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Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area

Portland Downtown’s mission is to stimulate thriving, vibrant & sustainable downtown community.

Central Maine

Oversight and administration of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), regional technical assistance for Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG), management of the Brownfield assessment program and project development from planning through implementation, organizational and regional grant writing and administration

Petit Jean Mountain

Primarily responsible for the Institute's economic development & civic engagement efforts. I also serve as Program Manager for the Uncommon Communities Initiative.

Greater Seattle Area

Responsible for overall association management, economic and organizational development, advocacy and public policy, fund development, financial management, communications and overall nonprofit management.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

• Legislative/Governmental Relations, including but not limited to federal and state office holders and staff• Policy Analysis on both the federal and state level• Supervised staff of 35• Budget oversight - $4.5 million• Grant review, analysis and oversight • Aided and developed policies and procedures related to the Arkansas Rehabilitation Tax Credit• Plan, manage and execute annual Arkansas Preservation Conference • Oversee federal planning and Section 106… Show more • Legislative/Governmental Relations, including but not limited to federal and state office holders and staff• Policy Analysis on both the federal and state level• Supervised staff of 35• Budget oversight - $4.5 million• Grant review, analysis and oversight • Aided and developed policies and procedures related to the Arkansas Rehabilitation Tax Credit• Plan, manage and execute annual Arkansas Preservation Conference • Oversee federal planning and Section 106 mandate• Built and improved partnerships with a variety of state agencies and non-profit advocates Show less

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

We provide downtown revitalization organization, design, promotion & economic positioning services to communities throughout the state• Supervise and manage staff of six and a departmental budget of $1 million+ • Project Manager for the Rural Heritage Development Initiative, a national W.K. Kellogg funded pilot program focusing heritage tourism, small business development and housing concerns in the Arkansas Delta region • Act as legislative and government outreach and liaison… Show more We provide downtown revitalization organization, design, promotion & economic positioning services to communities throughout the state• Supervise and manage staff of six and a departmental budget of $1 million+ • Project Manager for the Rural Heritage Development Initiative, a national W.K. Kellogg funded pilot program focusing heritage tourism, small business development and housing concerns in the Arkansas Delta region • Act as legislative and government outreach and liaison regarding policy development concerning downtown revitalization efforts • Provide technical assistance related to downtown revitalization • Develop and conduct public trainings and presentations on the Main Street Four-Point Approach® • Compile and maintain records relating to economic development • Prepare newsletter, press releases, brochures and other printed materials • Develop and update social media and website • Coordinate tri-state conference and quarterly professional development seminars Show less

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Directed commercial district & downtown revitalization efforts in communities across Arkansas. Volunteer recruitment and management. Budget oversight. Board development. • Provide technical assistance related to downtown revitalization • Develop and conduct public trainings and presentations on the Main Street 4-Point Approach® • Compile and maintain records relating to economic development • Prepare newsletter, press releases, brochures and other printed materials • Develop… Show more Directed commercial district & downtown revitalization efforts in communities across Arkansas. Volunteer recruitment and management. Budget oversight. Board development. • Provide technical assistance related to downtown revitalization • Develop and conduct public trainings and presentations on the Main Street 4-Point Approach® • Compile and maintain records relating to economic development • Prepare newsletter, press releases, brochures and other printed materials • Develop and update social media and website Show less

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Worked with boards and commissions as well as city and county governments to ensure appropriate and defensible historic preservation decisions were made in communities across Arkansas.

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Implementing strategic human resource plan by interviewing and screening employment candidates for Forbes Magazine number one company to work for in America Trained and coordinated newly hired employees Managed an internal and external help line where flight critical decisions are made Honored for employee to the internal and external customer with the Extra Mile Award

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Honorably discharged veteran

Mpa, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha

Ba, English

Education record

High School