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• Develop and refine Twin Cities LISC’s investment strategy. Identify opportunities and key partners, generate a business plan, and match capacity building and financing tools to development project needs.• Collaborate and build relationships with other funding partners, including public agencies, private banks, foundations, intermediaries, and equity investors to align priorities and leverage LISC loans, grants, and equity.• Oversee all aspects of lending, including underwriting, structuring, loan closing, disbursements, repayment and risk monitoring. This includes predevelopment, acquisition, construction, mini-perm, permanent, and mezzanine loans. Specialization in highly complex transactions. Experience with HUD programs, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Housing and Tax-Exempt Bonds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs), and Tax Increment Financing (TIF). • Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building to non-profit and mission-based for-profit development partners working to advance equitable development projects. Assess project feasibility, develop a realistic financing strategy, and identify private equity and public subsidies to help assure successful project execution and long-term viability.• Manage a pipeline of over 100 projects, including affordable and mixed-income housing, business incubators, co-working and “maker spaces”, multi-tenant commercial buildings, arts and cultural facilities, health care centers, grocery stores and markets. • Work closely with LISC Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) affiliates to identify, position and structure Twin Cities projects for equity investments;• Support efforts to develop new loan products and raise credit enhancements by compiling portfolio data and writing and reviewing proposals.• Build multi-sector partnerships in and with racially and economically diverse communities to advance equitable development throughout the region.

• Administered and managed 20-30 capacity building grants annually. Monitored the financial stability and performance of individual grantees; analyzed outcomes and collective impact.• Helped grantees build internal capacity around board governance, project management, human resources, strategic planning, community engagement, financial management, real estate development, asset management, and communications. • Prepared financial reports, dashboards, and other tracking reports as needed.• Assisted with the annual budgeting process.• Prepared fundraising proposals and reports.

• Managed client relationships; coordinated production, communications, editorial and financial operations on more than 100 display accounts contributing to 20% of department revenue.• Expanded account base by 300%; helped foster and sustain high levels of growth by generating ideas, identifying new business opportunities and providing exceptional customer service to clients.• Designed and implemented an integrated data management system that increased operational efficiency and ultimately reduced A/R aging and production errors.• Researched and analyzed market data, strategized new business initiatives and developed business proposals.• Prepared budget, reconciliation reports, and invoices; monitored collections on client accounts. • Received exceptional performance evaluations and "Employee Excellence Recognition" award from management for independently initiating various projects and greatly expanding role in company.