Travis Alden Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, MI, US

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

In his role as Senior Director, Community Development, Travis is focused on transformational place-based development projects and initiatives throughout the West Michigan region. Specializing in rural community development, his work focuses on pillars such as smart growth planning, infrastructure & transportation, community leadership & engagement.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Lead RPI's rural economic development efforts by providing strategy, guidance and support to the business development team members in the five West Michigan counties outside of Kent that are served by The Right Place: Ionia, Lake, Montcalm, Newaygo and Oceana. Also responsible for the direct coordination of business development activities in Ionia County.

Hastings, MI

Simultaneously lead Barry County’s two chief community development organizations towards achievement of strategic goals.- Effectively manage four employees and dozens of volunteers.- Oversee the outreach, engagement and promotional activities of both organizations.- Plan and implement a full calendar of impactful events, ranging from community festivals to.

Manistee, MI

Provide leadership & vision in order to effectively manage all operational and programming elements of Manistee's non-profit historic downtown cinema, which includes at least six showtimes per day, 365 days a year. Train, schedule, empower and manage three FTE employees (two full-time salaried, two part-time hourly) and over 200 active volunteers. Plan.

Coordinated and facilitated downtown revitalization activities of the MSDDA. Developed partnerships with local, regional and state-wide organizations. Initiated strategic planning and work plan development for the organization and committees. Developed operational budget of approximately $400,000, oversaw financial management and coordinated fundraising.

Tipton, IA

Spearheaded revival of the original independent competitive film festival in the state of Iowa at the historic art-deco Hardacre Theatre in downtown Tipton.

Enhanced the image of the Tipton community to internal and external audiences for business and residential growth. Fostered communication between community leadership including elected officials, business owners and civic leaders and work toward common goals.

Operated and managed NLTV, the community’s PEG (public, educational & government) local access cable channel. Worked daily with various digital video and a/v equipment including cameras, editing bays and playback decks. Produced relevant, timely video programming detailing city projects and community events. Produced public service announcements for local.

Bachelor’S Degree, Communications - Film & Video Production; Philosophy Minor

Activities and Societies: Resident Advisor in Honors Housing. Member of Resident Housing Association, National Residence Hall Honorary and.

Accellerated Program At Andrews University, Mathematics & Sciences