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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Directs staff in a seven state region with the provision of comprehensive government affairs for the successful growth and development of an established telecommunications company. Works with all levels of government, business, and key stakeholders to advance projects through regulatory approval process. Evaluates and assists with accessing public funding for projects. Monitors local and state legislation and policy related to the telecommunication industry. Develops advocacy strategies to… Show more Directs staff in a seven state region with the provision of comprehensive government affairs for the successful growth and development of an established telecommunications company. Works with all levels of government, business, and key stakeholders to advance projects through regulatory approval process. Evaluates and assists with accessing public funding for projects. Monitors local and state legislation and policy related to the telecommunication industry. Develops advocacy strategies to advance company priorities. Develops innovative solutions to resolve complex issues. Show less

Harrisburg, Pa

Managed the Company’s Planning and Economic Development Sector. Collaborated with the Company’s Chief Strategic Officer, regional offices, and various departments to develop and implement business development activities throughout the mid-Atlantic region and new regional markets across the country. This included diverse types of community and economic development, public funding, entitlements and regulatory approvals, government relations, solar and renewable energy, land development, and… Show more Managed the Company’s Planning and Economic Development Sector. Collaborated with the Company’s Chief Strategic Officer, regional offices, and various departments to develop and implement business development activities throughout the mid-Atlantic region and new regional markets across the country. This included diverse types of community and economic development, public funding, entitlements and regulatory approvals, government relations, solar and renewable energy, land development, and technology-based projects. Participated with the Company’s Senior Leadership team to define and lead the implementation of the corporate plan of its annual vision, objectives, and goals. Successfully led staff through the implementation of the plan. Resulted in the growth of the company’s client base and new business. The typical clients included: municipalities, counties, authorities, state governments and private companies. Show less

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

Program Manager in charge of developing the company’s national service line focused on economic development. Served on the national Emergency Management Community Resilience Team managing business development and product delivery at a national level assisting clients with recovering from devastating disasters and making their communities more resilient. Served on the company’s Northeast Operations Management Team in charge of developing and implementing new economic development business lines… Show more Program Manager in charge of developing the company’s national service line focused on economic development. Served on the national Emergency Management Community Resilience Team managing business development and product delivery at a national level assisting clients with recovering from devastating disasters and making their communities more resilient. Served on the company’s Northeast Operations Management Team in charge of developing and implementing new economic development business lines within mid-Atlantic states. Managed the development and daily operations of the company's new office in Harrisburg. Provided both technical and strategic direction to staff.Worked with both public- and private-sector clients to identify, develop, and implement their priority projects. These efforts included defining projects, identifying priorities, state, and local government relations, developing strategic implementation actions, monitoring new legislation and policy, building consensus and support with key stakeholders, developing public financing strategies, and managing project implementation. Assisted clients throughout the country to implement change and become more resilient. Show less

Mechanicsburg, Pa

Vice President of the largest and most profitable division within the company. As a representative on the Division’s and Company’s leadership teams, participated in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and priorities each year and then provided strategic direction to staff. Assisted with business development and client development across the company’s practice areas in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Worked as project manager on the company’s larger… Show more Vice President of the largest and most profitable division within the company. As a representative on the Division’s and Company’s leadership teams, participated in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and priorities each year and then provided strategic direction to staff. Assisted with business development and client development across the company’s practice areas in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Worked as project manager on the company’s larger clients to assist with the development and implementation of strategies for successful economic development and community development projects resulting in significant impact for both the client’s organization and the region’s economy in which they were located. The client base included state agencies, state governments agencies, county governments, colleges and universities, private companies, local governments, municipal authorities, and non-profit organizations.Assisted clients with developing and implementing complex financial strategies to implement community and economic development projects. Reviewed project schedules, budgets, economic impact, and market analysis to recommend strategic funding strategies to leverage public and private investments. Developed successful public and private partnerships for the implementation of projects. Developed specific communication and government relation strategies with federal, state, and local government officials for clients to achieve results. Show less

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

Manager of Pennsylvania’s State-wide Land Use Planning Program which included an annual multi-million-dollar grant program, educational training program, and technical assistance program focused on strategic planning and intergovernmental cooperation. Developed annual strategic plans, budgets, and staff responsibilities for implementing this state-wide program to promote the Governor’s agenda. Reviewed and developed proposed legislation and policy impacting local government, state agencies… Show more Manager of Pennsylvania’s State-wide Land Use Planning Program which included an annual multi-million-dollar grant program, educational training program, and technical assistance program focused on strategic planning and intergovernmental cooperation. Developed annual strategic plans, budgets, and staff responsibilities for implementing this state-wide program to promote the Governor’s agenda. Reviewed and developed proposed legislation and policy impacting local government, state agencies, economic development, and community development.Managed the State’s Interagency Team consisting of 15 State agencies and 7 Offices of the Governor. Collaborated with the Governor Edward Rendell’s Office to manage and develop Pennsylvania’s first-ever set of investment criteria and managed the integration of these Principles into all applicable State funding programs. Led the development of the State’s e-Library which provided all state agencies with electronic access to Pennsylvania’s 2,563 municipalities’ and 67 counties’ land use documents to meet new state requirements for agencies consider these documents when making application decisions. Managed and provided technical support to the Pennsylvania State Planning Board whose roles include studying demographic, economic, and development trends, and preparing strategic plans to promote the welfare of the Commonwealth.On the State Agencies’ management team that led Pennsylvania’s effort to further integrate land use, transportation, resources conservation, and economic development throughout the State. Assisted with the development of a statewide conference and nine regional conferences to engage stakeholders from state agencies, Local Development Districts, regional planning organizations, business leaders, colleges/universities, and municipal/county governments to develop a regional framework to enhance the integration of these major policy areas, direct investment, and implement regional significant projects. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Administration

Master'S Degree, Public Administration