Experience

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  Washington army national guard

  Jan 1990 - Aug 2013

  Military engineering officer (lieutenant colonel)

  Assumed progressively more responsible staff and command level of responsibilities:• Federal Financial Officer overseeing disaster response• Lieutenant Colonel in the State Headquarters Personnel Office• Battalion Commander supervised engineering mission of 500 military staff members, planned and managed the execution of engineering training to support higher command’s requirements; responsible for $10 million worth of engineering vehicles and equipment.

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  City of olympia

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Check engineer

  Reviewed and approved engineering plan submittals for compliance with applicable City codes, standards, site plan review, SEPA requirements, and good engineering practices. Conducted site visits to check field conditions against proposed development plans.

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  City of sedro-woolley

  Oct 1993 - Jun 1996

  City engineer

  Supervised Design and construction of city streets, waste water and storm drainage capital improvement projects. Managed consultant selection, fee negotiation and project administration for 5 major transportation projects. Obtained $500,000 worth of transportation grants for the City. Administered an annual budget of $120,000.00.

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  City of shoreline

  Jun 1996 - May 1997

  City engineer

  Planned and managed construction of the City’s infrastructure of street and storm drainage systems. Managed the selection and management of consultants for transportation projects.

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  City of pacific

  May 1997 - Jun 1999

  Public works director

  Established goals and objectives for 6 divisions: Administration, Engineering, Development Review, Public Works Utilities and Facility/Fleet Management. Oversaw $4.0 Million annual budget (60% of city budget). Collaborated with the Mayor and elected officials to develop long range citywide policies. Researched revenue implication to prepare appropriate ordinances and legislation for council and public processes.

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  Pacific engineering design, llc

  Aug 1999 - Jun 2001

  Senior civil engineer

  Developed full engineering site plans for several residential and commercial projects; supervised 3 engineers. Managed $500,000 annual budget; maintained close working relationships with clients, governmental agencies’ officials and the public.

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  Wsdot maple valley office

  Jun 2001 - Mar 2005

  Assistant project engineer

  Supervised 30 engineers and engineering technicians. Administered $75 million dollars transportation design and construction projects in South King County.

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  City of port orchard

  Mar 2005 - Apr 2008

  Public works director/city engineer

  Supervised work of 7 divisions representing a $5 million annual budget. Departments included: sewer/water, street, parks, fleet maintenance, municipal facilities, engineering and building. Prepared engineering design; performed construction project management, provided professional supervision and coordinated professional engineer/architect consultants. Worked systemically with Mayor and Council to obtain to increase utility rates to support public works projects.

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  United way board

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  2nd vice-president/board member

  1. Review monthly budget reports and other committee activities and provide recommendations for improving operations2. Provide strategic direction to the Executive Director and staff and assess the Director's performance effectiveness3. Participate in the annual United Way's funding campaign

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  Westsound engineering

  Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

  Director of engineering

  Managed Port Orchard office operations, supervised technical work of 4 design engineers. Oversaw a variety of residential, commercial and public projects, of various size and scope. Developed and implemented a marketing strategy to provide support to Port Orchard and other municipalities in Kitsap County.

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  Washington national guard

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Project manager

  Supervise construction and design on 4 federally funded Base Realignment, Acquisition and Closure (BRAC) facilities throughout Washington State worth $120,000,000. Served as National Guard project manager to Army Corps of Engineers ensuring all building requirements and specifications are delivered within budget and schedule. Collaborate with senior level staff of stakeholder agencies policies, procedures and expenditure of State and Federal tax revenues. Advise interagency executive management teams regarding future National Guard armories closure based on tax revenue savings. Supervise the technical work execution of 5 State project managers in performing Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM) projects to include consultant selection, cost estimate review and monitoring work schedule and budget. Show less

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  City of port-angeles

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Deputy director of public works-operations

  Under the administrative direction of the Director of Public Works & Utilities, assists in the planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the maintenance and operation activities (electric distribution, water, wastewater, stormwater, streets, solid waste (collections and transfer station) and equipment services) of the Public Works & Utilities Department, and acts as the Director in his absence. Coordinate the integration of all utility and other maintenance functions with six direct reports. Show less

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  United states army reserve

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2017

  Retired military officer (colonel)

  Senior military officer is currently working on part-time basis at the US Army War College as a Faculty Instructor for the Distance Learning Strategic Studies porgram.

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  City of atlanta

  Dec 2014 - Mar 2022

  Plans and directs a program of internal management consulting for the department of Watershed Management. Focused initially on financial processes and systems; the position provides organizational and process consulting to individual departments and across the departmental lines. Duties and responsibilities include ; helping the city to improve its efficiency and growth through accurate data gathering; thorough analysis and valuable recommendations, helping top management develop improved processes; giving objective advice based on external trends; the organization's financial capability and other important factors and processing associated paperwork. Show less Plans and directs a program of internal management consulting for the department of Watershed Management. Focused initially on financial processes and systems; the position provides organizational and process consulting to individual departments and across the departmental lines. Duties and responsibilities include ; helping the city to improve its efficiency and growth through accurate data gathering; thorough analysis and valuable recommendations, helping top management develop improved processes; giving objective advice based on external trends; the organization's financial capability and other important factors and processing associated paperwork. Show less

  • Director of Management Consulting

    Jun 2017 - Mar 2022

  • Interim Deputy Commissioner for Office of Linear Infrastructure(Temporary Assignment)

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Director of Management Consulting

    Dec 2014 - Oct 2016
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  Glg

  Mar 2022 - now

  Executive

  As a GLG Network member, I bring more than 30 years of experience in the public administration and utilities management to help clients solve some of their toughest business challenges around procuring services associated with public and franchise utilities, contract administration, leadership, budget oversight and personnel supervision.

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  The american legion

  Jul 2022 - now

  Volunteer

  Finance Officer for American Legion Post 160. Prepares annual budgets, analyzes financial reports and makes adjustments to ensure that the Post is financially stable. Pursues opportunities to develop and sustain new financial streams.