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Tipp City, Oh

 Led new market strategy to secure revenue growth in industrial, commercial and medical office projects Secured major clients including Pella Corporation, Hartzell Industries and Industrial Commercial Properties Created multi-channel marketing strategy including digital, print and native marketing Identified and secured exclusive new product installation contract

Piqua, Oh

Led economic and community development, planning, zoning, code enforcement activities Served as Executive Director of public/private economic development organization and community improvement corporation Assisted multiple existing and international business expansions leveraging economic development incentives packages from the local and state levelHighlights:  Community development secured over $1.5 million in CDBG, CHIP, USEPA and ODSA grants  Awarded 2017 OEDA Excellence in Marketing and Communications  Secured over $1 million in JobsOhio funding for business expansion and attraction projects  Established private-sector funded gap financing tool totaling over $1 million

Troy, Oh

Direct activities of economic and community development, planning and zoning and building regulations. Retain, expand, develop businesses for economic growth. Coordinate economic development leads with local jurisdictions. Facilitate intergovernmental cooperation and a positive business climate. Develop, implement and direct department policies, procedures and programs.

Troy, Oh

Direct, plan, supervise and implement economic and workforce development programs. Assist businesses with retention, expansion and relocation efforts. Assess and promote development assets. Communicate with community stakeholders strategic planning to address business and workforce needs.

Managed portfolio of over $1 million in state grants. Assisted businesses in job creation and retention opportunities by accessing state funding. Participated in long-term strategic planning on workforce development issues. Promoted the Greater Dayton region to sustain economic competitiveness.

Under the direction of the Miami County Commissioners and the Jobs and Family Services Director, represents county in Workforce Development issues including economic development, P-16 efforts, local workforce policy board. Administers the Workforce Investment Act. Supervises the day to day operations of the Job Center.

Provided career guidance for over 700 active students and 150 graduatesLead panel interview events with local employers and staffing firmsOrganized job fairs and networking events to promote the school and graduates Developed career services departmental plans

Planned and led Program Advisory Committee meetings with local business leaders for curriculum developmentCreated and implemented an action plan for placement of over 250 graduates Provided direct career guidance and placement support to students and graduatesCreated and maintained career resources including resume advice, interviewing skills and job search strategiesTaught up to 70 students per quarter in Professional DevelopmentImplemented StrengthsQuest™ program Established effective relationships with students, staff and employers

Generated 131% of sales goal by matching applicants with employersInterviewed and managed staff for multiple worksitesDeveloped new clients through inside and outside sales strategies

Bs In Business, Human Resources, Decision Sciences

Activities and Societies: SAM/SHRM, WMSR Radio, The Miami Student newspaper, Junior Scholars

Community Leadership

Activities and Societies: The Graduate Academy for Community Leadership

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