Experience
BrightEdge  August 2014 - Present
Johns Hopkins University  May 2013 - December 2013
ICMA   August 2013 - September 2013
Chinatown Community Development Center  April 2012 - August 2012
Muse Venture International   October 2010 - January 2012
International Student House   December 2008 - September 2011
BC Finance group   August 2009 - March 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Management, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Mandarin, Research, Market Research, Analysis, Video Editing, Chinese culture, Taiwanese, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Chinese, Teaching, Fundraising, Customer Service, Social Media, Video, Community Outreach, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Video Shooting, Teamwork, Leadership, Adobe Acrobat

Education
Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Applied Economics

CSU, East Bay   2008 — 2012
S.Bachelor, Business Administration, Accounting & Finance Option

Quanzhou Normal University   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), International Business

Experience
Chemonics International  December 2011 - Present
AED/FHI   January 2011 - December 2011
Academy for Educational Development  June 2009 - December 2010
Academy for Educational Development  July 2007 - May 2009
Independent Consultant  January 2006 - July 2007
USAID  October 1996 - July 2005
Independent Consultant  August 1995 - September 1996
AED  April 1994 - July 1995
ICMA   January 1993 - March 1994
USAID  June 1992 - December 1992

Skills
Civil Society, Peacebuilding, NGOs, Anti-corruption, Local Government, Governance, Accountability, Transparency, Democracy, Good Governance, Peace, Decentralization, International..., Participation, Program Design, Democratization, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Elections, Strategic Communications, Technical Assistance, Proposal Leadership, Program Management, Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, Grants, Policy, Politics, Government, Public/private..., Rural Development, International..., Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Capacity Development, International Relations, Conflict, Humanitarian Assistance, Public-private...

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1984 — 1998
Bachelors, Economics

American University   1990 — 1992
Masters, International Development

Experience
City of Bloomington, MN  February 2015 - Present
American Red Cross, Northern Minnesota Region   July 2014 - Present
MCMA   1995 - Present
ICMA   1995 - Present
University of Minnesota Athletics  1988 - Present
North Hennepin Community College Foundation   August 2013 - January 2015
City of Brooklyn Park  April 2008 - January 2015
City of Rosemount  March 2003 - April 2008
City of Eagan, MN   November 1998 - March 2003

Skills
Economic Development, Government, Public Administration, Local Government, Strategic Planning, Redevelopment, Community Outreach

Education
Hamline University   1992 — 1996
Master of Arts, Public Administration

St. Cloud State University   1989 — 1992
BA, History, Political Science

Columbia Heights High School   1983 — 1987

Experience
ICMA   April 2014 - Present
City of Shelbyville, TN   February 2013 - Present
Tennessee City Management Association   April 2014 - Present

Skills
Grant Writing, Administration, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Government, System Administration, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Grants, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Program Management, Economic Development, Urban Planning, Policy, Leadership, Public Policy, Local Government, Public Administration, Community Outreach, Zoning, Land Use, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Land Use Planning, Public Relations, Budgets, Proposal Writing, Research, Municipalities, Microsoft Office

Education
California State University-San Bernardino   2005 — 2007
Master's Degree, Public Administration

Indiana University Bloomington   2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Public Affairs

Experience
ICMA   September 2011 - Present
ManageWerks, LLC   August 2011 - Present
City of Boynton Beach  April 2000 - July 2011
Leadership Palm Beach County  2008 - 2008
Village of Bensenville  1998 - 2000
Village of Downers Grove  1989 - 1998

Skills
Zoning, Emergency Management, Land Use, Employee Relations, Intergovernmental..., Personnel Management, Community Engagement, Government..., Public Administration, Public Speaking, Government, Local Government, Nonprofits, Policy, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Economic Development, Capacity Building, Community Outreach, Organizational..., Urban Planning, Grants, Volunteer Management, Workshop Facilitation, Legislative Relations, Public/private..., Redevelopment, Sustainability, Professional Ethics, Non-profit..., Budgets, Land Use Planning, Proposal Writing, Mediation, Recruiting, Management, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Finance, Leadership Development, Municipalities, Public Finance, Public Policy, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Government Liaison, Grant Writing, Politics, Conflict Resolution

Education
Leadership Palm Beach County - Class of 2008   2007 — 2008

University of Virginia - Senior Executive Institute   1993 — 1993

Northern Illinois University   1971 — 1974
MAPA, Public Administration

Experience
ICMA   2006 - Present
Contracted Government Solutions   November 2005 - Present
City of San Carlos  May 1987 - November 2005
Town of San Anselmo  December 1983 - May 1987
Mendocino County  July 1977 - December 1983
State of Wisconsin  February 1976 - July 1977
City of Oakland, CA  July 1972 - February 1976

Education
California State University-East Bay   1970 — 1972
MPA, Public Administration

Loyola University Chicago   1962 — 1966
BS, Political Science, Philosophy

Experience
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)   June 2015 - Present
ICMA   September 2012 - June 2015
Carnegie Mellon University  September 2011 - October 2012
Detroit Regional Chamber  May 2012 - August 2012
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF)   October 2010 - May 2012
Friendship Circle of Michigan  October 2010 - July 2011
Peckham, Inc.   September 2009 - September 2010
California State Assembly  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Research, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Networking, Behavioral Interviewing, Databases, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Donor Management, Public Policy, Public Administration, Program Management, Project Management, Workshop Facilitation, Nonprofits, Program Development, Community Outreach, Public Speaking

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   2011 — 2013
MS, Public Policy & Management (Policy Analysis)

University of Michigan   2005 — 2009
B.A., Psychology, Sociology

Experience
FEMA  May 2011 - Present
DHS-FEMA  May 2011 - Present
International City/County Managers' Association   January 2004 - Present
NLPC, Lady Lake, Florida   2003 - Present
ICMA   2004 - 2011
Local Government  1994 - 2010
Local Government  1985 - 2010
Local Governments, Florida   January 1990 - April 2008
City of Williston, Florida   2004 - 2008
City of Leesburg, Florida  2003 - 2004

Skills
Emergency Management, Economic Development, Government, Local Government, Administration, Community Development, Preparedness, Policy, Strategic Planning, Grants, Public Relations, Budgeting, Planning, Government Liaison, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Organizational..., Community Relations, Problem Solving, Team Building, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Program Management, Program Development, Government Relations, Change Management, Volunteer Management, Security, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Municipal, Operations Management, Budget Management, Team Management, Coordination, Sustainability, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Event Management, Employee Relations, Public Administration, Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Social Media, Contract Management, New Business Development, Budgets

Education
DHS-FEMA Emergency Management Institute   2012 — 2012
"National Disaster Recovery Framework-Federal Operations", Long Term Community Disaster Recovery

DHS-FEMA Emergency Management Institute   2010 — 2011
Command and General Staff, Emergency Management

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   2007 — 2007
Economic Development

University of South Florida   2006 — 2006
Economic Development

University of Central Florida   1986 — 1990
MPA-level, Public Administration, International Business, Military Science

LLC-Class 2001

Experience
National League of Cities  September 2014 - Present
National League of Cities  April 2014 - August 2014
ICMA   May 2013 - March 2014
ICMA   May 2000 - May 2013
ICMA   June 1996 - May 2000
ICMA   1994 - 1996

Skills
Strategy, Governance, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Management, Program Management, Leadership, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing, Software Project..., Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Project Management, Social Media, Process Improvement, Marketing

Education
Marist College   2012 — 2013
M.A., Integrated Marketing Communications

William & Mary
B.A., Economics, Psychology

Experience
Village of Bayside  January 2014 - Present
Village of Bayside  February 2013 - January 2014
ICMA   June 2011 - January 2013
Borough of Brentwood   May 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Community Development, Policy, Government, Program Management, Public Administration, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Program Development, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Local Government

Education
University of Pittsburgh   2009 — 2011
MPA, Public Administration

Geneva College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Experience
Greenville/Asheville units for Gannett   July 2014 - Present
The News-Press  January 2012 - July 2014
AFCP   March 1996 - June 2012
The Daily Press  March 2010 - December 2011
Association of Free Community Papers   July 2008 - March 2010
ICMA   2009 - 2010
Pennysaver  October 2007 - December 2009
PaperChain   1999 - 2009
The Flyer Magazine - Harte Hanks, Inc.   April 2005 - October 2007
Pennysaver/ Harte Hanks, Inc.   March 1993 - April 2005

Skills
Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Leadership Development, Advertising, Building Relationships, Sales Management, Digital Marketing, Sales Leadership..., Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Selling Skills, Budgets, Coaching, Forecasting, Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Online Advertising, Direct Mail, Social Media, Newspaper, Sales, Digital Media, Leadership, Strategy, Marketing, Newspapers, Advertising Sales, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Account Management, Public Relations, Business Development, B2B, Management, CRM, Marketing Communications, Publishing, SEM, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Strategic HR, Online Marketing, Training, Marketing Management

Education
Clemson University   1978 — 1985
BS, MS, Management

Christopher Columbus High School   1974 — 1978
high school diploma

Experience
TND Planning Group   July 2010 - Present
Maryland Safe Routes to School Network   March 2011 - December 2011
ICMA   January 2006 - January 2010
Maryland Office of Smart Growth   March 2002 - December 2005
Orlando Sentinel  December 1993 - March 2002
Investor's Business Daily  August 1990 - November 1993
Tsudakoma Corp. / Japanese Ministry of Education   June 1986 - September 1988

Skills
Public Policy, Local Government, Journalism, Environmental, Community Outreach, Sustainability, Writing, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Non-profits, Editing, Research, Public Relations, Government, Strategic Communications, Government Relations, Policy Analysis, Community Relations, Speech Writing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Policy, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Land Use, Nonprofits, Urban Planning, Publications, Politics, Editorial, Grant Writing, Web Content, Newsletters, Community Engagement, Climate Change, Proposal Writing, Event Management, Legislation, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Environmental Awareness

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1989 — 1990
MS, Journalism

University of Virginia   1980 — 1983
BA, Political and Social Thought

Experience
City of Englewood  September 2014 - Present
Ground Force Worldwide  September 2012 - September 2014
ICMA   June 2011 - September 2012
City of Post Falls  September 2006 - September 2012
Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County   2008 - 2012
Post Falls Chamber of Commerce   2006 - 2012
ICMA   2010 - 2010
Wadsworth Development Group   August 2005 - September 2006
City of Draper   1999 - 2005
Draper City, UT   1999 - 2005

Skills
Organizational..., Leadership Development, Government, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Grant Writing, Community Development, Land Use, Project Planning, Policy, Strategy, Economic Development, Zoning, Public Administration, Change Management, Municipalities, Management, Administration, Public Speaking, Budgets, System Administration, Land Use Planning, Managerial Finance, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Operations Management, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Coaching, Community Outreach, Grants, Negotiation, Analysis, Performance Management, Staff Development, Project Management, Redevelopment, Program Development, Non-profit Volunteer, Urban Planning, Financial Management, Planning, Non-profits, People Skills, Government Relations, Customer Relations, Government Liaison, Municipal, Budgeting, Systems Development...

Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business   2011 — 2011
Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management, Business Management

University of Virginia   2010 — 2010
None, Organizational Development

International City/County Management Association University   2009 — 2009
None, Gettysburg Leadership Institute

University of Colorado Denver   2007 — 2007
None, Rocky Mountain Program

University of Dayton   1994 — 1995
MPA, Political Science/Administrative Law

University of Dayton   1992 — 1994
BS Political Science, Political Science/ Pre Law

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Experience
City of Cincinnati  March 2015 - Present
Taos County  March 2014 - March 2015
ICMA   March 2014 - March 2015
Hearth Homes   May 2013 - March 2014
City of Spokane  November 2002 - February 2014
Century 21 Beutler & Associates  July 2012 - October 2013

Education
Jacksonville State University   2009 — 2012
MPA, Emergency Management

Washington State University   2004 — 2007
BA, Social Sciences

Experience
City of Greenville  April 2015 - Present
Global Location Strategies  May 2014 - April 2015
Clemson University  August 2013 - April 2015
ICMA   August 2008 - August 2013

Skills
Transportation Planning, Public Transport..., Sustainability, Grants, Government, Community Outreach, Economic Development, GIS, Program Management, Environmental Awareness, Community Development, Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Brownfield, Marketing, Local Government, Urban Planning, Zoning, Event Planning, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Land Use, Public Relations, Environmental Policy, Land Use Planning, Municipalities, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Community Engagement, Policy, Event Management, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Project Planning, Grant Writing, Sustainable Development, Management, Research, Lobbying, Environmental Consulting, International..., Capacity Building, Public Administration, Public/private..., Redevelopment, Urban Design, ArcGIS, Environmental, Government Relations

Education
Clemson University   2013 — 2015
Master of City and Regional Planning, (Transportation, GIS, Urban Design, Economic Development)

James Madison University   2004 — 2008
B.S., Public Policy and Administration

University of Virginia   2011 — 2011
LEAD Program - UVA's Senior Executive Institute (SEI)

Experience
Center for American Progress  November 2014 - Present
Washington College  July 2014 - November 2014
The Smart Girls Group  February 2014 - November 2014
John LaFerla for Congress   March 2014 - May 2014
Washington College  May 2013 - April 2014
Washington College  February 2013 - February 2014
ICMA   May 2013 - October 2013
Sweet Lemon Media  May 2013 - August 2013
Washington College  February 2013 - May 2013
Washington College  January 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Blogging, Social Media, Research, Political Science, Leadership, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Facebook, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Spanish, Policy Analysis, Organization, Career Education, Networking, Writing, Blog Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Twitter, Peer Mentoring, Project Management, Public Policy, International Relations

Education
Washington College   2010 — 2014
Bachelors, Political Science

Københavns Universitet / University of Copenhagen   2012 — 2012
Political Science and Government

Mount de Sales Academy   2006 — 2010

Experience
Winrock International  October 2014 - Present
Center for International Private Enterprise  June 2013 - October 2014
Development Professionals Inc.   December 2012 - May 2013
ICMA   June 2012 - June 2012
MSI  January 2011 - November 2011
AECOM  August 2010 - October 2010
Institute for International Law and Human Rights   July 2009 - November 2009
Habitat for Humanity International  August 2008 - July 2009
ABA Rule of Law Initiative   2006 - 2007
International Rescue Committee  June 2005 - December 2005

Skills
International..., Program Management, Programme Design, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Legal, Rule Of Law, Parliamentary Procedure, Legislative Issues, International Project..., International Human...

Education
American University   2015 — 2015
Certification, U.S. and International Anti Corruption Law, Certification of Completion

New York State Bar Exam   2008 — 2008
Law

British Columbia Bar Exam   2000 — 2000
Law

Western University   1996 — 1999
LLB, Law

University of Ottawa   1993 — 1996
B.Social Sciences, Criminology

Experience
Northeast State Community College  August 2012 - Present
City of Oak Ridge Tn   February 2011 - Present
ICMA   2009 - 2013
Lipscomb University ISP   2011 - 2011
City of Galax, Virginia   June 2009 - August 2009
American Cancer Society  January 2008 - May 2009
Fossil  September 2004 - September 2007
Health Now, Jonesborough Tennessee   January 2004 - September 2004
DeCorp America, Nashville Tennessee   March 2002 - November 2003
The New Knoxville Convention Center   2001 - 2002

Skills
Historic Preservation, Economic Development, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Marketing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Leadership, Policy, Grants, Government, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Research, Public Administration, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Sustainability, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Budgets, Project Planning, Training

Education
East Tennessee State University   2008 — 2010
MCM, City Management, Urban Planning & Development

Experience
Ukulele Ed   February 2010 - Present
Summer Village Condominium Association   September 2012 - August 2014
San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra   January 2007 - April 2011
ICMA   2004 - 2011
Cantare Con Vivo   September 2003 - June 2008
City of San Leadro   May 2001 - October 2004
Stone & Youngberg  October 1988 - March 2001
City of San Jose  1984 - 1988
City of Campbell, CA  December 1981 - September 1984

Skills
Local Government, Government, Municipalities, Public Administration, Public Policy, Investments, Economic Development, Policy, Community Development, Public Finance, Policy Analysis, Budgets, Public Speaking, City Management, Finance, Management, Community Outreach, Program Management, Public Relations, Public/private..., Redevelopment, Zoning

Education
James Hill Ukulele Initiative   2010 — 2012
First and Second Level Certification, Ukulele in the Classroom Instructor

University of Southern California   1975 — 1986
DPA, Public Administration

California State University-East Bay   1972 — 1975
MPA, Public Administration

University of Missouri-Columbia   1964 — 1968
BJ, Journalism

Experience
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)   November 2004 - Present
Versar  April 2004 - November 2004
ICMA   2001 - 2004
National Governors Association  August 1999 - April 2001
Marasco Newton Group  December 1997 - August 1999

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Government, Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainability, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Research, Program Management, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Environmental Education, Wastewater Treatment, Local Government, Marketing, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Issues, Septic Systems, Brownfield, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Nonprofits, Project Management, Contract Management, Government Contracting, Partnerships

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   1998 — 2003
Master's Degree, Environmental Science

Bowling Green State University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Policy & Analysis

Experience
Sparkroom  November 2013 - Present
Sparkroom  May 2012 - November 2013
ICMA   April 2011 - May 2012
EcoMaids of Essex County   January 2011 - March 2011
West Essex Jewelers   September 2004 - March 2011
Google Online Marketing Challenge  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
iMIS, Crystal Reports, Google Adwords, Social Media, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Customer Relations, Database Administration, Mac OS X, Microsoft Word, PPC, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, OS X

Education
James Madison University   2006 — 2010
BBA, Marketing

Universiteit Antwerpen   2009 — 2009
Concentration in European Business, Business

Experience
Chemonics International  2010 - Present
Chemonics International  2010 - 2010
Chemonics International  2009 - 2010
ICMA   2008 - 2009

Skills
Management Consulting, Program Management, Governance, International Project..., Sustainable Development, Public Policy, Economics, Research, Project Management

Education
The College of William and Mary

Georgetown University

Experience
iCore Networks (Now a Vonage Company)   April 2014 - August 2015
Interfaith Works  March 2014 - April 2014
Human Capital Career Connections   February 2014 - March 2014
ICMA   April 2013 - January 2014
Leonie  May 2012 - April 2013
United States Department of Homeland Security  January 2012 - May 2012
IJMA3 - The Arab ICT Organization   June 2011 - August 2011
Middle East Institute  September 2010 - December 2010
American University Center for Global Peace   February 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Direct Sales, Cloud Computing IaaS, Hosted Voice, VDI, VMware, Salesforce.com, SharePoint, International Relations, Proposal Writing, Arabic, Strategic Communications, Business Development, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Government Contracting, Teaching, Recruiting

Education
American University, School of International Service   2008 — 2012
BA

University of Aleppo, Higher Institute of Languages   2011 — 2011

Saifi Institute for Arabic Language   2011 — 2011
NA

Middle East Institute   2010 — 2010

Zaytuna College   2010 — 2010

Experience
NC Economic Advancement and Planning   September 2014 - Present
NC Department of Commerce  February 2004 - August 2014
NC Department of Commerce  May 1999 - February 2004
Town of Walnut Cove   1998 - 1999
City of Mount Airy   1995 - 1998
ICMA   1994 - 1995
Appalachian State University  January 1994 - May 1994

Skills
Retreat Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Survey Research, Community Development, Urban Planning, Community Engagement, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Historic Preservation, Zoning, Economic Development, Comprehensive Planning, Program Evaluation, Organizational..., Project Management, Grant Writing, GIS, Fundraising, Workshop Facilitation, Transportation Planning, Retreats, Policy, Redevelopment, Environmental Planning, Local Government, Sustainable Development, Management, Grants, Land Use Planning, Training, Research, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Public Administration, Neighborhood Planning, Project Coordination, Intergovernmental..., Proposal Writing, Budgets, Strategy, Regional Planning, Public Participation, Program Development, Land Use, Workforce Development, Training Facilitation, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Government, Sustainability

Education
Appalachian State University   1992 — 1995
MPA, Public Management

Appalachian State University   1990 — 1991
B.A., Political Science

Lees-McRae College   1986 — 1989
Associate of Arts

State of North Carolina Office of State Personnel   2007 — 2008
Certification in Public Management

UNC Chapel Hill   1998 — 1999
Certificate in Municipal Administration

North Davidson Senior High

Experience
Bloomberg BNA  February 2015 - Present
Round House Theatre  August 2004 - April 2015
Precision Design LLC   March 2004 - April 2015
The Studio Theatre  February 2003 - March 2004
Metro Weekly Magazine   March 2002 - January 2003
SER Solutions  1999 - 2002
Docucorp International  May 1997 - January 1999
Apple  March 1995 - January 1996
ICMA   August 1994 - March 1995

Skills
Advertising, SEO, Web Design, Logo Design, Marketing, Program Management, WordPress, PSD to Wordpress, InDesign, Newsletters, CSS, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Nonprofits, Editing

Education
Cornell University   1990 — 1994
B.A., Arts & Sciences - Science & Technology Studies

Experience
ICMA   May 2015 - August 2015
California Pizza Kitchen  July 2013 - March 2015
California Pizza Kitchen  December 2012 - July 2013
Chipotle Mexican Grill  June 2012 - October 2012
Nando's PERi-PERi USA  July 2011 - April 2012

Education
George Mason University   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting, Rising Junior

Experience
CleanTX  August 2015 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin  January 2013 - May 2015
ICMA   July 2010 - February 2012
Sinec S.A.   April 2010 - February 2012
CIPPEC  July 2009 - March 2010
Anchor Stone Company   June 2008 - June 2009
Mexican Embassy  January 2006 - June 2006

Skills
Fluent in Spanish, Conversational Italian, Non-profits, Energy Efficiency, International..., Public Policy, BRT, Policy Analysis, Government, International Relations, Research, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Policy Research, Natural Resource..., Energy Policy, Renewable Energy Policy, Renewable Energy, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Spanish

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2012 — 2015
Master of Arts, Energy and Earth Resources - The Jackson School of Geosciences

The University of Texas at Austin   2012 — 2015
Master of Public Affairs, Public Affairs - LBJ School of Public Affairs

American University   2004 — 2008
BA, International Relations/Spanish

John Cabot University   2007 — 2007
IR/Spanish

Universidad Catolica Argentina   2006 — 2006
International Relations/Spanish

Holland Hall

Experience
ICMA   May 2015 - Present
City of Palmdale  April 2012 - June 2015
Washoe County  October 2006 - March 2012
ICMA   October 2010 - September 2011
ICMA   June 2002 - October 2006
City of South Lake Tahoe  2000 - 2002
City of Minnetonka, MN   1993 - May 2000
City of New Brighton  1989 - 1993
City of St. Anthony  1981 - 1989
City of Blue Earth   1978 - 1981

Skills
Local Government, Economic Development, Government, Community Development, Public Administration, Policy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Land Use Planning, Community Outreach, Emergency Management, Zoning, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Public/private..., Public Finance, Program Management, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Regional Planning, Redevelopment, Organizational..., Program Development, Land Use, Municipalities, Fundraising, Grants, Urban Planning, Budgets, Leadership Development, Intergovernmental..., Legislation, Project Management, Leadership, Community Engagement, Customer Service, Code Enforcement

Education
Harvard Kennedy School of Government   1992 — 1992
Senior Executives in State and Local Government

Minnesota State University, Mankato   1971 — 1972
B.S., Geography, CumLaude

Minnesota State University, Mankato   1973 — 1974
M.A., Urban and Regional Studies

Gustavus Adolphus College   1969 — 1971
Geography

Experience
ICMA   August 2015 - Present
IREX  October 2014 - June 2015
RAISE Health Initiative   February 2014 - May 2015
International Youth Development and Education Non-profits   January 2014 - April 2015
City of Marion, Indiana  July 2011 - July 2013
THHS / MHS   September 2010 - May 2011
Alliance Academy International  August 2009 - July 2010
International Justice Mission  August 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Community Outreach, Community Development, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Economic Development, International..., Event Planning, Teaching, Social Media, Research, Non-profits, Government, Public Policy

Education
American University   2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Development Management

Taylor University   2004 — 2008
BA, Psychology

Experience
Independent Career Consultant   2008 - Present
National Louis University  January 2013 - December 2013
EventGallery LLC   June 2003 - November 2008
141 Worldwide  2002 - 2005
Flair Communications Agency  2001 - 2002
Leo Burnett  2000 - 2001
Frankel & Co.   1998 - 2000
ICMA   1996 - 1998
Phillips Publishing International  1995 - 1996
Jewel and Company Inc.   1993 - 1995

Skills
Advertising, Business Development, Business Networking, Business Strategy, Business Coaching, Job Coaching, Job Search Strategies, Resume Writing, Direct Marketing, Interview Preparation, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Career Counseling, New Business Development, Training, Social Networking, Photography, Interviews, Management, Social Media, Coaching, SEO, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Cover Letters, Personal Development, Workshop Facilitation, Sales, Career Development

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Bowie High

National Personal Training Institute
Diploma of Personal Training and Nutrition, A-CPT, Personal Trainer

Experience
C&K Market Inc.   November 2014 - Present
Living Opportunities Inc  July 2008 - March 2014
Graphic Information Systems, Inc.   December 2004 - April 2008
FedEx Office  March 1992 - December 2004
ICMA   September 1996 - June 1997

Skills
Onboarding, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Team Building, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Conflict Resolution, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Public Speaking, Hiring, Interviews, Deferred Compensation, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, Career Development, Labor Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, New Hire Orientations, Fundraising, College Recruiting

Education
Cabrillo College   1992 — 1994
General Education

CSU Hayward   1989 — 1991
Music Performance, General

Experience
City of Milwaukie  October 2010 - Present
Jordan Schrader Ramis PC  September 2007 - October 2010
ICMA   February 2005 - December 2007
Ramis Crew Corrigan   June 2005 - September 2007
City of Tigard  August 1994 - January 2005
O'Donnell Ramis Crew and Corrigan   January 1989 - August 1994
William A. Monahan, Attorney at Law   January 1988 - January 1989
City of Tigard  August 1982 - January 1988
City of Brockton  June 1979 - July 1982
Brockton Redevelopment Authority   December 1978 - June 1979

Skills
Community Development, Local Government, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economic Development, International Relations, Training, Consulting, Zoning, Land Use Planning, Land Use Law, Local Government Law

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   1983 — 1984
Juris Doctor, Law

Suffolk University Law School   1980 — 1982
Transferred to Lewis and Clark Law School where I completed my degree, Law

University of Rhode Island   1972 — 1974
Master of Community Planning - MCP, Community Planning and Area Development

Stonehill College   1969 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Wake Forest University   1968 — 1969
Transferred to Stonehill College where i completed my degree

Experience
ICMA   August 2014 - Present
ICMA   September 2011 - Present
ICMA   September 2006 - August 2014
Child Welfare League of America  August 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Program Management, Policy, Proposal Writing, Community Outreach, Government, Leadership, Program Evaluation, Analysis, Grants, Management, Research, Budgets, Performance Management, Business Development, Employee Training, Microsoft Office, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Grant Writing, Local Government, Marketing, Public Policy, Public Speaking

Education
The George Washington University   2004 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public Policy, concentration in Social Policy

Salem College   2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Political Science

Cottey College   2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Experience
ICMA   February 2014 - Present
Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida   January 2014 - Present
Sarasota County Government  January 2012 - November 2013
Alachua County BOCC, Florida  January 1999 - January 2012
Martin County Government   October 1994 - December 1999
City of Titusville  May 1987 - August 1994
City of Green River  May 1981 - April 1987
City of Vandalia  September 1976 - April 1981

Skills
Local Government, Community Development, Government, Economic Development, Zoning, Policy, Public Policy, Land Use, Intergovernmental..., Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Land Use Planning, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Urban Planning, Grant Writing, GIS, Social Services, Sustainability, Grants, Redevelopment, Public Budgeting, Public Finance, Emergency Management, Community Engagement, Municipalities, Human Resources, Leadership, Governance, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Performance Measurement, Analytics, Scrum, Data Visualization, Consulting, SaaS, Civic Engagement, Public Speaking, Ethical Leadership

Education
University of Dayton   1978 — 1980
Masters, Public Administration

Miami University   1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Administration

Experience
ICMA   February 2013 - Present
Thurrock Council   January 2012 - February 2013
Public Sector Consultants  September 2008 - December 2011
Cowater International   May 2004 - July 2008
MFMTAP   2004 - 2008
Accentu8   September 2000 - May 2004

Skills
Change Management, Business Strategy, Capacity Building, Government, Local Government, Public Sector, Project Management, Managerial Finance, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Governance, Budgets, Accounting, Program Management, Risk Management, Procurement, Policy, Finance, Analysis

Education
De Montfort University   2000 — 2001
MBA, Business Administration

Wolverhampton Polytechnic   1984 — 1988
CIPFA, Public Financial management

Reading University   1977 — 1980
BA(Hons), International Relations and Economics

Experience
City of Charlotte  April 2013 - Present
George Washington University  September 1995 - Present
ICMA   October 2009 - March 2013
Arlington, VA  May 1980 - November 2009
City of Birmingham  November 1975 - November 1979

Education
George Mason University
DPA, Public Administration

University of Alabama at Birmingham   1975 — 1979
MA, Urban Studies

University of Montevallo   1972 — 1975
BA, English

Experience
ICMA   August 2014 - Present
The Pew Charitable Trusts  March 2013 - August 2014
The Pew Charitable Trusts  July 2013 - June 2014
InterAction  December 2011 - March 2013
International Relief and Development (IRD)   September 2010 - March 2013
Finkelstein Thompson LLP  July 2008 - September 2010
Value-Add, L.L.C.   August 2006 - July 2008
International Center for Journalists  August 2003 - August 2005
The Big Issue  September 2004 - November 2004

Skills
International..., International Relations, Non-profits, NGOs, Compliance, Cross-cultural..., Cross cultural training, OMB Circular A-133, omb circular A-110, OMB Circular A-122, AIDAR, Federal Acquisition..., Code of Federal..., PSEA, C-TIP, Ethics, Business Ethics, FCPA, Policies and Procedures, Funded Agreements, Disclosures, Government Procurement, Fraud, Fraud Detection, Internal Investigations, Policy, Cross-cultural Teams, Circular, Disclosure, FAR, A-122, Cross-cultural, Anti-bribery, Anti-corruption, Nonprofits, Capacity Building, Civil Society, Technical Assistance, Human Rights, Program Management, Refugees, Humanitarian, Quality Control/..., Negotitation, Contract Management, Government Contracting, Federal Grants..., Negotiation, Grants, Policy Analysis

Education
American University   2005 — 2008
Masters Degree, International Communication

American University   2002 — 2006
Bachelors Degree, History

American University   2002 — 2005
Bachelors Degree, International Relations

EBHS

Experience
ICMA   August 2015 - Present
ICMA   June 2013 - Present
Governorship of Antalya   December 2010 - August 2011
Sabanci Foundation   November 2009 - August 2010
Sabanci University  September 2008 - November 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Statistics, SPSS, Research, Economics, Turkish, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Foreign Policy, Stata, International Relations, English, International..., Analysis, Political Science, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Politics, Proposal Writing, Program Evaluation, Intercultural...

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Public Policy and Management

Sabanci University   2006 — 2009
MA, Political Science

Koc University   2001 — 2006
BA, sociology

Experience
ICMA   October 2013 - Present
Fuqua School of Business  August 2011 - May 2013
ICMA   July 2008 - June 2011
ICMA   November 2006 - June 2008

Skills
Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Public Policy, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Government, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Community Development, Public Speaking, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Local Government, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability

Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business   2011 — 2013
MBA, Social Entrepreneurship

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2001 — 2005
BA, Latin America and Political Science

Universidad San Francisco de Quito   2003 — 2003

Experience
ICMA   2001 - Present
City of Jefferson  February 2015 - August 2015
Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG)   January 2015 - March 2015
Wayne County  March 2013 - February 2015
Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG)   March 2008 - February 2015
Habersham County   November 2006 - March 2013
Carl Vinson Institute of Government  May 2011 - January 2012
Leon County  April 2004 - October 2006
Wise County  January 2003 - March 2004
Outback Steakhouse  August 1997 - December 2002

Skills
Policy, Local Government Finance, Budgets, Public Policy, Government, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Local Government, Project Planning, Grants, Economic Development, Public Speaking, Project Management, Community Development, Management, Public Administration, Analysis

Education
East Tennessee State University   2001 — 2003
MCM, Master of City Management

East Tennessee State University   1998 — 2001
BS, Political Science

Experience
ICMA   January 2013 - Present
ICMA   July 2000 - December 2012
ICMA   April 1996 - July 2000
USMS/DynCorp/CSC   October 1994 - April 1996

Skills
Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Community Development, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Grants, Program Development, Organizational..., Government, Economic Development, Policy, Non-profits, Program Management, Research, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School   2004 — 2006
MS

George Mason University   1988 — 1992
BS

Experience
denkstatt Bulgaria Ltd.   February 2015 - Present
Chevron  September 2012 - May 2014
AES  March 2009 - August 2012
AES  February 2008 - March 2009
DAI  August 2007 - February 2008
Advanced Engineering Associates International Inc., USA [USAID Energy Policy Project]   September 2006 - January 2007
ICMA   2000 - 2006
Women, Law, and Development International   January 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Renewable Energy, Energy, Climate Change, Carbon, Environmental Awareness, Energy Markets, Energy Management, Power Generation, Biomass, EU Energy Policy, EU Oil and Gas..., Solar Energy, Wind, Carbon Management, Business Strategy, Power Plants, Procurement, Energy Policy, Project Finance, Business Development, Government, Business Planning, Waste Management, Policy, Policy Analysis, Management, Project Management, Program Management

Education
Institute of Postdoctoral Studies, University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria   2009 — 2010
Certificate Degree, Electricity Markets and Liberalization, Carbon Markets, Energy Economy and Management

Darden School of Business, University of Virginia   2008 — 2008
Certificate, Business Valuation and Risk Analysis

University of Toledo   1996 — 1998
MPA

American University in Bulgaria   1992 — 1996
BA, Political Science and Government

Experience
ICMA   September 2004 - September 2014

Education
The Catholic University of America   2012 — 2015
Master of Social Work (MSW), Clinical Social Work

La Roche College   1993 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree, Graphic Design and Psychology

Experience
Atkins  September 2004 - Present
Grant Thornton LLP  December 1997 - September 2004
ICMA   1991 - 1997

Skills
Program Management, Feasibility Studies, Proposal Writing, Contract Management, GIS, New Business Development, Client Development, Client Relationship..., Emergency Management, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Project Implementation, Database Management, Environmental Awareness, Project Planning, Sustainability, Risk Management, Leadership, Management, Government, Training, Policy, Database Admin, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Water

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Policy

Experience
DC Office of Planning  May 2012 - Present
DC Office of Planning  March 2008 - December 2012
ICMA   March 2006 - February 2008
Coalition for Smarter Growth  October 1999 - September 2001
U.S. Senate   January 1997 - December 1998

Skills
Policy Analysis, Civic Engagement, Urban Planning, Transit-oriented..., Zoning, Land Use Planning, Local Government, Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Land Use, Sustainability, Community Outreach, Community Development, Grant Writing, Environmental Policy, Capacity Building, Public Administration, GIS, ArcGIS, Economic Development, Redevelopment, Grants, Policy, Government

Education
University of Miami School of Architecture   2009 — 2009
Accreditation Certificate, Principles and Practice of New Urbanism

University of Maryland College Park   2003 — 2007
Master of Public Management, Metropolitan and Regional Policy

Denison University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Philosophy

Experience
NavigationArts  May 2014 - Present
ICMA   August 2005 - May 2014
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative  March 2004 - August 2005
United Way of America  April 2003 - March 2004
United Way of America  August 2002 - April 2003

Skills
Databases, Integration, Requirements Gathering, Content Management, Budgeting, Agile Project Management, .NET, ColdFusion, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery UI, CSS, XML, iMIS, Business Analysis, Project Management, Software Project..., Budgets, IT Strategy, Software Development, Web Development, Program Management, Web Applications, Requirements Analysis, Laundry, Music, Urban Gardening, Nonprofits

Education
James Madison University   1995 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Music Technology

Experience
ICMA   April 2012 - Present
The Baltimore Sun  March 2006 - April 2012
Crosby Marketing Communications  2000 - 2003
Giant Food  1996 - 2000

Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Editorial, Team Leadership, Social Media, Media Relations, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Public Relations

Education
Loyola University Maryland   1989 — 1993

Experience
Urban Management Centre   June 2015 - Present
Urban Governance Collaborative   July 2008 - Present
AECOM, Arlington, VA   February 2015 - March 2015
Creative Associates International  April 2014 - June 2014
The Hague Academy   June 2013 - June 2013
Checchi and Company Consulting, Inc.   February 2013 - May 2013
Kabul City Initiative   October 2010 - December 2012
TetraTech/ARD   March 2010 - August 2010
TetraTech/ARD   March 2009 - March 2010
ICMA   March 2005 - March 2008

Skills
Economic Development, International..., Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Public Administration, NGOs, Community Development, Civil Society, Government, Public/private..., Policy, Grants, Project Planning, Sustainable Development, Non-profits, Local Government, Governance, Proposal Writing, Analysis, Strategy, Public Policy, Training, International Relations, Sustainability, Leadership, Budgets, Africa, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Organizational..., Rural Development, Municipalities, Nonprofits, Program Development, Politics, Public-private..., Strategic Planning, Management, Technical Assistance, Research, Community Outreach

Education
University of Dayton   1980 — 1982
MPA, Public Administration

Indiana University Bloomington   1972 — 1976
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science

Experience
Silver Knights Chess  2013 - Present
Arlington County Government  2004 - 2012
U.S. Department of Homeland Security   2002 - 2004
ICMA   1998 - 2001
Georgetown University Law Center  1990 - 2000
AARP  1995 - 1998
American Red Cross  1987 - 1994
Peace Corps  1983 - 1985

Skills
Customer Relations, Healthcare, Nonprofits, Cultural Diversity, Public Speaking, Training, Event Planning, Fundraising, Teaching, Program Development, Research, Microsoft Office, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Editing, PowerPoint, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Case Management, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Social Services, Press Releases, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Social Media, Case Managment, Non-profits

Education
Howard University
B.A., Sociology

The George Washington University
Education

Experience
Women for Women International  January 2015 - Present
ICMA   March 2007 - December 2014
National Association of Manufacturers  September 1997 - March 2007
CHF  June 1994 - September 1997

Skills
Government, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Nonprofits, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Strategic Planning, Policy, Auditing, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Management, Non-profits, Financial Statements, Payroll

Education
California State University-Fullerton   1981 — 1985
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting

Experience
City of Lexington, Virginia   October 2014 - Present
Floyd County Government  March 2012 - October 2014
City of Forney, Texas   December 2008 - April 2011
City or Arden Hills, Minnesota   October 2007 - November 2008
Town of Culpeper, Virginia  July 2004 - October 2007
City of College Park, Maryland  March 2003 - October 2004
City of College Park, Maryland  January 2000 - March 2003
ICMA   1997 - 2000

Skills
Local Government, Public Policy, City Management, Intergovernmental..., Public Administration, Economic Development, Public Budgeting

Education
American University   1996 — 1998
MPP, Public Policy/Public Administration

Emory University   1994 — 1996
BA, Political Science

Oxford College of Emory University   1992 — 1994
AA, Political Science

Experience
IESC - International Executive Service Corps  May 2015 - Present
ICMA   August 2003 - February 2015
ICMA   January 2002 - July 2003
Partnership of Hungarian Local Government Associations (PLGA)   1999 - 2001
USAID, ICMA, RTI & other clients   October 1998 - 2001
Public Administration Project (PAP), Hungary   January 1996 - September 1998

Skills
International..., Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Economic Development, International Relations, Grants, Capacity Building, Nonprofits, New Business Development, Policy, Government, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Local Government, NGOs, Civil Society, Program Evaluation, Strategic Communications, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Politics, Foreign Policy, Sustainable Development, Technical Assistance, Program Development, Social Media, Non-profits

Education
Corvinus University of Budapest   2000 — 2002
Master's Degree, Economics and European Studies

Kossuth Lajos University of Arts and Sciences, Debrecen, Hungary   1981 — 1986
Master's Degree, Education; English and Russian Literature and Linguistics

Experience
Bjornlund Communications   1996 - Present
ICMA   1989 - 1996

Skills
Curriculum Design, Books, Publications, Research, Editing, Copy Editing, Publishing, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Government, Freelance Writing, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Text Editing, Publication Development, Adult Education, Training & Development

Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education   1988 — 1989
M.Ed., Teaching & Curriculum

Williams College   1980 — 1983
B.A., American Studies

Smith College   1979 — 1980

Phillips Exeter Academy

Experience
Rhodeside & Harwell, Inc.   November 2004 - Present
ICMA   February 2003 - November 2004
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy  June 2001 - January 2002
Environmental Law Institute  April 1997 - July 2000

Skills
Urban Design, Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Sustainability, Transportation Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Site Planning, Land Use, Sustainable Design, Landscape Architecture

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2000 — 2002
Master in City Planning

Vassar College   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Latin American Studies

Experience
ICMA   August 1992 - June 2015
JJA Consultants   May 1991 - June 1992
Merrill Lynch  April 1989 - May 1991
Merrill Lynch  February 1987 - March 1989

Skills
SPHR, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Policy, Training, Payroll, Management, Career Development, Performance Appraisal, EEO, Organizational..., Performance Management, Leadership, Budgets, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Job Analysis, Management Consulting, Workforce Planning, Leadership Development

Education
Fisk University   1979 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General

Truman State University   1977 — 1979
Transferred, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
ICMA   June 2008 - Present
International City/County Management Association (ICMA)   June 2008 - Present

Education
American University

Experience
Center for State and Local Government Excellence   2007 - Present
ICMA   1990 - Present
City of Sunnyvale  July 1974 - July 1976

Skills
Public Policy, Community Development, Nonprofits, Leadership, Local Government, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Government, Policy, Strategy, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Grants, Community Outreach, Budgets, Public Administration, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Newsletters, Legislative Relations, Fundraising, International..., Capacity Building, Management, NGOs, Public/private..., Professional Ethics, Code of Ethics

Education
Muskingum College
B.A.

The Ohio State University
M.A., Journalism, Political Science

Experience
USAID  August 2011 - Present
ICMA   April 2008 - June 2010

Skills
International..., Capacity Building, Civil Society, NGOs, Policy Analysis, Africa, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, Democracy, Program Evaluation, Economic Development, Human Rights, Capacity Development

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Industrial & Systems Engineering

Harvard Business School
MBA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MS Civil Engineering

Experience
Edmond Associates   October 2012 - Present
ICMA   October 2009 - October 2012
Chemonics International  April 2003 - April 2007
Abt Associates  1994 - 2000
three municipalities   1977 - 1991
Massachusetts Executive Office of commuities and Development   1968 - 1977

Skills
Community Development, Public Policy, Government, Project Management, Governance, Business Development, Training, International..., Proposal Writing, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Policy, Capacity Building, NGOs, Grants, Nonprofits, Civil Society, Africa, International Relations, Sustainability, Organizational..., Program Evaluation, Capacity Development, Public/private..., Sustainable Development, Technical Assistance, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Report Writing, Democracy, Politics, Program Management, Rural Development, Local Government, Foreign Policy, Corporate Social...

Education
Northeastern University   1972 — 1975
MPA, public management

University of New Hampshire   1963 — 1967
BA, Government

Experience
Johnson & Johnson  March 2015 - April 2015
DataLab USA  December 2014 - February 2015
Center for Public Safety Management, LLC   July 2014 - December 2014
H&J CRO International, Inc   July 2014 - December 2014
Bristol-Myers Squibb  January 2014 - June 2014
ICMA   November 2012 - June 2014
MetroPlus Health Plan  June 2013 - August 2013
NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation  June 2013 - August 2013
Morningstar  June 2012 - August 2012
SAMSI  May 2011 - May 2011

Skills
R, SAS, Statistics, Time Series Analysis, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, JMP, Statistical Modeling, SQL, Minitab, VBA, SPSS, Visual Basic, PowerPoint, Access, Quantitative Analytics, Microsoft Word, SAS programming, Economics, Analysis, Research, Word, Excel, Chinese, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Mandarin, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Python, Data Mining, Microsoft Excel

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   2011 — 2014
Master's Degree

Iowa State University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree

Dean College   2007 — 2008

Experience
City of El Cerrito  September 2001 - Present
ICMA   2008 - 2011
City of Oak Park  August 1997 - September 2001

Skills
Local Government, Economic Development, Public Administration, Land Use, Redevelopment, Zoning, Government, Land Use Planning, Community Development, Municipalities, Public Finance, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Policy, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Public/private..., Grant Writing, Community Engagement, Urban Planning, Grants, Sustainability, Intergovernmental..., Grant Administration, Affordable Housing, Transit-oriented..., Regional Planning, Public Budgeting, Program Evaluation, Public-private...

Education
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Senior Executives in State and Local Government

University of California, Berkeley
Strategic Management of Public Organizations

Oakland University
Master of Public Adminstration

Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
ICMA   August 2015 - Present
USAID  January 2015 - July 2015
John Snow, Inc. (JSI)   June 2012 - December 2013
United States Peace Corps  2009 - 2011
Hillside Family of Agencies  October 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Grants, NGOs, Teaching, Environmental Education, Environmental Awareness, International..., Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Global Health, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Capacity Building, Community Development, Nonprofits, Program Development, Youth Development, Volunteer Management, Qualitative Research, Fundraising, Public Health, Human Rights

Education
School for International Training   2013 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Sustainable Development : International Policy and Management

Hobart College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Studies

Experience
Self-employed  June 2007 - Present
ICMA   1997 - 2007

Skills
Investments, Wealth Management, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Mutual Funds, Asset Management, Retirement Planning, Investment Strategies, Finance, Fixed Income, Investment Advisory, Financial Modeling, Equities

Education
Case Western Reserve University   1969 — 1972
MBA, Organization Behavior

University of Georgia   1966 — 1968
Masters in Public Administration, Finance and Administration, Finished first in Graduating Class

Pace Universty   1963 — 1966
BBA, Economics, Deans List 1963-1966

Experience
Africare  April 2014 - Present
ICMA   February 2012 - January 2014
DAI  June 2011 - December 2011
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated   2006 - 2009
Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated   April 2005 - December 2005
The District of Columbia Financial Responibility and Management Assistance Authority   1996 - 2001
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authoirty   1995 - 1996
City of Baltimore  1989 - 1994
City of Chicago  1988 - 1989
Bankers Trust Company  1985 - 1988

Skills
Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, International..., Program Management, Policy Analysis, Local Government Finance, Policy, Financial Accounting, Proposal Writing, Public Policy, Economic Development, Investments, Grants, Governance, Public Finance, Public/private..., Community Development, Government, NGOs, Strategy, Microfinance, Economics, Finance, Budgets, Leadership, Management, Capacity Building, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence

Education
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business
Executive Program, International Finance and Global Markets

Columbia Business School   1981 — 1984
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health   1981 — 1984
Master's Degree, Health Care Finance/Management

Columbia College (NY)   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Honors