Town Administrator of Nederland, Colorado

• Began as DOLA Best & Brightest Fellow, Promoted to Assistant City Administrator in 2020.• Oversee the operations of the Administration Department, including Utility Billing, Building Department, Municipal Court, Licensing, and other functions of the Clerk’s Office.• Assist the City Administrator in the management of other City Departments (Water, Wastewater, Police)• Conduct independent research and make recommendations regarding administrative and planning projects.• Respond to and resolve sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. • Represent the City at regional meetings and stakeholder groups.• Provide administrative support, including preparing and presenting staff reports for City Council and other boards, commissions, and committees.• Collaborate with Elected Officials, staff and other regional stakeholders to develop context sensitive solutions to problems facing the City and Region.• Grant writing and management in lead and collaboration. To date awarded nearly 14 million in grant funds.• Grant Administration• Coordinate and manage special projects.• Manage social Media, website administration, the city newsletter and other communication and engagement.• Manage public meetings, including virtual meetings, live streaming, agenda linking and archiving.

• Appointed by City Council upon resignation of Full-Time City Planner• Provide Administrative Support to Planning Commission, Variance Board, Historic Preservation Review Commission and Sites and Facilities Committee• Primary point of contact for developers, applicants, engineers, attorneys, consultants, and all City Departments for projects.• Provide professional planning support services to the City such as reviewing and processing variance applications, final development plans, building applications, and other building and development processes.• Prepare legal postings, notifications, site visits.

• Assisted in the development, underwriting and management of $30,000 Working Capital Loans to local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.• Administrative support for local businesses navigating SBA and COVID-19 response loan and grant programs.• Represent CCEDC in a variety of regional meetings and efforts. • Direct and manage the Programs and strategic initiatives of the Economic Development Corp., • Designed and assisted in the management of the local business COVID-19 CARES funding support program in Clear Creek County.• Outreach and Engagement to Region 9 businesses related to economic development, job creation, and funding opportunities.• Represent the CCEDC on the County Housing Authority team

• Conducted research focused on measuring and comparing the effectiveness of housing market intervention strategies by local governments and housing authorities.

• Developed. implemented and promoted recreation programs and services to meet the needs of the community.• Assisted in the supervision of seasonal, instructional, programming, and front desk staff.• Assisted in promotional and marketing efforts such as brochures, fliers & website.• Prepare and present reports to County Commissioners• Assisted in developing, managing, and evaluating the annual department budget.

• Team broke twelve school records, sent two athletes on to collegiate swimming careers, produced first state qualifiers in two decades.

• Produce written and video media for local and national publications relating to parenting, swimming, triathlon, and local governance and economic development. • Work has appeared in Competitor Magazine, Lava Magazine, Triathlete Magazine, Macaroni Kids, and the COMSA Master Splash magazine, as well as the Clear Creek Currant and Colorado Municipal League Magazine.

• Management Position. Direct responsibilities included strategic management, capital improvement and maintenance of 33 indoor and outdoor pools. This included maintenance and upkeep of systems, training and managing staff, assisting in the creation, management, and evaluation of the department budget and project management and compliance.

• Member of executive management team. Direct responsibilities included Staff Management, oversight of High-Performance & Olympic Coaching Consultant & Instructor program, Co-Head Instructor & Curriculum Designer, IT and Video Production & Distribution, Website Development, Marketing & Communication, Franchise Training & Support

Supervised the day to day operation of Aztlan Outdoor Pool and a staff of 8 lifeguards and swimming instructors. Recruited lifeguards and pool maintenance staff. Responsible for daily maintenance of swimming pool, including cleaning & backwashing, as well as training staff and running summer programs.

Head Coach 1999-2001, 2003-2007

Head Coach of Summer Swim Team with 200 Swimmers.

• Administration of Aquatics Operations at 30+ pools, including Staff Management and Training, Pool Maintenance, Client Services and Marketing.

Contract Position