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Rome, Ny, Us

Manages EDGE's strategic business attraction efforts and engages in various projects to promote EDGE's internal and external growth.

Rome, Ny, Us

Advanced EDGE’s marketing, communications, and business development activities. Developed and could deliver executive-level presentations and marketing materials to suit multiple audiences in the nanoelectronics industry. Part of a New York State Team that attracted Cree | Wolfspeed’s billion-dollar investment to the Marcy Nanocenter (MNC), expected to create over 600 jobs and provide transformative impact to the region. Supported MNC site development; specifically RFP administration, and support of capital projects and infrastructure upgrades. Actively focused on securing another high-volume nanoelectronics manufacturer to MNC. Directly managed New York Loves Nanotech's (a regional consortium of EDOs) trade show initiatives. Acted as "Tip of the Spear" for EDGE’s external business relationships and conducted global marketing efforts in collaboration with consultant teams. Responded to site leads from professional site selector companies and New York State ESD for various targeted industries. Familiar with site selection process, built and maintained relationships with site selection professionals, consulting companies, and regional partners to access new opportunities and promote regional assets for economic development. Utilized urban planning background for strategic site development, site master-planning, and site readiness activities. Utilized Adobe suite to create EDGE's Annual Report, Mohawk Valley Regional Council Reports, and other organizational marketing documents/materials.Secretary to EDGE Board of Directors

Rome, Ny, Us

Assigned with developing and marketing the Marcy Nanocenter Site (MNC) for high-tech manufacturing & semiconductor companies: • Responded to lead inquiries and RFIs for MNC• Assisted senior staff on complex capital infrastructure projects• Developed presentations for Public, Private, State & Board meetings & events• Awarded an ESD NYS Shovel Ready Certification for MNC Site Managed Griffiss Local Development Corporation (GLDC) at Griffiss Business and Technology Park (GBTP) projects: • Used Urban Planning background to provide land use recommendations and site plan reviews• Wrote request for proposals and project management of capital projects• Maintained real estate sell-sheets/marketing material for GTBP parcels and sites• Administered GTBP's yearly business census and provided analyzed job and demographic trends based on survey responses and zip code data.Completed and acquired over $3.5 million in grant funding from NYS CFA, NYS STEP Program, NYS ESDC, National Grid Strategic DevelopmentManaged M/WBE reporting for multiple grants: Tracked M/WBE goals with contractors, engineering staff, and consultants, handle responses and administration to NYS ESD, developed EDGE’s M/WBE procurement policy.Responsible for staffing the Rome Industrial Development Corporation Board.Proficient in Adobe Suite for custom thematic and regional mapping, photo editing, logo design, and any other artistic functions required

Albany, Ny, Us

For the 2010 University at Albany Fall Studio Project, my team worked with the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region. As Building and Land Use Conditions Team Leader, I coordinated with three other teams to create redevelopment recommendations for the Sheridan Hallow neighborhood in Albany, NY, stricken with vacancies, abandonment and dilapidated infrastructure. My team developed a building condition and land use survey used to categorize and analyze over 600 parcels. I was personally responsible for the creation of the presentation on said recommendations which surpassed clients expectations. Portions of the recommendations are currently being implemented today.

Rome, Ny, Us

My primary project was developing improvements for a Sculpture Walking Trial at Griffiss Business Park. Required devising observations and recommendations on the local walking trail while considering long-term effects, previous plans, and park & property owner land restrictions. The trail has since seen increased usage and expansion based on recommendations.I assisted with business outreach efforts to local companies for a industrial exposition in Upstate New York. Also responsible for conducting and analyzing Griffiss Business Park zip code survey. Conducted clerical work that included cold calls, board staffing, mailings, and file organizing.

Masters (Mrp), Urban And Regional Planning

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History

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