Smartsheet
Matthew Roque, AICP
Project Manager & Data Analyst
Roca,NE
Summary
Experienced Project Management and City Planning Professional with a demonstrated history of working with academic leaders, elected officials, and the public. Skilled in survey creation and administration, key indicator identification, Strategic Planning, and Campus Master Planning. Strong business-minded professional with a Master's degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Construction Project & Facilities Officer
Coordinating Comm. For Postsecondary Education
01.2023 - Current
- Review, monitor, and recommend approval or disapproval for each public postsecondary educational institution's capital construction projects which utilize tax funds
- Review and provide comment on institutional master facilities plans submitted to the Commission
- Present staff recommendations and reports to the Commission’s Budget, Construction, and Financial Aid Committee and the full Commission during regular meetings
Project Analyst
Resort Lifestyle Communities / Cameron General Contractors
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Create sheets, reports, and dashboards using online project management solution, Smartsheet.com
- Review 10-12 current construction projects monthly to ensure schedule accuracy; each project approximately $32M investment in the community
- Create company wide surveys and facilitate reporting of data at completion
- Created and maintain analysis of 42 completed construction projects key milestones to identify efficiencies and opportunities for improvement
- Assist in the completion of 22 construction projects since beginning employment
- Assist with the Entitlements Phase of Development to ensure project success
Director of Institutional Research
Union College
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Project Manager for creation of Campus Master Plan leading to $14 million dollars of projects in next five years
- Project Manager for multiple construction/remodel projects on campus to
include the $650,000 front entrance and streetscape - Coordinator of all survey initiatives campus-wide, and responsible for achieving exemplary participation rates (60-80%)
- Created data visualizations for analysis and strategic decision-making
- IPEDS Keyholder responsible for the completion of all IPEDS surveys
- Coordinator of student satisfaction surveys including NSSE and Noel-Levitz
- Experienced problem solver who consistently provided recommendations for achieving strategic goals
- Was Chair of one and member of several other multi-departmental committees
Planner
JEO Consulting Group
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Managed and completed Blight & Substandard Studies along with their Redevelopment and Revitalization Plans, culminating with recommendations to public officials
- Provided full review and analysis of planning data, historic records, and previous planning documents
- Engaged the public and other stakeholders through presentations, written materials, and survey creation and administration
- Utilized online public engagement and outreach technologies resulting in stakeholder participation and support
Military Master Planner Assistant
Nebraska Army National Guard
06.2008 - 08.2012
- Project Lead for the creation of the Real Property Development Plan; a multifaceted document with three Campus Master Plans, design guidelines, and property inventory
- Assisted with statewide policy creation based on planning documents and a thorough analysis of both State and Federal regulations
- Created and implemented processes to increase efficiency with data collection and analysis
- Researched and interpreted both State and Federal to ensure compliance while overcoming community planning problems
Education
Master of Community & Regional Planning -
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 08.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science -
Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Project Management - Managed research projects, large construction projects, and software deployment to include timelines, goal-setting, and stakeholder engagement
Process Engagement - Skilled in interpersonal communication and building coalitions to ensure project support and success
Computer Skills - Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, data visualization) and MS Word (document layout and reference formatting)
Business Effectiveness - Ability to review and revise processes and procedures resulting in increased efficiency and regulatory compliance
Software
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
ArcGIS
Tableau
Certification
American Institute of Certified Planners - 2012
Timeline
Construction Project & Facilities Officer
Coordinating Comm. For Postsecondary Education
01.2023 - Current
Project Analyst
Resort Lifestyle Communities / Cameron General Contractors
12.2018 - 12.2022
Director of Institutional Research
Union College
08.2013 - 07.2018
Planner
JEO Consulting Group
08.2012 - 08.2013
Military Master Planner Assistant
Nebraska Army National Guard
06.2008 - 08.2012
Master of Community & Regional Planning -
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
08.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science -
Union Adventist University
08.2001 - 05.2005