I am a seasoned professional with a career-long record of strategic planning and operations management experience in non-profit, government, and for-profit environments. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for overseeing a wide range of key programs and projects from inception. Professional focal points include relationship management, team leadership and collaboration, employee relations and engagement, public relations and outreach, grant writing, agency and business law, risk management, performance and process improvement, and project management. Delivering superior performance on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as business acumen, change management, and analytical thinking to support efficiency and maximum success. Most recently, I was the Recreation Planning & Development Manager with Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources. Under my leadership, I oversaw the transition of the program from centralized and internally focused to one defined by customer service for region leadership and a quality user experience for the recreating public. I also conducted the planning and development of outstanding recreational facilities to benefit the citizens of Washington State and administered public outreach efforts and a range of projects. In addition, I liaised with senior leadership and various other personnel and teams to ensure the department’s operational support structure was driving it forward at all times.Colleagues describe me as a driven, energetic, precise, down-to-earth, dynamic, strategic, and managerial expert who can be relied on to offer superior operations that deliver effective results.