Experience

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  Us army

  Jul 1997 - Jul 2000

  Infantryman

  A Co. & HHC Co. 2nd Battalion 14th Infantry Regiment; 2nd Infantry Brigade; 10th Mountain DivisionUnder the established platoon chain of command, first line supervisor for four assigned soldiers. Managed their individual training and basic personnel issues. Implemented unit wide training classes for field communications systems, weapons system preventative maintenance and deployment techniques. Collaborated with support battalions in the mission planning process.Highlights:»Completed two recruiting assignments throughout the Northeast United States»Achieved and maintained a Department of Defense Secret clearance (inactive)»Honorably discharged in 2000 Show less

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  Center for community alternatives

  Feb 2006 - Aug 2006

  Teacher/youth advocate

  Taught Service Learning and Violence Prevention curriculums in the Syracuse City School District with additional responsibilities of home visits and probation board interviews. Oversaw the recruitment of students to participate in agency programs. Managed statistical data for use in grant reporting. Grant funding was not renewed.Highlights:»Mentored continued student eligibility to participate in agency programs.»Maintained multiple databases for accurate records, student participation data, and timely grant reporting. Show less

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  Construction management association of america

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2007

  Professional development coordinator

  Under director supervision, assisted with the development, implementation, and management of monthly, quarterly, and annual distance learning and in-person professional development programs for the CMAA membership on a national level. Managed program compliance with continuing education credit issuing organizations, and all records for certification, re-certification and accreditation.»Provided development, through post-program management for nationwide programs.»Submitted courses for CEU, LU, PDH and AIA/CES credit and applied credit when earned.»Developed national outreach/marketing materials for educational programs, and website. Show less

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  League of california cities

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2016

  Assistant director, education

  Worked simultaneously with committees of local government elected and appointed officials, developed multiple annual educational curricula based on legislative issues, available programs, and case studies of successful public/private partnerships for the League of California Cities’ membership. Served as point of contact for members and stakeholders for numerous programs. Adapted programs as necessary to adjust to the ever-changing political climate of the membership. Developed and maintain strong relationships with local government elected and appointed officials allowing me to call on them regularly when organizational needs arose. Conducted data analysis to identify improvements and make recommendations. Managed all print collateral for each program and support staff.»Established and maintain strong, mutually beneficial local government and stakeholder relationships.»Proven track record of successful internal and external project management.»Success in strategic planning and data analysis.»Comfort in presenting to large groups with and without multimedia aids. Show less

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  Educause

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Manager, professional development programs

  Developed and manage the member concierge program, updated and manage the member mentoring program, and manage the organization wide member volunteer program. Develop and manage the first time user experience, and community service project, for the 8,000 attendee annual meeting. Team lead for the committee management, development, and execution of three annual professional development programs, and a scholarship/grant fund for the EDUCAUSE membership. Develop marketing copy and collateral in collaboration with the marketing department for all assigned projects and programs. Review and analyze data to adjust program management for peak performance, in addition to annual budget forecasting, development, and compliance. Manage relationships with multiple departments and program stakeholders to ensure program schedules are kept and program operate at optimal levels.»Proven track record of efficient and successful member, stakeholder, team, and project/program management. »Developed and launched new programs on time, and on budget, in order to achieve goals mandated by the organizational strategic plan.»Quickly identified challenges experienced with existing projects/programs and implemented changes to achieve efficiency, budget compliance, and get on schedule.»Volunteered and participating in high level strategic planning projects to develop a more design thinking organizational approach to achieving strategic plan goals. Show less

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  Association of california water agencies

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2020

  Regional affairs representative

  Serves as ACWA’s representative in the field to build and foster relationships in the regions, facilitate ACWA’s Region governance, activities, and grassroots advocacy efforts. Regional Affairs Representatives coordinate member retention and recruitment programs, are responsible for implementing ACWA’s customer service programs throughout the regions through the Member Services Group, and serve as the organizational point of contact in the field.• Develop and execute regional meetings, tours, issue forums and programs • Facilitate and maintain ACWA region governance activities and policies • Identify and respond to member requests and inquires • Serve as a general resource to members on ACWA programs and activities • Facilitate input from Regions regarding development of statewide ACWA policy • Stay informed on ACWA issues, policies and programs • Identify and prioritize member issues working with the Executive Team• Implement customer service and marketing strategies in assigned regions • Write, conduct and report on region activities as necessary Show less

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  City of sacramento department of utilities

  Feb 2020 - now

  Policy & legislative specialist