SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Boston, Massachusetts Lead Business Opportunity Specialist |Lead Economic Development Specialist Currently managing a Federal Small Business Government Contracting Program portfolio and Marketing Outreach DivisionEstablishes and maintains working relationships with Procurement and Acquisition communities Utilizes guidance from 13 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the DOD supplement Former Assistant District Director for Lender Relations in Boston, Massachusetts at Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small business owners gain access to capital and to spur economic growth while working with local banks and non-bank lendersExperienced Lender Relations Specialist and Economic Development Specialist in Washington, DCand a Senior Commercial Loan Specialist for SBA in Herndon, VA I purchased and reviewed loan guaranties requested by banks on SBA-guaranteed delinquent business loans for compliance with SBA 7(a) Loan Program Other positions included Developmental Detail at Office of Government Ethics in Washington, DC; Asset Marketing Specialist at SBA Headquarters in Washington, DC and Business Opportunity Assistant in Washington DC 8(a) Business Development Division consisting of more than 1200 8(a) firms at that timeI possess high energy, business ethics, integrity, decision-making, problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills; strong written and oral communication skills; effective in diverse environments; demonstrated ability to provide training and otherwise present information for a variety of internal and external groups with a strong desire to make a positive and practical impact in the Federal Government. I am a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) Disaster Corps Legacy Leaders. After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf Coast, I completed a 2-week Post Disaster training at University of Maryland, College Park, MD