As Executive Director of Dutchtown South Community Corporation, I lead the organization's efforts to advance neighborhood vitality through community empowerment, housing stabilization & real estate development through a socioeconomic and racial equity lens. *C-Suite level position responsible for all phases of the day-to-day operations of DSCC.*Management of agency program direction and operations, human resources, organizational culture, finance, and budgeting. *Chief strategist and implementer of fundraising, marketing, and agency strategic plan.*Provides support to the DSCC Board of Directors.*Positive and effective interaction with partners, creation, and maintenance of stakeholder relationships.*Serve as chief front-facing contact for the general public and media.

In this position, I was responsible for the functions of the former Planning, Zoning and Economic Development and Health, Housing, and Building Departments. In this capacity, I created processes for the synergy of divisional functions to ensure efficient, effective services to the community and to other municipal departments as needed. This required management of parallel budgets totaling over $1 million, the building of community relationships/partnerships, and the ability to assess needs and create solutions in addition to the responsibilities outlined in the formal job description. This experience included leading inspection staff through necessary safety and technological adjustment during the onset of and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, during my tenure, there was the diversification of staff in prominent positions.

In this pilot program initiated by the City of Belleville, I administered the daily operations and provided supervision for the Economic former Development and Planning division, supervised the RCDS Department office staff, and coordinated workflow between Housing and Code Enforcement, Building and Zoning, and the Economic Development and Planning divisions. Our goal, as it has been in my previous functions,was to provide excellent services to our citizens and businesses, while ensuring quality development for the betterment of our community.

As EDPZ Director for the City of Belleville, I have several "bullet points." They are: *Position is appointed by and reports to the Mayor and supervises all department employees. *Administers and supervises the daily operations of the city’s planning, land use, zoning, grant-writing, GIS, and economic development programs. *Prepares and monitors departmental budget.*Advises the Mayor, department heads and City Council on issues pertaining to land use, annexation, economic development, zoning, and other similar matters. *Develops, directs, and implements economic development strategies in conjunction with public and private sector groups. *Acts as advisor to city officials, departments, and citizen groups on matters relating to planning, land use development, zoning, and economic development.In addition to the annotated responsibilities above, I served as one of the representatives of the City to the Belle-Scott Commission, as well as serving on the Mid-America Workforce Investment Board (WIB). I created effective staff reports to ensure clarity for residents and elected officials alike while establishing the utilization of social media platforms to better connect with the community. Additionally, I sought to provide clarity to the Commercial Occupancy Permit process and establish our Department as a stellar example of customer service and information.

In addition to the responsibilities of "Operations Manager" listed below, during my short time as Vice President of Workforce Development at Better Family Life, I created the framework to move the Workforce Development Division beyond existing contracts toward revenue-generating initiatives.

*Top-Performing MWA Regions in the State of Missouri*Assure compliance with contractual M/WBE requirements*Supervise/collaborate with MWA Compliance team to assure all internal and external requirements are met by MWA staff.*Responsible for management of a staff comprising of 50+ administrative, case management and supervisory professionals.*Positive interaction with St. Louis City and St. Louis County Work Investment Boards.*Concise administration of a $5 million+ budget to assist families receiving TANF in moving toward meaningful employment and self-sufficiency.*Building and maintaining strong relationships with local, county state and national resources.*Identifying and pursuing additional funding resources and partnerships for the betterment of our clients.

*Top-Performing MWA Regions in the State of Missouri*Responsible for management of a staff comprising of 40+ administrative, case management and supervisory professionals.*Positive interaction with St. Louis City and St. Louis County Work Investment Boards.*Concise administration of a $5 million+ budget to assist families receiving TANF in moving toward meaningful employment and self-sufficiency.*Building and maintaining strong relationships with local, county state and national resources.*Identifying and pursuing additional funding resources and partnerships for the betterment of our clients.

(Departmental Re-Organization)•Recruited, hired, trained and supervised departmental interns.•Managed Departmental internet pages: created text, layout, posted information.•Coordinated with various County and State departments, other external agencies, petitioners, and the public in completion of projects. •Conducted research and analysis to prepare recommendations and reports on current development petitions. •Served as liaison to Board of Adjustment: Managed all meeting agendas, writing of staff reports; creation/distribution of meeting packets and posting of same on internet.•Managed resources and drafted language for most recent Comprehensive Plan update. •Coordinated interdepartmental, interagency and intergovernmental participation in planning studies and reports.•Served as Acting Planning and Development Services Director in the absence of the Director.•Served as Project Head on principal Departmental projects and assignments, coordinated the activities of staff in completion of the projects.•Other tasks as shown under “Planner I”

•Supervised administrative support staff.•Supervision of Code Enforcement activities and staff•Recruited, hired, trained and supervised departmental interns.•Coordinated with various County and State departments, other external agencies, petitioners, and the public in completion of projects. •Conducted research and analysis to prepare recommendations and reports on current development petitions. •Served as liaison to Board of Adjustment: Managed all meeting agendas, writing of staff reports; creation/distribution of meeting packets and posting of same on internet.•Coordinated interdepartmental, interagency and intergovernmental participation in planning studies and reports.• Served as Acting Director of Planning in the absence of the Director.•Served as Project Head on principal Departmental projects and assignments, coordinated the activities of staff in completion of the projects.•Other tasks as shown under “Planner I”

•Supervised administrative support staff.•Supervision of Code Enforcement activities and staff•Recruited, hired, trained and supervised departmental interns.•Coordinated with various County and State departments, other external agencies, petitioners, and the public in completion of projects. •Conducted research and analysis to prepare recommendations and reports on current development petitions. •Served as liaison to Board of Adjustment: Managed all meeting agendas, writing of staff reports; creation/distribution of meeting packets and posting of same on internet.•Coordinated interdepartmental, interagency and intergovernmental participation in planning studies and reports.•Served as Acting Director of Planning in the absence of the Director.•Served as Project Head on principal Departmental projects and assignments, coordinated the activities of staff in completion of the projects.•Other tasks as shown under “Planner I”

•Coordinated with various County and State departments, other external agencies, petitioners, and the public in completion of projects. •Conducted research and analysis to prepare recommendations and reports on current development petitions. •Coordinated interdepartmental, interagency and intergovernmental participation in planning studies and reports.•Served as Project Head on principal Departmental projects and assignments, coordinated the activities of staff in completion of the projects.•Other tasks as shown under “Planner I”

•Analyzed Census data.•Conducted land-use and parking studies.•Wrote grants for general community improvement.•Published a newsletter for the business community.•Identified and pursued funding for municipal programs.•Created administrative procedures for Department programs. •Assisted in administration of Community Development Block Grant Program.•Identified and recommended new technology to be utilized by Department staff.•Created job descriptions for, coordinated hiring of, and supervised Department interns.•Conducted research and provided analysis as directed by the Director, City Manager and City Council.

•Acted as Code Enforcement Officer. •Administrated the municipal telecommunications ordinance.•Created governing legislation for approved zoning petitions. •Prepared and presented public hearings for petitions of rezoning.•Municipal zoning and nuisance violation inspection and enforcement. •Review of Municipal Applications for Zoning Approval for Building Permits•Prepared and presented reports with recommendations to municipal boards. •Created land use maps for rezoning, and site development plans utilizing ArcView.•Reviewed telecommunications proposals, site plans, subdivision plats, and rezoning applications.

•Interviewed clients•Represented indigent clients in Section Eight Housing Assistance hearings.•Utilized Federal, State, and Local regulations to draft pleadings submitted to court.•Worked independently, as well under direction of attorneys, on numerous research projects.

•Provided policy analysis and interpretation of bill language.•Tracked legislation, compiled bill lists, summarized bills in brief form.•Attended hearings and legislation sessions at Indiana General Assembly.•Utilized Federal and State databases to gather data for economic impact report.•Lobbied Indiana General Assembly on behalf of state-supported colleges and universities.