Robert Smith Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

480 S Allison Pkwy Lakewood, Co 80226

Initially hired as Economic Development Manager. Promoted to Department Director and appointed to Executive Director of the Lakewood Reinvestment Authority, effectively leading in both roles. Key team leader with primary responsibilities for Business Attraction, Business Retention & Expansion, Workforce Development, Entrepreneurialism, Marketing & Communications. Developed Economic Development Strategic Plan and guided Team to positive impact results. Implemented specific initiatives driving… Show more Initially hired as Economic Development Manager. Promoted to Department Director and appointed to Executive Director of the Lakewood Reinvestment Authority, effectively leading in both roles. Key team leader with primary responsibilities for Business Attraction, Business Retention & Expansion, Workforce Development, Entrepreneurialism, Marketing & Communications. Developed Economic Development Strategic Plan and guided Team to positive impact results. Implemented specific initiatives driving measurable outcomes. Major projects included Wowza Media Systems (80+) jobs, Mueller Engineering (135+ jobs), Belleview Shores reset (100K sf of new, nationally backed retail), In-N-Out Burger, and the reopening of the iconic Casa Bonita restaurant. Also, chief liaison/facilitator of the Lakewood Housing Policy Commission. Show less

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

Successfully facilitated the expansion of Lakewood’s Urban Renewal Authority Board under Colorado’s Urban Redevelopment fairness Act (aka HB 15-1348). Managed four Project areas, one of which reached completion of the 25 year increment capture period. Guided the Authority to the formation of new Urban Renewal Project Areas.

Brighton, Colorado

Chief Executive Officer for a unique Non-Profit Economic Development Corporation with accountability for overall operations of the Public/Private Partnership. Responsible for business attraction, retention, expansion, small business development, area marketing, and fund-raising. Engaged with fostering, maintaining and growing the economic base for the Brighton area. We work with existing businesses as well as to recruit new jobs, businesses, industry and investment to the City.

Federal Heights, Colorado

Department Director with responsibility for commercial development, business attraction, business retention, economic gardening, and public/media relations. During my tenure, revenues increased, vacancies decreased and Federal Heights was able to develop significant new revenue streams. Completed two development/ redevelopment projects, which represent a significant shift in the city’s historical economic development efforts. Initiated, coordinated and/or facilitated several successful EcoDevo… Show more Department Director with responsibility for commercial development, business attraction, business retention, economic gardening, and public/media relations. During my tenure, revenues increased, vacancies decreased and Federal Heights was able to develop significant new revenue streams. Completed two development/ redevelopment projects, which represent a significant shift in the city’s historical economic development efforts. Initiated, coordinated and/or facilitated several successful EcoDevo projects including Epicurean Butter, Smashburger, Los Arquitos, Snow Lion Books, Cycla, Colorado Hazard Control, and Robins Automotive. Duties included the coordination of several inter-department initiatives, an EcoDevo Grant Program and directing Federal Heights Information Technology Department. Show less

Thornton, Colorado

Initially hired to market Business Development. Promoted to Director of the Division, served on the city’s Senior Leadership Team and directly supervised a group of five professionals. I helped Thornton add more than 3,000 jobs and bolstered aggregate payroll by $42M. Extensively utilized new expedited administrative review process for the city where projects can move from commitment to completion in 6 months. Worked with developers, brokers, businesses, architects, engineers on a daily basis… Show more Initially hired to market Business Development. Promoted to Director of the Division, served on the city’s Senior Leadership Team and directly supervised a group of five professionals. I helped Thornton add more than 3,000 jobs and bolstered aggregate payroll by $42M. Extensively utilized new expedited administrative review process for the city where projects can move from commitment to completion in 6 months. Worked with developers, brokers, businesses, architects, engineers on a daily basis and successfully attracted Costco, Ascent Technologies HQ, Larkridge and Thornton's first integrated mixed use project, HighPointe Park to the City. Raised the number of progressing redevelopment projects to their highest level in 25 years and supervised five-member professional team. Show less

Aurora, Colorado

Contracted to redevelop and launch corporate website; assessed and facilitated marketing initiatives.

Denver, Colorado

During a year long contract, strategically developed and handled all external communications, marketing, media relations. Developed website and served as spokesperson for the organization.

Aurora, Colorado

A third of my time was spent in commercial redevelopment work, a third spent in revitalizing the neighborhoods/building community and a third spent in Public Information/Media Relations activities. The Colfax Corridor and Fitzsimmons Influence Areas dramatically improved. The foundations of the Original Aurora’s Cultural Arts District were built. By creating consensus, leveraging resources and building on incremental success each day, I was able to help inspire meaningful, positive change in… Show more A third of my time was spent in commercial redevelopment work, a third spent in revitalizing the neighborhoods/building community and a third spent in Public Information/Media Relations activities. The Colfax Corridor and Fitzsimmons Influence Areas dramatically improved. The foundations of the Original Aurora’s Cultural Arts District were built. By creating consensus, leveraging resources and building on incremental success each day, I was able to help inspire meaningful, positive change in this community. Show less

Parker, Colorado

Supervised a staff of eleven; increased sales of the newspaper by 20 percent. Increased ad sales by 16 percent. Facilitated the approval of a Class II Newspaper certification during my tenure.

Englewood, Colorado

Spearheaded strategic planning and marketing initiatives, resulting in 150+ companies developing/expanding presence in the Denver Tech Center, Highlands Ranch and Douglas County. Collaborated with Parker and Castle Rock EDC’s to move the development aspirations of those communities forward. Involved with attraction/development of Merrill Lynch Regional HQ, ICG and Park Meadows Mall.