Ryan Lescouflair
Construction Engagement Professional
North Bergen,US
Summary
Innovative, collaborative, and analytical leader with 10+ years of experience in Community Outreach. Strengths in developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating projects and programs to support diverse populations. High capacity for managing multiple projects and shifting responsibilities to fill roles as needed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Public Outreach/Third-Party Coordinator
Pena-Alcantara Consultants Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Project manage public engagement on MTA ADA Upgrades project with the support of 3 outreach consultant staff, the contractor, and MTA Government & Community Relations to maintain positive relationship with the affected community.
- Responsible for negotiating and reviewing contracts/agreements with 3rd party partners and utility companies in detail to determine requirements, deliverables, and impacts.
Capital Project Engagement Manager
Sound Transit
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Lead a high caliber team of five Engagement Specialist who facilitates public engagement on three major light rail expansion projects.
- Responsible for strategy and development of public facing engagement initiatives to build awareness, engagement and transparency between the capital project, the surrounding community and the general public.
Senior Engagement Specialist
Sound Transit
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Project manage community-focused engagement efforts on East Link Extension, including the development of communications strategies, opportunities for community input and construction impact mitigation.
- Develops relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., property owners, government organizations, and local businesses) to support light rail construction projects, successfully reaching an audience of 16K+.
- Strategically plans and implements public involvement events, training seminars, and lectures to facilitate engagement.
- Manages project contracts by facilitating legal agreements and maintaining open communications with the community.
- Produces social media content for Facebook, Instagram, and Listserv subscriptions, contributing to a 36% increase in subscribers.
Construction Community Liaison
Gedeon GRC Consulting/Mega Engineering
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Represented NYC Dept. of Design and Construction on multi-million dollar infrastructure projects by networking with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of Scranton
Scranton, PASkills
Relationship Management
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Compliance Regulations
Project Management
Event Planning & Promotion
Prioritization Skills
Written and verbal communication
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (in progress)
Timeline
Public Outreach/Third-Party Coordinator
Pena-Alcantara Consultants Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Capital Project Engagement Manager
Sound Transit
10.2022 - 04.2023
International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Certification
02-2018
Senior Engagement Specialist
Sound Transit
11.2017 - 10.2022
NICET I & II
01-2017
Construction Community Liaison
Gedeon GRC Consulting/Mega Engineering
02.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of Scranton
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