Notable Projects
Showcasing 3 Projects
Project manager and creative professional with 3+ years of experience coordinating community programs, events, and membership systems. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and project delivery using tools like Kanban, Airtable, and HubSpot. Proven track record managing civic, nonprofit, and arts-based initiatives that drive measurable outcomes and strengthen community impact. Open to remote opportunities
Showcasing 3 Projects
Role: Project Manager
Challenge
The Montrose Bucks program relied on an outdated physical gift card system that was costly, inefficient, and burdensome for both city staff and local businesses.
Actions
Developed and executed a transition plan to move the program from physical cards to a digital, pay-per-card platform.
Coordinated onboarding of 74 local merchants, setting a goal of transitioning 90% by the end of 2025.
Assigned tasks and led a small implementation team to manage the rollout while phasing out the legacy system.
Conducted outreach and risk mitigation by educating businesses on the benefits of the new system—highlighting cost savings, security, scalability, and sustainability.
Results
Positioned the city to save thousands of dollars annually in reduced fees and staff time.
Improved merchant confidence and participation through proactive communication and training.
Modernized a community-wide gift card initiative, making it greener, safer, and more convenient for residents and businesses.
Lessons Learned
Early, clear communication with stakeholders reduces resistance to change.
Providing hands-on support and demonstrations is critical for adoption when transitioning to new technology.
Role: Program Specialist
Challenge
The region lacked sufficient resources and structured support for beginning farmers and ranchers.
Many individuals faced barriers to land access, training, and long-term sustainability.
Actions
Supported implementation of a three-year, USDA-funded program ($500,000 budget) to strengthen opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers.
Designed and coordinated a comprehensive educational series that expanded organizational reach and community participation.
Managed participant onboarding and guided individuals throughout program completion.
Planned and executed 33 continuing education events with over 200 participants, including workshops, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities.
Developed a land-matching system, events, and database to connect program participants with property opportunities.
Collected and analyzed demographic, attendance, and survey data; prepared annual reports for the USDA and authored a comprehensive final program report (linked in case study).
Monitored and interpreted social media and digital marketing analytics to identify effective outreach channels and optimize audience engagement.
Applied equity and inclusion practices by building partnerships with historically excluded communities, overcoming language and cultural barriers to foster trust and participation.
Results
Assisted 64 individuals, with 42 new farmers and ranchers successfully completing the program—a high success rate compared to peer initiatives.
Matched 6 participants with land opportunities, directly advancing their careers in agriculture.
Strengthened the local food system by equipping new producers with tools, education, and resources for long-term viability.
Lessons Learned
Clear structures for tracking participant progress ensure stronger completion outcomes.
Building direct pathways (such as land-matching) creates measurable, long-term impact beyond education alone.
Role: Founder & Editor
Challenge
After being turned down for a marketing role due to limited project management experience, I identified a gap in my skills and sought a way to build practical, real-world project management expertise.
The opportunity: create a digital platform that gave diverse creative voices a place to share stories, while serving as a structured project to practice content and team management.
Actions
Founded and launched Mind Travelers, a community blog featuring original storytelling and creative perspectives.
Designed and implemented content strategy, editorial guidelines, and publishing schedule.
Recruited and managed a team of 11 writers, editors, and artists, coordinating assignments, deadlines, and quality standards.
Completed the website development, branding, and managed ongoing technical updates.
Results
Published a consistent suite of articles each month for over a year, building an engaged online community around creativity and storytelling.
Demonstrated the ability to lead a distributed creative team, manage workflows, and deliver projects on schedule.
Gained foundational project management experience that directly informed later professional roles.
Lessons Learned
Self-initiated projects can be powerful training grounds for leadership and project management skills.
Clear editorial processes and communication structures are essential for coordinating creative contributors.
Manage and enhance the Montrose Bucks program, increasing local business engagement through targeted digital initiatives.
Coordinate databases of businesses and creatives, streamlining communication and collaboration across the community.
Organize large-scale public events, including the revitalization of the statue program and the Montrose Art Crawl.
Support the city’s pursuit of Creative District certification by coordinating stakeholders and ensuring deliverables meet state requirements.
Currently analyzing post-event data for a recently concluded city program; producing an evaluation report to guide decision-making on future investment and programming.
Report findings will support whether to scale, modify, or discontinue the initiative, ensuring alignment with community needs and city resources.
Designed and launched public classes, film screenings, and Q&A sessions, fostering community learning around sustainable agriculture.
Collaborated with farmers, businesses, and nonprofits to increase access to land, funding, and resources.
Collected, analyzed, and reported program data to improve service delivery and outcomes.
Secured partnerships and developed new programs that boosted public participation.
Data Analysis & Reporting.
Digital Strategy
DEI & Community Partnerships
Develop websites, manage content, and maintain communication tools to strengthen client visibility.
Offer freelance art and design services, including illustration, graphic design, and event-based creative projects.
Project Management & Execution
Full project lifecycle management (initiation → planning → execution → monitoring → closeout)
Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies
Risk management, scope definition, and milestone tracking
Stakeholder & Team Leadership
Cross-team collaboration and communication
Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Volunteer and contractor coordination
Financial & Resource Management
Budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
Grant writing, program development, and reporting
Technical & Digital Tools
Project / CRM Platforms: Monday.com, HubSpot, HoneyBook, Airtable
Financial / Data Tools: NetSuite, Wave, QuickBooks, Google Sheets
Collaboration & Communication: Slack, Google Workspace, Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite
Design / Web Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Tailwind, WordPress, GitHub
Community & Event Management
Event planning, community engagement, and program evaluation
Data analysis and reporting to measure impact
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) – in progress
Ongoing professional development in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
Workshops in community engagement, nonprofit leadership, and arts management
Continuous learning in digital project tools, data visualization, and web technologies
Montrose Center for Arts
Montrose, CO
Time Bank of the Rockies
Montrose, CO
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