James Sowinski Email & Phone Number

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

My role with Liberty Partners is to help cities and counties identify, compete for, and secure state and federal grant opportunities to improve economic conditions in rural communities across North Florida. I coordinate with new and existing clients to align funding opportunities with the needs of local communities, assist in grant authorship and reporting, and provide other services related to grant management.

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Program Administrator and primary agency contact for the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, a $74 million-dollar program that supports infrastructure and workforce training projects across the state of Florida.• Communicate with applicants, coordinate multi-agency due-diligence efforts, author summary reports for project review and selection, and develop briefing materials for the Governor’s Office.• Orchestrate application review, conduct investigative due-diligence, field applicant questions, create reports and author recommendations for other tax refund and credit programs.• Assist in the contract and post-contract follow-up process.• This role requires high-level professional writing, ongoing communication, organization, competent data analysis and understanding of financial metrics, and a broad scope of research and assessment abilities.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Evaluated new database software and assisted planning, permitting, and code enforcement functions within the Office of Economic Development • Generated metrics and helped define parameters for a new small business development program

Doniphan, Ks

• Led a year-long volunteer project to restore a 150-year-old church in Doniphan, Kansas• Secured funding and grants; organized student, community, academic, and professional volunteers to support the restoration of the church to its historic appearance to allow it to be opened for use• Led student and community volunteer work crews on a weekly basis

Boswell, Pa

• Mentored teens and at-risk youth, teaching them valuable social and leadership skills through team-building and high-adventure activities

Orlando, Florida Area

• Sales associate nearly full-time over summer and part-time during college breaks. Duties included assisting customers, product knowledge and expertise, and organizational projects

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: • Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program • Graduate Assistant for Benedictine College MinistryCompleted 9 MBA.

Bachelor'S Degree In Business Management - Cum Laude Graduate

Activities and Societies: • Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program • Varsity Track and Field • Altar Server • Senator, Student Government •.

High School Graduate - National Honor Society Merit Studies Program

Activities and Societies: • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America • Varsity Track and Field • Varsity Speech and Debate Team • Fellowship.