Colin Dillon, Edfp Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi

- Develop data-driven target market approach strategies to attract demand to the Michigan supply base.- Manage the PMBC custom research process for helping domestic and foreign companies identify new Michigan suppliers and/or investment partnership opportunities for over 20 industries.- Facilitate investment partnership discussions between Michigan firms and firms from outside of the state looking to enter the Michigan market and grow here. - Manage client development efforts… Show more - Develop data-driven target market approach strategies to attract demand to the Michigan supply base.- Manage the PMBC custom research process for helping domestic and foreign companies identify new Michigan suppliers and/or investment partnership opportunities for over 20 industries.- Facilitate investment partnership discussions between Michigan firms and firms from outside of the state looking to enter the Michigan market and grow here. - Manage client development efforts, particularly those aimed at establishing early-stage relationships with international and out-of-state companies.- Design, implement and manage the quantitative and qualitative PMBC buyer and supplier surveying process to measure the success of PMBC initiatives.- Organize and manage PMBC's data storage and retrieval processes and techniques.- Conduct regular data analysis and data visualization in support of PMBC and MEDC initiatives.- Maintain the CRM system that prepares all relevant PMBC data for integration into MEDC client resources management tools and coordinate with the MEDC CRM support team to ensure the data is properly integrated.- Assist in the planning and execution of PMBC buyer and supplier matchmaking summits.- Apply industry knowledge to review and evaluate supplier summit application data based on buyer need criteria in order to arrange one-on-one matchmaking meetings.- Serve as a resource, mentor, and coach to other staff and assist in the training and development of newly hired and existing staff. Show less

Master of Urban Planning - Economic and Community Development concentration

Charleston, Sc

- Conducted extensive research for the City’s 2013-14 application for New Markets Tax Credits- Worked closely with local small businesses to improve channels of communication with the Business Services Division- Proposed a framework for the City of Charleston’s increasing interaction with the film industry- Assisted in the City’s attempt to establish a fashion industry incubator in downtown Charleston

Arlington, Virginia

- Worked on the Office of Naval Research Operational Adaptation and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center contracts- Prepare for and conduct operational analysis including experimental design, data collection, reconstruction, and analysis of results- Manage and supervise Naval Reservists and other volunteers who act as the opposition force for experimental technology field test events and demonstrations- Collect, organize and reconstruct GPS and other ground truth… Show more - Worked on the Office of Naval Research Operational Adaptation and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center contracts- Prepare for and conduct operational analysis including experimental design, data collection, reconstruction, and analysis of results- Manage and supervise Naval Reservists and other volunteers who act as the opposition force for experimental technology field test events and demonstrations- Collect, organize and reconstruct GPS and other ground truth data for the analysis report produced for each test event- Provide analysis of future defense technology trends and develop complex threat scenarios- Approved for Secret-Level government clearance - Worked with the Director of Communications to build and maintain a comprehensive media and non-media distribution database used for regular communication with over 4,000 people Show less

- Manage all aspects of weekly symphonic concerts serving 1,500 patrons and 80 musicians- Hire, manage, and supervise production staff- Planned and managed various events, including procurement of equipment and supplies- Developed, coordinated, and produced a regional film festival that received submissions from across the southeast United States- Partnered with outside organizations to design and set up musical performances and events- Acted as liaison between Labor Union… Show more - Manage all aspects of weekly symphonic concerts serving 1,500 patrons and 80 musicians- Hire, manage, and supervise production staff- Planned and managed various events, including procurement of equipment and supplies- Developed, coordinated, and produced a regional film festival that received submissions from across the southeast United States- Partnered with outside organizations to design and set up musical performances and events- Acted as liaison between Labor Union and Management Show less

- Managed business operations for an international shipping and mailer supplier- Assisted customers to ensure both individual and company needs were met- Plan and manage various events, including procurement of equipment and supplies

Master Of Urban Planning (M.U.P.), Economic And Community Development

B.A., Political Science

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi Fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi Political Science Honor Society