Consultant

• Oct 2020 - Present

Program Delivery Manager

• Feb 2018 - Dec 2019

This position was as a subcontractor to AECOM Recovery. My position of Program Delivery Manager consists of an intensive array of responsibilities administering the Public Assistance Program for disaster recovery. It requires communication with internal and external government agencies. I manage the disaster recovery process for an assigned group of public entities, as I serve the needs of large-scale public infrastructure, not homeowners. This requires regular meetings, which oftentimes are multiple times per week with the same entity along with written correspondence and phone calls. Successful execution of these duties requires an astute understanding of building relationships in times of high stress for those I am serving as well as administration of policy and ensuring the government entities are complying with funding requirements so as to avoid forfeiture of funding. I meet with the stakeholders to determine their needs, at which time I evaluate compliance with federal policy and other regulations. This involves coordinating their records for personnel cost, procured materials and services, rightful ownership, maintenance records for depreciation of equipment, proper disposition of decommissioned equipment, and various contracts. I also participated on a special projects team. This team analyzes project submissions from architects and engineers for compliance with federal policy. This analysis includes site work and building construction. Basic building construction, mechanical, electrical, as well as specialized systems are reviewed. Formal reports are compiled to grant approval or rejection notices requiring redesign to achieve compliance for government funding. Designing program process tools to facilitate team success was one of my major responsibilities. Show less

Sales Manager

• Jul 2015 - Jan 2018

Commercial Estimator

• May 2013 - Mar 2015

This position provided the opportunity to develop a small market sector of a business into its primary market. Independently led the analysis of production costs, negotiated vendor agreements, reviewed vendor bids, developed market opportunities, conducted training, and provided supervision for junior staff. I obtained contract leads for negotiated and hard bid construction contracts. Established material contract relationships with various suppliers. Facilitated contracts with fabricators for supplying parts for their products. Strengthened internal and external customer relationships to reduce operational cost, enhance productivity, and increase profit. Key Accomplishments: Restructured the entire department base to position it for diversifying its market infiltration. Performed a cost accounting analysis of production processes. Increased business efficiencies by nurturing of internal customer relationships. Show less

Public Assistance Project Specialist

• Sep 2008 - Jul 2012

Worked extensively with the FEMA Public Assistance Branch to serve public and nonprofit entities during disaster recovery efforts. Sampling of such stakeholders includes public infrastructure such as governmental buildings, municipal facilities, roads, bridges, and recreational facilities. Service to stakeholders required assessment of damages, cost estimates, grant application writing, and grant closeout review for compliance with applicable regulations. Key Accomplishments: Became an authoritative partner when interpreting policy and dealing with the public. Drafted a white paper on multi-million dollar fraud attempt to receive grant funding. Developed new project management procedures and tracking processes. Show less

Building Code Specialist

• Oct 2006 - Aug 2008

Performed code and regulatory compliance reviews along with field inspections associated with such issues. Overview of project types includes governmental, commercial, academic, collegiate and recreational facilities. Facilitated personal involvement with multiple projects in various stages of development throughout the design and construction phase. Participated in the internal development of projects as well as conducting coordination with outside stakeholders such as state and local government officials. Key Accomplishments: Decreased internal project conflicts by anticipating issues and directing correction. Reduced operational cost for organization and cost for external stakeholders. Developed increased skills in department management and project supervision. Show less

Architectural Staff

• Oct 1996 - Jul 2006

Primary responsibilities included the design, review and inspection of architectural projects of varying types and scale. Process involved coordination with government officials, clients, contractors and internal staff. Independently managed full-time construction oversight of federal projects in compliance with federal construction and reporting guidelines. Key Accomplishments: Played a key role in the early development of the business. Independent management of significant contracts from a remote field office. Developed skills necessary to manage junior staff. Show less

Architectural Staff

• 1995 - 1996

Architectural Staff

• Jul 1988 - Jul 1995