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Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Denver, CO A political subdivision of the State of Colorado that receives lottery funds to help the people of Colorado preserve, protect, enhance, appreciate and enjoy parks, wildlife, trails, rivers and open space through strategic grants, partnerships and leadership.• Direct the annual investment of more than $30 million through competitive grant programs• Elevate the conversation of GOCO’s impact as a funder and convener, and of GOCO’s strategic goals statewide and nationally• Cultivate positive and effective relationships between the board, staff, stakeholders, partners and other constituents in service of GOCO’s mission and vision• Develop and foster statewide partnerships and identify ways of collaborating that increase the impact of mutual interests • Lead the development, launch, execution and evaluation of new strategic initiatives that respond to statewide needs and emerging trends• Lead the evaluation of existing grant programs and the redevelopment and refinement of those programs as necessary. • Lead the development and implementation of customer service standards for the grantmaking operations and program teams to guide how GOCO partners with and delivers service to stakeholders.• Serve on the senior leadership team and provide oversight of operations and programs to ensure GOCO meets its constitutional obligations and abides by policies and procedures • Work with the board, staff, stakeholders, partners and other constituents to develop improved policies and procedures for operations, grant making and administration• Work with finance staff to monitor cash flow, identify program needs for the operating budget, develop the annual spending plan and assist with program related tasks associated with the annual audit.• Recruit, hire and manage the productivity of up to six staff members

• Managed more than $10 million in annual funds through the execution of competitive grant programs• Worked with 400+ local governments to develop competitive projects that met community needs and demands• Supported stakeholder success in GOCO’s grant process through delivery of technical assistance workshops and one-on-one coaching • Worked with stakeholders to develop special grant initiatives that responded to recreation trends• Served as the liaison to the Colorado State Trails Committee

An international children’s charity dedicated to providing free cleft surgery for indigent children and free training for doctors in developing countriesProgram Associate, July 2002-December 2005• Oversaw program of 200+ hospitals & organizations in 55 developing countries• Implemented grant process and payment procedures • Worked with global regional managers to evaluate programs and determine steps for program growth• Participated in creation of program policies, protocols and applications• Acted as a liaison between the medical advisors and at-risk partners