Seeking roles in public policy or running diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the U.S. or internationally. Experience lends itself well to chief of staff, operations, program management, and compliance positions at the executive level.

Leadership and Strategic Planning:• Led and managed 50 manager-level and below staff, $5M+budget, and public and private funds to deliver programs that benefit communities and businesses.• Established organizational strategy, long- and short-term goals, performance metrics, and led process improvements resulting in cohesive internal culture and enhanced customer service.• Met 1:1 with Mayor quarterly to provide updates and gain buy-in on programs, policies, and actions. • Served as liaison to U.S. Department of Transportation, ensuring City’s compliance with federal supplier diversity program regulations and securing funding. Stakeholder Engagement and Program Development:• Built relationships with external stakeholders, including City department directors, business community members, and business organizations, raising funds for programs benefiting community. • Created pool of 5K+ firms, a 100% increase, resulting in largest municipal Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBE) supplier diversity directory in Texas. Spearheaded expansion of directory to include LGBT Business Enterprises, a first for a city in Texas.• Launched legal assistance program with pro bono help of 20+ law firms.• Introduced impactful small business development programs resulting in improved operations and increased revenue for local businesses.Change Management:• Restructured and streamlined contract compliance process, maximizing contractor compliance with applicable supplier diversity and labor laws on over 1,200 contracts valued at over $9B.• Spearheaded initiative to create more opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses in City contracting through prime-level bidding, negotiating with key stakeholders to obtain buy-in. • Created and managed rollout of digital financial resources tool for small businesses. Selected local contractor to develop tool based on target audience and needs; now accessed by businesses nationally.

Strategic Leadership:• Oversaw Department’s operational and administrative functions, including addressing personnel, procurement, budget, and technology issues to maximize performance. • Devised and executed standardized hiring methodology to promote equitable pay practices and fairness organization wide, resulting in hiring transparency, increased morale, and reduced complaints.

Leadership and Risk Mitigation:• Led 15 staff and 5 divisions, overseeing supplier diversity, workforce development, and inclusion programs and directing first update of program policies and procedures after 30+ years. • Increased certification pool by 35% and enhanced certification process, improving customer service. • Managed compliance on City contracts to ensure workers were paid correctly, supplier diversity program rules enforced, and labor standards and EEO requirements were met on contracts totaling billions of dollars.International Business:• Spearheaded expansion of business development services to focus on international export opportunities. • Devised annual exporting resources forum held since 2018, providing guidance to businesses on how to export their products and services.