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Northeast Ohio Region

Catalyze business investment of over 100 companies annually through strategic resource connections and economic development interventions• Structure and negotiate over $70 million in investment assistance to companies and developers annually• Built a comprehensive regional site strategy, including inventory gap identification, building public-private partnerships for asset development, and focusing on investment in job hubs • Developed and managed a site strategy advisory boards comprised of public sector partners, site selectors, business sales team leaders, and real estate transaction specialists. • Collaborate to build a regional sales team with communities and economic development organizations to execute client solution services for projects, and site selection

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Implemented Ohio's privatized state economic development program in the largest economic region of the state. Prioritized a collective impact model, working with existing economic development agencies and government entities to operationalize the JobsOhio Regional Office in Northeast Ohio with a small, highly skilled and collaborative staff to assist companies and communities seeking support for growth and job creation. Every year, we work with over 300 companies making competitive investment decisions, providing customized business case analysis. We structure and negotiate approximately $70 million in incentives annually.Team NEO is one of six JobsOhio Network Regional Partners across the state.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Led the team for targeted business development including FDI, Site Selector outreach and project management. Built collaborative teams of public and private entities to attract business establishments to the region. Presented customized business case to influence investment decisions by executives of over 400 established companies resulting in the attraction of 43 companies to the region, with an associated $162 million in payroll and $200 million capital expenditure

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Managed over $15 million in economic and community development programs that support neighborhoods, business and commercial vitality. Created 2 national award winning economic development programs through research, consensus building, funding and implementation. Created and administer the Commercial Redevelopment Fund leveraging County funds with a variety of tools including New Market Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, Tax Increment Financing, Bonds, and HUD 108 Created and administered the Arts and Culture as Economic Development program the results of which assisted in the passage of Issue 18 and the creation of Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.Created and administered the Destination Cleveland program and the Design Review District program. Administered and managed the Storefront Renovation Loan Program portfolio and the Competitive Municipal Grant program using CDBG funds. Conducted training, technical assistance, application review, project implementation and final reporting for all Community Development programsSupervised professional, clerical and intern staff

Responsible for all cash flow, budgets, human resources activities, business development, and office management for a small family owned real estate appraisal firm. Transitioned the firm to technological advancements which reduced overhead by 65%.

Designed, developed and implemented a comprehensive economic development program. Assisted in the administration, planning, zoning, housing and community development programs. Developed and implemented Business Investment Loan Program, conducted business retention and expansion activities including monthly Business Roundtable meetings and a comprehensive business visitation programSupervised housing, planning and zoning staff and interns including direct supervision of Community Development Block grant funding and disbursementProduced the Lakewood Housing Guidelines with the cooperation of the Heritage Advisory Board. Served as a liaison to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Lakewood Historical Society and the Chamber of Commerce

Designed, developed and implemented a comprehensive economic development program. Responsible for all community and economic development activities and staff. Developed Income Tax Grant Program and regional business group strategy, conducted business retention and expansion activities including business assistance loans and grants, initiated downtown redevelopment plan, advised on planning and zoning issues and coordinated plan review activities on new development projectsResearched and prepared grant applications for public and private funds, served as enterprise zone manager and Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator as well as liaison to community organizations and government agenciesPrepared and presented annual Municipal Budget for City CouncilResponsible for all marketing activities including quarterly community newsletter, video production, website design, and general advertising campaign

M.P.A., Finance

Ba, Economics, Political Science

Mpa, Finance

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