I was recruited to the government entity after an early pursuit of a career in Architecture. As a Director, I was accountable for overseeing a cross-functional team of 30 direct and indirect reports across the Building, Code Enforcement, and Demolition divisions – with coordinated oversight of Zoning, Redevelopment, and Planning functions. In this role, I managed a $2M Building Division budget, as well as several multi-hundred-million-dollar development projects to improve the city’s built-environment and quality of life.I continued to maintain key relationships with municipal, corporate, and government stakeholders and was appointed to several boards and commissions focused on quality of life and economic policy. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:✔ Implemented the digital overhaul of the City’s economic development process – including, commerce, licensing, permitting, inspections, enforcement, finance, redevelopment, planning and more.✔ Established the City’s first rental-registration program and decreased absentee landlord complaints by 91%.✔ Appointed Chairman of the Commission on the Social Status of Black Males for 6 years and delivered transformative research and policy recommendations to City and State leadership.✔ Collaborated to drive the legislative amendments necessary to repurpose Hardest-Hit-Funds to address chronic dilapidation✔ Outfitted the Building, Zoning, and Code Enforcement team with updated office and field equipment to increase efficiency and productivity.✔ Developed an interactive portal for residents and consumers to expedite permitting, licensing and inspection services.***************************************I am always open to expanding my network and connecting with other top professionals. Please add me as a connection.