Michelle Wheat
Helena,MT
Summary
Experienced with creating and delivering impactful programs that align with organizational goals. Utilizes project management and strategic planning to ensure effective delivery and team development. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and driving continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Training Program Manager
Montana Department of Transportation
08.2018 - Current
- Applies fiscal budgetary constraints and facilitates training priorities with management
- Oversees all Highway Construction Training Program contracts, which annually exceeds $400,000.
- Work closely with management within Helena and in the five district to design and develop technical training programs and curriculum.
- Managed budgets and resources while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality training materials.
- Negotiates contracts, manages budgets, and approves billing invoices for external vendors.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator
Montana Department of Transportation
12.2015 - 08.2018
- Responsible for implementing the state bicycle and pedestrian program by conducting planning activities with federal, state, and local government agencies and community groups involved in developing land-use and multimodal transportation planning efforts.
- Serves as the department liaison to both internal and external bicycle and pedestrian stakeholders.
- Conducts research, analyzes data, and develops, manages, and distributes ad-hoc and scheduled reports
- Initiate limited solicitations, reviewed invoices, and managed contracts for resource procurements..
- Prepare and distributed public service announcements, surveys, and other media-formatted information.
Compliance Specialist
Montana Department of Transportation
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Ensure compliance with State policies and procedures, Montana Codes Annotated and Federal regulations to assure continuing of Federal funding for construction projects.
- Manage acquisition records, parcel files and financial records.
- Assist in the preparation of regular reports for senior management, detailing compliance activities and progress towards established goals.
- Research and analyze the validity of claims for payments received from government entities, title companies, lenders, landowners, and other vendors.
- Reduce instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal controls and periodic audits.
Public Information Specialist
Montana Department of Transportation
08.2010 - 04.2013
- Coordinate office functions and support services for the Director’s office.
- Assist with development, review and proofreading of correspondence, reports, transcripts, and other documents and publications for confidentiality, readability, grammar, spelling, and format.
- Provide excellent customer assistance. Researches, resolves, identifies and/or clarifies issues for internal/external customers. Uses programs and databases to track responses and identifies issues and recommends process improvements.
- Schedule appointments for executive staff. Scheduled meetings with Director’s office staff and district offices, providing technical assistance with conference room
equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carroll College
Helena, MT05-2010
Skills
- Client Support
- Efficient Data Management
- Administrative Support
- Program optimization
- Strong Verbal and Written Skills
- Computer and Microsoft office skills
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Engineering Training Program Manager
Montana Department of Transportation
08.2018 - Current
State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator
Montana Department of Transportation
12.2015 - 08.2018
Compliance Specialist
Montana Department of Transportation
04.2013 - 12.2015
Public Information Specialist
Montana Department of Transportation
08.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carroll College
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