Consulting professional with strong track record in delivering impactful business solutions. Adept at strategic planning, data analysis, and process improvement. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs. Brings expertise in client relations, problem-solving, and driving measurable results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprenticeship Consultant
State of Colorado Apprenticeship Hub
Arapahoe County, CO
02.2023 - Current
Served the State of Colorado by working to expand awareness and advanced knowledge of the Registered Apprenticeship program to potential employers, partners, higher education providers, and apprentices across the State of Colorado. Launched apprenticeship programs across all employment industries including Early and Higher Education, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation, Business, etc.
Work with multiple state and local partners to ensure policy compliance and sustainable program development. These include but are not limited to Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), the Office of Future Works (OFW), and multiple local workforce centers, educational institutions, and community partners.
Represented Arapahoe County at the local, State, and Federal levels of government by presenting detailed analytics and data to leaders and elected officials to illustrate the current economic situation in Arapahoe County, the State of Colorado, and the United States. Used various public database systems such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics to extract specific data to ensure quality data-driven decision making. This includes data on inflation, housing, the cost of secondary and post-secondary education, etc.
Derived data from national and statewide databases to publish a quarterly Labor Supply and Demand report. This report helped illustrate the economic landscape at the national, state, and local level and identified labor shortages and areas of opportunity and labor growth throughout our community. Serve on the Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Data specialists’ team and regularly incorporate Labor Market Information at all levels of the organization.
Performance Management – Quality Assurance
Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County, CO
07.2021 - 03.2023
Worked to analyze and improve six specific agency-wide performance metrics regarding the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act. Ensured that each performance metric benchmark is met or exceeded to secure annual agency funding.
Worked to ensure policy compliance across WIOA teams, and conduct follow-up audits regularly.
Developed a follow-up process for customers who had exited all WIOA programs.
Regularly assisted with collaborative special projects and trainings to advance the mission, vision, and goals of Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Financial Analyst
City of Grandview
City of Grandview, MO
08.2020 - 05.2021
Worked on various public financial projects including comparative costs analyses, strategic economic development planning, budget reviews, and grant-statistics programs.
Obtained valuable public and private finance experience while striving to provide high quality customer service to the citizens of Grandview.
Gained insight into the broader field of public finance and administration and gained an appreciation for the services that these respective fields provide.
Rotational Management Assistant
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins, CO
05.2019 - 05.2021
Worked with three different departments throughout the City of Fort Collins:
Finance Department: Conducted comparative analysis focused on financial structures and the impact of sales tax with the downtown business bureau.
Environmental Sustainability: Worked on the Climate Action team and designed grant-based projects focused on the updating of environmental best practices.
City Manager’s Office: Worked with the Director of Performance Excellence to analyze workforce surveys to improve internal performance metrics and municipal services.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
University of Kansas
05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Communication Studies
Colorado State University
05-2020
Skills
Policy Analysis
Performance Management
Grant Writing and Analysis
Data Analysis
Management Analysis
Staff Training and Onboarding
Microsoft Office Certified (Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint)
Professional and Interpersonal Communication/Presenting Skills
Strategic Planning
Website Design
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Team leadership & development
Client relationships
Timeline
Apprenticeship Consultant
State of Colorado Apprenticeship Hub
02.2023 - Current
Performance Management – Quality Assurance
Arapahoe County
07.2021 - 03.2023
Financial Analyst
City of Grandview
08.2020 - 05.2021
Rotational Management Assistant
City of Fort Collins
05.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Communication Studies