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Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Led Zipcar’s public policy and partnership initiatives, fostering relationships with federal, state, and local governments to enhance mobility solutions. Developed and coordinated comprehensive electric vehicle infrastructure strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams including operations, product, legal, and marketing. Achievements include launching a discounted car-sharing program for low-income residents, securing significant grants, and reducing GHG emissions through strategic EV partnerships.

Los Angeles , Ca, Us

• Directs new and existing market growth strategies as part of the Wheels leadership team, establishing strong, productive relationships with government agencies, elected officials, universities, corporate partners and community organizations.• Guides the proposal development, presentation and contracting processes with government, university and corporate partners in alignment with company OKRs.• Collaborates with the product team to prioritize hardware and software features, guided by a total addressable market analysis based on municipal policy trends and customer requirements.• Coordinates corporate communication strategies across all mediums, serving as primary company spokesperson.

Los Angeles , Ca, Us

• Led an international team across the United States and Europe, responsible for the strategy, operations and community relations of Wheels’ shared micromobility seated e-scooter service in Berlin, New York City, Miami, Orlando, Boston and Austin.• Collaborated with the public affairs and business development teams to grow the Wheels product into new markets, such as universities, employer partnerships and long-term consumer rentals.• Coordinated product and process improvement between local operations, software, hardware and data teams.

Los Angeles , Ca, Us

• Led a statewide team in a start-up environment responsible for the strategy, operations and community relations of Wheels’ shared micromobility seated e-scooter service in Miami, Orlando and Austin.• Managed national asset recovery operations, coordinating policy, software, hardware and people resources to mitigate fraud and recover missing devices.• Guided business development efforts in Florida, providing product demonstrations, writing permit applications, building B2B and B2C relationships and launching pilot programs.• Managed warehouse operations and a fleet of over 1,000 micromobility e-scooter devices, responsible for repairs, hardware upgrades, asset recovery, safety inspections and quality assurance.• Coordinated re-launching operations following a pandemic-related pause, implementing new COVID-19 procedures, recruiting team members and upgrading e-scooter hardware.• Facilitated strong relationships with municipalities and community organizations in coordination with company executives, political leaders and policymakers.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Led a cross-functional regional team in a start-up environment responsible for the growth, operations and member satisfaction of Maven mobility services in DC and Baltimore.• Developed strategic partnerships with government agencies, universities, mobility companies, parking operators and commercial/residential properties to achieve growth initiatives.• Designed and implemented strategies to meet or exceed KPIs including fleet utilization, vehicle readiness, revenue, cost reduction and member satisfaction.• Maintained oversight of over 1,000 shared use vehicles and 50 car-sharing stations, including vendor performance management and location optimization.• Negotiated, implemented and audited contracts with municipalities, parking operators and property owners in collaboration with legal and real estate teams.• Collaborated across the Maven organization to develop and improve products and processes, resulting in reduced fraud, lower vehicle maintenance costs, optimized marketing outreach and improved member satisfaction scores.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Fostered an organizational culture that empowered diversity, prioritized innovation and encouraged collaboration to affect a new mission focused on sustainable mobility and community policing.• Led a multi-disciplinary team that planned, implemented and managed safety, risk mitigation, and transportation strategies and projects in an urban campus environment.• Directed an effective multi-modal transportation and parking program, leveraging technology and community partnerships.• Managed complex, multi-stakeholder transportation and security infrastructure and technology projects.• Directed the regional university police academy, meeting federal and state training requirements through revised curriculum and e-learning systems.• Maintained a $6.5 million operational budget, $500,000 physical security capital budget and $3.5 million revenue budget, with responsibilities for reporting, auditing and procurement.• Facilitated a comprehensive public communication strategy through social media, direct outreach and media interviews.• Planned security and transportation operations for complex, multi-stakeholder events.• Developed and implemented hiring and retention strategies that improved workforce diversity.• Chaired the University Transportation Advisory Committee, collecting stakeholder input and developing collaborative solutions for parking, transit, pedestrian and bicycle issues.

Charlottesville, Va, Us

• Investigated, assessed and mitigated threats to individuals and the community.• Planned and implemented dignitary protection and mass demonstration operations.• Investigated crimes through collaboration with federal, state and local partners.• Collected and processed evidence for major crime scenes.• Managed the Forensic Unit, including 5 Evidence Technicians and forensic training for officers.• Managed the evidence storage facilities, including inventory control and security systems.• Inspected and audited evidence control functions, in compliance with CALEA standards.• Collaborated with other agencies through service on regional committees regarding customs enforcement and sexual assault investigation.

Charlottesville, Va, Us

• Intelligence Gathering and Threat Assessment Planning and Analysis• Dignitary Protection and Mass Demonstration Operational Planning,Implementation and Management• Policy and Procedure Analysis, Writing and Implementation• Crime Prevention Recommendations and Presentations• Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Investigations• Search Warrant and Court Order Writing, Tracking and Service• Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection and Processing

Charlottesville, Va, Us

• Conducted felony and misdemeanor criminal investigations.• Provided emergency response to criminal, medical and fire incidents.• Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to improve police-community relations and educate the community on crime prevention.• Presented to faculty, staff and students on crime reduction measures.

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• Planned and implemented transportation demand management projects.• Developed a database to improve commuter tracking and simplifyperformance measurement reporting.• Networked with local business leaders, elected officials and transportationprofessionals to expand mobility options.• Analyzed regional transportation needs utilizing census data, survey resultsand commuter trends.• Advised the metropolitan planning organization on traffic reduction measuresand new transit initiatives.• Provided logistical support and planning for commission events• Created a comprehensive marketing plan that incorporated social media anda stronger web presence.• Coordinated information services and marketing plans among sixtransportation agencies.

Charlottesville, Va, Us

• Conducted felony and misdemeanor criminal investigations.• Provided emergency response to criminal, medical and fire incidents.• Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to improve police-community relations and educate the community on crime prevention.• Presented to faculty, staff and students on crime reduction measures.

• Developed and implemented a fundraising plan focused on prospective political donors in Western Virginia.• Identified prospective donors and assessed donation level and method.• Planned and managed fundraising events for the Lieutenant Governor.• Planned and implemented logistical plans for the Lieutenant Governor, including travel, fundraising calls, policy discussions and site visits.

Charlottesville, Va, Us

• Researched and wrote law enforcement policy.• Developed databases to track crime statistics.• Edited department web pages.• Assessed student safety outreach programs.

Charlottesville, Va, Us

• Dispatched university security officers and SafeRide vans to pick-up students.• Provided directions and logistical support to university security officers.• Assessed student eligibility to utilize the SafeRide service.

Richmond, Va, Us

• Analyzed regional air quality data for annual state Clean Air Act compliance reports.• Collected data from regional partners on planned, ongoing and completed road, transit and bicycle projects to assess their air quality impact.• Conducted noise impact analysis on planned highway projects.

Glen Allen, Va, Us

• Researched and identified prospective clients for the sales team.• Assessed potential collaborative business partners.• Research and analyzed competitors, including rates, market and scale.• Conducted data entry.

Bachelor’S Degree, Government

Master’S Degree, Public Administration

High School, Advanced Studies