Lady Montano
Stafford,VA
Summary
People Practices and craft workforce professional with experience supporting DPR Constructions DC/Baltimore teams. Build relationships with local unions, schools, community organizations, craft employees, and project leaders to support workforce outreach and day-to-day field needs. Experienced in coordinating job fairs, information sessions, mock interviews, and community events; tracking partnership activities; and reporting updates in quarterly meetings and regional peer groups. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a background in employee support, onboarding, timekeeping, and workforce documentation.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
DC/Baltimore People Practices Advisor
DPR Construction
04.2026 - Current
- Serve as a connection between craft employees, field and project leadership, and People Practices, providing day-to-day support across the DC/Baltimore region.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local unions, schools, workforce organizations, and community partners to enhance outreach and strengthen craft workforce pipeline.
- Collaborate with partners on information sessions, job fairs, mock interviews, and community outreach events.
- Track workforce partnership and outreach activities, and share updates during quarterly meetings and DC/Baltimore peer groups.
- Acted as the first point of contact for craft employees with questions about pay, schedules, and basic policies, resolving issues and connecting employees with the appropriate team.
- Support new-hire onboarding by coordinating timekeeping setup, schedules, and communication of essential information.
- Coordinate training and craft team meetings, including communications and event logistics.
- Partnered with project leadership and People Practices to relay field feedback, identify concerns, and enhance communication and employee support.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping, onboarding, and workforce-related records to support smooth project operations.
Craft Coordinator
DPR Construction
04.2022 - 04.2026
- Established trusted relationships with field teams while expanding responsibilities from timekeeping to comprehensive craft employee and workforce support.
- Managed craft timecard collection, corrections, and approvals, ensuring compliance with company policies and facilitating timely payroll processing.
- Assisted craft employees and site leadership with day-to-day inquiries and administrative tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.
Bilingual Education Coordinator
CASA
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Created outreach strategies and communications that successfully engaged students from underrepresented communities.
- Designed culturally responsive educational materials and translated written communications, enhancing accessibility for Spanish-speaking families.
- Developed program curriculum tailored to student needs and trained AmeriCorps members and staff, improving program implementation.
Bilingual Lead Sales Manager
Hampton Inn
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Cultivated relationships with new and existing customers and community contacts, driving business growth.
- Executed sales outreach and engaged with customers in English and Spanish, enhancing customer engagement.
- Managed corporate accounts and group bookings for Hampton Inn sales pipeline.
- Built relationships with planners, travel managers, and event coordinators.
- Developed sales proposals for guestrooms, meetings, and hospitality packages.
Bilingual Counselor
National Counseling Group
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Delivered community-based support to youth and families, connecting them with vital services to enhance their well-being.
- Facilitated Spanish-language counseling and interpretation, increasing access to essential support for Spanish-speaking clients.
- Provided individual counseling for National Counseling Group clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for behavioral health needs.
- Developed treatment plans with multidisciplinary care teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/ Business Administration
University of Mary Washington
01-2017
Skills
- Union and community partner relationships
- Craft workforce support
- Workforce outreach and events
- Field and project team coordination
- Onboarding and training coordination
- Partnership tracking and reporting
- Timekeeping and payroll support
- Employee issue resolution
- English-Spanish communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- OSHA 30
- NCCER
Timeline
DC/Baltimore People Practices Advisor
DPR Construction
04.2026 - Current
Craft Coordinator
DPR Construction
04.2022 - 04.2026
Bilingual Education Coordinator
CASA
10.2020 - 04.2022
Bilingual Lead Sales Manager
Hampton Inn
10.2018 - 05.2020
Bilingual Counselor
National Counseling Group
03.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/ Business Administration
University of Mary Washington