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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Manage organizational liability and ensure all organizational functions are administered in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Analyze existing and proposed legislation for potential impacts on organizational functions and support policy advocacy. Support the development and approval of the operational budget and manage the annual election of the Board of Directors. Negotiate and draft all contracts and solicit and manage all grants received for investment in the district. Directly oversee all stakeholder support and public realm improvement initiatives including the Downtown Ambassador Program, strategies to address Downtown homelessness, and all “Placemaking” efforts. Key Accomplishments:• Brought organizational procurement and contracting processes into alignment with the requirements and best practices for nonprofit public-private partnerships. • Secured 501(c)(6) non-profit status for “Florida Downtowns, Inc.,” an affiliation of business improvement districts and other place-management organizations throughout Florida. • Played a key role in the legislative approval of a nearly 150% increase in the business improvement district boundaries and associated increase in the organizational budget. • Oversaw substantial growth of the Downtown Ambassador Program, including a staffing increase of 11 FTEs to 23 FTEs, the establishment of the Social Services Outreach, Property Maintenance, and Special Projects Divisions, and the expansion of the service area to include the Skyway Monorail System. • Successfully secured more than $1.1 Million in new grants and fee-for-service contracts for investment in the District. • Managed the establishment of the Lively and Beautiful Sidewalks Initiative, which implements “Placemaking” best practices that enhance the vibrancy of Downtown Jacksonville.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Served as the deputy to the Division Director in overseeing the administration of all State of Florida sponsored economic development incentive programs, coordinating more than 15 staff members. Supported the development and oversight of the Division’s operational and programmatic budgets, ensuring all public dollars were invested in accordance with legislative parameters. Analyzed existing and potential legislation and provided analysis as to the potential impact on Division functions. Participated in executive level discussions concerning the strategic direction of the Department and the future of state level economic development efforts in Florida. Key Accomplishments:• Successfully oversaw an update to the public “Jobs Portal” to increase functionality and provide an enhanced level of transparency to the administration of Florida’s state sponsored economic development incentive programs.

Pensacola, Florida Area

Analyzed and monitored all organizational operations and programs and provided recommendations to leadership to ensure compliance with relevant state, federal, and university requirements. Participated in the development of and oversaw all applications, contracts, and other documentation related to organization funded sponsored research and economic development incentive programs. Conducted due diligence on potential partners and public outreach concerning all organizational resources. Key Accomplishments:• Supported the successful, on-schedule draw down of the full $30 million appropriated by the Florida Legislature for the Industry Recruitment, Retention, and Expansion Fund program, intended to spur job creation and capital investment within the eight counties disproportionally affected by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. • Developed application and contract templates to enable the establishment of two sponsored research grant programs focused on Northwest Florida nonprofit organizations and technology and knowledge based companies. • Effectively managed the implementation of the initial projects funded under the organization’s Northwest Florida Asset Valuation and Marketing Support Program, from the facilitation of discussions between partners to contract execution to project implementation and closeout.

Pensacola, Florida Area

Provided programmatic and administrative support for a nonprofit organization focused on growing, sustaining, and showcasing the successful, vibrant community of technology and knowledge-based companies along the Florida’s Northern Gulf Coast. Managed strategic level discussions among industry leaders, assisted in the organization of networking and educational events, and solicited and conducted negotiations with organizational level and event specific sponsors.Key Accomplishments:• Provided support, planning, and competitor relations for the 2015 Innovation Awards Business Pitch Competition, which awarded $150,000 to Northwest Florida technology and knowledge based companies. • Developed an update to the membership dues and benefits structure that was adopted by the board of directors and positioned the organization for enhanced sustainability and growth.

Pensacola, Florida

Analyzed legal and economic impacts of state and federal legislative programs on the Florida small business community, producing content for presentations made to the Florida House of Representatives. Conducted research to determine likely outcomes of potential litigation resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and their effects on the Florida small business community.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: -Phi Alpha Delta

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance, Economics

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross Country Team Varsity Indoor Track Team Varsity Outdoor Track Team Relay for Life