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Street Address Willow LaneDisputanta, VA. Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Email: EMAIL AVAILABLECredentialsCommunity and Economic Development Professional~ Visionary Leader ~ Effective Manager ~ Certified Grant Writer ~ Dynamic Communication and Presentation Skills ~ Creative Problem Solver ~ Facilitator ~ Motivational Speaker ~ Negotiator ~ Strategic Team Builder ~ U. S Air Force VeteranExperienceS.C. State University = Economic Development Specialist (SBDC) 2015-2017Provide high quality individual instruction to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managersAnalyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients about business plans, market feasibility, financial viability, operations management, and legal structuresDevelop and deliver high quality business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community servedGenerate curricula for business programs, seminars, conferences, etc. for the local business interests. Determine topics, agendas, instructors, instructional materials, location, time and other resources requiredProvide high quality and individual instruction to business owners, business managers, and entrepreneurs. Perform analyses, make recommendations, and educate clients with regard to business strategies including financial and marketing assessments, re-structuring and funding opportunities, leadership development, new market feasibility, and operations management.Effectively market business training programs within assigned communities, to meet annual goalsDetermine topics, agendas, instructors, instructional materials, location, time and other resources required. Create and produce instructional materialsGenesis Consulting Associates-- Professional Consultant 2007 - 2024Gather, analyze, and record pertinent information on individuals, foundations and corporations as part of the cultivation and fund-raising efforts of the client.Conduct face-to-face meeting as part of the annual visit, validate core standards/priorities and develop remediation plans as needed in grant-related processes for Faith Based Organizations and entrepreneurs.Develop business plans and conduct training sessions for community stakeholders.Promote grassroots organizational efforts for community and economic development. Collaborate with program managers to determine goals and objectives of funding needs for programs and oversee all aspects of developing strategies and initiatives for long-term community partnerships.Build the support base for new and expanding programs and leading the efforts to advance the mission of local, state and federal educational arena. Proven nonprofit start-up/expansion and management skillsDeliver knowledge of budget setting and accounting principles experience to support Chief Operating Division, HR Policies and Procedures, and successful program managementExecute operative written and oral communication to include dynamic oral presentation skills necessary to generate positive public relations and understand the dynamics involved in successful organizational development.Claflin University CDC Executive Director Sep 2004 Feb 2007Established strategic partnerships with city, state and federal agenciesand officials to ensure maximum success of the corporationRecognized targeted residential and commercial propertiesEngaged in competitive deal structuring to benefit the CDCIdentified sources and secure funding from appropriate agencies to enhance ability of the organization, positively impact the community, city, and countyInitiated community development programs which empowered residents in rural settingPrepared organizational budget for board approvalProvided program monitoring to rehab houses of poverty income level homeownersPromoted entrepreneurship and conducted financial literacy seminars for homeownersExtensive management of HUD grants and programsFacilitated meetings, coordinated and conducted public speaking engagementsDeveloped housing rehab policy and procedure manual to reEstablished corporate newsletter to promote and sustain positive public relationsAllendale County ALIVE, CDC --Asst. Executive Director Dec 2001 Aug 2004Communicated consistently and reliably with Board of DirectorsFacilitated the development and implementation of Downtown Economic Development projects. Collaborated with USC -Salkehatchie Entrepreneurial Development Center to assist small businesses with cash flow analysis, development of business plans and start-up capitalSecured federal, state, and local funds, which promoted entrepreneurs and sustained small business development i.e. start=up capital, reserve cash flow, and means to expand and extend their services which equated job creation and wealthSupervised programs that addressed issues of redevelopment and revitalization of blighted commercial, industrial, and residential neighborhoods and areasFostered a broad approach to promote youth involvement and input in community affairs, Faith Based Organizations included in this initiativeProvided core community development contract negotiations, document preparations and reviews.Provided leadership attributes for a consortium of 35 public & private agency executives and the Board Members of the Duke Foundation to 1) promote citizenry 2)address economic development deficiencies and 3)no-nonsense approach to ignite community developmentEducationB.Sc. Degree: Organizational Management --- GPA 3.4 -- Voorhees CollegeAssoc. Degree: Human Services --- GPA 3.8 -- Denmark Technical CollegeCertified Community Developer S.C Association of CDCs (2022)Certified Economic Development SCEDS College of Charleston (Tate Center) (2023)Certified Grant Specialist -- Research Associates, Inc. (2013)Certified Financial Literacy Instructor -- Wachovia Bank (2017)AffiliationsHUD (S.C. Office) -Mr. Roy Norman ~ S.C Assoc. of CDCs Mr. Bernie MazyckBanco Bannister Company Mr. Heyward Bannister (Former State Director-Fannie Mae) |
