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Coordinate and manage the economic development initiatives and programming for the City of Green.

inSITE is an economic development government relations consulting firm. I helped to build and maintain successful public-private partnerships, and bring new investment and new jobs to the municipalities and private clients in which we represented. I assisted communities in leveraging their assets to attract the right mix of industrial, residential and office/commercial, increasing the tax base and improving overall quality of life. Offered expertise in brownfield redevelopment, infrastructure grants, downtown revitalization efforts, creation of corporate incentive districts and business retention and attraction programs. Worked along side President and Founder, Jennifer Syx, to grow inSITE into a successful Economic Development consulting firm from a 2014 start-up company.

This position was an appointed position by the Mayor of Cuyahoga Falls. I provided executive administrative support to the Director and Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development, Planning and Zoning Division, Code Enforcement/Housing Division and Riverfront Centre District. This position required vast daily communication to all levels of management, staff, City Council members and the public. I was the first point of contact for the entire department with daily interaction with businesses, architects, contractors and residents.I managed daily office functions including the implementation and training of multi-line office telephone system, department payroll, purchase orders, bill payment, invoicing, department deposits and cash receipting, zoning certificates and payments, planning files, and ordered office supplies. I was responsible for advertising materials, correspondence, and researching sponsorship opportunities. I also developed annual reporting documents and department budgets for the Community and Economic Development Department and Falls River Square.Administered all aspects of Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Design & Historic Review Board meetings; created packets for board members, prepared agendas, and was present at all meetings to record minutes.Managed sales and reservations for public and private events in the downtown riverfront district from initial contact, rental fee negotiation, payments and refunds. I also assisted in coordinating festivals and city sponsored activities located in the Riverfront Centre District.

The Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) of Cuyahoga Falls is a non-profit board of business professionals responsible for improving the economic viability in the City through a variety of funding methods including low interest loans and matching grants. Appointed position. Managed policies and processes of the CIC.