Experience

City of Issaquah

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Deputy City Administrator

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Currently responsible for overseeing the Public Works and Community Planning and Development departments, as well as special projects of strategic importance to the Mayor. Served as interim City Administrator, Public Works Director, and Community Planning and Development Director while those positions were under recruitment. During my first year as Deputy, I also oversaw the municipal court, city clerk's office, economic development, IT, support/administrative services, and communications. Currently responsible for overseeing the Public Works and Community Planning and Development departments, as well as special projects of strategic importance to the Mayor. Served as interim City Administrator, Public Works Director, and Community Planning and Development Director while those positions were under recruitment. During my first year as Deputy, I also oversaw the municipal court, city clerk's office, economic development, IT, support/administrative services, and communications.



City of Burien

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economic Development Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2019

  Led economic development initiatives in accordance with city strategic plan. Managed a budget of over $850,000 and led a department of 3. As member of the Senior Leadership Team, helped set city council agendas. Worked collaboratively to turn around the 14 member economic development commission into a productive advisory board. The commission then made several successful recommendations to city council in revising the city’s Comprehensive Plan, parking code, and taxation policy… Show more Led economic development initiatives in accordance with city strategic plan. Managed a budget of over $850,000 and led a department of 3. As member of the Senior Leadership Team, helped set city council agendas. Worked collaboratively to turn around the 14 member economic development commission into a productive advisory board. The commission then made several successful recommendations to city council in revising the city’s Comprehensive Plan, parking code, and taxation policy. Served as Chair for the Soundside Alliance, a partnership of five SW King County cities plus the Port of Seattle, Highline College, and the local Chamber of Commerce. Conducted financial forecasts and led five cities into adopting a new membership fee structure that ensures financial sustainability. Developed relationships with new partners which increased direct and in kind contributions by $64,000, from a base budget of $100,000. Wrote the application to achieve competitive Opportunity Zone designation, offering a federal capital gains tax incentive for investment. As of January 2019, this designation attracted interest representing over $100M of private investment in Burien. Created hotel attraction plan in response to community’s long held (20 years!) goal. Led successful RFP process which resulted in unanimous council action to enter into a disposition and development agreement for 140 room hotel plus 100 units of multi-family housing with highly reputable firm. Show less Led economic development initiatives in accordance with city strategic plan. Managed a budget of over $850,000 and led a department of 3. As member of the Senior Leadership Team, helped set city council agendas. Worked collaboratively to turn around the 14 member economic development commission into a productive advisory board. The commission then made several successful recommendations to city council in revising the city’s Comprehensive Plan, parking code, and taxation policy… Show more Led economic development initiatives in accordance with city strategic plan. Managed a budget of over $850,000 and led a department of 3. As member of the Senior Leadership Team, helped set city council agendas. Worked collaboratively to turn around the 14 member economic development commission into a productive advisory board. The commission then made several successful recommendations to city council in revising the city’s Comprehensive Plan, parking code, and taxation policy. Served as Chair for the Soundside Alliance, a partnership of five SW King County cities plus the Port of Seattle, Highline College, and the local Chamber of Commerce. Conducted financial forecasts and led five cities into adopting a new membership fee structure that ensures financial sustainability. Developed relationships with new partners which increased direct and in kind contributions by $64,000, from a base budget of $100,000. Wrote the application to achieve competitive Opportunity Zone designation, offering a federal capital gains tax incentive for investment. As of January 2019, this designation attracted interest representing over $100M of private investment in Burien. Created hotel attraction plan in response to community’s long held (20 years!) goal. Led successful RFP process which resulted in unanimous council action to enter into a disposition and development agreement for 140 room hotel plus 100 units of multi-family housing with highly reputable firm. Show less



City of Issaquah

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Economic Development Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Mar 2017

  Led downtown vitalization efforts, directly generating an increase in investment by $126,000 annually. Managed a task force process and continuing stakeholder engagement for land use policy reform and a streetscape planning project. Managed the city’s business retention and expansion program, meeting with over 60 businesses and 6,000 employees annually, and conducting a larger survey of all businesses every four years. Successes include a development agreement with the city's largest… Show more Led downtown vitalization efforts, directly generating an increase in investment by $126,000 annually. Managed a task force process and continuing stakeholder engagement for land use policy reform and a streetscape planning project. Managed the city’s business retention and expansion program, meeting with over 60 businesses and 6,000 employees annually, and conducting a larger survey of all businesses every four years. Successes include a development agreement with the city's largest employer for an additional 1.5 million square feet. Led city’s tourism efforts, leveraging $100,000 in city funding with approximately $230,000 of private source funding to attract 200,000 tourists annually. Created tourism plan. Successfully retained Association of Volleyball Professionals Seattle Open televised event, attracting thousands and showcasing key city assets. Worked with the Economic Vitality Commission to develop the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Represented the City of Issaquah on two nonprofit boards to ensure organization alignment. Advocated on behalf of the City to various regional agencies such as King County Metro Transit which resulted in saving a local route from elimination and securing additional regional routes in Metro’s long range plan. Show less Led downtown vitalization efforts, directly generating an increase in investment by $126,000 annually. Managed a task force process and continuing stakeholder engagement for land use policy reform and a streetscape planning project. Managed the city’s business retention and expansion program, meeting with over 60 businesses and 6,000 employees annually, and conducting a larger survey of all businesses every four years. Successes include a development agreement with the city's largest… Show more Led downtown vitalization efforts, directly generating an increase in investment by $126,000 annually. Managed a task force process and continuing stakeholder engagement for land use policy reform and a streetscape planning project. Managed the city’s business retention and expansion program, meeting with over 60 businesses and 6,000 employees annually, and conducting a larger survey of all businesses every four years. Successes include a development agreement with the city's largest employer for an additional 1.5 million square feet. Led city’s tourism efforts, leveraging $100,000 in city funding with approximately $230,000 of private source funding to attract 200,000 tourists annually. Created tourism plan. Successfully retained Association of Volleyball Professionals Seattle Open televised event, attracting thousands and showcasing key city assets. Worked with the Economic Vitality Commission to develop the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Represented the City of Issaquah on two nonprofit boards to ensure organization alignment. Advocated on behalf of the City to various regional agencies such as King County Metro Transit which resulted in saving a local route from elimination and securing additional regional routes in Metro’s long range plan. Show less



King County Metro Transit

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transportation Planner

  • Jun 2009 - Apr 2012

  Provides daily project management to In Motion, a transportation demand management program with simultaneous campaigns in various King County neighborhoods. Has a reputation for introducing emerging technologies to the team and evolving the program to work with diverse audiences, including people with limited English proficiency. Won the Public Relations Society Totem Award (Puget Sound) and the Silver Anvil Award (national) in 2011, competing against such companies as Merck, Shell, and Pepsi. Provides daily project management to In Motion, a transportation demand management program with simultaneous campaigns in various King County neighborhoods. Has a reputation for introducing emerging technologies to the team and evolving the program to work with diverse audiences, including people with limited English proficiency. Won the Public Relations Society Totem Award (Puget Sound) and the Silver Anvil Award (national) in 2011, competing against such companies as Merck, Shell, and Pepsi.



City of Seattle

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Consultant

  • Dec 2009 - Jun 2010

  Researched solutions to displacement resulting from gentrification in Rainier Valley. Performed best practices review and interviews with small local business owners and technical assistance providers. Provided recommendations to the City Office of Economic Development and the Department of Neighborhoods on how they can encourage small minority-owned businesses to stay and prosper within a changing market. Researched solutions to displacement resulting from gentrification in Rainier Valley. Performed best practices review and interviews with small local business owners and technical assistance providers. Provided recommendations to the City Office of Economic Development and the Department of Neighborhoods on how they can encourage small minority-owned businesses to stay and prosper within a changing market.



City of Kirkland

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Economic Development Intern

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

  Led the development of the Kirkland First Buy Local program, including performing the initial research, working with local stakeholders, managing two consultant teams, and presenting the program to local business groups. Conducted a study with the Planning, Building, and Public Works departments and local developers on how to encourage development during the recession. Produced the quarterly Kirkland Business Roundtable by securing prominent guest speakers and planning meeting… Show more Led the development of the Kirkland First Buy Local program, including performing the initial research, working with local stakeholders, managing two consultant teams, and presenting the program to local business groups. Conducted a study with the Planning, Building, and Public Works departments and local developers on how to encourage development during the recession. Produced the quarterly Kirkland Business Roundtable by securing prominent guest speakers and planning meeting logistics. Show less Led the development of the Kirkland First Buy Local program, including performing the initial research, working with local stakeholders, managing two consultant teams, and presenting the program to local business groups. Conducted a study with the Planning, Building, and Public Works departments and local developers on how to encourage development during the recession. Produced the quarterly Kirkland Business Roundtable by securing prominent guest speakers and planning meeting… Show more Led the development of the Kirkland First Buy Local program, including performing the initial research, working with local stakeholders, managing two consultant teams, and presenting the program to local business groups. Conducted a study with the Planning, Building, and Public Works departments and local developers on how to encourage development during the recession. Produced the quarterly Kirkland Business Roundtable by securing prominent guest speakers and planning meeting logistics. Show less



Northwest Center

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Support Services Supervisor

  • Aug 2005 - Sep 2008

  Created a new workforce development program for adults with cognitive disabilities. Created and managed three new positions, secured funding, and achieved prestigious CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) certification within the first year. Managed the regulatory compliance team, supervised employment training and job development services for 225 clients. Created a new workforce development program for adults with cognitive disabilities. Created and managed three new positions, secured funding, and achieved prestigious CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) certification within the first year. Managed the regulatory compliance team, supervised employment training and job development services for 225 clients.



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Women's Empowerment/Natural Resource Volunteer

  • Dec 2002 - May 2005

  Advised and motivated women from seven villages to organize themselves and form cooperatives. Coordinated communication between the village women and the local government to secure one million in local currency (2,000 USD), directly benefiting 180 women. Created an unprecedented coalition of governmental and nongovernmental organizations to secure over 20,000 tons of grain in emergency food aid for 4,000 famine struck rural villagers. Performed an extensive strengths and needs… Show more Advised and motivated women from seven villages to organize themselves and form cooperatives. Coordinated communication between the village women and the local government to secure one million in local currency (2,000 USD), directly benefiting 180 women. Created an unprecedented coalition of governmental and nongovernmental organizations to secure over 20,000 tons of grain in emergency food aid for 4,000 famine struck rural villagers. Performed an extensive strengths and needs assessment for 12 villages by coordinating existing social groups to provide input and create and five year development plan. Show less Advised and motivated women from seven villages to organize themselves and form cooperatives. Coordinated communication between the village women and the local government to secure one million in local currency (2,000 USD), directly benefiting 180 women. Created an unprecedented coalition of governmental and nongovernmental organizations to secure over 20,000 tons of grain in emergency food aid for 4,000 famine struck rural villagers. Performed an extensive strengths and needs… Show more Advised and motivated women from seven villages to organize themselves and form cooperatives. Coordinated communication between the village women and the local government to secure one million in local currency (2,000 USD), directly benefiting 180 women. Created an unprecedented coalition of governmental and nongovernmental organizations to secure over 20,000 tons of grain in emergency food aid for 4,000 famine struck rural villagers. Performed an extensive strengths and needs assessment for 12 villages by coordinating existing social groups to provide input and create and five year development plan. Show less