Experience

Denver Department of Public Health and Environment

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contracts & Grants Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Present



Spark Insight Partners

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations & HR

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  Strategically supports the operational and human resources systems of the organization to increase efficiency and improve staff experience. Executive team member helping to drive the strategic vision and goals of the organization, while maintaining a focus on organizational health, a thriving team, and the systems, processes, and policies needed to cultivate them. Simultaneously improving the HR experience, supporting the selection and implementation of an ERP system, coaching project managers, monitoring project budgets, and directing the allocation of resources. Strategic thought partner for project management, coalition development, and stakeholder engagement in support of meaningful systems change.

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2017



Nourish Colorado

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Community Investments

  • Oct 2014 - May 2015

  • Manage and support $3.7M in grant funding for 17 healthy community coalitions across Colorado in 2014 & 2015 to impact policy and systems level changes that provide increased access to healthy eating and active lifestyles• Act as the primary liaison between the statewide organization and local community coalitions• Lead the Community Advisory Council, to ensure that local perspectives inform state level work, policies and future investments• Demonstrate impact and support innovation through development of improved evaluation methodologies, storytelling and technical assistance for local partners• Improve internal organization integration, leverage external partnerships and research successful models to continuously refine and advance community investment model• Participate with LiveWell Colorado staff to develop organizational goals and strategic priorities, and identify and review related programs and opportunities

• Community Investments Coordinator

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2014

  • Improved efficiency and accountability through the development of organization and department operating processes and procedures, including process improvement measures• Maximized LiveWell Colorado’s community investments by operationalizing the model, including application and report review, presenting funding recommendations to the board of directors and executing grant contracts• Provided clarity and focus by assisting community partners with strategic planning, project management and technical assistance opportunities• Demonstrated the impact and lessons learned of LiveWell Colorado’s Community Investments model through evaluation and reporting



Environmental Remediation Firm

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Oct 2010

  • Directed all financial and operational aspects of a $45M environmental remediation program which was responsible for remediating thousands of acres of contaminated land (including procurement, contract and budget management, scheduling and resource allocation) • Directed four project managers and a 20 person staff• Developed and conducted periodic evaluations of the internal program and processes to maintain a high quality product and an effective team • Developed programmatic financial and budgetary status, forecast scheduling, and resource utilization reports and presentations for upper level management and the board of directors

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

  • Exceeded client expectations by directing project activities, meeting project deadlines and efficiently deploying project resources (including equipment and personnel)• Managed multiple subcontractors across varying disciplines.• Increased internal efficiency by implementing quality control processes for project data, maps, databases and reports• Developed presentation materials for meetings and briefings with clients and regulatory agencies• Supported public relations and community involvement activities and meetings• Updated project portals and interactive mapping websites



Environmental Mapping Services

• Data Analyst & GIS Technician

  • Oct 2000 - Dec 2004

  -Acquired, analyzed and managed complex remote sensing datasets-Developed specialized mapping products and graphics for project deliverables, proposals and marketing materials