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Baltimore, Md, Us

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Consulting / Advising around program build-out, operations, and management.

Columbia, Maryland, United States

- Launched Social Justice and Equity Center and transitioned resources from volunteer committee to newly hired staff.- Developed and implemented DEIB training, programs, and events with students, college departments, and community partners.

Columbia, Maryland, United States

Led nonprofit corporation delivering quality of life programs and services for the community of Columbia, MD. Managed $72M operating budget, $11M capital budget, and approximately 1,000 team members through 10-member senior leadership team. Sizable operations management of facilities and real estate. Locally elected board. Non-profit enterprise including for-profit business units.- Realigned organizational structure to enable more collaborative programming and cross-functional work groups based on customer feedback.- Achieved positive bottom line for two years while increasing reserve fund.- Increased procurement with MWDBEs by 53% in two years.- Worked through multiple phases of CRM modernization efforts to enable increased data analytics.- Shifted cybersecurity framework and invested in continued device and network upgrades.- Initiated integration of GIS for real estate management, open space operations and enhanced data analysis.- Successfully recruited high-caliber senior leaders in key positions to expand capacity and diversify senior team.- Conducted more than 150 stakeholder meetings and participated in more than 50 events in first year.- Increased partnerships to create and expand community programs around youth, multicultural, and recreational opportunities.- Communication and website improvements for messaging, expanded content, and diverse imagery, including "We Are Columbia" campaign.- Expanded the CA Points Program to 20 schools to move the needle on accessibility and inclusion for families.- Recognized by Howard County Commission on Disabilities as a top inclusive employer.- Initiated Rising Leader and Change Inspired, Courage Ignited events for community leadership development.

Re:Posit Strategies developed strategies to pivot, adapt and future-fit communities and organizations. Founded firm in 2014; returned to consulting during pandemic as embedded executive staff for previous client and as coach for other past clients.- Led efforts operationalizing strategies and implementing transformative projects and processes.- Executive coaching for nonprofit leaders (staff and board) during pandemic to adjust operations, pivot programs, support staff, and secure funding.- Advisory services for privately-held portfolio of restaurants and commercial investment properties. KEY CLIENT / PROJECT:Embedded as Chief Transformation Officer for community center client. Determined short-term priorities and repositioning plan based on COVID operations and vetting adaptive business models to still serve community. Increased revenues during COVID. Coached staff on crisis messaging and guided revamp of programs, organizational structure, and operations.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Served as Deputy Director of Strategy and Innovation for Department of Transportation. Role focused on leading the transformation from traditional operations to creating equitable and modern system. - Project and program manager for large-scale initiatives and special projects: -- Launched and managed microtransit pilot as public/private partnership; -- Overhauled parking system with technology implementation and legislative changes; -- Created shared micromobility ordinance and municipal operating parameters; and -- Developed first City-wide strategic transportation plan.- Primary liaison with external partners, including building many new relationships and ongoing outreach, both with funders, major community stakeholders, and vendors. -- Increased community foundation grant from $250k to $500k over course of microtransit project scoping and launch, resulting in $2 to $1 match for City funding. -- Obtained CMAQ funds and regional utility R&D funds to cover cost of charging infrastructure installation for first phase of City’s electric vehicle fleet. -- Developed successful application to Transportation for America’s Smart Cities Collaborative.- Led department budgeting effort for both operations [$11M] and capital funding [$50M+], as well as restructuring staff and team reporting.- Led analysis and evaluation of existing departmental processes and implementation of solutions to improve operational efficiencies and increase accountability across all teams.- Served on multiple interdepartmental leadership teams updating and transforming City-wide processes: 311 service, WMBEs, land bank, HR policies, citizen engagement, and code enforcement.- Led effort with City's Strategic Planning Management Office coordination, reporting, and implementation of city-wide strategic plan. Made multiple public presentations as part of citizen engagement efforts.- Led communications and messaging, including website, collateral, videos, and press interviews.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Founded firm. Led strategic plans, economic development initiatives, innovation ecosystem build-outs, policy creation, and implementation pilots.KEY CLIENTS / PROJECTS: -- College Hill Alliance Pivot Support [2014-2015]. Served as senior staff for $5M grantinitiative through Knight Foundation. Developed and piloted programs for mentoring start-ups and growing disadvantaged businesses and led multiple placemaking efforts. Advised on restructuring incentives for entrepreneurs. Led Macon Made campaign for local manufacturers and urban artisans that also served as community identifier. -- Huntsville Economic Development and Redevelopment Advisory Services [2014-2018]. Produced economic and market analysis and economic development recommendations for comprehensive plan. Assisted in development and presentations at Citizen Academies. Developed redevelopment primer overviewing trade-offs, current market performance by sector, potential future market trends, and catalytic development projects. Advisor for transformative redevelopment, including targets, proformas, and funding.-- Innovate Birmingham [2017]. Operationalized high-level strategy for innovation district into staffed nonprofit to build-out local innovation ecosystem [start- ups and workforce]. Was part of consultant team for strategy development, then as staff led messaging, hiring, work group management, and partnership development. Led team through deliverables adapted from original strategy and activated volunteer work groups. Solicited corporate donations, hosted investor gatherings and part of grant-writing team that won $10M+ DOL award to expand to talent training for tech workers.Directed and managed all projects. Developed all project approaches, methodologies, and deliverables. Handled production, workload, and financials. Managed all client and team relationships. Achieved all project milestones and deliverables, on time and on budget.

Greater Atlanta Area

Market + Main was a full-service economic development and planning firm. Directed and managed the economic analysis, real estate market assessment, and strategy implementation on more than 50 projects. - Led analysis, planning, and strategies for: economic development, workforce development, redevelopment, entrepreneurship, and innovation.- Led strategic economic, market and business analysis and strategies for 30 projects across metro Atlanta counties to position areas for revitalization.- Provided on-call economic development services for six cities, including business recruitment and expansion, incentive restructuring, subsidy evaluation, fiscal impact, and Council briefings.- Led 15 workforce development strategies, including two BRAC retraining and recruitment plans.- Led strategic land use and market analysis tasks for three metro Atlanta comprehensive transportation plans to position areas for revitalization by framing catalytic projects and strategies.- Created 15 Livable Centers Initiatives (LCIs)--community master plans--on multi-disciplinary teams through public involvement, land use planning, market analysis, transportation analysis, and urban design.- Led multiple community outreach efforts. Developed presentations and presented at large-scale/community-wide, leadership, and stakeholder meetings to educate, frame, and facilitate discussion and decision-making.- Frequently extended services and contracts to serve as on-call advisor through implementation.Developed project approaches, methodologies, and deliverables. Handled production, workload, and financials. Conducted client and team relationships. Achieved all project milestones and deliverables, on time and on budget.

A curriculum/project sponsored by Urban Land Institute for high school, college, and graduate students to learn about the planning/development process. Led 20 volunteer training sessions in 9 cities in 9 states, delivering training for approximately 300 senior-level volunteers. Assisted in 4 teacher training sessions in 3 cities in 3 states, delivering training for approximately 20 teachers.

Atlanta, Ga

A curriculum/project sponsored by Urban Land Institute for high school, college, and graduate students to learn about the planning/development process. Piloted, managed, and expanded project-based curriculum program; led operations, logistics, fundraising, recruitment (volunteers and schools), and outreach services. Grew from zero to four high schools and one university, served 650 students and recruited nearly 250 senior-level industry volunteers.Developed the Standard Operating Procedures manual to launch, manage, and expand an UrbanPlan program at the District Council level; was then adopted and used nationally.

Greater Atlanta Area

JJG was an Atlanta-based company that provided engineering, planning and consulting services in 17 offices with 600 staff. Project manager for several master plan and redevelopment projects. Led or assisted in public involvement, land use, transportation, and urban design elements. Responsible for: demographic and economic statistical analysis, policy analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder interviews and community input, facilitation and strategy development. - Completed corporate Project Management training based on PMI content and materials, including extension for large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects using proprietary software.- Led a team of 20 staff as Assistant Project Manager for the $5 million budget to expand transit in Northwest Corridor of metro Atlanta. Led Community Engagement team and coordinated 4 project teams and all subcontractors (approximately 12 firms in multiple states, totaling 60-100 staff over phases), contracts, work flow, invoices, and scheduling.

Greater Atlanta Area

Market Street Services is an economic, community, and workforce development consulting firm. Project manager for several economic and community development projects. Responsible for: demographic and economic statistical analysis, policy analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder interviews and community input, facilitation and strategy development. Focused on workforce development, economic research methodology, sustainable development, and economic revitalization.Performed economic, demographic and policy research for economic and community development projects. Managed sub-contractors and staff on projects. Developed proposals and project methodologies, led production, and created and executed project management plans.

Masters Of City Planning, Economic Development

Graduate Certificate In Real Estate, Mba Program

Bachelor Of Science, Urban Studies