Experience

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  American waste services, inc. & american disposal, inc., woman-owned business enterprises (wbes)

  Aug 1986 - Oct 2000

  Founder / president

  PRESIDENT AND FOUNDERMarketed WBE services to general contractors and government entities for more than 100contract opportunities over 13 years.Developed new business as primary Director.Managed administrative and sales personnel.Supervised successful completion of all projects.Implemented computerized accounting systems.

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  Diva environmental & general contracting services, a woman-owned business enterprise (wbe)

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Founder / president

  FOUNDER AND PRESIDENTOrchestrated more than 30 organizations' relationships, developing synergistic advantages and new business.Managed multi-million dollar construction projects.Supervised field personnel and subcontractors.Assisted in designation of environmental profiles for clients.Directly administered daily operations and responsibilities of large staff.

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  Axa equitable

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Registered representative / financial professional

  REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE AND FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALDeveloped new minority and women-owned markets through extensive networking with key business leaders.Identified networks to recruit professionals and expand opportunites for minority hiring.Consulted for the Chicago Board of Education's RFP for relevant services.Coordinated efforts for a successful Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) Conference. Indentified and Expanded WBE goals to city, state and local government offices.Advised the City of Chicago for RFP for pertinent services. Show less

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  Trinity consulting group

  Aug 2002 - now

  Founder / president

  STRATEGIC BUSINESS ALLIANCE SPECIALIST *Establish and develop new opportunities for Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises in the following sectors: * Environmental * Energy * Construction *Manufacturing*Focus on industries and projects involving sustainability, LEED and Green Certification. Some examples of the types of clients supported include:o Architects( Forensic )o Electrical Contractorso LED Lighting Manufacturers / Distributors / Installerso Building Automationo Pavingo Printingo Security (Training / Staffing)o Green Cleaning Systems and Supplies*Provide executive oversight of construction / project management teams, property maintenance projects, and sales of cleaning and environmental supplies.* Issue a wide range of professional procurement and consulting services, such as electric, gas, and residential procurement, as well as reverse auction, demand response, auditing, and benchmarking services.*Advance marketing and business development of public and private sector, including local businesses, trade and community service non-profits.*Create the M/WBE division of the company, providing mentoring in certifications and vendor applications for all corporate and municipal entities, corporate, specializing in municipal and federal contracts, while attending all M/WBE related conferences. *Develop an array of new clients, coaching and preparing them to bid on M/WBE contracts,*Coordinate and manage all internal and external personnel Show less

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  Chicago housing authority

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2022

  • When PDE was merged with Development under the new Deputy Chief of Development ,I continued in my role as the Project Manager EO/IH, Training Coordinator, assisting the Environmental Health and Safety Manager, along with the overseeing of our Accessibility Contract and Development Projects• I prepared weekly status reports reporting directly to the Deputy Chief several areas including 3rd Party Certifications for UFAS and the Development Project Tracking and assisted in other special projects as directed by Development Leadership including the Chief of Development. Show less • Served as Training Coordinator managing the continuing education program bringing in more than 40 Industry Leaders virtually via “Training Tuesdays” to support the architects in maintaining their AIA certifications and Agency-Wide Cross Training ( including mandatory UFAS and Section 106 Training )both for the construction teams and the Section 3 / JOC Contractors .• Developed on-site “Lunch & Learns” with more than 20 businesses such as: Lighting, Electrification of Buildings (new energy systems), Roofing and Insulation.• Researched products to enhance the capabilities of my TEAM’s work including infra-red roof testing and metal detection, working with procurement to purchase said equipment.• Served as Editor of the Project Overviews for public distribution. Assisted in the management of the editing, production, and issuance of Project Overviews for projects in the CHA’s Capital Improvement Program.• Assisted in the management of the third-party estimating contract ,creating a database for QA/QC reporting for the CHA Cost Estimating Consultant invoices.• Assisted in the procurement of task orders through the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Program, for environmental consultants, architects, and engineers.• Managed the Architects “Resource Center • Assisted in the “RAD SENIOR BUILDING BIDABILITY REPORT” (emergency report required by HUD )• Assisted the Environmental Engineer performing all aspects of her environmental projects including facilitating site visits with our environmental consultants, reviewing Phase 1 Reports, handling client correspondence, working with JOC Contractors and coordinating with interdepartmental contacts to assist in all phases of procurement, compliance, invoicing, payments and project closeouts.• Worked alongside Jaime Blakesley -City of Chicago AIS who commended my work calling me “responsive and proactive” Show less * Provided weekly reporting of construction updates (JOC Program) to the Director and the Chief of CCD (Capital Construction).. * Coordinated with all Construction Inspectors, Construction Managers and JOC Contractors to ensure timely project completion*Oversee the Punch List of Renovations for the Headquarters Renovations.* Assisted in updating and maintaining the Master Scope Log Review, working with different POCs in various departments to collect data about work not completed and subsequently worked with the GCs and Subs to ensure work was completed properly. Show less • Moving into ODI (Office of Diversity and Inclusion). Continued acting as a Business Liaison. I was responsible for securing more than 100 Sponsorships and In Kind Donations for ODI Events including Vitamix , Lancôme and Estee Lauder. I increased the ODI contact list by over 75%, including vendors, sponsors and outside location sites for their events through my many spheres of influence nurtured through my nearly 40-year plus experience as one of Chicago’s top networkers and business leaders.• Developed customized Excel databases for reporting on event planning, event scheduling, In Kind Donations, etc.• Assisted with the QAQC of Telephonic Interpretation Reports and created corresponding ledgers.• Assisted with the housing outreach events hosted by Erie House and Spanish Coalition for Housing reporting back to the Director of Diversity. Show less * Assisted in developing and implementing an Entrepreneurship Program. * Wrote the CHA Teaming Agreement * Assisted Section 3 Contractors in applying for and obtaining their certifications as M/WBE and MBE firms through the Minority Business Development Council .* Brought in contacts from various business niches ( Energy, Security, Sustainability and Property Mgt.) and more than 20 potential teaming partners such as Johnson Controls, Philips Lighting, etc. *Assisted with developing procedures and implementing process improvements for the department * Created a CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM coordinating with a major company and CHA's lead PROJECT MANAGER to educate the Section 3 Contractors on all aspects of construction.* Developed customized Excel databases for reporting on qualifications, certifications, business and insurance licenses for Section 3 Contractors and assisted those companies that needed to acquire or update said licenses .* Acted as a liaison between Section 3 businesses and financial assistance programs and/or grants Show less

  • Development Project Manager/ Project Coordinator

    Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

  • PDE ( Planning , Design and Engineering ) Project Manager / Project Coordinator

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Section 3 Field Coordinator

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Diversity and Inclusion Project Coordinator/ Business Liaison

    Apr 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Section 3 Business Development Liaison

    Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

  • Capital Development Project Coordinator

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2017