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Shannon Kosen <br />Shannonkosen2@gmail.com (509) 592 1404 Seattle, WA <br />Experienced Project Manager dedicated to driving equitable change. Proficient in program planning, grant and <br />budget management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership. Committed to contributing to mission-driven <br />organizations for a positive impact. <br />CORE COMPETENCIES <br />Strategic Project Planning & Execution Leadership <br />Stakeholder Engagement Grant Administration <br />Budget Oversight &Management Communication <br />Stakeholder Collaboration Problem Solving <br />Risk Management <br />WORK EXPERIENCE <br />Program Officer, Economic Development & Affordable Housing Aug 2023 -Present <br />Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Puget Sound Area <br />Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is committed to transforming distressed neighborhoods into thriving, <br />attractive communities by partnering with nonprofit community development corporations (CDCs) and leveraging <br />resources, including loans, grants, equity investments, technical assistance, and policy support. <br />Drive growth and vitality in local minority businesses while fostering thriving business corridors. <br />Collaboratively develop and execute economic strategies with partners, while fostering stakeholder relationships <br />for effective collaboration and solutions. <br />Shape local economic agenda aligned with national priorities. <br />Manage grant applications, agreements, and compliance guidelines, while providing essential technical assistance <br />to grantees. <br />Establish and oversee project schedules and compliance, ensuring grantees meet reporting deadlines and budget <br />targets. <br />Sr Project Manager July 2022 - Aug 2023 <br />iUrban Teen Seattle, WA <br />iUrban Teen is a STEM+Arts education program that brings together underrepresented teens and young adults <br />for career exploration and mentoring. (iUrbanTeen.org). <br />Oversee planning, implementation, and relationship cultivation for four education programs, serving over 100 <br />Seattle-area middle and high school students per year. <br />Develop and execute a comprehensive volunteer recruitment and retention strategy, engaging employee <br />volunteers in education initiatives in the Seattle area. <br />Manage Salesforce as an administrator to streamline communication processes, develop automated workflows, <br />and ensure stakeholders received timely information. Additionally, I maintained an organized and up-to-date <br />database, enabling efficient event planning and tracking participant data. <br /> Serve as the primary liaison between iUrbanTeen and external stakeholders, coordinating activities, ensuring <br />alignment with strategic priorities and business objectives. <br /> Plan and organize events and tours to connect students, industry professionals, and education leaders, exposing <br />students to STEM opportunities and sparking their interest. <br /> <br />Healthcare Recruiter <br />Actriv Healthcare 2021 – 2022 <br /> Seattle, WA <br /> Successfully recruited, screened, and hired healthcare professionals such as nurses and medical staff, filling 10 <br />nursing positions within a 30-day timeframe and reducing the time-to-hire by 25%. <br /> Utilized CRM tools and implemented automated email campaigns to streamline the recruitment process and