Description
To use my skills and experience to positively contribute to the growth of an economic development agency or private sector company specializing in economic development. ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE Diversified economic and business development professional with over 20 years of experience in economic development, economic recovery, business retention and expansion, small and medium sized business development including technical assistance, business planning, financial loan packaging, deal structuring, business recruitment, program development and management, grant writing, tax increment finance, financial reporting, financial statement and credit analysis, controllership and consultative roles. Packaged and negotiated over $100 million in successful economic development investment. Prepared and awarded over $4 million in EDA
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission | Economic Recovery Coordinator | 1/2009 - 1/2011 |
American Diversity Network, Ltd. | Chief Financial Officer | 1/2002 - 1/2005 |
Mansfield Richland Incubator, Inc. | Executive Director | 1/2000 - 1/2002 |
City Of East Point | Economic Development Director | 1/1999 - 1/2000 |
(Confidential) | President Of Economic And Business Development | 1/1997 - Present |
City Of Northfield | Supervisor Of Contract Compliance | 1/1997 - 1/1997 |
Sbdc, Inc. | Executive Director Management Analyst | 1/1995 - 1/1996 |
Certified Economic Development Finance Professional | Rafeal L. Underwood Economic Development Consultant / Certified Business Analyst | 1/1988 - 1/1988 |
Comprehensive Economic Development | Contract Compliance | 1/1988 - 1/1988 |
Education
SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
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So. New Hampshire Univ | Community Economic | 2015 | Master Degree |
So. New Hampshire Univ | Community Economic | 2015 | Master Degree |
Franklin University | Development | 1985 | Bachelor Degree |
Franklin University | Development | 1985 | Bachelor Degree |