBSA’s work to champion a collaborative life sciences community and advocate for a business climate where health innovation thrives.-Leads the strategic initiatives, partnerships, and programs that support the health and growth of CBSA, our members, and Colorado’s life sciences community. -Leads Education + Networking, CBSA’s work to foster a statewide culture of collaboration through programs and events. -Develops CBSA’s event strategy to create value for members and advance sponsor goals to deepen connections within the life sciences ecosystem. -Expands opportunities for our community, creating value for members, sponsors, and stakeholders.

- Promote and coordinate Skill Advance grant program in partnership with the Colorado Community College System and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade.- Administer National Science Foundation grant recruiting women into the cybersecurity field.- Develop stakeholder relationships between Arapahoe Community College, and the business community, municipalities and counties we serve.- Create dynamic programs that serve the community in its ever changing workforce needs.

- Developed and managed relationships with a wide range of members (SMDC had over 700 members) ranging from small businesses, to political leaders, to municipalities, etc. Helped members find value in their membership by leveraging their benefits.- Successfully grew new membership by 20% per year while maintaining member retention 5% above the industry average.- Staff lead for Legislative Action Committee, public policy committee which researched, discussed, and took positions on proposed legislation. Advised members on potential impacts of public policy on their business, industry, and community. - Staff lead for SMDC's Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Coalition, with the goal of educating members about the industry and its importance to economic development. Coordinated member testimony at local, county, and state level. - Worked closely with Board of Directors on organizational strategy. - Communicated and advocated for policy positions and priorities to membership and extremal stakeholders. Worked with staff communications lead to disseminate information about SMDC policy positions, organizational priorities, and member promotion.- Drafted talking points and briefed members and staff, preparing them for testimony and SMDC events.- Mentored and supervised the Account Manager. Created processes to ensure their efforts were consistent and efficient.- Created and planned events designed to achieve and surpass the host member’s goals, including targeted prospecting and general exposure.- Supported CEO in organizational planning, initiative launches, association management, and other strategic functions.

- Successfully grew new membership by 20% per year while maintaining member retention 5% above the industry average.- Develop and manage relationships with a wide range of members (SMDC has over 700 members) ranging from small businesses, to political leaders, to municipalities, etc. Help members find value in their membership by leveraging their benefits.-Mentor and supervise the Account Manager. Create processes to ensure their efforts are consistent and efficient.- Create and plan events designed to achieve and surpass the host member’ goals, including targeted prospecting and general exposure.- Supports the CEO in organizational planning,

-Managed Social Security Disability cases through entire cycle. Met with clients and collected appropriate evidence for those cases and researched relevant regulations.-Worked with attorneys to develop strategies to successfully execute Social Security cases.- Drafted and submitted arguments to Administrative Law Judges, and Appeals Council.- Assisted with office related tasks, such as; welcoming clients to the office, answering and screening incoming calls, managing paper and paperless files, etc.

- Positioned the advertising department to act as an agency for many local companies rather then simply a sales group.- Consulted with them on marketing strategies, advertising options and schedules, designing print media, etc. and provided an agency-style service that many area small businesses could not otherwise afford to use.- Developed and managed relationships with a variety of accounts (ranging from small businesses, to political leaders, to municipalities, to international advertising agencies, etc) through entire sales chain.- Coordinated activities and communication between clients, and inner-office departments. Acted as a marketing consultant for clients, working with them to realize where and how their marketing dollars could be most efficiently utilized, in all aspects from placement to design.- Led the development, coordination, launch, and management of Mile High Address (a monthly content-based real estate product), the Arvada Community Garage Sale (an annual city-wide event, with hundreds of participants), and a sponsorship/ partnership with Mile High Blues Festival.- Developed and implemented tools to organize all aspects of client management and sales, including commission reports, run sheets, and monthly follow-up lists that streamlined daily operations and allowed for increased department-wide sales and productivity.