Erin Cole
Austin,TX
Summary
Lead Program Coordinator with extensive experience in managing statewide initiatives, large-scale conferences, and training programs. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, budget oversight, and project execution, with a strong focus on enhancing operational efficiency and communication. Seeking a remote role in project coordination or program management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Program Coordinator
Office of the Governor – Texas Crime Stoppers
Austin, USA
05.2021 - Current
- Lead statewide Texas Crime Stoppers initiatives, conferences, training programs, and special events.
- Managed large-scale conferences, leadership retreats, and statewide training courses from planning through execution, enhancing participant engagement and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinated efforts with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, legislators, prosecutors, educators, and nonprofit partners to strengthen collaborative initiatives.
- Oversee project timelines, contracts, vendors, budgets, registration, logistics, and communications.
- Develop statewide reports, newsletters, policies, grant guidance, and training materials.
- Served as primary point of contact for stakeholders while managing multiple high-priority projects, ensuring effective communication and project alignment.
- Coordinate the Governor's Star of Texas Awards and other statewide recognition programs.
- Supervise interns and oversee special projects and operational improvements.
Grant Manager III
Office of the Governor
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed state grant programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements to protect funding integrity.
- Reviewed grant applications and approved payment requests, offering technical assistance to enhance applicant understanding and success.
- Monitored grantee performance and developed corrective action plans.
- Represented the Office of the Governor in meetings with stakeholders throughout Texas.
Client Relations Specialist
Corrections Software Solutions
05.2018 - 04.2019
Grant & Planning Specialist
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
03.2017 - 05.2018
Auditor III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
08.2015 - 03.2017
Program Supervisor I
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2015 - 08.2015
Court Clerk / Compliance Officer
City of Austin Municipal Court
Austin, USA
03.2010 - 09.2014
Program Specialist I
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
09.2012 - 03.2014
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Coordination
- Conference Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder Relations
- Vendor Management
- Budget Administration
- Process Improvement
- Training Coordination
- Microsoft Office 365
- Excel
- Teams
- Zoom
- Report Writing
- Operations
- Leadership Support
Timeline
Lead Program Coordinator
Office of the Governor – Texas Crime Stoppers
05.2021 - Current
Grant Manager III
Office of the Governor
11.2019 - 05.2021
Client Relations Specialist
Corrections Software Solutions
05.2018 - 04.2019
Grant & Planning Specialist
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
03.2017 - 05.2018
Auditor III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
08.2015 - 03.2017
Program Supervisor I
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2015 - 08.2015
Program Specialist I
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
09.2012 - 03.2014
Court Clerk / Compliance Officer
City of Austin Municipal Court
03.2010 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas State University