Experience

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

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

• Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement Officer

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  • Responsible for the agency’s diversity & inclusion programs and initiatives, while serving on the Communications & Engagement team • Develops, conducts and reviews MORPC’s outreach strategies to ensure compliance with branding, public involvement and diversity policies • Execute the agency’s diversity plan and assist with implementing public relations strategies that reflect MORPC’s commitment to diversity & inclusion • Partner with HR on training, hiring, recruiting and retaining diverse talent, not only for internal employees but also on committees, boards, and working groups • Facilitate and oversee the internal employee DEI Committee • Execute supplier diversity and procurement efforts while encouraging the usage of small and minority owned businesses



Hands On Network

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Program Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

  • Served as an interim Program Manager to plan and coordinate the September 11th Memorial Event • Successfully implemented an outreach strategy to increase the number of participants and volunteers • Created talking points for dignitaries and communicated with elected officials in order to prepare them for the major event and designated speaking roles • Served as an interim Program Manager to plan and coordinate the September 11th Memorial Event • Successfully implemented an outreach strategy to increase the number of participants and volunteers • Created talking points for dignitaries and communicated with elected officials in order to prepare them for the major event and designated speaking roles



City of Columbus

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Aide

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Provided extensive support to Columbus City Councilmembers, including communications, community affairs, and public relations • Supervised administrative functions such as human resources, fiscal, and management in order to oversee office staff and interns • Worked cross-functionally with the Mayor’s office, departmental directors, and staff to maintain strategic relationships with citywide departments • Composed detailed briefs, strategic plans, internal budget amendments, memoranda and speeches, while also assisting in the implementation of external communication strategies • Established strong relationships with the media, created social media content and gained experience as a spokesperson, speaking on behalf of my Councilmember • Assisted with policy development, research information and created Council initiatives • Built strong partnerships with community leaders, neighborhoods, corporate partners, non-profits and stakeholders • Planned and executed public hearings and engagement meetings to gather community input

• Human Resources Representative

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2014

  • Recorded confidential employee information such as employee personnel data • Facilitated trainings for the Department of Public Utilities and collaborated with the Department of Human Resources to educate employees on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace • Educated employees on departmental guidelines and required licenses for their positions • Maintained the department’s budget keeping and invoices • Conducted New Employee Orientation on behalf of the department and assisted with performance management appraisals • Coordinated the scheduling of training programs and planned special internal and external events

• Office Assistant

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Provided support and assistance to the Assistant Director of Public Utilities • Reviewed resumes and recruited individuals to be interviewed for job openings • Created budgets in order to determine available funds for use regarding specific programs • Scheduled imperative meetings, interviews, and appointments • Planned workshops and developed measures to increase diversity and inclusion efforts • Provided support and assistance to the Assistant Director of Public Utilities • Reviewed resumes and recruited individuals to be interviewed for job openings • Created budgets in order to determine available funds for use regarding specific programs • Scheduled imperative meetings, interviews, and appointments • Planned workshops and developed measures to increase diversity and inclusion efforts



Ohio Treasurer of State

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Jan 2011

  Program Manager, Economic Development • Administered and directed departmental programs, as well as successfully managed the Treasury’s $800 million dollar special projects portfolio, in order to promote financial stability • Used direct marketing efforts to market the programs effectively throughout the state of Ohio • Created concepts for direct mail and initiated a series of marketing campaigns including e-mail, print, and digital advertisement • Coordinated with cross functional teams to analyze, market and evaluate program goals • Conducted meetings and delivered presentations to executives, communities, or agencies Collateral Analyst, Securities Trust Department • Researched & analyzed internal guidelines for the management of collateral and all securities pledged to ensure requirements mandated by the Ohio Revised Code • Monitored and reviewed banking collateral daily, while ensuring sufficient funds • Generated and maintained files to research, audit and record retention needs; answered inquiries made by internal and/or external auditors, or companies doing business with the state of Ohio



Citi

• Mexico
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Compliance Analyst

  • May 2006 - Aug 2008

  Prepared IRS Diversification, Broker Letters, Board Memo’s and Investment Advisor checklists Composed financial reports consisting of ratios, formulas and queries Performed daily reconciliation and monitored active trading screen Researched securities on Bloomberg and obtained pertinent financial information Prepared IRS Diversification, Broker Letters, Board Memo’s and Investment Advisor checklists Composed financial reports consisting of ratios, formulas and queries Performed daily reconciliation and monitored active trading screen Researched securities on Bloomberg and obtained pertinent financial information