Steffan Miguel Morris

Special Assistant to the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood @Colorado Department Of Early Childhood

Denver, CO, US

Manage communications for ED which often contain confidential information and as such, require discretion, prioritization, diplomacy.• Develop, implement, & communicate internal policy and procedures that affect entire Dept.• Align goals with execs on scheduling, budgeting, resource management, & project progress.• Work closely with executive, communications, product, and finance teams to define scope of projects and deliverables.• Use Scrum methodologies to ensure teams have resources to meet deadlines and manage roadblocks.• Manage the flow of communication between the Executive Director\'s Office (EDO) & the Governor\'s Office, the Legislature, and other State Agencies and Institutions.• Ensure matters concerning CDEC are efficiently and effectively brought to the ED or members of the Leadership Team for attention and/or action.• Act as the point of contact for all Executive-level meetings.• Coordinate logistics for Leadership Team mtgs/retreats and all supervisors mtgs.• Produce & edit correspondence, reports and other documentation, often synthesizing complex information.• Manage and coordinate projects on behalf of the Executive Director.• Coordinate project mtgs, including managing agendas and minutes, resulting in increased mtg productivity.• Coordinate scheduling matters between HCPF Senior Staff, Governor\'s office, elected officials, other agencies and partners/stakeholders.• Manage all travel arrangements for Executive Director and Executive Leadership Team.• Prepare materials for Executive Leadership in advance of scheduled meetings, conferences, & events.• Work in conjunction with the division directors, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of customer service within the Executive Director\'s Office.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

IES Abroad

Certificate of International Studies