Kimley Blanks Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Columbia, Maryland, Us

Focused on assisting corporate clients through strategic consideration with optimizing their location decisions as well as their ability to realize valuable economic incentives such as cash grants, tax abatements, sales tax sharing agreements, employee training grants, payroll rebates, sales and use tax refunds, utility benefits, and other economic incentives. Involved in all aspects of the site selection process and focused on market research, labor market analysis, supply chain, logistics modeling, and related analytics. Clients include multi-national with projects ranging from $5M up to $700M in investment while in the process creating thousands of jobs across the nation.

Developed strategic marketing and business plans for start-up and small business owners to expand their markets including investor pitch strategies for a rapidly growing regional food manufacturer; Strategized, organized, and scheduled national speakers for a virtual three-day national conference for entrepreneurs; Developed business plan, designed business model, and assisted with site selection process for start-up agricultural manufacturing company as well as developed financial plan and forecasts for potential scenarios as required by potential investors; Developed national sponsorship strategy for professional NASCAR Xfinity Series team.

Served as a resource to businesses and local and state government stakeholders and agencies to foster economic development by stimulating business retention, expansion, capital investments. Developed and nurtured key relationships in order to support private sector leaders, entrepreneurs, local economic development, and workforce development organizations to identify and recommend responsive strategies for area business growth and retention. Developed a new local incentive entitled "Agri-business Opportunity Program" to assist the agricultural and forestry business community. Co-founded the Industrial Hemp Summit with attendees from eighteen states and three countries resulting in research contracts, test plots and heightened awareness of Virginia as a state supporting the development of a new industry.Served on the Steering Committee for The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Agritourism in Virginia report. Click link below for a copy of the report.Served on the Advisory Committee for the development of Agricultural Development Board Guide: Creating Effective Local Support for Agriculture commissioned by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Click link below for a copy of the guide.

Managed annual state-wide training conferences for Advanced Placement teachers and prep sessions for students in the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) led by ExxonMobil for the advancement of STEM-H courses; Managed US DoE i(3) Innovation workforce development grant process resulting in $3 million grant award for research concerning the importance of Algebra I in manufacturing employment; Developed database of Virginia Advanced Placement students within the VASS program.

Managed day to day administration of accounts including daily client contact; Managed financial affairs for high-net worth individuals in the entertainment industry; Reviewed insurance policies to ensure proper coverage on personal and commercial levels; Oversaw cash flow management for clients; Served as liaison between client and vendors such as banks and credit card companies.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Managed all aspects involved in the processing of contracts including claim disputes, debit and credit memos for the most profitable company business unit (Copper & Brass commodities); Assisted the Accounting Department with the management of A/R and A/P for all Domestic and International accounts; Managed the Gross Profit Analysis of each contract to ensure the expected goals are met; Prepared information spreadsheets of the daily inventory position for the Department Director; Prepared analysis for the Accounting Department for all expenses related to the Copper & Brass Department.

Maneuvered, promoted and leveraged the options for talent including evaluating scripts, business opportunities, pitch meetings for show projects; Evaluated client business plans for future endeavors; Scouted and signed new talent including actors, directors, writers, comedians and joint business ventures in merchandising and television; Negotiated deals for primetime network pilots and episodic shows as well as studio and independent feature films; Introduced new relationships between clients and casting directors, executives and producers leading to employment and future opportunities.

Assisted in developing national and foreign music tours; Administered publicity requests for clients; Responsible for all contract administration and related financial accounting; Organized and executed minute details and requests for clientele's concert tours; Managed ICM trade show exhibit.

Sole Manager for the long-range financial planning of a "start-up" technology based business; Supervised all aspects of the business accounting functions including A/R, A/P and G/L, payroll, cash management, bank reconciliations, corporate insurance policies, and all employee benefit programs; Assisted in reassessing, reevaluating and adjusting its business model; Negotiated service and product purchases with vendors; Assisted with establishing a new banking relationship and expanding credit line; Developed accounting and operational procedures that result in real time profitability analysis reports; Knowledge in web marketing, development and hosting.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Business Retention And Expansion

Entrepreneurship And Small Business Development Strategies

Fellow And Graduate, Virginia Agricultural Leaders Obtaining Results (Valor)

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology