Experience

Northwest Neighborhoods

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Economic Development

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  • Responsible for the creation and implementation of strategies that support the growth and development of the Detroit Shoreway, Cudell and Edgewater neighborhoods • Maintains strong relationships with businesses and commercial property owners • Retaining existing retail businesses and new retail business attraction • Maintains inventory of retail/commercial properties • Identifies and researches opportunities for development and redevelopment • Provide technical assistance for businesses through strong partnerships with outside partners and stakeholders • Negotiates commercial leases for NNCDC owned properties • Meets production goals for City CDBG • Manages City of Cleveland Storefront Renovation Program and city business support programs • Coordinates governmental approvals such as the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Planning Commission • Supports Marketing Director in business involvement for special events • Works with partners and stakeholders on commercial corridor redevelopment • Executes planning studies, streetscape projects, & roadway improvements • Coordinates and provides support for neighborhood business associations • Chairs Economic Development Committee of the NNCDC board Show less



MidTown Cleveland, Inc.

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economic Development Specialist

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Works with businesses across multiple sectors in MidTown & Neighboring communities with a concentration on economic & community development with a goal of achieving economic growth in the city's urban core • Maintains an active & visible presence at entrepreneurial ecosystem events as the Mid Town economic development brand ambassador • Performs outreach visits to organizations, targeted at retention, expansion & assistance • Building and maintaining relationships between Mid Town organizations and economic development partners (including the city, county, non profits and intermediaries) • Developing relevant content and programming for business community • Identify and track business issues through resolution using Salesforce CRM • Analyzes information to identify economic trends in the neighborhood & beyond • Uses a variety of resources to stimulate business and neighborhood investment & foster job creation • Organizes events and programming focused on business development and other relevant topics Show less



Manufacturing Works

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economic Development Specialist

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Supports growth of the manufacturing industry and workforce [Additional industries include but are not limited to: emerging maker industries, health-tech, high-tech businesses and other professional services] • Assesses service needs and impact projects for Mid Town neighborhood businesses • Manages expansion, retention and special projects with businesses and community partners • Supports City of Cleveland Department of Economic Development initiatives and programs and works on special projects on behalf of city ED as needed • Leads marketing and outreach strategy to reach businesses throughout the city of Cleveland to promote CIRI, city services & MFGW • Created social media strategies for CIRI & MFGW, including annual meeting, designed MFGW “Growth & Transition" marketing strategy Show less



All of Her Design

• Parma, Ohio

• Creative Art Director

  • Jul 2015 - 2022

  • Developed comprehensive marketing strategies for businesses and organizations • Designed materials & collateral supporting marketing strategy objectives and direction. • Consulted with established businesses on direction and long term strategy • Crafted messaging, copy writing, slogans and identities • Researched and proposed development strategies for the Quarry District Neighborhood that aligned with mission to redevelop the area • Founded, runs and hosts “Best of Parma", contest to showcase local businesses in Parma since 2017 Show less



Parma Area Chamber Of Commerce

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

  • Focused on supporting businesses, organizations and community grow and thrive by promoting a culture of equality • Encouraged economic growth by connecting local leaders and change makers • Supporting members through business development, education, advocacy and access to resources • Developed marketing strategy, managed and executed all marketing and communications for organization • Continued to keep community connected through COVID-19 crisis with updates and resources • Worked collaboratively with other local leaders and government on city initiatives, committees and events • Chaired the chamber foundation • Hired, trained and managed employees • Planned and developed programming for business community • Worked on ways and means fundraising for organization • Increased membership and member engagement • Hosted and planned events Show less



Northeast Ohio Media Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Consultant

  • 2014 - 2015

  Designing print & digital advertising for a broad range of clients at NEOMG (Representing cleveland.com, Plain Dealer & Sun News) as well as designing in-house materials. Consulting and working collaboratively with sales and marketing on strategies and concepts. Designing print & digital advertising for a broad range of clients at NEOMG (Representing cleveland.com, Plain Dealer & Sun News) as well as designing in-house materials. Consulting and working collaboratively with sales and marketing on strategies and concepts.



Division Street Design

• Rocky River, Ohio

• Art Director

  • 2012 - Jul 2014

  Successfully translated and executed client concepts into concrete design for web, marketing materials and sales collateral. Drove creative direction on concepts within a team, in an agency setting. Participated in team effort to develop a brand standard for client material and implement into a streamlined production of projects. Worked with clients on future business direction and strategies for marketing. Often photographed client products for websites and marketing. Successfully translated and executed client concepts into concrete design for web, marketing materials and sales collateral. Drove creative direction on concepts within a team, in an agency setting. Participated in team effort to develop a brand standard for client material and implement into a streamlined production of projects. Worked with clients on future business direction and strategies for marketing. Often photographed client products for websites and marketing.



The Centers for Families and Children

• Cleveland, Ohio

• Graphic Designer

  • 2014 - 2014

  Sole designer for one of the largest non-profits in Northeast Ohio. Designed marketing collateral for brand & subsidiaries for web and print. Designed for large scale events and fundraisers. Sole designer for one of the largest non-profits in Northeast Ohio. Designed marketing collateral for brand & subsidiaries for web and print. Designed for large scale events and fundraisers.