I am currently on a career break to focus on professional development, including studying for the PMP certification to boost my project management expertise and pursue new professional opportunities.

In my role, I delivered distinct, innovative music programs, drawn from both classical and popular genres, catering to the local community and broader I-70 corridor in Northeastern Colorado. I directed operations and technical production units, streamlining logistics for flawless execution of premium events and performances.Highlights are:* Formulated immediate and future operational tactics, conducted needs evaluation and assessments, priming organization for sustained development and market penetration.* Applied data-driven scheduling, carving $50K off staffing costs yearly.* Instilled continuous improvement ethos and facilitated mentoring for staff and contractors, fortifying organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

I delivered courses unveiling cutting-edge practices for construction professionals, adapting to learners' needs via online and in-person modality. I also guided team of 10 in executing operations; enhancing sales, overseeing financial activity, facilitating job placement, managing grants, and driving data analytics. I coordinated with key industry stakeholders to augment a workforce strategy that benefited 500 yearly participants via conventional and digital classrooms. I also introduced online instruction. I pioneered an adaptable training pattern to address urgent demand for skilled and employable workers in the industry. Notable achievements are:* Boosted franchise growth and performance, aligning efforts with Franchise for Good and The Drew Brees Foundation, consequently generating an excess of $1.25M in revenue streams.* Developed a scalable workforce development strategy aimed at expanding operations into 10 additional regions by 2025..* Synergized with technical class instructors to formulate an immersive construction simulation for students, enhancing engagement and course completion by 45%.* Pioneered utilization of a Learning Management System among competitors to support learners and match training materials to core competencies, guaranteeing subject mastery.* Established Google Analytics for the determination of user patterns, such as the average click-through rate (CTR) and application conversion rate.* Initiated superior sales pipeline strategy to enhance CTR and registrations by 35%.* Orchestrated selection, design, and deployment of an interconnected system for email marketing, automated billing, payment processing, business continuity planning, and CRM - augmenting operational effectiveness and customer engagement.* Executed a year-long marketing campaign for testing new program development monetary strategies through analytics, digital ad placement, surveys, focus groups, and in-person interviews.

I collaborated with the leadership to develop workflows that cater to the school's operational requirements, ensure adherence to audit standards, monitor key performance indicators, and evaluate financial and return on investment analytics.

Graduated from CodeCraft, an intensive, full-time, 10-week bootcamp designed to prepare me for a future role as a junior web developer. This bootcamp program covered the following languages, tools, and technologies: HTML/HTML5 and CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, Bash, jQuery, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Bootstrap, Git, DigitalOcean, MVC, Heroku, npm, functional programming, and Angular.js (v2.0). My final project, CustomBrewPro.com, is an app designed to give my family, friends, and clients the ability to use a dynamic algorithm that lets them choose a particular beer based on their preference for color, bitterness, and alcohol-by-volume (ABV), which they are then able to submit an order to me, the brewmaster.CodeCraft is a full stack web development bootcamp where I am learning all facets of the popular MEAN stack, which is a modern, 100% JavaScript-based approach to web development, and is very high in demand within the coding/tech industry. JavaScript is the principal language that I am leveraging to write both client side (front-end) code and server (back-end) code.

I led a team of 10 with a $500K annual budget. I also delivered financial and business education training to small business owners, serving over 1K participants annually within the first two years. I also surveyed and analyzed the economic development challenges of the community, addressing through programs and training, evaluating clients' credit and loan repayment capabilities. I teamed up with local microfinance institutions and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop a financially viable model for the entrepreneurial community's credit needs. I cultivated strong relationships with funders by demonstrating the center's direct impact on the community through measurable results.Highlights are:* Assisted entrepreneurs in acquiring technical and critical skills to stay competitive in the workforce by launching and managing an outreach program in a new territory, establishing over 20 large referral partnerships with community, city, and federal organizations.* Conducted a brand awareness campaign and earned recognition from local officials for program quality and customer service, resulting in a steady influx of early adopters and influencers.* Directed product team to develop a mobile app allowing users to sign up, create an account, and register for classes.* Formed a coalition of local nonprofits, agencies, and citizens to gather requirements and inform service and program provision to the community, including financial service development through partnerships with microfinance institutions and the Small Business Administration (SBA).* Identified, developed, and grew partnerships with organizations such as the Small Business Administration, Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute, Anschutz Medical, and the Piton Foundation by 40%, expanding resources and opportunities for clients.

I collaborated with an international development operations team in Afghanistan and Pakistan to support crisis response, humanitarian aid distribution, and program implementation in challenging security environments. My achievements include:* Conducted organizational assessments for a $159.6 million contract over three years, addressing workflow bottlenecks, technological challenges, and improving budget management for efficient operations, enhanced resulting in departmental performance, speedy aid delivery to conflict zones, streamlined staffing, and optimal operational readiness.* Identified and addressed community challenges to prevent conflicts and promote sustainable peace transitions effectively.* Developed interactive office tools like cloud-based spreadsheets to streamline project management, onsite deliveries, and work schedules, resulting in a better user interface and enhanced customer service.

Results: • Created departmental policies, protocols, and procedures that resulted in increased revenue of 600%, increased home production of 26%, and a 30% greater number of clients served. • Training & Development: Initiated and implemented major overhaul of training program that reduced program duration by 15% and training budget by 33% through innovative on-site practicum.• Training & Development: First Habitat for Humanity affiliate in the country to adopt a Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure all core competencies in curriculum were taught and a general continuity among instructors in how course work was delivered.

• Significantly enhanced communication between families and medical professionals, reducing the risk of life-threatening errors for 40% of assigned clients. • Trained patients and families to follow strict medical protocol that resulted in better management of health outcomes for cases dealing with post-operative recovery and the terminally ill.

• Developed training program for the U.S. Peace Corps designed to help 7 new volunteers obtain technical, cultural, and language competency prior to assignment as community development specialists.• Designed and led 24 training workshops that addressed core technical areas including needs assessment, cultural adaptation, budget management, fiscal policy and civic education.

Administered sector operations for the rural economic development and municipal services programs while supervising and providing technical assistance to 34 Peace Corps volunteers in the field.

Served as consultant to 280-member dairy cooperative in areas of project development, sustainable farm practices, grant writing/funding, member education programs, and accounting.