Experience

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  Trimet

  Jun 2003 - Jul 2005

  Communication specialist

  Coordinated communications and media relations for a high-profile $350M mass transit project, managing public messaging, high-level meetings, and strategic events to ensure clear, consistent information dissemination across stakeholders. Guided state representatives on comprehensive tours of Portland’s light rail system, effectively presenting project goals, impact, and technical elements to enhance understanding and support for the transit initiative. Translated complex engineering plans and project updates into accessible language for diverse audiences, improving public understanding and engagement with technical aspects of transit development. Led the development of print and digital communication materials, including newsletters and press releases to keep stakeholders and the public informed on project milestones, benefits, and timelines. Coordinated high-visibility events and strategic messaging between Capital Projects and Executive Team, ensuring alignment on communications priorities and strengthening public and interagency engagement. Show less

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  Various

  Aug 2005 - Sept 2006

  Independent consultant

  Created content strategies for clients in the pharmaceutical, non-profit, religious, and performing arts sectors.Delivered public speaking engagements for leadership conferences in the financial sector focused on driving profit using social media.

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  University of north carolina at chapel hill

  Sept 2006 - Nov 2014

  Knowledge management specialist

  Directed development of communication programs to maintain positive reception of organization’s accomplishments in producing global health monitoring and evaluation publications and training materials. Established and maintained cooperative relationships with communication representatives and librarians in 40 countries. Developed, planned, and coordinated a documentary that captured 45 stories about the benefit of the organization’s global health research and development activities in five countries. Educated Nigeria National Agency for the Control of AIDS staff in communities of practice to improve information management and sharing practices.Developed information management and sharing practices through six global communities of practice to connect public health practitioners, researchers, and policy makers.Developed and managed an annual in-house event to share knowledge, disseminate information, and foster collaboration among nearly 200 team members, across five partner organizations and nine time zones. Show less

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  Camris

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2020

  Senior learning advisor

  Fostered cross-functional collaboration and learning to optimize and streamline processes and help operational teams drive programs with quality and efficiency. Conducted data-driven portfolio reviews and assessments to implement solutions and corrective action plans and solve organizational problems. Collaborated with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve eight major problems and clarify management objectives. Developed standardized quarterly report templates to facilitate consistent, high-quality information across activities and enhance compliance with client's information management standards. Led a clinic session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on action planning and program management.Established a knowledge sharing network of 30 subject matter experts across 15 operating units to facilitate rapid information sharing, problem-solving, and trouble-shooting. Show less

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  Conocophillips

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Consultant

  Informed organizational learning for a demographically changing workforce by investigating and analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to knowledge retention, knowledge absorption, and multi-generational collaboration. Developed a change management strategy that builds on the ConocoPhillips award-winning Knowledge Sharing program.

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  The task force for global health, inc.

  Jul 2020 - Apr 2023

  Senior associate director

  Analyzed knowledge and information needs among 1,100 public health managers from 85 countries who lead vaccine-preventable, nutrition, malaria, measles, neglected tropical disease health campaigns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Planned and developed a series of training programs, using knowledge of effective virtual meetings, conference, and workshop methods. Developed virtual workshops and facilitated virtual conferences attended by nearly 2,500 participants. Prepared reports and talking points that defined challenges in and recommended solutions to public health campaign funding, planning, and management. Developed program procedures, file systems, and production schedules for two global virtual meetings that gathered over 200 participants in two plenary sessions and eight discussions. Applied knowledge of conversation science to the public health campaign management practice and knowledge network development. Show less

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  Grove park home owners association

  Nov 2022 - May 2023

  Member board of directors
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  Ilevitate solutions llc.

  Apr 2023 - now

  Founder

  Current Clients: ClimateWorks Foundation, San Francisco, CA; Morehead Montessori Elementary School, Durham, NCBehind-the-Scenes Systems Development – Optimizing business operations with streamlined solutions for file management, record keeping, database management, and business planning. Enhancing efficiency by simplifying workflows and improving decision-making processes.Strategy Development – Designing data-driven strategies that align corporate goals with market trends and long-term growth objectives, ensuring sustainable success and competitive advantage.Partnership Development – Identifying and fostering high-value collaborations with key stakeholders, investors, and industry leaders to drive business expansion and strategic opportunities.Change Management – Supporting organizations through transitions with structured approaches that minimize disruption, enhance adaptability, and improve employee engagement during transformation initiatives.Community Affairs – Strengthening corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts by aligning business initiatives with community needs, fostering stakeholder trust, and enhancing brand reputation.Internal Communication – Enhancing collaboration and engagement within organizations by improving communication channels, leadership messaging, and team alignment for a more cohesive and high-performing workforce.Financial Coaching - Supporting clients in building wealth, eliminating debt, and creating life-altering financial habits. Coaching is grounded in care, accountability, and actionable guidance that brings peace of mind and lasting results. Show less

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  Resonance

  Apr 2023 - May 2023

  Senior change management consultant

  Applied ADKAR change management model to communicate staff transition and improve operations for client organization. Met with five senior managers to establish change management plan and objectives, and make decisions about personnel information needs during staff transition.Analyzed internal processes and recommended four key procedural changes to improve operations among six teams.

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  Social solutions international, inc.

  May 2023 - Jan 2025

  Senior strategy development advisor

  Coordinated development of an organizational strategy to fund operations and maximize a $700M investment in health, economic development, education, and governance programs in Ghana. Reviewed and analyzed more than 20 federal policies and strategies to promote United States Government interests through foreign assistance programs. Analyzed information system operations to evaluate program performance in meeting objectives and to determine areas of program improvement and strategic approaches. Served as a liaison between the client and over 50 key stakeholders to incorporate perspectives into product development. Coordinated 14 cross-sectoral workshops to interpret policies among 80 staff. Presented information at internal and external meetings and events to promote programs, exchange ideas, and accomplish strategic objectives. Directed research on eight key issues affecting areas of the clients responsibility. Analyzed program operations to evaluate staff performance in meeting strategic objectives and determine areas for team development. Show less