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Trisha McKenzie

Newark

Summary

High-performing Senior Program Manager with over 10 years of experience impacting positive organizational outcomes through designing and managing critical programmatic and operational functions. Committed to continuous improvement and contributing to team success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Manager

Verizon
08.2022 - Current
  • Successfully managed the overall program experience for two cohorts of fellows.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy, leading to a significant increase in alumni participation and support.
  • Spearheaded the planning and execution of high-impact alumni events.
  • Project-managed program activities, ensuring all milestones were achieved on time and within budget, resulting in the successful completion of key initiatives.
  • Implemented innovation strategies to enhance program effectiveness, enabling improved outcomes.

Program Development & Advocacy Manager

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
01.2014 - Current
  • Managed a supplier diversity program, resulting in significant increase in diverse supplier participation and spend.
  • Established strategic partnerships with diverse suppliers, leading to successful supplier relationships and increased opportunities for collaboration.
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive supplier diversity initiatives, enabling successful execution of key projects and initiatives.
  • Implemented metrics and tracking systems to measure the impact of supplier diversity efforts, resulting in improved reporting and transparency.
  • Develop and lead skills-based workshops and group sessions such as, ‘How To Do Business’ with the Agency.

Acting Chief of Staff, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Planned and directed all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the Chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
  • Directed staff in the management and oversight of document control, training, and planning functions.
  • Supported human resource functions, personnel changes, and performance appraisal reviews.
  • Provided strategic council and partnership with key business partners across the organization.
  • Prepared department’s accomplishments for submission in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Schedule.

Business Development Executive, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Championed the use of research and data analysis to identify and implement strategic opportunities for various diverse business groups in the NY and NJ regions.
  • Collaborate with line and staff departments on identifying contracting opportunities, performance metrics, and forecasting.
  • Oversees development of procurement plans and strategies for set-aside solicitation modes.
  • Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Quotes (RFQ) for professional services, and commodities for the department.
  • Recipient of the 2021 Pillar of the Port Authority Award, the highest level of employee achievement, awarded for significant contribution to civic and community engagement.

Supervisor of Leasing Data Management, Real Estate Division

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Successfully implemented a new software system for leasing data management, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in asset management.
  • Conducted comprehensive training sessions for other departments ensuring seamless adoption and utilization across the organization.
  • Developed customized reporting mechanisms to track and analyze leasing data, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-makin and process improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications -

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ

Associate of Arts in Information Technology -

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Administration
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Management
  • Policy Planning
  • Agile Project Management
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Goal Setting & Management
  • Budget and Financial Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Data Visualization
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Smartsheet

Timeline

Senior Program Manager

Verizon
08.2022 - Current

Acting Chief of Staff, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
01.2021 - 01.2022

Business Development Executive, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
01.2018 - 01.2021

Program Development & Advocacy Manager

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
01.2014 - Current

Supervisor of Leasing Data Management, Real Estate Division

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
01.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts in Communications -

Thomas Edison State University

Associate of Arts in Information Technology -

University of Phoenix

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