Designed and administered two accelerator programs for property owners, real estate developers, social entrepreneurs, and community leaders to create financially viable investment strategies for place-based projects. Coordinated engagements across 40+ counties focusing on real estate development, community development finance, and securing state and federal funding.Advanced multiple real estate deals through pre-development process as designated project manager, and served as organizational liaison to financial partners, prospective tenants, community leaders, and members of the public.Led due diligence and project management for OPAL Community Capital, an impact-focused real estate revolving loan fund.Spearheaded development of due diligence process and deal pipeline for the Alabama Small Deals Fund, a below market-rate loan fund for small dollar projects jointly administered by Main Street America, Main Street Alabama, and OPAL.Created pre-construction financial pro forma models for 50+ partner entities.Facilitated pre-development process for $10M redevelopment of two historic buildings in downtown Selma, AL including financial modeling, drafting of leasing documents, design charrettes, capital stack strategy, and project management.Oversaw due diligence and closing process for $1.5M adaptive reuse project in Oxford, AL, including pro forma development, loan underwriting, capital stack strategy, investment committee presentation, and drafting of loan documents.Drafted strategic plan for small business revolving loan fund, culminating in a successful $150,000 federal grant for Marion, ALOrganized New Markets Tax Credits sourcing strategy for eligible real estate deals.Supported grants team in program design, narrative drafting, and submission process for several private, local, and federal grant applications, securing over $1.2M for economic development programs.

Venture For America is a selective (18% acceptance) two-year entrepreneurship fellowship that serves to create economic opportunity in American cities. VFA Fellows complete intensive training and commit to spending two years working at a high-growth company in an emerging startup ecosystem.

Oversaw daily operations and completion of 10+ client deliverables for growth strategy consultancy housed within a marketing firm.Selected from a competitive pool (18% acceptance rate) to join national entrepreneurship fellowship for recent college graduates and professionals who commit to spending two years at high-growth companies in an emerging startup ecosystem.Developed and modeled financial strategy recommendations for growth-oriented companies.Analyzed demographic, geographic, and organizational data to create integrated business and marketing strategy models.Created 15+ client project proposals and RFP responses outlining proposed consulting services and estimated budget.Launched an internal business development and outbound marketing strategy that grew YOY team revenue by 100%.Coordinated production of monthly financial KPI dashboards for Executive Team tracking client and departmental profitability, projected expenses v. actual expenses, and historical time write-offs.

Provided administrative support to 150+ AmeriCorps members serving with City Service Corps at various NYC government agencies Conducted 75+ individual member site visits over the course of fellowship term to manage host site relationships and ensure AmeriCorps national compliance Organized member demographic data for agency director to identify inclusivity gaps and career placement success Executed event logistics for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and AmeriCorps Week events, matching 250 AmeriCorps members to 14 distinct service projects across four boroughs while organizing other professional development and community service activities Established new partnerships with non-profits, public schools, and other community-based groups

Guided unskilled volunteers in building five new homes for selected partner families in New Orleans East neighborhood.Taught new home construction skills including framing, roofing, interior carpentry, flooring, and painting to volunteer groups from 10 to 50+ members on a weekly basis.

Completed 1700 hours of direct service with New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity

As a participant of the University of Maryland, College Park University Relations Internship Program, I worked with the Division of Student Affairs on their Transforming the Student Experience campaign. I pursued development initiatives that contribute to the overall student experience outside of the classroom, with a particular focus on Omicron Delta Kappa and Greek organizations. My accomplishments are listed below:Compiled demographic and giving history research from 4,000 ODK leadership honor society alumni to help produce new strategies for increasing alumni giving Acquired knowledge of non-profit fundraising through weekly participation in professional development sessions covering topics including foundation finance, donor stewardship, and planned giving