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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Lexington, Kentucky Area

--3000+ hours of project management cases for over 900 clients.--Acquired $18 million in capital funding for client projects.--Manage relationships with representatives from the Small Business Administration, Downtown Development Districts, Chambers of Commerce, Community Development Corporations, and Universities to attract, develop, and retain economic opportunities across fifteen counties in central Kentucky. --Consult with entrepreneurs in industries ranging from dentistry, behavioral healthcare, veterinary care, law, retail, and service sectors to develop practical business deliverables and financing strategies.--Coordinate with program stakeholders and outside experts to assist in the conduct of program workshops, presentations, and other project initiatives.--Advocate and promote SBDC program benefits to various community groups and organizations.--2016 nominee, UK College of Agriculture, Food and the Environment Outstanding Staff Member.--Speaker on topics such as entrepreneurship, cash flow management, and strategic planning. --Featured speaker on the impact of technology innovation on small business during the 2015 EMERGE Conference organized annually by Commerce Lexington.--Perennial inductee into the KSBDC Million Dollar Loan Club for helping clients acquire over a million dollars in financing every year.

Athens, Ga

--Influenced budget development at the branch level, including items such as advertising expenses, revenue goals, and labor expenses, which included personnel hiring and firing decisions. --Selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Business Leader by the Athens Banner-Herald in August 2008.--Awarded the 2008 Residential Banker of the Year Award by the Hispanic ContractorsAssociation of Georgia.--Awarded FAB’s Quality Service Award in 2005 for “outstanding performance, dedication, and positive attitude.”--Managed a staff of five in order to ensure sales training and customer service excellence. --Managed a consultative business-to-business sales program that incorporated commercial and retail loan production and business development.

Athens, Ga

Athens, Ga

Masters, International Commerce

Bachelors, Political Science

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Study Abroad program in conjunction with the University of Georgia.