Developed and implemented public outreach and public involvement activities for the Oregon Department of Transportation (Region 1) projects in support of Project Delivery, Maintenance and Construction for all modes of travelers. Represented ODOT Region 1 to residents, elected officials, local jurisdiction staff, community stakeholders and the general public. Coordinated, developed and distributed Region 1 project information for construction and maintenance activities in Multnomah County. Developed and implemented comprehensive public involvement outreach plans specific to each project, organized, scheduled and planned community and public events/open houses. Developed key messages, talking points, written materials, including news releases, maintained project stakeholder databases. Developed written materials and website content for projects in ODOT Region 1. Member of Region 1's project delivery teams. Provided counsel to Region staff in preparing for public outreach opportunities, special events, public hearings and public meetings. Developed and maintained positive working relations with key external stakeholders, community groups and local jurisdictional partners. Worked closely with the Region’s Public Information Officers and Salem Communications Division to provide information to news and social media for construction projects and maintenance activities which impact travelers on the state highway, residences, businesses or the environment. Developed scopes of work, managed project budgets and worked directly with consultants to oversee Public Involvement consultant services for support during active construction projects.

Member of the communications and public outreach team for a multi-modal bi-state transportation project to improve highway congestion and safety on I-5 between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Provided public involvement and communications support and stakeholder outreach for the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project. Conducted neighborhood and community outreach to businesses, communities and organizations near the project area via written materials, door-to-door contact and special events. Provided logistical support, planning, coordination and staffed events, fairs and festivals, public meetings, public hearings and public meetings/open houses. Served as communications lead for notification, distribution and logistics for WSDOT's limited access public hearing. Supported the development and drafted project-related materials for both internal and external stakeholders; provided public information for citizen inquiries.

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Provided communications and public outreach with ADOT’s Communication and Community Partnerships (CCP) division for active ADOT construction projects. One-on-one communication with impacted businesses, residents, community groups, key stakeholders along light rail's construction corridors. Worked directly with ADOT’s Red Mountain Project Team (including Resident Engineer, Project Manager, and Traffic Supervisor) to receive project information for the public. Coordinated community outreach/events/meetings to residents, stakeholders, business owners, city staff and elected officials. Provided public involvement activities with the Communications/Public Outreach Team for METRO Light Rail as Community Outreach Coordinator for Line Section 1 of the 1.4 billion METRO Light Rail Transit Project. Served as public's main point of contact during light rail construction for impacted stakeholders along Line Section 1 of the light rail alignment. Communicated directly and regularly while working in-house with METRO Light Rail Staff, Project Managers, City of Phoenix staff, Public Information Officers, Light Rail contractors and other METRO project representatives to provide community issues and concerns during active construction; worked one-on-one with businesses and neighborhoods to provide information and address their needs and concerns. Coordinated meetings between light rail stakeholders and appropriate project staff for construction-related activities and issues. Conducted regular and open lines of communication with several business owners and citizens along the light rail alignment, represented METRO in front of large groups, special events and community meetings and disseminated materials to the public regarding METRO light rail. Managed and administered the Line Section 4 Community Advisory Board (CAB). Worked closely with METRO's Public Involvement Manager to develop program protocol and materials used for all five Community Advisory Boards (CAB's).

Public Relations Account Executive overseeing daily client work for an urban living development, a local family law firm, and newsletter writing for the Town of Paradise Valley. Responsibilities also included gathering, drafting and editing information for press releases, editorial and collateral materials, in addition to maintaining daily rapport with clients and local media representatives.

Public Relations Coordinator, focused on delivering results-driven media relations and crisis communications for casino and tribal governments. Press release writing, media relations, regular media list database updating and qualifying, assisted with media training sessions. Collaborated with entire agency on a daily basis to effectively manage meetings, internal travel, and coordinate employee outings and special events.

Public Relations Intern, drafted press releases, conducted client research, pitched story ideas to local media. Assisted with special events.