Job Experience
Uptown Dallas, Inc. (UDI”), October 2019 – October 2022
Executive Director
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Implemented Service Plan with staff and UDI Board of Directors
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Managed UDI staff
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Coordinated work of PID through UDI Committees/Board
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Served on City of Dallas Micro-mobility Study
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Assisted with drafting the City of Dallas Promoter ordinance
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Served on the MATA (trolley) Board of Directors
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Served on the Partners in Education Board for North Dallas High School
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Transportation
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Two Way Conversion of McKinney/Cole – served as UDI representative to project; meeting with representatives from City of Dallas; TXDOT; COG; and DART.
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Blackburn upgrades -worked with City staff and UDI Board
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Public safety
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Hired Public Safety director
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Hired security company and Homeless Outreach Coordinator
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Worked with DPD, Code Compliance and Community Prosecution
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Parks
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Negotiated management agreement for Griggs Park
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Worked on lighting and electrical upgrades to Griggs Park.
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COVID
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Managed UDI response to COVID
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Lake Highlands Public Improvement District (“LHPID”), February 2014 – September 2019
North Lake Highlands Public Improvement District (“NLHPID”), January 2018 – September 2019
Executive Director
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Worked with Board of Directors and community organizations to implement strategies that improve the quality of life in in the LHPID and NLHPID by increasing public safety, enhancing public improvements, and promoting and growing community.
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Creation, Renewal and Expansion:
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Led the successful effort to create the NLHPID in 2017
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Led the efforts to renew and expand the LHPID in 2015.
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Capital and Maintenance Projects:
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Partnered with community organizations to create vision for community branding and neighborhood gateway signage. LHPID funded the design of Skillman median gateway signage
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Finished hardscape design for Gateway Bridge at Skillman and 635/LBJ; partnered with Skillman Corridor TIF. Gateway Bridge to be constructed as part of funded LBJ East project.
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Oversaw maintenance of public improvements at Lake Highlands Town Center and median on the Skillman corridor.
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Public Safety:
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Collaborated with multiple public safety resources including the Project Safe Neighborhood team of the U.S. Attorney’s office, FBI, ATF and DEA; the Dallas Police Department; and security companies.
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Used DPD’s ENP program to provide patrols for both PIDs including identified hot spots.
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Partnered with NE DPD’s Neighborhood Patrol officers to host events that built relationships and trust with the community improving communication.
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Met regularly with apartment community property managers to share concerns and information as well as bring resources to them.
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Government Relations:
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Negotiated management contracts with the City Attorney’s office.
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Work with District 10 City Council Member on community initiatives.
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Advocacy:
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Participated in LBJ NOW advocacy to secure funding for the LBJ East expansion and Skillman/LBJ bridge.
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Worked with District 10 CPC member to address LHPID concerns on LH Town Center PD 758 and other projects in the PID.
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Events:
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Hosted Sundays in the Park at Watercrest Park and Forest Lane Academy.
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Hosted the following annual events: Teen Job Fair, Camp Sweeney Play for the Day 5k, Stronger Together, Trunk or Treat, Light Up the Highlands, and Hope for the Holidays.
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Highlands Cafe, 2004 - 2014
Founder, Owner, and Manager
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Owned and operated the business with focus on community; interacted with customers daily; supervised and managed staff of 20-25 employees; responsible for hiring, individual performance, training, scheduling and reviews; managed annual budget of $500,000 for 10 years; negotiated contracts with vendors.
Law Offices of Katherine B. Stewart, 2009 to 2015.
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Opened local law practice in estate planning and probate.
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Represented local small businesses in asset purchase/sales and leases.
Law Offices of Robb Stewart, 1988- 2003
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Practiced law in estate planning and probate.
United Way of Greater Dallas, 1982-1984
American Arbitration Association, 1980-1982