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Erin Rakus

@erinrakus

Transportation program and contract specialist at Tennessee Department of Transportation, reviewing work orders and administering grant contracts.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking to bring my regulatory precision and collaborative communication to a broader transportation or grants-management role.

At Tennessee Department of Transportation, I review work orders for completeness and apply statutes, regulations, contract language, and funding requirements so assignments meet established standards.

I support projects from advertisement receipt through contract execution and work-order issuance, helping enable accurate, timely invoicing across divisions. I also work with internal teams and external partners to keep projects aligned and moving.

As a Transportation Program Monitor in the State-Aid Office, I prepared risk assessments for contracts and amendments, coordinated contract verification, and handled funding and payment-processing steps in Edison.

Earlier at Tennessee Department of Transportation, I assisted local agencies in securing state and federal funding and following applicable policies. At Workforce Essentials, I created marketing materials and managed social media accounts and the company website.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Technical Specialist

Current

Tennessee Department of Transportation

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Review and analyze work orders for completeness, ensuring required documentation is in place before processing. Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external partners, and manage multiple departmental email inboxes daily.

Contract Administration Regulatory Compliance Documentation Review Stakeholder Communication project lifecycle management Invoicing Microsoft Office Teams

Transportation Program Monitor, State-Aid Office

Tennessee Department of Transportation

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Set up and maintained new projects in the electronic database and files. Prepared risk assessments for Comptroller's Office Draft State-Aid, Bridge Grant, and Transportation Modernization Act contracts and amendments statewide.

Risk Assessment Contract Administration Grant Management Database Management Edison PPRM Microsoft Office

Transportation Program Monitor, Local Programs

Tennessee Department of Transportation

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Assisted local agencies in securing state and federal funding for locally managed implementation and construction projects. Communicated daily with local agencies to ensure projects adhered to federal and state policies and procedures.

Grant Administration Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Communication Project Coordination Microsoft Office

Marketing Specialist

Workforce Essentials

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Designed, executed, and maintained rotating billboard advertising for military career opportunities in Clarksville, TN. Created marketing materials and promoted events for 9 offices across Middle Tennessee.

Marketing Advertising Social Media Management Website Management Event Promotion Microsoft Office

Front End Manager

Lowe's

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)

Supervised a front-end team of 30+ cashiers, building and managing daily schedules and break coverage. Directed staff throughout each shift to keep operations running efficiently and maintain a positive customer experience.

Team Leadership Scheduling Customer Service Operations Management Training Time Management