Jessica Whaley Email & Phone Number

Downtown Los Angeles-626 Wilshire

Provided management & leadership support to the Director of Economic Development of the Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID); advanced DCBID’s mission to recruit new businesses, employees and residents to Downtown Los Angeles. Executed the "Get Urban, Get Downtown"​ creative/tech/office recruitment campaign; coordinated monthly office space tours and receptions at innovative and unique workspaces, cultivated relationships with tech community, identified sponsorship opportunities and managed "Get Urban"​ booths at real estate and tech events. Produced "Get Urban'​ collateral brochure, video and "Get Urban" launch event held at CBRE’s Global Headquarters. Responded to broker, developer and stakeholder requests; provided recruitment support through market data, outreach and tours. Developed and maintain property owner, broker, and tenant database. Cultivated relationships and with property owners, brokers, new businesses and residents. Significant outreach and communication with stakeholders, coordination of constituent services. Planned and executed events; Central City Association (CCA) Architects and Housing showcases, Residential Property Manager roundtables and mixers, Resident Mixers, monthly housing tours, monthly Get Urban tours. Managed budgets, timelines and vendors. Produced supporting collateral. Prepared Board reports, produced newsletter and website content.

Los Angeles

Provided management & leadership support to the Executive Director of Central City East Association (CCEA); directed the Downtown Industrial BID and Arts District BID. Served as liaison between BID stakeholders, City departments and governmental agencies, including LAPD. Responded to property owner requests, expedited and resolved issues. Developed and maintained stakeholder notification database. Represented CCEA at Mayoral and Council offices, meetings of community groups, governmental agencies and the hospitality industry. Testified at hearings. Advanced District communication through production of quarterly newsletters. Increased social network engagement through social media posts. Maintained website for two BIDs.Planned and executed special events; BID annual meetings, community meetings and legislative meetings, hosted delegations and provided District tours. Produced supporting collateral.Administered Board and Committee meetings; prepared Agendas, Minutes, reports and presentations. Processed City-required assessment disbursement requests and reports. Managed all vendor contracts and corporate insurance renewals. Conducted accounting duties, budget preparation and projections. Researched and implemented “best practices” in District management, visibility and expansion.

Led Culver City Downtown Business Association (DBA). Directed programs and services, administered daily operations and management of Board of Directors and DBA. Cultivated relationships with all DBA businesses and provided constituent services.Developed marketing programs and enhancements to increase visibility of Downtown Culver City; produced and executed annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Third Wednesdays monthly district-wide happy hour and fundraised for placement of twinkle lights in all downtown trees. Identified funding resources, secured sponsorships, developed budgets, updated website, maintained Calendar of Events and produced monthly newsletter. Managed content from all businesses for inclusion in DBA promotional materials. Managed design process and selection of new DBA logo. Oversaw Downtown Valet Parking Program; managed permits, day-to-day operations and marketing.Implemented and managed DBA Clean Team and maintenance agreement between City and DBA; monitored scope of work and funding allocation. Managed RFP processes, vendors and contracts. Developed and maintained DBA budget, performed monthly financial statements, invoicing and billing. Coordinated annual DBA renewal, development of assessment rates, budget and annual work program. Administered annual DBA billing, processed delinquent accounts and maintained membership database. Strategized with Board and local government to develop and present policies for Council approval.

Served concurrently as Executive Director and Deputy Director for three thriving downtown business districts. Demonstrated management of multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines and prioritizing tasks on a daily basis. Directed programs and services of the Culver City Downtown Business Association.Assisted Executive Director of the Figueroa Corridor Partnership and North Hollywood BID in daily operations of Board management, Clean and Safety Ambassador Teams and marketing. Successfully and continually advocated for all districts and their stakeholders, advanced communication and cultivated relationships between business community and local officials.Prior successes and projects include: --Planned and executed 2008 Blooming of the Roses Luncheon at Rose Garden in Expo Park. --Facilitated BID feasibility analysis for downtown organizations in Fayetteville, AR; Yakima, WA; and San Jose, CA. Assisted in the establishment of the North Hollywood BID.--Facilitated stakeholder education and consensus building, coordinated with civic leaders, refined database and conducted assessment analysis, administrated petition process, developed --Feasibility Studies and District Management Plans.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Responsible for project management, advocacy, research, and marketing to facilitate the revitalization and sustainability of a 3.5-mile arts and cultural corridor in Downtown Philadelphia. Manage consultants on advocacy and economic development projects: North Broad Street Outreach and Advocacy Project, North Broad Street Map Library, Special Services Districts, Tax Increment Financing, Economic Impact Study and Transportation Guide. Facilitate community meetings among varying groups, identifying strategies to increase the level of coordination and establish partnerships.Planning and execution of events and initiatives: Beautification Initiative, speaker forums, groundbreaking ceremonies, streetscape maintenance, summer concert, clean-up days, open house and holiday events. Secure sponsorships for programs and collateral materials.Interpret regulatory ordinances, special service districts, monitor real estate developments and the public regulatory permitting and zoning process. Review and determine recommendations on proposals, planning documents and related initiatives in partnership with public and private entities. Explore funding opportunities; prepare funding applications and final reports. Liaison between key public and private agencies and Avenue stakeholders to cultivate strong partnerships.

Costa Mesa, Ca

Prepared CEQA and NEPA documentation, environmental assessments and developed mitigation measures for various environmental resource areas. Conducted analyses, site visits and interpreted plans and technical studies.Research, analysis, and report preparation for a variety of environmental and public policy planning efforts.

Master’S Degree, City And Regional Planning

Communications Officer, Student Planning Association Recipient of Ann Louise Strong Leadership Award

Dual Bachelors, Environmental Studies, English Literature