Employment

LS Technologies | Washington, DC | September ‘22-Present
Promoted to:
Program Manager 2024 – Present

Support the FAA's Enterprise Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Services, overseeing organizational operations across a growing portfolio of drone-related programs, including Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), B4UFLY, and Drone Information, Safety, Compliance, Verification, and Reporting (DiSCVR).
Develop, implement, and maintain quality control and organizational processes in alignment with the FAA's strategic roadmap for emerging technologies to deliver efficiencies and improve consistency across 5 concurrent projects.
Translate complex technical requirements into program management frameworks, enabling non-technical stakeholders to make informed decisions on UAS integration priorities.
Lead the financial team through budget planning, contract management, and human resource decisions supporting a $20M program portfolio.
Anticipate short- and long-term operational risks, establishing mitigation plans and continuity-of-operations protocols to protect program delivery.
Champion team growth through structured 1-on-1 development, performance monitoring, and individualized coaching to strengthen professional capabilities and long-term career trajectories.

Project Manager 2022 – 2024

Served as principal advisor and PM to the LAANC program, the FAA's system for automated drone airspace authorizations at scale.
Developed targeted white papers, presentations, and technical communication tools to convey UAS program developments to both technical and non-technical audiences across FAA leadership.
Facilitated cross-agency forums and acted as liaison between FAA and private-sector drone industry stakeholders, aligning regulatory and commercial priorities.
Mentored team members through performance evaluations and corrective action processes, maintaining accountability while supporting individual growth.

Infina | McLean, VA | July ‘15-August ‘22
Project Manager, Strategic Communications

Directed cross-functional teams of up to 17 direct reports — including graphic designers, web developers, videographers, and writers — executing communications programs across 3 contracts for FAA Air Traffic, Technical Operations, and System Operations Service Units.
Drove significant business expansion through strategic client development and network cultivation, growing the contract portfolio from 1 contract with 4 resources to 4 contracts with 31 resources.
Engaged senior FAA executives to define organizational objectives, then translated those goals into communication strategies, training tools, product demonstrations, and leadership events.
Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) to distill complex technical and regulatory information into clear, actionable messaging for diverse stakeholder audiences.
Led pandemic pivot from fully in-person operations to virtual service delivery, including virtual event coordination and interactive product demonstration platforms — maintaining continuity without service disruption.
Served as functional Design Lead for an 8-person graphic design team, overseeing professional development, design standards, and emerging technology adoption.
Earned formal commendations from FAA executives for innovative communication strategies and exemplary customer service.

Ubiquity Group | Denver, CO | June ‘11-January '15
Promoted to:

Account Manager 2013 – 2015

Managed marketing and communications programs for three multinational biotechnology clients, overseeing strategic planning, campaign analytics, budget management, and vendor coordination.
Ensured fulfillment of business and legal/regulatory requirements across all client deliverables.

Art Director 2011 – 2013

Synthesized complex engineering and health information into resonant, accessible messaging for technical and consumer audiences.
Led creative and vendor teams to develop technology solutions and communication tools, consistently driving measurable improvements in client campaign performance.

Stortz Design | Lakewood, CO | Art Director | March ‘08-June ‘11
Ubiquity | Denver, CO | Graphic Designer | November ‘04-March ‘08
Design Science | Philadelphia, PA | Interaction Designer | June ‘03-November ‘04

Education

Temple University, Tyler School of Art '99-'03
Graphic Design Major
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude

Project Management Professional (PMP)
FAA UAS TRUST Certified
DesignOps Assembly Learning Lab

Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Lists

Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Vids, Forms

Project & Collaboration Tools: Asana, Slack, Miro, Zoom

Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere, After Effects

AI Tools: Anthropic Claude, OpenAI ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot

Public Trust, Issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration

References are available upon request.