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Seattle, Wa

Adviser to principal of 300-student Seattle public high school.Oversight to eight volunteer committees, coordinated monthly general membership meetings, helped meet annual fundraising goal, and member of school leadership committee.

Seattle, Wa

Intensive, targeted tutoring and case management of high-risk students.

Seattle, Wa

Developed $200,000 annual fund-raising plan and expense budget.Recruited and oriented three board members, and developed responsibilities of two board committees. Co-wrote board of directors' manual, coordinated the efforts of 30+ volunteers, and supervised three office staff.

Seattle, Wa

Investigated and responded to hundreds of citizen requests for pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements throughout Seattle resulting in safety improvements such as sidewalk repairs, wheel-chair accessible curb cuts, potholes filled, streets swept, and additional police patrols.

Director of organization that develops and maintains open space sites in Seattle including natural habitat sites, parks, playgrounds, gardens, a sports field, and a skate park.Coordinated wide community outreach, and strategically mapped out all aspects of project timeline resulting in fifteen successful community projects. Helped raise $4 million from governmental grants, foundation, members and businesses. Coordinated hundreds of volunteers, organized and led numerous community work parties. Doubled Groundswell NW's membership, collaborated with non-profit, business, and governmental partners, organized special events, and produced monthly newsletters and annual reports.

Renton, Wa

Lead coordinator of department's annual $40 - 50 million budget. Reported directly to the Administrator of City's largest department (175 employees) and advised on department operations, staffing levels, and financial oversight. Hired and evaluated staff.Independently analyzed finances of multi-million dollar water, wastewater, and storm water utilities on an annual basis. Held utility rates steady for six years, saving each household $1,500 over six years. Co-wrote and managed seven multi-million dollar federal grants and low-interest state loans for transportation and utility projects. Annually reviewed multi-million dollar Utility, Transportation, and Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Plans. Co-developed Renton Airport Master Plan with airport manager to update facilities, maintain security, and ensure compliance with federal guidelines.

Renton, Wa

Developed an in-depth financial analysis of a neighboring community for Renton Mayor and City Council as part of an annexation feasibility study. Independently analyzed Fire Department operation and identified $3 million in annual savings.

Classroom Teacher & Science Specialist, Kindergarten - 8th Grade in Seattle, WA and New York City, NY.Supervised student teachers from Columbia University and Bank Street College of Education.

Masters, Public Administration

Concentration in urban policy, public finance, and organizational management

B.S., Environmental Science, Minor In Education