Guiding transportation strategy across the 10-state geography and serving as transportation CAM in Utah and Oklahoma.

As an ACEC-Colorado member since 2011, I've been an active participant in the Transportation Sub-committee, fostering communication and relationships with entities like the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for knowledge exchange. My involvement extends to quarterly meetings with CDOT staff. Additionally, as an inaugural member of the Foundation’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee since 2021, I've dedicated efforts toward creating awareness, tackling systemic racism, addressing economic disparities, and advocating for diverse representation across professional hierarchies. Our focus spans fostering inclusive environments, devising equitable hiring and promotion strategies, and supporting programs like internships and mentorships for a more diverse engineering community.

With a 19-year membership at Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS), I've actively contributed to the transportation industry's advancement and supported women professionals. As an Executive Advisory Committee Co-Chair and At-Large Director across various terms, Treasurer, and roles in committees like Special Events and Newsletter, I've played diverse roles in shaping initiatives and providing members with essential tools for success. These positions underscore my dedication to fostering growth, empowering women, and driving progress within WTS International.

Key focus areas include:- Strategic Business Development: Successfully developed and executed strategic plans to facilitate geographic expansion, new services deployment, and cultivating new client relationships. - Capture Planning Leadership: Recognized for guiding capture teams in researching, developing pursuit strategy, and managing the proposal process for strategic pursuits. Skilled in facilitating collaborative efforts to outline messaging, develop differentiators and win themes, and develop compelling content and graphic concepts.- Client Relationship Management: Exceptional at building and nurturing key client relationships, industry connections, and partnerships. - Team Leadership and Development: Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in market positioning and capture strategies aligned with organizational growth. Successful in identifying, hiring, and coaching professionals with industry experience, ensuring optimal team performance and alignment with company culture.- Strategic Growth Execution: Instrumental in identifying potential M&A targets, developing market entry and penetration plans, and contributing to due diligence and integration efforts for successful transitions in line with growth objectives.- Knowledge Management: Committed to maintaining an up-to-date and user-friendly knowledge management system, fostering a comprehensive understanding of talent, expertise, project portfolios, and competitive differentiators.I bring a strategic mindset, leadership acumen, and a results-driven approach to the Business Growth Strategy Team, ready to contribute to the growth, wins, and excellence of RS&H.

As a member of RS&H's Strategy Leadership Team, I helped to lead business growth by identifying, analyzing, and accelerating opportunities in markets, geographies, and services. My cross-sector markets include Aviation, Federal, Transportation, and Construction Management. I am currently focused on company growth in the Pacific Northwest area.

As the Business Development and Marketing Manager for the Transportation Practice, I was part of the Transportation-Infrastructure Leadership Team. Responsibilities included the management of staff, client development and relationships, capture planning, marketing strategies, technical review of proposed innovations, interview coaching, presentation messaging and promoting a consistent image for the firm.

As a Move Colorado Executive Board member, I served as Secretary and Treasurer in consecutive years while chairing the Marketing and Communications committee. Our collective efforts revolved around advancing financial solutions for Colorado's multi-modal transportation system, aiming for economic vitality and enhanced quality of life. This involved rigorous review of legislation and ballot initiatives, advocating consistently for sustained transportation funding crucial for the state's infrastructure development and overall prosperity.

As a Senior Project Manager, I've demonstrated adept leadership, successfully managing expansive, multi-discipline teams in the execution of complex transportation projects exceeding $200M. My strengths lie in financial and schedule management, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and meticulously reviewing deliverables for alignment with both scope of work and client expectations. My expertise in contract negotiations and risk management further solidify project success.As Director of Business Development & Marketing, my role centered on nurturing new and existing client relations, alongside maintaining subconsultant partnerships. I proactively identify future project opportunities pre-RFP, steering initial marketing efforts and guiding go/no-go determinations. My leadership drives proposal strategies and interview messaging, contributing to strategic discussions and directing alternative delivery Qualification and Proposal initiatives. Ensuring strict RFP compliance is crucial in my responsibilities, aligning our proposals seamlessly with client requirements and objectives.Throughout my tenure, I've consistently showcased a blend of strategic foresight, meticulous project oversight, and a commitment to fostering lasting client relationships, resulting in the successful execution of high-value projects and driving continuous business growth.

Led comprehensive office operations, expanding staff from 6 to 24, while ensuring financial metrics by managing budgets, workloads, and overall office performance. Prioritized client retention and revenue growth, adeptly balancing core services with new offerings. Oversaw recruitment, mentored employees, conducted performance evaluations and encouraged office activities and culture. Actively engaged in professional societies, fostering industry connections. Conducted client audits, fortifying client satisfaction and nurturing lasting relationships, contributing significantly to sustained office growth and operational excellence.

Effectively oversaw workload and staffing within Denver's Structures Department while coordinating workload across divisions, ensuring seamless project execution. Spearheaded pursuit development for structural elements in projects, showcasing leadership in securing key opportunities. Functioned as Project Manager for multi-disciplinary projects, demonstrating versatility in overseeing diverse project aspects. Led the development of structural tasks, showcasing expertise in managing and guiding the structural components of projects to successful completion.