Experience

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  Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)

  • Reno, Nevada, United States

  • Senior Vice President

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Reno, Nevada, United States

    Corporate and tech-based business attraction, business development, marketing regional advantages, teamwork and community building.

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  Kenosha Area Business Alliance

  • Kenosha, WI

  • Vice President

    • Jul 2013 - Jan 2023
    • Kenosha, WI

    Implement business and retention strategy for Kenosha County to position businesses favorably within the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor meeting with 100 businesses per annum. The Kenosha area is simply an advantageous climate for a diverse, rich base of businesses and, as a result, is thriving. I support corporate attraction efforts and entrepreneurial initiatives by connecting our businesses to resources they need to continue to grow. I also support efforts to improve downtown and focus on community development work.

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  City Of Wausau

  • Wausau, WI

  • Assistant Community Development Director

    • Jul 2009 - Jun 2013
    • Wausau, WI

    Facilitated economic opportunities to include tax credit and tax incremental financing projects including the $7 Million Federal Building in downtown Wausau. Supported Bulls Falls Brewery effort to double the size and add manufacturing. Recruited opportunities for Wausau including Collaborative Consulting (IT company hiring 200 local employees -- from Boston, MA), the expansion of APN Laboratories (probiotics manufacturer -- UAS Laboratories from Minneapolis, MN) and Sherwin Williams (commercial paint manufacturer/distributer -- brokered from Green Bay, WI). Expanded and re-branded 350 acre Business Park as Wausau Business Campus. Administrated department as Assistant Director.

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  ROME, TOWN OF

  • Rome, Wisconsin

  • Community Development Director/Zoning Administrator

    • Dec 2005 - Jul 2009
    • Rome, Wisconsin

    Led the development of first industrial park investments. Identified high market targets for development including the construction of a speculative building between a private contractor, the county and town: resulted in the sale to private business owner, spurred millions of dollars of investment, and established a manufacturing presence in the community.

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  WISCONSIN RAPIDS CHAMBER/AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU INC

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI

  • Business Development Manager

    • Feb 2004 - Dec 2005
    • Wisconsin Rapids, WI

    Business Development Leader: marketed the community under components of the Community Progress Initiative focusing on entrepreneurship activities. Assisted with re-design and supported a new platform for the City of Wisconsin Rapids' "Inner Wisconsin" brand.

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  Mid-State Technical College

  • Stevens Point, Wisconsin

  • Adjunct Professor of Economics and Communication

    • Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
    • Stevens Point, Wisconsin

    Taught several classes in Economics and Communications to Junior-level college students with strong emphasis on Community Development activities.

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  Children's Home Society of Minnesota

  • St. Paul, MN

  • International Adoption Specialist

    • Aug 1995 - Jan 1997
    • St. Paul, MN

    Fluency in Russian LanguageProficient in Government Regulations for AdoptionFacilitated 60 adoption placements from Russia for American families

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  U.S. Department of State

  • American Embassy in Moscow, Russia

  • Facilities Manager

    • Jul 1992 - Jan 1995
    • American Embassy in Moscow, Russia

    Carried a Top Secret security clearance. Functioned well in Russian language (speaking & writing literacy). Worked in operational and management functions for the Embassy. Received an accommodation of service from Ambassador Pickering for redevelopment and volunteer work in the community.