Grants Management Specialist - Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Sept 2023 - Current)Economic Development Specialist - Denver Regional Office (Oct 2021 - Sept 2023)In this role I manage a broad portfolio of Federal grants working with local governments, nonprofits, district organizations and universities to implement economic strategies in communities across the country in order to create jobs and opportunities. Through this work I provide strategic guidance to applicants and grantees, ensure compliance with Federal guidelines and regulations, and execute day-to-day grant management activities. Experience working on planning, non-construction, and construction projects across EDA’s regular programs as well as the Build Back Better Regional Competition, Tech Hubs and the Recompete Pilot Program. Within the Denver Regional Office, I developed an award processing guide for the new EDGE grant management system, and provided training and support to colleagues to support adoption and proficiency of the new system.

Was responsible for directing large, complex communications programs including paid, earned and owned media campaigns, leading cross-functional teams to advance client objectives, identifying new strategic opportunities, achieving established goals, and managing complex budgets. Collaborated closely with clients, agency leadership, internal and external partners, and vendors.

Oiselle (pronounced: wa-zell) is a women's running apparel company based in Seattle. The Volée team consists of thousands of women runners around the world who all believe in the same thing - a sisterhood that challenges, supports and empowers runners of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.In this position, along with my co-leaders, we organize and host monthly events to create a community of women runners throughout Colorado, manage the Colorado team webpage and social media accounts, and act as liaisons between Oiselle HQ and a team of 150+ women runners in Colorado.As part of our communications outreach, I play a lead role in developing our monthly newsletter via MailChimp, providing meet up recaps, details on upcoming events, and other team news and updates.Additionally, we conceived of, developed, and managed a weekend running camp for team members from 3 states in the spring of 2016 which featured guest speakers and partnered with multiple running and health & wellness brands.

Developed, managed, and implemented brand-focused communications strategies and initiatives in collaboration with a cross-functional team to support the Greenhouse family of companies and clients.Focus on project management, leading cross-functional teams, public & media relations, social media, content strategy and development, writing and editing, client relationships, digital, process development, coverage tracking, hired & managed interns.

Supported corporate communications clients across several industries to increase reach and visibility, improve public perception, and support thought leadership platforms by implementing traditional and multi-platform communication strategies.Areas of focus: project management, media relations, event media, social media, strategy development and implementation, client relationships.

Areas of focus: advertising campaign management, project management, leading cross-functional teams, new business, content development, media relations, budget management.

Worked closely with senior-level executives and key external stakeholders to support marketing initiatives for new and established artists and initiate and support new revenue streams through strategic marketing initiatives.Areas of focus: project management, leading cross-functional teams, strategy & planning, marketing collateral and content development, writing & editing, budget management, relationship management, event planning, logistics, advertising campaigns, new business, oversaw interns.

Areas of focus: project management, leading cross-functional teams, strategy & planning, content & marketing collateral development, writing & editing, budget management, relationship management, advertising campaigns, new business, oversaw interns.

Managed day-to-day department operations and developed a keen understanding of label roles, processes, procedures, and developed relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.Focus on: managing interview logistics, writing & editing, budget management, database management, coverage tracking, ticket buys, oversaw interns.

Focus on: administrative tasks, ticket buys, budget management, database management, coverage tracking, oversaw interns.

Provided production support for Common Ground Music Festival, a week-long annual concert festival presented by Meridian Entertainment Group and the city of Lansing, Michigan.Highlights:- Developed and managed comprehensive database for all Artist contract requirements and performance logistics including day-of timelines, backline and hospitality requests, band and crew personnel information, and more- Developed and managed comprehensive database tracking festival equipment needs and rental details- Supported Volunteer manager in scheduling, training, and management