Organized and dependable successful professional with over 20 years of experience at managing multiple priority tasks with a positive attitude. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit change and effective action. Detail-driven compliance professional, well-versed in comprehensive analysis of operations, process improvement and recommendations, and best practices.
Skills
Construction Administration
Project Management
Budget Management (P&L) Monitoring
Data Research/Analytical Reporting
Outreach/Advocacy, Minority Compliance
Strategic Planning/Goal Setting
Management Skills
Invoice/Pay Application Reviewer
Grant Research and Writer
Develop Content for Internal and External Use
Work History
12/2022 to Current
FREELANCEArizona State University – Tempe, AZ,
Manage over 25 customer inquiries per day.
Public Speaking and Social Media Content Manager.
Plan events for pet adoptions and animal rescue education.
Community advocate for small businesses.
Research grant opportunities and grant writing.
Attend conferences to stay informed on industry developments and network with peers.
Develop and execute creative strategies to promote fundraising events, raised nearly $10,000 in six months.
Certify Minority-Small Businesses with State Agencies.
Research and identified innovative solutions to acquire resources.
04/2016 to 12/2022
PROGRAM COORDINATOR/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTGreater Orlando Aviation Authority (Consultant) – City, STATE,
Provided program management multi-functional tasks for Small Business Development department.
Reviewed contracts and subcontracts for Construction, Professional Services and Procurement projects.
Generated over 10 monthly analytical reports detailing contract compliance and payment findings and recommendations.
Evaluated bid proposals to determine Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals.
Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
Conceptualized, planned and executed over 15 community engagement events often recurring simultaneously.
Developed original content using social media and independent sources.
Engaged and advocated small businesses to partner with Authority's stakeholders, governmental and non-governmental community partners.
Consolidated post-event reports on income, attendance, and planning to assess overall event success and lessons learned.
Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
Collaborated with teams to define, strategize and implement advocacy strategies.
06/2014 to 01/2016
SPECIAL PROJECTS/COMPLIANCE MONITOR OFFICERCity Of Orlando – City, STATE,
Blueprint Office/Venues Department team at City of Orlando.
Scheduled employer workshops for possible employee recruitment.
Developed over 20 reporting spreadsheets by generating queries utilizing B2GNow & LCP Tracking to create required reports.
Coordinated five monthly community outreach events to advice local small businesses of opportunities for MWBE participation in government projects.
Monitored project diversity workforce participation and contract compliance by scheduling site field visits.
Developed ad-hoc reporting from City's compliance monitor software platforms.
Audited certified payroll regulated by Davis Bacon Act.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
06/2012 to 06/2014
PROJECT COORDINATORCost Management, Inc. – City, STATE,
Member of Owner Representative Team for Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts construction project.
Organized and managed over 30 meetings with private, public, and nonprofit entities, including several Board of Director groups.
Prepared visual aids, organization charts, agenda, and meeting minutes for presentation and distribution.
Increased positive relationship with community leaders, private and public organizations.
Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk by implementing corrective action plans.
Prepared preliminary annual operating budget expenditure and manpower reporting.
Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
Education
Expected in 2023
Dual Master: Public Administration and Nonprofit Management EXPECTED University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL GPA:
Expected in 2012
BA: International Business and Latin American Studies University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL GPA:
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