Experience

National Community Stabilization Trust

• United States
• Leasing Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Development Manager - Ohio and Michigan

  • Aug 2018 - Present



City of Cleveland

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director, City Planning Commission

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  • Provide support and supervision for day-to-day operations across 4 strategic programs: Neighborhood Planning, Zoning, GIS, and Historic Districts• Shepard physical development projects through City approval protocols including zoning review, design review and land bank disposition by identifying potential delays early and working with partners to develop mutually-beneficial solutions• Foster and maintain strategic partnerships with local, county, regional and national government agencies as well as community and non-profit organizations and philanthropies to advance departmental initiatives and priorities

• Commissioner of Neighborhood Development

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  • Directed program managers and support staff in the day-to-day operations across 4 strategic programs: Housing Development, Commercial Revitalization, Vacant Land Reuse and GIS• Oversaw development investment allocations, contracts and management of programs including Housing Trust Fund, NSP, Tax Abatement • Chaired Housing Council as Housing Officer and served on the Development Loan Review Committee as well various committees, review panels and internal authorities to represent the City as needed



Tremont West Development Corporation

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

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2011

  • Crafted the organizational vision, implemented programming and led initiatives to address neighborhood needs in the areas of small business development, affordable and market-rate housing development, neighborhood organizing, branding campaigns and district wayfinding• Served as the public face of TWDC with media, government and foundation network



Jefferson East Business Association

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2006 - Jul 2007

  • Crafted the organizational vision and implemented programs to enhance the physical planning & development and promotional activities such as a district-wide streetscape overhaul and a weekend-long street festival• Leveraged city, state, and national designations, awards and grants to direct attention to the commercial corridor, generate positive media exposure and gain access to additional corporate and government funding opportunities

• Program Director

  • Jul 2002 - Jan 2006

  • Recruited market niche businesses to the Jefferson East Business District and assisted in utilization of support programs including façade enhancement matching funds and Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits• Researched and pursued grant opportunities within the City of Detroit and multiple agencies of the State of Michigan for arts, natural resources, and historic preservation