Perform business consulting services for public, private and nonprofit sectors.Provide expertise in the areas of public/private partnerships, economic development, transit, parking, cash flow and asset management. Examples of tasks performed for clients:o Developed financial model of operational revenues and expenses for an operating department. The model was used for developing and analyzing budget alternatives.o Completed parking demand analysis, resulting in approval of… Show more Perform business consulting services for public, private and nonprofit sectors.Provide expertise in the areas of public/private partnerships, economic development, transit, parking, cash flow and asset management. Examples of tasks performed for clients:o Developed financial model of operational revenues and expenses for an operating department. The model was used for developing and analyzing budget alternatives.o Completed parking demand analysis, resulting in approval of a controversial project stalled for 3 years.o Evaluated and developed leases, request for proposals and operational plans.o Performed all aspects of transit planning procurement: RFP development, marketing, consultant selection and contracting.o Recommended and analyzed all building purchase options for a public sector client. The entire purchase price was covered by existing lease revenue and earthquake retrofit savings. Show less

Population 65,000)Director Department of Harbor, Business and Transit (2003-2007)Responsible for directing and administering operations of four divisions with $16 million annual budget and 8 direct reports. Led and coordinated efforts of 66 employees in the Harbor Enterprise, including employees from Police, Recreation, Fire, Public Works and Engineering Departments. Managed $6 million annual program for parking and transit subcontracts involving 40 private workers. Increased… Show more Population 65,000)Director Department of Harbor, Business and Transit (2003-2007)Responsible for directing and administering operations of four divisions with $16 million annual budget and 8 direct reports. Led and coordinated efforts of 66 employees in the Harbor Enterprise, including employees from Police, Recreation, Fire, Public Works and Engineering Departments. Managed $6 million annual program for parking and transit subcontracts involving 40 private workers. Increased Harbor reserves to 150% of yearly operating revenues and enabled Capital Improvement Program expenditures to reach 20% of gross Harbor revenues per year. o Reestablished defunct business development program through outreach/targeted marketing, serving as liaison to business groups, facilitating city permits, and dramatically improving customer satisfaction. o Tripled ridership on Beach Cities Transit by adding two fixed routes and coordinating efforts among five South Bay cities for transit expansion. o Expanded number of units and affordability of housing in existing low and moderate income projects by 50% by restructuring development agreements and obtaining better financing terms. o Concluded lease extension negotiations resulting in nearly 200 reconfigured luxury slips, plus renovated hotel rooms and apartments. Show less

Responsible for administering City's Redevelopment Agency. Managed City's Harbor Enterprise area (approximately 166 acres) including leasing, tenant interaction and contracting. Oversaw activities of City's Public Finance Authority and directed and coordinated tax-exempt and taxable bond issuance. o Recruited Kincaid's, Blue Water Grill and Joe's Crab Shack as part of a community enhancement effort. o Replenished Harbor reserves from near zero to an appropriately sustainable… Show more Responsible for administering City's Redevelopment Agency. Managed City's Harbor Enterprise area (approximately 166 acres) including leasing, tenant interaction and contracting. Oversaw activities of City's Public Finance Authority and directed and coordinated tax-exempt and taxable bond issuance. o Recruited Kincaid's, Blue Water Grill and Joe's Crab Shack as part of a community enhancement effort. o Replenished Harbor reserves from near zero to an appropriately sustainable level of 80% of yearly operating expenses. o Completed two affordable housing projects totalling 285 units, involving joint efforts with the private sector, City and School District. o Completed six new bond issues. o Developed and implemented finance plan for Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, a $10 million regional recreation facility with 1,100 seats. Show less

Responsible for administration of economic development activities including business retention, recruitment; promotion and direct assistance efforts. Performed liaison duties to brokerage community; negotiated redevelopment transactions.

Awarded a $1.75 million grant as part of a $12 million Pier rebuilding project from the Economic Development Administration.