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Ohio City Incorporated (OCI) is the community development corporation responsible for preserving, promoting and developing the Ohio City neighborhood. OCI serves the community by providing assistance to both neighborhood residents as well as businesses and institutions through the vehicles of advocacy and engagement, community building, marketing, special events, neighborhood planning and housing assistance. Furthermore, OCI is engaged in tenant attraction and retention. The work of OCI is aimed at making Ohio City a vibrant and livable community.

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 12 million men and women, contributes more than $1.8 trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for two-thirds of private-sector research and development.

-Responsible for corporate marketing strategy, research, analysis, and implementation-Focused on new business development and existing project management-In-house legal counsel for corporate matters-Lead a corporate expansion project to establish a third facility in the Western United Statesto support sales growth and future opportunities including market research, government interaction, and facility planning.-Created a new tradeshow brand and booth that increased tradeshow returns by 60%+ in first year

•Helped guide the strategic, operational, and sales growth of a fast-rising full-service Cleveland marketing agency•Responsibilities included sales, hiring, performance reviews, client management, project management, process development and management, and all firm legal work •Helped lead the agency to 325% growth and the addition of 11 new staff members•Managed the day-to-day operations of a 16 member full-time staff and a stable of 8-10 freelancers in two states•Directed 35+ active clients and 70+ active engagements over a range of projects including strategy, lead development, web, print, social media, search engine optimization, video, photography, media buys, measurement/analytics, and mobile applications •Major Client Sectors Included: Manufacturing, Professional Services, Biotech, Retail, Public Sector, and Non-Profit

•Served as the lead attorney for a small business and a non-profit clients under the direction of a supervising attorney•Integrated business development experience with legal education to provide clients a 360 degree view of their objectives•Experienced the full responsibility of the client relationship including research, problem solving, and document drafting

•Assisted three Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs in the research and development of business plans and feasibility studies•Served as chief marketing specialist and chief strategist on a three-member consulting team•Aided in the creation of a projected 278 new jobs and $27 million in new revenues for Northeast Ohio within 5 years

•Specialized in the procurement and analysis of competitor marketing strategies and product developments. •Analyzed past sales and marketing techniques and resulting relationships with channel partners and clients.•Located and preliminarily valuated target acquisitions as part of a $300 million corporate expansion.