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- $45 hourly
- 4.6/5
- (2 jobs)
Dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in program and project management, business development, client relations, and strategic partnerships. Specializing in fostering growth within disability advocacy, technology, and education sectors. Proven ability to secure and manage multi-million-dollar contracts, drive innovative solutions, and build strong, collaborative teams. Adept at developing impactful partnerships that promote accessibility and inclusion, while delivering actionable insights to federal, state, and private organizations. Known for resolving complex challenges and driving strategic outcomes. Core Competencies • Federal/State/Private Partnerships • Strategic Leadership • Public Policy Implementation • Grant Writing & Management • Budget Management • Business Development • Community Outreach • Veterans Affairs • Microsoft Office Suite • Project Management Software PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Oversaw contract activities, staffing, and budget for Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Employment First, Veterans Return to Integrated Competitive Employment (RICE), and Visionary Opportunities to Increase Competitive Employment (VOICE) federal contracts. • Created National Employment First Community of Practice (representation from all 50 states). • Worked with over 40 state leadership teams consisting of Workforce Development, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicaid, Education, Mental Health, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. • Oversaw 11,500 hours in intensive technical assistance and training provided from Fiscal Years 2012-2019 which led to the following results: 3,500+ front-line direct service professionals trained in customized employment strategies for individuals with significant disabilities; 1,000+ provider organizations received executive leadership consulting to guide them in transitioning their business focus from segregated service delivery models to community-based outcomes; 200+ state policy products developed and 50+ major policy changes adopted to promote integrated employment as a preferred outcome of day and employment services for individuals with significant disabilities. • Secured contract renewals from 2012-2021, solidifying $10M+ in DOL partnerships. • Acquired $500K in additional funding for DOL VOICE contracts (FY 2019-2020). • Secured contract renewals and managed budgets from 2005-2010, solidifying $5M+ in ED partnerships. • Developed detailed project budgets aligned with contract requirements and guidelines. • Regularly monitored expenditures against the budget and analyzed variances. LEADERSHIP • Annually, developed a new team of 35+ subject matter experts for ODEP’s Federal initiatives on Employment First, RICE, and VOICE. • Evaluated grantee performance for ODEP’s ‘Add Us In’ initiative to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Presented key findings at the 2013 American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting. • Co-authored report: Registered Apprenticeship Programs: Improving the Pipeline for People with Disabilities. Report recommendations were presented to DOL’s Office of the Apprenticeship and Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship. FUNDING • Secured a $200,000 contract from the Illinois Department of Human Services for Developmental Disabilities for Employment First Balancing Incentive Program Project. • Won $480,000 federal contract to support DOL's Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities. • Wrote and awarded a multi-year contract to manage the State of Oregon’s Seamless Transition Pilot to implement a model from school to work for transition-aged individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. • Wrote and awarded a multi-year contract from the State of Ohio to innovate business strategies for adult day and employment services. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE User Research Director, The AbleGamers Charity, Kearneysville, WV 2021 to present Launched the User Research Division from the ground up, managing a team of two UX/UI staff while creating standard operating procedures and project templates, setting pricing strategy, defining service offerings, and developing marketing collateral to promote the division’s capabilities to potential clients across various industries (game studios, tech, disability start-ups, and museums). Successfully secured high-profile strategic partnerships with Netflix, Warner Brothers Discovery, Electronic Arts, and Sony Playstation, which led to a 75% increase in sales. Prepare client estimates; create statements of works and project plans; and monitor executed contracts to ensure agreed upon deliverables. Project Manager, EconSys, Falls Church, VA 2011 to 2021 Oversaw project budgets exceeding $2M+, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely deliverables. Developed Program Outcomes Reporting Tool (PORT), a new service offering under the management consulting business line
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- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Summary Dynamic and results-oriented marketing professional with expertise in developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives across various industries including Cybersecurity and B2B SaaS. Focus on driving revenue-driven campaigns and events, brand awareness, and fostering strategic partnerships. Skilled in leveraging digital marketing channels, leading cross-functional initiatives, creative problem solver, and maximizing budget allocations to achieve business objectives.
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