Benjamin Parra Email & Phone Number

Lumberton, Nj

Responsible for collaborating with Caritas Sierra Leone and other international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in supporting the rebuilding of Sierra Leone’s National Health Organization.

Community Health Development Fund, York, PA (2009-Present) – Executive Director – Promoted investments in medically underserved and targeted employment areas by introducing and guiding real estate developers on economic development incentive programs. Lead fundraising, prepared business plans, organizational documents, tax-exemptions and grant applications for start-up organization that assists Community Health Centers and Rural Hospitals obtain affordable financing to expand or build new facilities. Provided technical assistance and administered financial structuring, process improvement and facilities planning initiatives in low income communities. CDFI Fund/US Treasury Department, Washington, DC (July2010-Present) – NMTC Reviewer (By assignment) – Evaluated applications for the 2010 New Markets Tax Credit Allocations, 2011 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Financial Assistance grants and CDE/CDFI certification. Recommended the approval or denial of applications to the CDFI Fund of the US Treasury Department.

Ensured the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, audits, contract/grant summaries financial analysis and annual/grant budgets. Evaluated and recommended policy or procedural changes where appropriate. Oversaw the development of manuals and supporting documentation. Establish methodology and criteria for loss reserves for a portfolio of small business, nonprofit and real estate loans. Implemented financial and operational improvements, including IT.

Promoted economic and neighborhood development projects by attracting and expanding small business. Originated and underwrote loan applications for business, commercial real estate and low income housing. Managed portfolio of loan customers and supported the development team on special projects and grant proposals..

Led international licensing and sales programs. Identified, evaluated and recommended new licensing and acquisition opportunities. Managed international licensing strategies, represented company in master license negotiations and integrated operations with licensees. Built and expanded strategic alliances with licensees and customers worldwide. Developed and exceeded sales and operating budgets. Supported licensee’s sales teams and supervised sales and operational staff.

Prepared presentations to investors, board of directors, officers and key customers. Provided transitional (merger integration, divestiture, turnaround, reorganization, international expansion or startup) services for headquarter and affiliate organizations in the USA, Europe and Latin America. Independent Consultant - Partial list of assignmentsCompany ProjectInternational Rescue Committee - Humanitarian Relief Westfield Insurance - Loss EvaluationBassell - Information ServicesInnovation Focus - Int’l Business DevelopmentShayne Group - Re-structuring / TurnaroundPrudential Securities - Financial ServicesDusco Property - Transition of Property ManagerGLS International - Business DevelopmentDel Encanto Enterprises - Aquaculture venture

Supported CEO in Financial and Administrative issues, including: 1.) venture funding and IPO, 2.) presentations to the financial community, 3.) opening/closing of branches, 4.) development of personnel and compensation policies, 5.) negotiation and development of office and manufacturing space and 6.) implementation of management information systems. Responsible for Export Compliance.

Coordinated financial and treasury matters between Latin American affiliates and headquarters. Evaluated financial impact of joint ventures, acquisitions and new projects.