Raynese Edwards Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx

As the Public Information Coordinator for the SH 288 Managed Lanes project, I help the project team relay important information to the community. I act as a liaison between the SH 288 TxDOT team, the SH 288 Developers, and the community; building a strong and optimistic relationship between the three. It is my responsibility to keep the city, community members, and the media up to date on the project. Through outreach events, communication collateral, in-depth communication plans, and speaking engagements I help keep the public informed and educated on all things SH 288.

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Tx

Currently lead all corporate and client project-related outreach efforts at award-winning consulting firm. Consult, mentor, and advocate for SMWDBE firms, and facilitate the formation of strategic relationships between large firms and the small business community. Serve as brand, project, and program ambassador. • Provide written and verbal progress reports to Executive Management, Elected Officials, and the public-at-large• Cultivate relationships with clients, large and small business owners, elected officials, community leaders and business development organizations• Research, develop, and facilitate major outreach events and free public training• Gather intelligence on opportunities and upcoming procurements in Harris County and surrounding area• Develop and maintain a 400-SMWDBE firm database• Activate crisis management plans for clients seeking brand repair in the small business community• Stay current on changing Federal Regulations that effect small business contracts

Houston, Tx

Responsible for the outreach efforts to small and disadvantage businesses on the Houston Light Rail Project. Included design, development and implementation of training for small businesses, technical support, small business community outreach.• Trained 1,100 people, representing 501 businesses• Designed and managed Outreach Program to identify and communicate with all certified and non-certified small businesses, subcontractors, community organizations, associations, churches, and interest groups• Led Awareness Campaign to inform public of business opportunities offered by METRO Solutions 2 LRT Project’s SBE/DBE Program• Developed training programs with 18 unique classes to help SMWDBE companies develop procedural and administrative processes in line with federal regulations

Compliance Consultant for Small Businesses working within the Transportation Field. Responsible for overseeing the regulations within the 49CFR Part 26.• Performed compliance monitoring for SBEs on METRO Solutions 2 LRT Project• Evaluated bid packages and proposals for SBE/DBE participation• Ensured compliance of prompt payment and invoicing for 50 companies• Designed SBE audit processes, reporting standards, and communication protocols• Provided METRO Certification Assistance• Documented Progress Assessment Reports and Contract Utilization Plan

Houston, Tx

Responsible for the day to day operation of a litigation support (digital printing,copying, coding, scanning, E-Discovery) with revenues of over $2 million per year. Responsibilities included but were not limited to budgeting, scheduling, human resources, training, and recruiting.• Provided digital imaging, computer forensics, and digital printing services• Oversaw production, customer service and sales departments made up of 5 managers and 10 supervisors• Controlled P&L for 3 departments equating to over $2.5M annual budget• Reduced labor cost from 41% to 18% in 3 months• Streamlined the customer order process from 14 days to 3 days

Houston, Tx

Responsible for 10 recruiters and the entire recruiting process for the South Region. Recruiting efforts included executive, sales, management, finance and administrative positions.• Developed operational procedures for recruitment of 500-employee call center• Established and executed diversity strategies for 9 marketplaces• Recognized as a Premier Contributor for the HR Organization (2002 & 2003)

Houston, Tx

• Negotiated contracts with outside vendors, including but not limited to, Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, hotjobs.com, and dice.com• Developed and managed employee recognition program• Reduced recruiting cost in the region by 21%

Elk Grove Village, Il

Responsible for development of new processes to create significant improvement and cost savings. • Saved $4M annually by redesigning the aircraft cleaning process• Saved $5.5M annually by coordinating with E-ticket kiosk launch to redesign ticketing and boarding processes for Shuttle by United• Developed award-winning program: “Happy Meals to Florida,” in conjunction with McDonald’s Corporation

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