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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

M.P.A., Finance

Ba, Economics, Political Science

Mpa, Finance

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