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Key Projects:● Developing recommendations to guide Boulder County Commissioners and the Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience on Justice40 policy implementation, aimed at advancing access and equity in government services and funding.● Managing the planning and execution of the creation of the new district for the State of Colorado Judicial Department and the Boulder Public Library District, including operations overhaul, technology systems migrations, and stakeholder coordination.● Improving the grant administration process and systems functionality for the Colorado Department of Transportation Division of Transit and Rail.● Coordinating the implementation of a new HRIS and Payroll system for the City of Lafayette, CO.● Developing public-private partnership strategies to bring broadband fiber networks to the City of Boulder and the Town of Berthoud, CO. Responsibilities:● Providing exceptional full-spectrum project management services for public-sector clients requiring process improvement and coordination for complex and high-stakes projects.● Overseeing all facets of project delivery, encompassing budgeting, staffing, risk management, and stakeholder communication to support dynamic and inclusive teams effectively.● Proactively identifying business leads and opportunities for new or additional work, which includes writing proposals, creating budgets, and identifying suitable subcontractors and partners to ensure project success.

● Deliver consulting services to clients seeking to enhance and grow capital and programmatic capacity through philanthropic and public-private initiatives.● Provide philanthropic council and create giving plans for donor-advised funds and individuals. Key Projects: ●Developed a comprehensive External Funding Strategy Recommendation report that provides a roadmap for the client to execute grant and partnership goals in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan. Deliverables included: frameworks, processes, and decision-making tools; an analysis and proposal for improvements to strategic partnership agreements; grant research and application review; recommendations for donor prospecting and relationship management● Advised and guided clients in creating a strategic planning process and seeking adoption of final plan by the board of directors and stakeholders.

● Founded and operated luxury camper van outfitter business; built and sold adventure vehicles to clients seeking off-grid travel experiences● Project management, budget control, procurement, insurance, contracting, marketing and sales● Completed all structural and systems design and fabrication of electrical (solar, batteries, device programming, wiring, lighting, etc.), plumbing, heating, framing, insulation, ventilation, cabinetry, and finish work

Boulder, Co, Us

● Developed and executed the department public-private partnership strategy to leverage external funding and increase community engagement/volunteerism● Successfully secured $2.5M+ of external funding from grants, sponsorships and private contributions; executed contracts and exceeded funders expectations of program delivery, impact and capital improvements● Led team to created City’s first comprehensive Volunteer Management Strategic Plan, securing National Service Enterprise Certification for Boulder, leading to annual growth of 30+% in volunteer hours and quantifiable impact● Managed eight direct reports and multiple budgets; senior member of department executive leadership team and served as project leader for several city wide initiatives related to partnerships, integrated ecosystems management, innovation incubators and disaster preparedness/emergency response● Effectively and regularly collaborated with Park Planning, Marketing, Communications and other department work groups to design and implement effective awareness, outreach, engagement and fundraising campaign initiatives

Boulder, Colorado, Us

● While maintaining all above mentioned responsibilities as Community Partnerships and Outreach Manager for Boulder Parks and Recreation, filled a critical leadership role to ensure the viability and effectiveness of the Department's official non-profit fundraising partner● Spearheaded all development efforts, including foundation relations, individual solicitation of major gifts, and grant-funded project development and management, and capital campaigns● Envisioned, designed and managed new programs, including the Tree Trust and PLAYpass (still active programs to date); established metrics and success criteria, procured and designed database system to fit organization needs● Recruited and motivated Foundation Board of Directors, managed organization budget, hired staff and enlisted hundreds of volunteers to support signature fundraising events and programs

Boulder, Colorado, Us

● eTown is a longstanding Boulder based non-profit with a mission to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience, through music and conversation, to create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world. ● Managed relationships with national and local sponsors, including Whole Foods, WhiteWave Foods, New Belgium Brewery, EcoProducts, and the City of Boulder Parking Services● Developed strategic partnerships with organizations, including University of Colorado, Colorado Creative Industries, and The Nature Conservancy to create educational and creative programing and events ● Nurtured existing donor relations and cultivate new prospective supporters through direct mail and digital fundraising campaigns, VIP events at eTown Hall, and manage existing donor database, and grew donor database by 40% while increasing gross donations by 25% ● Prepared foundation grants for operational and program specific funding: awarded over $350,000 since 2013● Managed direct reports, team of 40+ community volunteers and all new staff/intern hiring and on-boarding

Washington, Dc, Us

● Responsible for resolving questions and concerns of over customers 100 per day through phone and email support● Provided feedback and suggestions to management team that resulted in improved support systems to customers ● Handled all donation requests from non-profit organizations that come in through Charity@livingsocial.com, including being main point of contact, maintaining database of requests, and following through with granted donations