Sharon B. Procopio, P.E., MPA                 sharon.procopio@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Versatile, highly motivated project engineer with public administration, civil engineering, and program management experience for both private and public sector clients, seeking a planning/engineering position in the Boulder/Denver area. Expertise includes:

·         Project / Program Management

·         Construction Engineering Services

·         Public Review / Coordination Process

·         Stormwater and Drainage Design

·         Master Planning / Sustainable Design 

·         Hydraulic / Hydrology analyses

·         GIS and Data Management

·         NPDES / BMP implementation

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

·         Colorado Professional Engineer #42762

·         New Mexico Professional Engineer #19287

WORK EXPERIENCE

Staff Engineer, WHPacific Inc., Albuquerque, NM                                           (Dec 2007 – present)

·         Assistant Project Manager for a variety of public flood control planning and design projects; prepared reports and implementation plans that enabled the client to prioritize and pursue funding for land acquisition and future stormwater construction projects.

·         Built and analyzed hydrology models using the latest HEC-HMS and ArcMap/GIS software.

·         Presented technical information to a wide variety of audiences at public meetings; assisted with the public review process; coordinated with consultants, municipalities, local authorities, and civic organizations to collect feedback and produce plans/designs in a timely manner.

·         Successfully managed the construction process (meetings, RFIs, pay applications, change orders, and final reports) for two stormwater projects with construction costs exceeding $1 million; both projects were completed on time and within budget expectations, resulting in increased flood protection for the community.

·         Integrated innovative multiple-use amenities into plans and designs to enhance quality of life.

·         Supervised a project team including a designer and engineer intern, ensuring cost effective utilization of labor.

Water Conservation Program Administrator, City of Denver, Denver, CO   (Dec 2006 – 2007)

·         Responsible for the development, design, and implementation of water conservation program activities for the Denver Parks and Recreation Department, resulting in a department-wide increase in the use of water efficient products and practices.

·         Managed the $2.6 million Parks water consumption budget; developed data tracking tools to increase budget/billing efficiency, providing over $100,000 in cost savings to the department.

·         Managed $300,000 in construction projects for drainage and bluegrass conversion (xeriscape) projects; developed bid solicitations (RFBs); responsible for construction oversight and coordination to ensure timely and cost effective completion of projects.

·         Served as a resource and liaison for Parks Administration and Field Staff,  other City/County agencies (Greenprint Denver, Denver Water, Environmental Health, Wastewater), as well as civic organizations and the general public.

·         Collected and analyzed water use, water quality, and weather data for evaluative purposes.

·         Supervised one full-time employee and one part-time intern; provided conflict resolution, staff workload management, training and outreach support.

Surface Water Hydrologist/Engineer, Geomega Inc., Boulder, CO       (April 2005 – Nov 2006)

·         Responsible for the design and analysis of water impoundment reservoirs; assisted with the development of related water budgets.

·         Optimized project workflow, created calculator tools for various steps in H&H analysis.

·         Prepared State Engineer’s Office permits related to water rights, water planning, and water use.

·         Coordinated field program activities related to the installation of monitoring wells.

·         Produced and analyzed hydrology models using ArcView SWAT and HEC-GeoHMS.

·         Managed project activities for two Superfund projects with budgets exceeding $100,000.

Engineer II, Bohannan Huston Inc., Albuquerque, NM               (June 2003 – April 2005)

·         Participated in public meetings and water measurement field work for the Rio Hondo community, identified water conservation needs and cultural barriers to making improvements, provided irrigation efficiency improvement recommendations.

·         Worked closely with the New Mexico State Engineer's Office (SEO) and the Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) on water rights and water conservation related projects.

·         Completed a variety of civil engineering projects, including the design of water harvesting facilities, the improvement of small-scale irrigation systems, and the development and analysis of hydrology/hydraulic models; developed project-related budgets, cost estimates, design analysis reports, and contract documents.

·         Supervised technicians and student interns on various projects.

EDUCATION           

MPA, Columbia University, May 2003

·         Master’s in Public Administration in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management

·         Studied at Columbia’s Biosphere 2 Research Center in Tucson, AZ

B.S., Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, May 2002

·         Concentration: Water Resources, Minor in Environmental Studies

·         Graduated with Honors

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

·         American Public Works Association (APWA), Chapter Board Member 2009-2010

o   Presented at APWA’s NM Chapter: “South Diversion Channel Stormwater Quality”

·         National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Chapter Board Member, 2009-2010

o   MathCOUNTS Volunteer/Coordinator, 2008-2010

·         Society of Women Engineers (SWE), 1998-2007

·         Engineering Leadership Circle (ELC), inducted May 2002