Chief Executive & Operations Officer for municipal economic development agency. Manage implementation of infrastructure and real estate development programs and projects. Lead planning initiatives and negotiate partnerships with elected officials, community stakeholders, private developers, and the public. Expert in real estate, infrastructure development, public/ private partnerships, and finance.

Faculty Lecturer in Master Real Estate Development program at the University of Arizona, serving as principal instructor for multiple courses including; Real Estate Market Analysis, Introduction to Real Estate Finance, Advanced Real Estate Finance, Foundations of Economics for Planning & Real Estate Development, and Survey of Responsible Real Estate Development. Responsible for structuring global marketing plan and partnerships with international universities.Established the first online Master of Real Estate Development program at the University of Arizona. Worked with school administration and development officials to design and bring the online graduate degree and certificate program to market, resulting in a 10x increase in student enrollments in the first year.

Managing Director for business consulting firm with clients in real estate, urban planning, economic development, communications, medical and technology sectors. Responsible for business development, proposal writing, operations, marketing, and financial management. Project Manager for public and private residential and commercial land development projects, leading all stages of development including market analysis, site planning, pro forma development, construction and property management. Maintain advanced experience in financial modeling, real estate investment analysis, public/ private partnerships, and structuring innovative financing deals for land development, business relocation, and foreign direct investment.Developed predictive analytics model and software application for real estate site selection. Lead agile team of software developers through business planning, program design and beta testing.

Chief Executive Officer for federally designated regional council of governments. Responsible for agency operations, financials, and human resources. Directed annual operating/ capital budget and staff of planners and engineers. Managed intergovernmental relations for board of Mayors and elected officials, resulting in a 300% increase in grant revenues and significant operation improvements within the first three years of service.Planning Director for the Greater Bridgeport Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization(GBVMPO). Project manager for transportation infrastructure and community redevelopment projects. Program Manager for regional hazard mitigation, land use/conservation, and GIS initiatives.Crafted an urban resilience strategy and project prioritization approach through use of data analytics and modeling tools for climate change risk mitigation and resiliency projects.Founded regional EPA Brownfields Assessment Program and EPA Revolving Loan Fund for the remediation and redevelopment of properties in the Greater Bridgeport Region.Designed a data-driven urban brownfields management application bringing together public and private datasets to spur innovation, investment, and retention of business in the Greater Bridgeport region.

Industry Consultant to SAP Future Cities Program focused on the utilization of SAP technology to improve public sector operations and safety. Advised teams on infrastructure optimization projects in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.Advised development of intelligent transportation systems, port management, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.Collaborated with the Frauenhofer Institute at the University of Stuttgart in support of their Morgenstadt (City of the Future), and Horizon 2020 initiatives.

Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship program participant in Germany and the United States. Participated in transatlantic seminars with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), European Union, European Commission, and German Bundestag. Completed an intensive German language training program, and placement with the SAP Future Cities Program focused on the integration of technology to improve public sector business processes.

Project Manager for complex regional and local transportation, green infrastructure, zoning and land development initiatives including Regional Long Range Transportation/ Comprehensive Plans, climate change adaptation strategies, bicycle/ pedestrian plans, and design of local road & bridge capital improvement projects.

Project Manager for review and management of the entitlement process. Lead approval process for Site Development Plans, Subdivision Maps, and Conditional Use Permits.Department representative to Planning and Zoning Commission, and other public councils.Administered municipal code and General Plan through project review, code enforcement, and preparation of environmental impact reports.

Supported staff with planning, research, and promotional activities related to the implementation of the 2030 Regional Transportation & Comprehensive Plan.Assisted Environmental Planning Department with mitigation monitoring, GIS services, grant writing, project planning, design, and administration.