Jon Chick

About Jon Chick

I’m a PMP-certified Project Manager with a passion for turning complex ideas into…

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Multnomah County

   Feb 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Lead operational and cross-program initiatives within the Communicable Disease, HIV/STD, and Harm Reduction Unit. Drive process and systems improvements that enhance transparency, efficiency, and collaboration among program teams, leadership, and partner agencies. Developed and manage the Operations Project Management Program, establishing governance, intake, and prioritization processes across CD/HIV/STD/Harm Reduction initiatives. Designed and implemented a Smartsheet-based Project Request and Status Dashboard, improving visibility and accountability for leadership and staff. Coordinated the software acquisition and evaluation process for TB Case Management remote Directly Observed Therapy (DoT) services, aligning technology selection with clinical and operational requirements. Partnered with the Equity Project Manager to identify systemic barriers and streamline the Human Resources vacancies process, improving hiring efficiency and transparency. Led cross-departmental collaboration with the Facilities Planner, Space Planning Analyst, and Immunization Team to execute facilities relocation planning that minimized service disruption and supported future capacity growth.

Education

• University of St Andrews

  Foreign Study, Saint Andrews, Scotland, English Language and Literature/Letters

  1993 — 1994

• Portland State University

  Certificate, Project Management

• Portland State University

  Master's degree, Technical Writing, Editing, Publishing

  2003 — 2005

• Whitman College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

  1991 — 1995