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Provided professional services including book manuscript research, editing and marketing expertise for From the Barrio to Washington - An Educator's Journey. Unique focus: developed marketing plan to influence teachers, guidance counselors, administrators and immigration advocates to market inspirational story.Led marketing strategy and materials, planned and executed multiple promotional media and coverage in collaboration with the University of New Mexico Press  Strategy: Built awareness of US civil rights pioneer Armando M. Rodriguez, known for transforming public awareness of issues from social justice and immigration to raising the bar for higher performance by Latino students and achieving lasting political progress.  Teamwork: Forged and enhanced alliances with UC Berkeley Library of Ethnic Studies; Hispanic Cultural Center and the Smithsonian Museo Alameda Achieved key promotional goals by negotiating with C-Span Network to provide coverage on "Book TV". Secured key endorsements from President Jimmy Carter and The Honorable Eleanor Norton Holmes

Executed Network Operations vision - making vital changes to build, implement and enhance network systems. Highlights included: Deployed upgraded test equipment across 14 states, generating $5.2 million in annual efficiencies and enhancing field technicians' ability to pinpoint breakdowns in service Recruited and led diverse teams, while motivating project teams to meet ambitious milestones despite stretched budgets and a shrinking workforce Instituted project scorecards to track progress with accurate metrics, while identifying gaps and proposing solutions - leading to quick problem resolution Performed risk analyses and precise status reporting to executive leadership / governance forums Slashed more than $9 million in yearly cost by enabling delivery / implementation of network and engineering systems, enhancements and continuous improvements

Spearheaded Y2K research, assessment, risk tracking and crucial report generation for network equipment and software. Achieved successful Y2K implementation with no failures: all non-compliant equipment and software was identified and replaced and each aggressive deadline was met on time / within budget.

Unique federal entity that set royalty rates and collected / dispersed more than $190 million in copyright royalty fees annually. Crafted and managed agency budget, including presentation and testimony to Congressional Appropriations / Oversight committees. Managed agency hearings and docket schedules to meet and accomplish statutory requirements. As liaison for Congressional, public and media inquiries, performed comprehensive legal research on formulation / publication of final rules, determinations, and decisions of the commission, management, investment and distribution of royalty funds – authorized under 17 USC 111 and 17 USC 119.