Ensuring Measurable Outcomes Across Every Project Lifecycle

The organization applies cross-functional expertise to deliver solutions that align with client objectives, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Key Project Management Competencies

  • Project Planning & Scheduling

  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

  • Vendor Evaluation & Selection

  • Technology Implementations

  • Infrastructure Migration Projects

  • Risk & Issue Management

  • Change Management

  • Training & User Adoption

  • Status Reporting & Executive Communications

  • Cross-Functional Team Coordination

Professional Experience

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Muckleshoot/Emerald Downs 2008 - Present

Muckleshoot/Emerald Downs | March 2003 - Present

  • Supervisory Leadership

  • Staff Coaching and Development

  • Training Program Design and Facilitation Employee Performance Management

  • Organizational Change Management

  • Technology Adoption and User Support

  • Stakeholder Communication

  • Operational Planning and Coordination

  • Process Improvement

  • Team Building and Collaboration

  • Workforce Development

  • Executive Reporting and Communications

Save A Racehorse Rescue and Retraining (501(c)(3) Nonprofit)

Founder & Program Manager
Emerald Downs | March 2008 – 2020

  • Founded and continue to lead a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, retraining, and re-homing of retired Thoroughbred racehorses, aligning program objectives with industry and community needs.

  • Managed end-to-end program operations, including horse intake, care coordination, veterinary services, resource allocation, and stakeholder communications.

  • Designed and implemented project tracking, reporting, and data management systems utilizing Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, and other Microsoft Office applications to improve operational efficiency and accountability.

  • Led the development and maintenance of the organization's website and document management framework, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, and information accessibility.

  • Directed the planning, organization, and submission of weekly, monthly, and annual regulatory filings and organizational reports.

  • Managed fundraising initiatives by researching, preparing, and securing government grants and other funding opportunities to support organizational sustainability and program growth.

  • Coordinated volunteer teams to execute multiple initiatives and operational projects, effectively managing scope, schedules, resources, and budgets.

  • Successfully delivered projects on time and under budget while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, stakeholder satisfaction, and organizational compliance.

  • Established operational processes, documentation standards, and performance tracking mechanisms that supported long-term program success and measurable community impact.

IT Analyst / Senior Business Analyst / IT Trainer

City of Seattle | November 1999 – 2003

  • Led business analysis and project coordination activities for the Safe Harbors Management Information System, supporting the City of Seattle Human Services Department, King County Department of Community and Human Services, and United Way of King County.

  • Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, business requirements, process workflows, and system implementation artifacts to support project execution and organizational objectives.

  • Created and managed project work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, milestones, and deliverables using Microsoft Project and established project lifecycle methodologies.

  • Facilitated regular status reporting and stakeholder communications, providing weekly updates on project progress, risks, issues, and key performance metrics to sponsors and stakeholders.

  • Directed vendor evaluation and selection efforts for enterprise e-learning solutions, developing testing frameworks, conducting solution assessments, and recommending implementation strategies for City employees.

  • Planned, coordinated, and executed technology infrastructure migration projects, including network, desktop, hardware, and software transitions for the Aging and Disability Services Department.

  • Managed cross-functional teams and technical resources to ensure successful implementation of technology initiatives while minimizing operational disruption.

  • Coordinated project schedules, resource allocation, testing activities, training programs, and deployment plans to support smooth organizational transitions and user adoption.

  • Identified and mitigated project risks, managed dependencies, and ensured project deliverables were completed on time and aligned with business requirements.

  • Delivered training and change management support to facilitate successful adoption of new systems, processes, and technologies across multiple departments.