Directs and manages all operations of the Economic Development Department and the Medina City Development Corporation with the goal of retaining, growing and attracting new businesses to the city and revitalizing the community. Provides leadership; program oversight and recommendations; fundraising and growth strategy development; and administrative leadership of the department. Establishes and cultivates working relationships with partnering organizations, federal, state and local… Show more Directs and manages all operations of the Economic Development Department and the Medina City Development Corporation with the goal of retaining, growing and attracting new businesses to the city and revitalizing the community. Provides leadership; program oversight and recommendations; fundraising and growth strategy development; and administrative leadership of the department. Establishes and cultivates working relationships with partnering organizations, federal, state and local public officials, business leaders, non-profits, staff and residents. Collaborates with the Mayor, city department heads and economic development partners on attraction, expansion and retention projects.Manages the Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) with Montville Township and Cooperative Economic Development Agreement with York Township.Key memberships-Member, Ohio Public Works Commission; Member of Medina County Transportation Improvement District (Ohio Senate Appointed)Founder and Steering Committee member of the Made in Medina County Manufacturing Expo; co-developed a program for businesses, “Navigating the World of Workforce Information” which was adopted and implemented throughout Ohio and subsequently won state-wide awards. Steering Committee member, 2015 – present.Medina County Economic Development Corporation, Steering Committee for the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, 2018; Workforce & Education Committee member, 2011 – 2017; member, 2011 – presentMedina City Development Corporation, Board President and member, 2012 – present; City of Economic Development Committee, member and Chairperson, 2011 - presentKey accomplishments- Secured $1M from the 2016 State Capital Budget for city parking deck, a first-ever project of its type for the city, and $250K from the 2018 State Capital Budget for improvement projects around the historic district square.Coordinated and managed the $1M Medina Area U.S. EPA Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant. Show less

Developed and managed relationships with new, expanding and existing businesses to promote workforce development programs and services available through state agencies that were in Region 9, encompassing Medina, Summit, Stark, Wayne and Portage counties.Served on the City of Medina’s Strategic Planning Committee for Workforce Development and Medina County Manufacturing Training Consortium Committee. Served as ODOD Representative on the Workforce Investment Board for Summit and… Show more Developed and managed relationships with new, expanding and existing businesses to promote workforce development programs and services available through state agencies that were in Region 9, encompassing Medina, Summit, Stark, Wayne and Portage counties.Served on the City of Medina’s Strategic Planning Committee for Workforce Development and Medina County Manufacturing Training Consortium Committee. Served as ODOD Representative on the Workforce Investment Board for Summit and Medina counties. Show less

Marketed ODJFS services to businesses and cultivated working relationships with workforce partners. Co-chaired and trained the ODJFS Business Resources Team.Obtained Certification from the Labor Market Information Institute as a Certified Workforce Information Specialist.

Interviewed and assessed job candidates and area employers for job matching possibilities using Labor Market Information and Ohio’s job matching system. Provided intake, processed and adjudicated unemployment claims and assisted customers with appeal process. Worked on the Sharing Career Opportunities and Training Information (SCOTI) Project for User Acceptance Testing, Implementation and Training for state and partner staff on the new labor exchange system. Recognized with a Sharing… Show more Interviewed and assessed job candidates and area employers for job matching possibilities using Labor Market Information and Ohio’s job matching system. Provided intake, processed and adjudicated unemployment claims and assisted customers with appeal process. Worked on the Sharing Career Opportunities and Training Information (SCOTI) Project for User Acceptance Testing, Implementation and Training for state and partner staff on the new labor exchange system. Recognized with a Sharing Career Opportunities and Training Information (SCOTI) Team of the Month Award 2003 and Employee of the Month Award 2001. Show less

Worked for the Defense Logistics Agency, providing contract administration and administrative oversight to ensure defense contractors were providing quality weapon systems for the four armed services branches. Served as the Lead Administrative Coordinator for the Branch Commander. Coordinated with Systems Engineering branch and Quality Assurance Division. Oversaw 5-6 direct reports.