• Serve as dedicated staff liaison to the CRA Board to fulfill administrative and operation requirements; develop and coordinate all aspects of monthly CRA Board meetings and facilitate all related communications.• Responsible for developing and producing the CRA Annual Report including project progress reports; annual operating budget; annual business plan. Coordinate the preparation of year-end financial statements and audit reports with external auditor. • Assist in the creation and… Show more • Serve as dedicated staff liaison to the CRA Board to fulfill administrative and operation requirements; develop and coordinate all aspects of monthly CRA Board meetings and facilitate all related communications.• Responsible for developing and producing the CRA Annual Report including project progress reports; annual operating budget; annual business plan. Coordinate the preparation of year-end financial statements and audit reports with external auditor. • Assist in the creation and implementation of strategies developed by the CRA board and per the CRA master plan; including implementation of business retention and expansion programs within the CRA area to grow economic base, capital investment and jobs.• Interact with consultants related to design and engineering, redevelopment, planning, right-of-way plans, master plans, land uses and other planning and development related initiatives.• Partner with legal counsel to ensure adherence to pertinent statutes, monitoring and interpretation of CRA related legislation, develop and recommend changes to resolutions, ordinances, and inter-local agreements. • Utilize marketing and communication resources to promote CRA activities and accomplishments.• Serve as liaison for CRA to other governmental agencies for administrative project purposes and participate in community meetings with business owners and residents.• Work with the Economic Development Office in projects that pertain to the CRA area. Show less

• Assisted in the creation and implementation of a new Economic Development Office (EDO) and serve as support for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) initiatives.• Supported all functions related to business development, new business recruitment, existing business support, expansion, attraction and retention.• Attended events, conferences, and summits for business outreach purposes.• Conducted research for high profile projects and business development initiatives.•… Show more • Assisted in the creation and implementation of a new Economic Development Office (EDO) and serve as support for the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) initiatives.• Supported all functions related to business development, new business recruitment, existing business support, expansion, attraction and retention.• Attended events, conferences, and summits for business outreach purposes.• Conducted research for high profile projects and business development initiatives.• Participated in the creation of a marketing strategy and a new economic development website. • Managed the EDO’s budget and all administrative matters. • Responded to requests from international and national companies on specific workforce data and incentives. Show less

• Organized meetings with key community stakeholders, elected officials, and constituents.• Managed Senator’s district office and all administrative matters.• Communicated with organizations, individuals, and government agencies to track opinions and issues of concern and answered questions about the Senator’s viewpoints and activity.• Conducted legislative research, wrote reports, drafted letters, and prepared briefing papers.• Analyzed Broward County Commission Agenda and… Show more • Organized meetings with key community stakeholders, elected officials, and constituents.• Managed Senator’s district office and all administrative matters.• Communicated with organizations, individuals, and government agencies to track opinions and issues of concern and answered questions about the Senator’s viewpoints and activity.• Conducted legislative research, wrote reports, drafted letters, and prepared briefing papers.• Analyzed Broward County Commission Agenda and briefed Regional Director on items that could have a federal impact or that address the local impact of national issues.• Managed the Regional Director's calendar and InterTrac CRM database.• Assisted in interviewing, training, and supervising interns. Show less

• Conducted research and wrote memos to help shape the Congressman's policy agenda.• Attended meetings, hearings, and briefings on a broad range of issues including foreign affairs, natural resources, national security, immigration, healthcare, the economy, and welfare.• Staffed the Congressman and communicated with the constituents by addressing their legislative concerns, both in writing and over the phone.• Performed administrative duties and prepared the Congressman’s briefing… Show more • Conducted research and wrote memos to help shape the Congressman's policy agenda.• Attended meetings, hearings, and briefings on a broad range of issues including foreign affairs, natural resources, national security, immigration, healthcare, the economy, and welfare.• Staffed the Congressman and communicated with the constituents by addressing their legislative concerns, both in writing and over the phone.• Performed administrative duties and prepared the Congressman’s briefing and hearing books. • Assisted the Communication Director with drafts for op-eds and speeches, devising communications strategies, and helped develop an array of social media projects. Show less

• Participated in weekly meetings, structured workshops, and professional mentoring with the Mayor, Commissioners, and Department Directors.• Assigned to work in the Miami International Airport Chief of Business Ventures.• Actively participated in MIA’s international relations and economic development projects by offering insights, researching, and translating/interpreting.• Attended meetings with trade representatives and government officials from many different countries, wrote… Show more • Participated in weekly meetings, structured workshops, and professional mentoring with the Mayor, Commissioners, and Department Directors.• Assigned to work in the Miami International Airport Chief of Business Ventures.• Actively participated in MIA’s international relations and economic development projects by offering insights, researching, and translating/interpreting.• Attended meetings with trade representatives and government officials from many different countries, wrote reports and letters, and created presentations.• Invited to continue the internship focusing on negotiations of a pre-clearance trade project with Brazil (stayed until May 2013). Show less