A forward-thinking, detail-oriented, creative professional with a proven record of public/private sector expertise in the areas of procurement; contract law, negotiation, management and administration; risk management; legal/compliance policies; research; process mapping; federal and state grant management; employment law; and ethical decision-making.

Provides technical support in the Procurement Department. Drafts policy and procedure for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. Negotiates and drafts Intergovernmental Agreements with other governmental agencies. Drafts requests for proposals and assists elected officials and departments in performing complex procurement in areas such as software, land use consultants, law enforcement procurement, emergency management, and other areas of specialized expertise. Monitors and ensures contract compliance. Negotiates contracts and scopes of work with contractors. Researches best practices in procurement and risk management. Manages and reports on insurance and liability issues. September, 2010-May, 2019.Key Accomplishments:● Completed and revised County’s Local Vendor Preference policy and Federal Grant Procurement Policy;● Negotiates and completes solar services agreements;● Negotiated and completed Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant contract and IGA with Colorado Department of Transportation for the West Parachute Interchange project;● Liaison between the Procurement Department and County Attorney to finalize complex agreements.● Key person for Federal Grant process mapping and contract drafting for County Department of Human Services.● Performed process mapping for procurement department.

Provided legal counsel in all matters to the Board of Trustees and Town Administrator. Represented the Town in all legal actions and prosecuted cases in municipal court. Prepared Town ordinances, resolutions, agreements and contracts, and approved the form of such instruments. Advised on all human resources matters. Key Accomplishments: • Revised or added important municipal code sections such as Tourism Tax, Liquor Code, Animal Code, and Municipal Court Code to assist the transition from a statutory town to a home rule town;• Negotiated a Real Estate Transfer Assessment with a commercial developer for the purpose of preserving the important Colorado River Corridor;• Resolved three preexisting lawsuits in the areas of liquor licensing, wrongful discharge, and land use;• Prevented a major lawsuit by taking proactive strategic actions to minimize liability;• Negotiated and drafted an intergovernmental agreement to merge Town ambulance service with a fire protection district.

As Board Member, successfully advocated a Work Ethic Certification at the high school level. Encouraged the hiring of the District’s superintendant that was instrumental in coordinating curriculum for the District. Gathered community support for the Superintendant when other Board members sought to terminate her employment. Attended the National Association of School Boards conference in 2007. Received extensive Carver Policy Governance training.

Provided legal counsel in all matters to the City Council, its committees, its boards and commissions, the City Manager, and the departments of the City. Represented the City in all legal actions and prosecuted cases in municipal court. Prepared all City ordinances, resolutions, agreements and contracts and approved the form of such instruments. Provided legal counsel and assistance in the field of employee relations, including negotiating and administrating three union agreements (General, Police, and Fire). Conducted or supervised all human resources matters including the police department internal investigations. Represented the City in litigation matters and, as appropriate, monitored outside legal representation in litigation matters. Acted as legal counsel to electrical, gas, water and sewer utilities. Developed new legislation to implement the policies of the City Council. Drafted police policies and procedures. Key Accomplishments:• Revised or added important municipal code sections such as Ethics Ordinance and Graffiti Ordinance;• Negotiated a collective bargaining provision that constituted a major cost saving proposal for the City;• Major advocate for policies that would, for example, conserve water, update technology, implement human resource cost savings and place dark fiber in City utility easements for later lease to telecommunication providers;• Negotiated and drafted agreement with contractor that managed a City owned resort.