Alena Marshak
Seattle,WA
Summary
Highly capable, experienced, and detail-oriented project management and public policy professional with years of experience managing complex projects, working with successful teams, and building effective working relationships. Innovative thinker who values continuous learning and collaboration and has a passion for advancing equity and enhancing access to the regional transit system.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Thomas Fragnoli Construction
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed full life cycle of high-end residential projects including schedule and budget.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
- Drafted contracts, change orders, subcontracts and purchase orders.
- Collaborated with superintendents, principals, and subcontractors to organize and manage work tasks to meet deadlines and ensure a safe work environment.
- Oversaw billing and invoicing of clients including reviewing and approving carpenter and superintendent time and finalizing invoices for presenting to architect and client.
- Maintained documentation of permitting and navigated specialty permits for projects.
- Prepared and maintained requests for information (RFI) and submittal logs for company and architect.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team to keep the client and all project partners informed of pertinent project information.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize value to client and stay on budget.
Project Engineer
Thomas Fragnoli Construction
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Reviewed building plans/architectural drawings and assisted in creation of estimates and project budgets.
- Obtained bids from subcontractors and documented subcontractor bids required to create project budgets.
- Assisted principals, superintendents and project managers with all aspects of planning for, and executing, building projects.
- Created comprehensive project manuals for homeowners upon completion of projects.
- Assisted with day-to-day operation and process improvement of construction firm offices.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
Policy Analyst
Sound Cities Association (SCA)
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Conducted research and analysis on issues related to transit, transportation, housing, land use, health and human services, and economic and community development.
- Staffed elected officials on a variety of regional boards and committees in King County including the Regional Transit Committee (a committee of the King County Council).
- Prepared reports and other written materials and communicated the results of research and analysis to elected officials of SCA member cities.
- Created effective working relationships with elected officials and their staff as well as government agencies and nonprofits.
- Prepared background materials for, and gave presentations to, SCA's Public Issues Committee (the policy making arm of SCA).
Graduate Student Consultant
Housing Development Consortium
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Served on a 4-person team consisting of Evans School graduate candidates to identify and analyze 19 King County cities' commitments to affordable housing as made in their comprehensive plans.
- Compared city's comprehensive plan housing commitments to actual implementation of housing policy as seen in city code, regulations, programs, and policies.
- Analyzed differences in housing stock and conducted housing gap analyses for each city based on guidelines in the countywide planning policies.
- Analyzed past city comprehensive plans to ascertain changes in housing policies over time.
- Completed lengthy and detailed capstone project with findings as well as visual snapshots of findings for each city.
- Managed project for entire team in order to ensure efficient communication and client satisfaction.
Graduate Intern III
King County Metro Transit, Strategy and Performance
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Supported transit planners with Metro's long term strategic planning through process, communication, and research support.
- Assisted with updating Metro's Strategic Plan and Service Guidelines including writing, editing, and research support.
- Researched, reviewed, and summarized literature on best practices for accessing transit.
- Prepared rough draft of King County Metro's Access to Transit Phase 2 Report prepared for the King County Council.
- Assisted with preparation of legislative and transmittal documents for reports going to the King County Council.
- Supported Metro staff with outreach efforts for Metro's Long Range Plan including staffing multiple open houses and preparing presentations for specific cities that compared current and future transit networks.
- Collaborated across departments and transit agencies to assist Metro in hosting the Northwest Transit Exchange.
- Managed, compiled, and synthesized Metro's comments on the Washington State Department of Transportation's Public Transportation Plan and presented findings to Metro's General Manager.
Paralegal
Hacker & Willig, Inc., P.S.
10.2008 - 08.2014
- Supported attorneys with all aspects of civil litigation including: research, in depth review and analysis of contracts, statutes, and other legal documents, filing motions, and responsive pleadings.
- Prepared contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and statutory notices.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Managed all aspects of over 30 non-judicial cases in addition to supporting attorneys on multiple civil litigation cases.
- Maintained effective relationships with external contacts in organizations and government agencies.
- Ensured compliance of documents with statutory guidelines, recording standards, and court rules.
- Assisted in training and supervision of new file clerks.
- Implemented a new software program for document coding and trained other employees on new software
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a new system for closing and archiving files.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
File Clerk
Hacker & Willig, Inc., P.S.
06.2008 - 10.2008
- Created and maintained physical and computer-based filing systems.
- Supported multiple attorneys and paralegals with various clerical and administrative tasks as assigned including: mailings, editing and revising documents, drafting correspondence, calendar management and travel arrangements.
- Coverage of reception when needed.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Metropolitan and Regional Policy
Evans School of Public Policy And Governance, University of Washington
06.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
Law Societies And Justice, University of Washington
06.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Administration
- Contract Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Effective Written and Oral Communication
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Project Manager
Thomas Fragnoli Construction
03.2018 - 09.2019
Project Engineer
Thomas Fragnoli Construction
11.2017 - 03.2018
Policy Analyst
Sound Cities Association (SCA)
12.2016 - 05.2017
Graduate Student Consultant
Housing Development Consortium
01.2016 - 06.2016
Graduate Intern III
King County Metro Transit, Strategy and Performance
06.2015 - 06.2016
Paralegal
Hacker & Willig, Inc., P.S.
10.2008 - 08.2014
File Clerk
Hacker & Willig, Inc., P.S.
06.2008 - 10.2008
Master of Public Administration - Metropolitan and Regional Policy
Evans School of Public Policy And Governance, University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts -
Law Societies And Justice, University of Washington