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Englewood, Co, Us

Lakewood, Co

Manage the compliance function and information governance risk management. Includes managing the contracts administrator, out-of-state contractor and business licensing, compliance with cybersecurity and data protection regulations including NIST 800-171 and CMMC, and regulatory compliance. An expert in FAR and DFARS compliance, material preference requirements including Build America Buy America, Buy American, and Buy America. Oversees Encore's Affirmative Action Program, Small Business Subcontracting Program, and all aspects of regulatory compliance.

Lakewood, Colorado

Guide project teams in achieving compliance with contract terms and conditions, especially in relation to governmental rules and regulations. Implemented and actively manage compliance hotline and training programs. Ensure compliance with FARs and DFARs. Provide guidance on small, minority and women-owned business subcontracting. Provide professional legal and business research to the organization.Current Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional - The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professionals (SCCE).

Centennial, Colorado

Manufacturing and sale of unique hats, accessories, gifts and home decor

Westminster, Co

Managed and administered the City’s $600,000 annual federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This included complex regulatory interpretation and completion of federal reporting and compliance requirements. Responsibilities also included completion of environmental reviews, project and program development, special project management, citizen outreach and participation, and project and program budgeting. Accomplishments include analyzing the City’s CDBG home rehabilitation program and making recommendations to the City Council for program improvements including the selection of a new contracted program administrator. Made improvements to the environmental review process utilizing technology to improve upon the accuracy and efficiency of review procedures.

Westminster, Co

Manage and administer the City of Westminster's $614,000 federal Community Development Block Grant Program.

Centennial, Co

Special Project Management including the development of a Purchasing Card Program for the City, the development of a Performance Measurement Program, policy analysis and formation.

Thornton, Co

Budget analysis and development, handled constituent issues on the behalf of the Mayor and City Council, legislative research and analysis.

Greenwood Village, Co

Special project management; program, policy, and process audits, legislative analysis, program development, budget analysis and preparation, Public Information Officer.

Master Of Urban And Regional Planning, Urban And Regional Planning

Degree concentration in economic development planning. Major coursework in local government management.

Ba, Public Affairs, Sociology, Russian, 3.9 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society, Dobro Slovo Honor Society, Russian Student.

Diploma, International Baccalaureate

Activities and Societies: Marching band (three year captain of color guard), Odyssey of the Mind.Diploma graduate of the International.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Affairs

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa