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Caitlin Styrczula, PMP, TDM-CP

Hartford,CT

Summary

Dynamic project management professional with extensive experience in workforce and economic development, program implementation, and strategic outreach. Proven track record in leading successful initiatives that promote choice commuting enhance employer engagement and drive sustainable transportation practices. Recognized for leadership capabilities and commitment to community impact.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Business Engagement and Outreach Services

AECOM
07.2021 - Current


  • Develop and manage statewide outreach campaigns to increase employer engagement, new partnerships, and awareness of the CTrides (Connecticut Department of Transportation) program
  • Design worksite programming that successfully motivates employees to utilize choice commuting methods and monitor outcomes
  • Representative of Connecticut DOT promoting choice commuting options via employer and stakeholder engagement, management of commuter service programs, and coordination of community outreach events
  • Work with organizations to develop on-site transportation demand management outlines for commuter tax benefits, car/van pools, public transit, emergency ride home services, and employer subsidies.

Manager, WIOA Contracts

Capital Workforce Partners
04.2021 - 07.2021


  • Lead design and implementation of workforce development programming for youth and young adults age 14 – 24 in accordance with the Workforce Development Board (WDB) career pathway model and guiding principles
  • Develop contracts with youth service providers, negotiate budgets, monitor performance, and provide technical assistance
  • Develop and issue KPI and expenditure reports as required by (WDB) management and Future Workforce Committee
  • Act as liaison to funders and youth policy groups including the Department of Labor et. al.

Business Associate, Partnerships

AdvanceCT
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Business retention and recruitment partner of CT Department of Economic and Community Development serving under the Commissioner
  • Measured engagement from July 2020, 400+ meetings with partners, 200+ meetings with CT companies, 5 business expansions resulting in 800 new jobs
  • Led COVID-19 reopen efforts for municipal and business leaders
  • Project Manager for college retention effort in partnership with Hartford Consortium for Higher Education
  • Project Manager for anchor institution local procurement initiative in partnership with CT Office of Health Strategy.

Commuter Program Manager

AECOM
12.2016 - 05.2020
  • Representative of Connecticut Department of Transportation promoting choice commuting options via employer and stakeholder engagement, management of commuter service programs, and coordination of community outreach events


Project Coordinator

C-TEC Solar LLC
05.2016 - 12.2016
  • Oversaw large quantities (200) of customer accounts throughout multiple states
  • Managed customer affairs and financing options post-proposal stage
  • Worked closely with Installation Crew/Sales Team to maintain project workflow
  • Coordinated Town and Third Party Inspections for projects
  • Provided progress reports/milestones of customer account to client and management as required


Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Organizational Psychology

University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
01.2016

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Workforce Development
  • Economic Development
  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Certification

  • Project Management Professional, 6327503, Project Management Institute
  • Transportation Demand Management Professional, Association for Commuter Transportation

Honorsappointments

  • 40 under 40 Honoree, 2024, Mass Transit Magazine
  • Elevate Executive Leadership Program Graduate, 2024, AECOM
  • 40 Under 40, 2018, Association for Commuter Transportation
  • President, 2023, Patriot Chapter- Association for Commuter Transportation
  • Vice Chair, 2023, Employer Council-Association for Commuter Transportation
  • Programs Committee Chair, 2020, 2021, CT Economic Development Association
  • Business Leadership Committee, 2020, 2021, Connecticut Governor’s Workforce Council
  • Committee Member, 2021, Data Workgroup, Capital Area Pipeline Partnership

Timeline

Director, Business Engagement and Outreach Services

AECOM
07.2021 - Current

Manager, WIOA Contracts

Capital Workforce Partners
04.2021 - 07.2021

Business Associate, Partnerships

AdvanceCT
05.2020 - 04.2021

Commuter Program Manager

AECOM
12.2016 - 05.2020

Project Coordinator

C-TEC Solar LLC
05.2016 - 12.2016

Bachelor Of Arts - Organizational Psychology

University Of Connecticut
Caitlin Styrczula, PMP, TDM-CP