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Newport News, Virginia, United States

• Managed design build projects worth up to $1.8 million• Planned, coordinated, and managed all phases of construction projects, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.• Established project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with client requirements.• Developed and managed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery.• Liaised with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to monitor construction progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.• Managed procurement processes, including bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor selection.• Oversaw project budgeting and cost control and managed change orders to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.• Worked with Procore project management software, acquired multiple Procore certifications in Project Management, Estimating, and Workflow

• Managed multiple projects concurrently, focusing on the cleaning, maintenance, and inspection of condenser units for nuclear and non-nuclear power plants, in addition to industrial plants• Generated proposals for projects up to $700,000.00• Developed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations• Led cross-functional teams including engineers, technicians, contractors, and vendors to execute projects effectively and efficiently• Oversaw all project phases from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards• Implemented project management best practices, methodologies, and tools to optimize project performance and mitigate risks• Conducted regular meetings with stakeholders to provide project updates, address issues, and resolve conflicts• Collaborated with clients to understand their requirements, address concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction• Managed project documentation, including contracts, specifications, drawings, and change orders• Improved report templates for ease of development and analysis• Assisted with redeveloping a training program for the Safety Documentation Manager• Utilized project management software, such as Dynamics and Asset Panada, to track progress, manage resources, and generate reports for stakeholders

Newport News, Virginia, United States

• Assists with updates and upkeep of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and special projects for HVAC services for the Shipyard• Maintain and schedule backlog work, prioritizing items essential for production • Conducts review of various development applications including permits, site plans, and variance requests• Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas, identifying if there is a need for contractor support • Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence• Evaluates adequacy of facilities in meeting current and projected needs• Recommends priorities, schedules, and funding sources to implement work orders and projects• Order and manage material for HVAC projects• Conduct the bidding process for contractor support on special projects outside of in-house teams scope of work• Interprets and applies applicable state, county and local codes, ordinances and regulations• Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or discrepancies

Newport News, Virginia, United States

• Maintaining relationships with suppliers to ensure they are meeting quality standards and can deliver products on time• Ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations rules related to safety, security, environmental protection, etc• Evaluates the supply base and ensures acceptable financial and quality ratings prior to PO placement• Assures competition is utilized to the maximum practical extent consistent with the objectives and requirements of the procurement• Establishes Price Reasonableness and all other necessary documentation for all purchase orders• Track performance against agreed budgets to ensure that requirements are met• Support the Supply Chain and wider Finance team in preparation of analysis, KPI tracking & explanations/comments• Creates the final purchase order and secures appropriate approval signatures• Acting as the single point of contact from NNS for order performance for external stakeholders• Coordinate the approval process of invoices• Ensure statements of work are comprehensive • Assist in investigation when exceptional events occur in the fulfilment operations• Ensure that all relevant practices and compliance requirements are adhered to within the fulfilment operation• Applies and implements SCM standards, tools and processes in the area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost and sustainability• Interdepartmental interface and communication- Manage, review, and execute Engineering Change Requests when necessary

• Lead Author of "Before, during, and irrespective of the pandemic: Leisure constraints and urban national park visitation", https://doi.org/10.1080/16078055.2024.2337257• Co-Author of "Making the Case for The Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area: A Scoping Review", https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097262• Assisted in applied research for the National Park Service (NPS) in the National Capital Area, Region 1• Aided in developing two two-year visitor use studies into technical reports for the NPS• Worked closely with internal and external partners to collect and analyze data in the Region, to report findings for NPS strategic planning and park inclusivity management• Performed research on risk perceptions and leisure constraints at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park and Rock Creek Park in Washington D.C• Presented findings at the National Environment and Recreation Research Symposium• Assisted with a literature review focused on destination image and host community perspectives of coastal areas• Maintained resource archives for both computer and hard copy materials• Coordinated multi-day data collection trips• Developed multiple surveys through Qualtrics online survey system in conjunction with NPS staff• Gave undergraduate lectures on municipal parks and recreation and non-profit partnerships• Led statistics workshops for graduate and doctoral students focusing on parametric analysis

Yorktown, Virginia, United States

• Generated trend analysis reports on revenue-generating items• Facilitated the creation of a White Paper on the benefits of a county skatepark with support from a county-wide survey through SurveyMonkey• Wrote grants for recreational programs and researched potential grant opportunities • Established and recorded traffic counters at strategic locations for park visitation data collection• Assisted with the supervision of summer camp sites• Assisted as needed with programs, events, and administrative duties

Yorktown, Va

• Managed a budget of $290,000.00 • Oversaw program and project expenses• Lead for project where I developed a new inventory management system, point of sales system, and online reservation system for the departments Program Management Tool, Rectrac• Project lead for beach restoration project and polinator habitat establishment project• Created in-depth trainings on how to use the newly developed program management systems for part-time and full-time staff• Supervised the maintenance and usage of three parks, totaling 580 acres• Increased tennis program revenue by 250%• Increased park revenue by almost 15%• Created park-specific policy and procedure handbooks, along with park standard operating procedures• Collected qualitative and quantitative data to identify park and program needs through program surveys• Created end-of-year expense reports and program summaries• Prepared publicity for park programs and events through press releases and weekly newsletters• Cultivated and collaborated with local, state, and national partners, facilitating meetings between partners • Created a detailed training packet/employee handbook for staff• Managed up to 16 part-time staff delegating out work and conducting annual performance evaluations• Negotiated contracts and managed invoices for recreational programs• Developed, coordinated, and executed recreation and educational programs in line with the department’s diversity and inclusion goals• Coordinated and implemented camps, sports leagues, and lessons for youth and adults• Liaison for the York County Arts Commission, facilitating funds for grant distribution for up to 40 awardees at a time and was able to increase the funds by 64%• Tracked deliverables and developed outcome reports for the grant cycle• Event organizer for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with over 6,000 participants• Managed rentals for a 3,000 square foot facility for private events, along with four outdoor shelter areas

Yellowstone National Park

• Helped with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of park wide planned recreational activities• Prepared all activities to ensure that all relevant details have been considered• Enforced all applicable policies and rules throughout the activity to ensure safety for all participants• Provided interpretation on outings to educate and enlighten trip participants on Yellowstone's natural environment • Publicized and promoted recreation activities: Posting flyers, making announcements, and posting on social media about upcoming events and general information about programs• Assisted participants with questions, completing and recording transactions, collecting and accounting for all fees remitted, issuing and inspecting rental equipment, promptly and accurately completing all reports • Cleaned, inspected, and maintained recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies to ensure safety and proper operation

Denton, Texas, United States

- Pickup children from school sites- Assist with homework and school projects- Facilitate gym games and activities- Communicate with parents/guardians in a professional and courteous manner - Enforce safety rules and ensure practices are followed as they relate to children and staff- coordinate and coach multi site football and basketball leagues

Fayette, Maine

• Supervised up to 30 children ranging from six to twelve years old • Aided in children’s general school studies • Lead counselor on all recreation activities for assigned site • Coached the site basketball team and flag football team in city wide tournament • Developed a weeklong Youth Olympics • Set up and break down equipment for events• Supervised children on day long recreation trips to parks and educational sites

Allenstown, Nh

• Taught environmental education to 108 fourth grade students• Developed a 10 week curriculum and service learning project incorporating the NH State Science Standards while fostering connections between the students and their natural world.• Lead after school activities at Girls Inc. and the Salvation Army Kids Café programConservation season from April through October:o Maintained existing trail networkso Restored and preserved historical structureso Built a 20 foot and 40 foot bridge• Leader of one “hitch” or 24 day project, as a peer leader performed the following:o Planning and completing day by day work activities per the expectations of the project supervisor. o Maintain records of all work and any incidents that happened during the project.o 40 foot native timber bridge plus improving the trail stability with bog bridges, retaining walls, and water bars

Pilot Point, Texas

Research and prepare presentations for ranch animalsGive presentations to primary school field tripsTrain volunteers on cleaning enclosures, safety protocol’s and on how to work with the animalsDelegate jobs to volunteers to feed, clean and maintain the animal enclosuresPlanned and implemented raffle events to raise moneyPrepare and pass out food for all animals

Carrollton, Tx

Managed the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls by: assessing the medical care needed, determining the need and method of transportation to a medical care facility, administering medication as necessary, and ensuring a seamless transfer to hospital staff for continued care. Provide coordination and instruction to new hires Assed new hires' skills and knowledge before clearing for full duty Complete necessary state and local paperwork, including incident and medical reports

Master'S Degree, Parks, Recreation And Tourism Studies

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Recreation, Event, And Sports Management

Associate Of Science (A.S.), General Studies