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CHRISTINA VERDIN HOHORST

Albany,California

Summary

SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE Policy research, development, and analysis. Program management within fixed budgets. Procurements. Drafts and finalizes a variety of documents for presentation to internal and external staff, policy boards, and the public. General research, survey administration, grant administration, and project management, recruitment, staff supervision, and data maintenance and analysis. Conducts webinars. Coordinates public and private events. Has experience building relationships with government-managed and private agencies and communicating sensitive information to a variety of audiences. 24 years of experience as a transportation planner in the Bay Area. Fundraising.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Temporary Grants Manager

Sam Mateo County Transit District
San Carlos, CA
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with internal staff members to maintain accurate records of all grants awarded.
  • Optimized program budgets, outreach and results with strategic fundraising plans.
  • Prepared successful applications to obtain funding from government and private grants.
  • Researched potential funders who could provide additional resources for existing initiatives.
  • Advised senior management on policies relating to the awarding of grants funds.
  • Ensured timely submission of required financial documentation by grantees.
  • Provided technical assistance to grantees in developing project plans and budget proposals.
  • Conducted research on new sources of funding for grants programs.
  • Reviewed grant applications for compliance with funding requirements and program guidelines.

Transit Planner/Analyst

Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Oakland, CA
09.2006 - 05.2021
  • Program manager of the following programs: the Transit Performance Monitoring Project, which consists of performance audits of transit operators allocated Transit Development Act and Regional Measure 2 Operating Program funds; 2% Bridge Toll and 5% State Unrestricted Funding for ferry service capital and operating projects and Association of Bay Area Governments program operations for the Bay Trail; the Transit Sustainability Project for Paratransit; the Productivity Improvement Program (PIP); Short Range Transit Plans for transit operators; and the Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP)
  • Evaluates transit projects and programs as needed for various funding programs.
  • Developed comprehensive plans for resource allocation and project management.
  • Identified potential problems and created solutions to mitigate risks associated with projects.
  • Reviewed existing policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance with organizational objectives.
  • Monitored project progress and adjusted plans as needed to meet goals on time and within budget.
  • Conducted research on new methods of planning and implementation techniques.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to determine project requirements, scope, timeline, deliverables, resources required, and cost estimates.
  • Created detailed reports outlining current status of projects and identified areas for improvement or optimization.
  • Assisted in developing strategic plans for long-term initiatives while managing short-term tasks simultaneously.
  • Provided recommendations on how to increase efficiency by streamlining processes or introducing new tools or technology.
  • Analyzed data from various sources including surveys, market research, customer feedback. to inform decision making process.
  • Coordinated meetings between teams, departments to discuss project updates, status.
  • Managed timelines for completion of tasks assigned by upper management.
  • Drafted presentations highlighting key points related to project performance.
  • Facilitated discussions between teams and departments about potential roadblocks that could impact project success.
  • Assessed potential vendors based on qualifications and experience before awarding contracts.
  • Prepared documents outlining proposed changes in policy or procedure prior to approval by senior leadership team.
  • Organized information gathered from multiple sources into concise format for easy reference by other departments.
  • Collaborated with leadership to establish metrics, assessing event impact.
  • Conducted research on issues, policies and concepts pertaining to planning.
  • Applied planning strategies using tools to manipulate data, assess scenarios and perform project analysis.
  • Worked with professional and trade associations to create memorable and successful events.
  • Organized workshops to inform potential applicants about available grants, eligibility criteria, application deadlines.
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to grant management and recommended changes as needed.
  • Provided technical assistance to applicants seeking grants from public or private sources.
  • Collaborated with internal departments such as finance, legal, IT and operations when preparing grant applications.
  • Maintained accurate records of all awarded grants, including award amounts, terms and conditions, payment schedules.
  • Analyzed data from previous grants to identify areas for improvement in future programs.
  • Drafted correspondence regarding awarded or denied grants.
  • Managed relationships with external partners involved in the grant process.
  • Negotiated contracts between awarding organizations and recipients of funds.

Senior Grants Administrator/Associate Planner

Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
Oakland, CA
07.2001 - 08.2006
  • Wrote and administered grants
  • Managed Regional Measure 2 billing and reporting
  • Project Manager of the Dumbarton Express Bus service for the Dumbarton Bridge Regional Operations Consortium
  • Maintained budgets and created yearly reports for the National Transit Database
  • Attended Contra Costa Transit Authority meetings
  • Planned and costed research and transit projects
  • As an Associate Planner, managed transit projects with transportation planning managers within Alameda and Western Contra Costa County
  • Processed and provided grant-reporting data for federal funding distributed through local agencies
  • Composed requests for proposals and correspondence with state, federal and local agencies, and the public
  • Drafted technical materials for use by staff and the public
  • Coordinated public hearings.

Transit Research Associate

Crain & Associates
San Carlos, CA
10.1997 - 03.2001
  • Managed transit analysis projects with senior transportation planners for transit agencies in the Western region of the United States
  • Coordinated recruitment, administration, supervision, and training of temporary employees for transit surveys completed within fixed budgets
  • Provided administrative support and performed quarterly analysis of “secret rider” statistics for the San Mateo Paratransit Coordinating Council
  • Assisted senior service community-based organizations with completing and submitting Federal 5310 applications for the purchase of paratransit vehicles in San Mateo County
  • Analyzed transit issues for CalWorks participants affected by Welfare to Work in San Mateo and Sonoma counties.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Policy research
  • Development
  • Analysis
  • Program management
  • Procurements
  • Drafting
  • Finalizing documents
  • General research
  • Survey administration
  • Grant administration
  • Project management
  • Recruitment
  • Staff supervision
  • Data maintenance
  • Data analysis
  • Conducting webinars
  • Coordinating events
  • Building relationships
  • Communicating sensitive information
  • Transportation planning
  • Fundraising
  • Transit planning
  • Transit analysis
  • Grants administration
  • Budget management
  • Report writing
  • Project management
  • Public hearings
  • Administrative support
  • Training
  • Data analysis
  • Transit issues analysis

State

California

Zip

94706

Specialized Professional Competence

Policy research, development, and analysis. Program management within fixed budgets. Procurements. Drafts and finalizes a variety of documents for presentation to internal and external staff, policy boards, and the public. General research, survey administration, grant administration, and project management, recruitment, staff supervision, and data maintenance and analysis. Conducts webinars. Coordinates public and private events. Has experience building relationships with government-managed and private agencies and communicating sensitive information to a variety of audiences. 24 years of experience as a transportation planner in the Bay Area. Fundraising.

Professional Competence

  • Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Oakland, CA, 09/06, 05/21, Transit Planner/Analyst, Funding Policy and Programs, Program manager of the following programs: the Transit Performance Monitoring Project, which consists of performance audits of transit operators allocated Transit Development Act and Regional Measure 2 Operating Program funds; 2% Bridge Toll and 5% State Unrestricted Funding for ferry service capital and operating projects and Association of Bay Area Governments program operations for the Bay Trail; the Transit Sustainability Project for Paratransit; the Productivity Improvement Program (PIP); Short Range Transit Plans for transit operators; and the Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program (P-TAP). Evaluates transit projects and programs as needed for various funding programs.
  • Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, Oakland, CA, 07/01, 08/06, Senior Grants Administrator/Associate Planner, Wrote and administered grants. Managed Regional Measure 2 billing and reporting. Project Manager of the Dumbarton Express Bus service for the Dumbarton Bridge Regional Operations Consortium. Maintained budgets and created yearly reports for the National Transit Database. Attended Contra Costa Transit Authority meetings. Planned and costed research and transit projects. As an Associate Planner, managed transit projects with transportation planning managers within Alameda and Western Contra Costa County. Processed and provided grant-reporting data for federal funding distributed through local agencies. Composed requests for proposals and correspondence with state, federal and local agencies, and the public. Drafted technical materials for use by staff and the public. Coordinated public hearings.
  • Crain & Associates, San Carlos, CA, 10/97, 03/01, Transit Research Associate, Managed transit analysis projects with senior transportation planners for transit agencies in the Western region of the United States. Coordinated recruitment, administration, supervision, and training of temporary employees for transit surveys completed within fixed budgets. Provided administrative support and performed quarterly analysis of “secret rider” statistics for the San Mateo Paratransit Coordinating Council. Assisted senior service community-based organizations with completing and submitting Federal 5310 applications for the purchase of paratransit vehicles in San Mateo County. Analyzed transit issues for CalWorks participants affected by Welfare to Work in San Mateo and Sonoma counties.

City

Albany

Street

620 San Gabriel Avenue

Timeline

Temporary Grants Manager

Sam Mateo County Transit District
03.2024 - 05.2024

Transit Planner/Analyst

Metropolitan Transportation Commission
09.2006 - 05.2021

Senior Grants Administrator/Associate Planner

Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
07.2001 - 08.2006

Transit Research Associate

Crain & Associates
10.1997 - 03.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of California, Los Angeles
CHRISTINA VERDIN HOHORST