Experienced servant leader with demonstrated success in leading state agencies to equity-centered strategies that result in prosperous opportunities for Oregonians. Proven history of fostering excellent rapport with members of the community, state agencies, legislators and community partners while navigating political considerations, community needs and ambitious agendas. Proven ability to muli-task in high-stress, dynamic environments, while driving excellence in all areas of responsibility.
Skills
Cultivate and foster equity and inclusion
Inspire organizational culture shifts
Build trust and rapport with stakeholders, partners and community
Strategic and critical thinker
Active leadership
Teamwork and collaboration
Strong interpersonal skills
Policy and analysis
Budget management
Conflict resolution
Training delivery
Community engagement
Experience
10/2016 to Current
Economic and Business Equity ManagerOffice Of Governor Kate Brown – City, STATE,
General:
Strengthened the Economic & Business Equity identity as a hub for professional businesses seeking opportunities to do business with the state.
Assist with recruitment, hiring and training new employees, as requested by other agencies.
Provide mentorship as requested by internal and external individuals.
Governor's Racial Justice Council (RJC) and Economic Opportunity Committee:
Assist with recruitments to select individuals to serve in the RJC.
Co-lead the Economic Opportunity Committee and subcommittees.
Guide Economic Opportunity Committee to elevate critical budget recommendations to the Governor.
Guide Economic Opportunity Committee through the legislative process for bill advancement.
State Agency Collaborations:
Spearhead and achieve execution of Executive Order 18-03, promoting equity in state contracting.
Spearhead and achieve execution of Business Equity, Inclusion and Engagement Statewide Policy.
Spearhead and achieve implementation of Prompt Pay legal language.
Direct long term initiatives and remove barriers and expand access of contract opportunities to Oregon businesses.
Establish and guide community of practice platform for agencies.
Community Partners and Business Collaborations:
Purposeful engagement with community advocacy organizations, private sector, economic development practitioners, special interest groups, elected officials, community leaders, technical assistance providers, chambers of commerce, lenders, local jurisdictions, public agencies, and organizations that support Oregon small businesses.
Continue exploration of potential partners throughout the state to strengthen the ecosystem for entrepreneurs.
Engagement Activities:
Provide the Governor's Marketplace (GMP) platform for government and businesses to connect.
Exponentially increase participation of the GMP, resulting in a two-day event to accommodate growing popularity.
11/2014 to 10/2016
Equity in Public Purchasing & Contracting (EPPC) Portland Public Schools – City, STATE,
Initiate and implement initiatives to develop, implement, and monitor changes to systems to track EPPC program data.
Initiate and establish the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee.
Initiate and establish the Community Involvement Contract Evaluation Program.
Inspire, and guide procurement staff to successful interactions with local businesses.
Organize and execute first annual Open House to engage with the public about contracting opportunities.
02/2014 to 10/2014
Economic and Business Equity Deputy DirectorOffice Of Governor Kitzhaber – City, STATE,
Streamline solicitation notification process to MWESB firms.
Testify and advocate on behalf of HB 2667: procuring through small and local business.
Strategize with internal and external stakeholders, including agency leadership and elected officials, to move agendas forward.
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