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New Detroit IncPresident and CEO
May. 2019Greater Detroit AreaLeading one of the Nation's first anti-racism coalitions.
Detroit Economic Growth CorporationVice President of Small Business Services
Feb. 2016 - May. 2019Created and led small business strategies for the City of Detroit
Michigan Nonprofit AssociationDirector - Metro Detroit Partnership; Director of Special Projects and Initiatives
Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2016Greater Detroit AreaDrove the Association's Metro Detroit activities and supported strategic organizational oversight.
Wayne County Economic Development Growth EngineDevelopment Officer
Jun. 2011 - Oct. 2013Greater Detroit AreaExecutive member of the administrative branch of Wayne County government responsible for strengthening the regional economy by creating a business-friendly environment, attracting new jobs and investments, and working to ensure future corporate growth and expansion. Activity includes but is not limited to: • Developing and implementing strategic business retention and corporate attraction programs
• Managing the department’s community and corporate affairs efforts
• Partnering with the State of Michigan and the County’s local units of government to develop incentive packages for corporate investment
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration CorporationEconomic Development Officer
Apr. 2009 - May. 2011Brooklyn, New YorkManager of the economic development portfolio of the nation’s oldest community development corporation and responsible for ensuring business vitality throughout Central Brooklyn. Activity included but was not limited to: • Managing commercial revitalization and business development programs • Re-establishing and administering the day-to-day operations of the Restoration Capital Fund – a $500,000 Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) • Local project management of a $1.5 Million city funded public plaza development project • Overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive land use plan for Bedford Stuyvesant’s primary commercial corridor • Securing and managing more than $300,000 in public and private funds
Bed-Stuy Gateway Business Improvement DistrictExecutive Director
Apr. 2009 - May. 2011Brooklyn, New YorkChief administrator of New York City’s 64th Business Improvement District (BID) which is responsible for the physical and economic revitalization of Central Brooklyn’s primary commercial corridor. Activity included but was not limited to: • Developing and maximizing programs that address district-wide needs • Managing a staff of six, a contract staff of more than 20 • Stewarding a 21-member board of directors
• Overseeing the organization’s $700,000 budget, implementing financial controls, preparing budgets and financial statements, monitoring expenditures, and reporting performance to board of directors • Designing and executing external communications strategy • Advocating for and serving more than 800 constituents including property owners and businesses
• Building and maintaining relationships and strategic partnerships with other BIDs, nonprofit organizations, city agencies, and elected officials • Local project management of an $8 Million city-funded capital improvement project
New York City Economic Development CorporationAssociate - Government and Community Relations
Dec. 2007 - Mar. 2009New York City, New YorkPrimary political and community advisor to and liaison for New York City’s official economic development organization on all matters related to Brooklyn and Staten Island. • Developed strategic messaging for the organization when communicating with elected officials, community boards, and other stakeholders regarding NYCEDC projects, goals, and objectives • Responded to concerns, interests, and inquiries of elected officials and community stakeholders • Coordinated with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and the Mayor’s Office of Federal, State, and City Legislative Affairs to manage projects and relationships that complemented the priorities of the Mayor’s Office • Collaborated with NYC agencies on planning and implementing interagency initiatives and projects • Presented written and oral reports to internal and external audiences on the agency’s Brooklyn and Staten Island portfolios • Prepared executive NYCEDC staff for legislative hearings • Enhanced NYCEDC’s image and reputation through effective community outreach and representation
Local Initiatives Support CorporationProgram Officer
Aug. 2006 - Dec. 2007Detroit, Michigan• Project Manager for the planning phase of the Detroit Neighborhood Fund; a $15 Million program of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM) • Relationship Manager for the Far East / Lower East (FELE) Strategic Investment Area (SIA); one of five targeted investment areas in the Detroit LISC Neighborhoods Now program • Participated in strategic planning process with CFSEM, City of Detroit officials, partners, and consultants • Responsible for the collection, analysis, and presentation of quantitative neighborhood data • Liaison to and convener of neighborhood stakeholders and investors for focus groups to elicit feedback on comprehensive community development issues such as crime and safety, workforce development, retail needs, and housing • Assessed the financial feasibility of community development projects and evaluated the organizational capacity of community partners interested in LISC funding • Managed a $170,000 budget
AKT PeerlessProject Consultant
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2006Detroit, Michigan• Identified and worked to secure economic development tools for redevelopment projects • Provided clients with project assistance including preparation of necessary applications for public funding. • Conducted Phase I environmental assessments and reports
Detroit City Council Member Sheila CockrelPolicy Analyst
Jun. 2004 - Jul. 2005Detroit, MI• Analyzed policy and planning proposals related to health and safety, economic development, and land use • Conducted feasibility assessments of requests for property tax abatements and government funds for physical development and environmental remediation
• Researched vacant property legislation and national best practices to make recommendations on the development of the Detroit Land Bank Authority
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