I provide personalized coaching to individuals and businesses, focusing on achieving clarity, growth, and long-term success. Leveraging over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, real estate, and project management, I offer actionable solutions to help clients navigate challenges, grow their businesses, and pursue rewarding careers.- Career Coaching: I work with professionals to advance their careers, transition into new roles, or develop key skills. By identifying strengths and setting clear goals, I help clients take actionable steps toward achieving measurable success.- Business Coaching: I partner with small business owners to streamline operations, increase profitability, and scale. Through customized strategies, I provide insights that drive sustainable growth and improve operational efficiency.- Strategic Consulting: My hands-on consulting approach helps clients with business development, financial management, and marketing. From launching new ventures to improving cash flow, I deliver tools that lead to tangible results.Key Achievements:- Assisted clients in creating strategic business plans that resulted in increased revenue and operational efficiency.- Helped professionals navigate career transitions, moving into higher roles or entirely new industries.- Restructured a client’s business operations, improving cash flow and profitability through budgeting and management strategies.I’m passionate about empowering clients to achieve their full potential, whether they're growing a business or advancing in their careers. If you’re looking for guidance in your career or business, I’m available to help.

Self-managed a portfolio of short-term and long-term rental properties, delivering strong returns and positive tenant relationships through effective property management and hospitality.- Managed Airbnb properties grossing $32K annually, including two of my own units and one for a client. Achieved a 92% occupancy rate, outperforming the local average of 34%, with 100% 5-star reviews due to exceptional hospitality and guest experience design. - Managed 7 long-term rental units, generating $87K annually, ensuring low vacancy rates and high tenant retention through proactive maintenance and personalized tenant management. - Handled all aspects of property management, including rent collection, maintenance coordination, and tenant communication, ensuring seamless operations and long-term profitability.

Built a diverse real estate portfolio through strategic acquisitions and in-depth market analysis, focusing on growth potential in areas undergoing major transportation improvements.- Acquired and self-managed a $1.98M portfolio of single-family homes, multifamily units, and short-term rental properties across different markets, leveraging government-funded transportation projects to maximize value appreciation. - Conducted thorough market research and invested strategically before the completion of major infrastructure projects, resulting in significant property value increases and enhanced long-term returns. - Increased property occupancy rates and revenue through effective property acquisition timing, high-demand location selection, and meticulous planning for both short-term and long-term investments. - Developed comprehensive financial models to evaluate over 450 potential deals, incorporating cash flow projections, cap rates, and market trends to optimize acquisition and sale timing. - Successfully positioned properties in emerging areas, resulting in a 15-20% property value appreciation following transportation upgrades.

Led the multi-year LED Conversion Program, modernizing Seattle’s streetlight infrastructure to enhance safety and reduce energy costs. Managed capital improvements and coordinated with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.- Achieved $7M in annual energy savings by researching and adopting advanced LED technologies while ensuring compliance with transportation and city regulations.- Led a six-year, $40M capital improvement program, including the successful LED replacement of historic streetlights in downtown Seattle. The project was recognized for its innovation and stakeholder collaboration, earning a feature as the cover story in the Northwest Public Power Association magazine.- Designed and implemented a public outreach and stakeholder engagement process, effectively managing communications with city officials and local communities to ensure smooth project execution.- Led process improvements, developing the city’s streetlight GIS system and creating executive dashboards to enhance asset management and data-driven decision-making for city leadership.- Managed Seattle’s Contact Voltage Program, ensuring public safety by identifying and mitigating electrical hazards through annual service territory scans.

As a City Council Member, I held leadership roles that shaped the city’s strategic direction, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and led initiatives in public safety and infrastructure. My tenure was marked by focusing on outcomes, effective stakeholder engagement, regional leadership, and the successful execution of multiple public works projects. - President of the City Council (2021): Directed council meetings, set legislative priorities, and ensured policy alignment with city goals. Led city-wide efforts in collaboration with leadership to address resident needs. - Vice-President of the City Council (2020): Assisted the president, led meetings in their absence, and contributed to shaping the council's agenda and policy decisions. - Chair, Public Works Committee: Led oversight of infrastructure and transportation projects, ensuring alignment with city standards and financial sustainability. - Vice-Chair, Finance and Investment Committee: Played a key role in budget planning for the $260M city budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term financial stability. - Audit Committee Member: Ensured transparency and compliance in financial audits and reviews.Regional Leadership:- Puget Sound Regional Council, Transportation Policy Board: Advanced local transportation projects, securing resources for infrastructure improvements. - Puget Sound Regional Council, Economic Development Board: Focused on regional economic growth, advocating for local businesses and job creation.Key Achievements:- Authored a safe street policy and secured a $350K grant to improve pedestrian safety. - Advocated for Bremerton’s interests in regional transportation and economic development, ensuring city priorities were represented. - Strengthened public works operations and enhanced city infrastructure through proactive policy and oversight.

Managed water and wastewater asset data, and led capital infrastructure projects. Contributed to enterprise software implementations, and process improvements that streamlined how real estate developers interacted with the city. Played a critical role in planning, scheduling, and improving the efficiency of utility construction projects.- Led a transformative initiative to address internal control gaps after uncovering fraudulent practices in water main construction processes. Collaborated with the Audit Department to deliver a comprehensive report to the Mayor, resulting in a new organizational structure and improved internal controls that became a model for other departments.- Streamlined project workflows, reducing processing times by 30%, by implementing a standardized intake form and mapping the end-to-end lifecycle of water main extension projects. Presented findings to executive leadership, spurring a cross-departmental improvement workshop to execute key recommendations.- Earned a letter of commendation from the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties for significantly reducing delays in utility access, enhancing relationships with external stakeholders and supporting Seattle's housing boom.- Project Management: Managed infrastructure projects from planning to close, including water, sewer, and drainage. Developed construction work packages, cost estimates, and work plans, ensuring compliance with city standards. - Account Manager: Represented $15M in annual assets, acting as a key liaison between real estate developers and the city, improving processes to reduce costs and approval times. - Enterprise Software Projects: Contributed to two Maximo implementations, GIS improvements, and the Oracle Billing System, enhancing data management and workflow efficiency.

Served on the West Coast in Oxnard, CA and Grays Harbor, WA, specializing in heavy weather and surf search and rescue operations. As part of the transition from the Department of Transportation to the newly formed Department of Homeland Security, I played an active role in adapting to new federal responsibilities, including law enforcement and homeland security functions. My duties focused on ensuring maritime safety and security, enforcing federal laws, and executing high-stakes rescue operations.- Search and Rescue (SAR): Led and participated in heavy weather and surf SAR missions, including several large-scale operations. Planned and executed agile, real-time rescue operations in dynamic and hazardous maritime conditions. - Federal Law Enforcement Officer: Conducted maritime law enforcement operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety on U.S. waters. Worked closely with federal, state, and local agencies to maintain security and enforce maritime regulations. - Environmental Response: Participated in environmental spill response operations, assisting with mitigation efforts to protect marine ecosystems. - Regulatory Compliance and Safety: Conducted inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal maritime regulations. Collaborated with stakeholders to promote maritime safety and prevent illegal activities on U.S. waters. - Homeland Security Transition: Supported the transition of the U.S. Coast Guard into the Department of Homeland Security, adapting to new responsibilities and roles in protecting national security and critical infrastructure.