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Manager at Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) with a passion for promoting cooperative purchasing and economic development initiatives. I have extensive experience in developing and implementing outreach strategies for H-GAC’s subsidiary organizations, including HGACBuy, Houston-Galveston Loan Development Corporation (HGALDC), H-GAC Energy, and Gulf Coast Economic Development District (GCEDD). One of my greatest strengths is my ability to work closely with government agencies, suppliers, and other relevant parties, to ensure that their procurement needs are met and to educate them about Cooperative Purchasing (HGACBuy). I have sound knowledge of the procurement process, including developing procurement plans, soliciting bids and proposals from vendors, evaluating bids and proposals, negotiating contracts, and awarding contracts. I am also a Certified Texas Public Purchasing Manager (CTPM). Additionally, I have experience in economic development planning, disaster management, executive leadership, graphic design, web development, software engineering, and project management. I am well-versed in the "Ten Economic Inventory Factors" used to profile communities. My expertise in full-cycle procurement, business development, and emergency management has allowed me to work closely with industry players and stakeholders, assess market competitiveness, identify potential markets, implement effective business strategies, and closely monitor and evaluate marketing initiatives. This experience has provided me with a solid understanding of the intricacies involved in economic development and has contributed to my ability to drive successful outcomes. With years of experience in these fields, I have honed my skills in driving innovation, promoting sustainability, and creating impactful strategies.