William Smith, EDFP
Economic Development Director at City of Stonecrest- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Latin Elementary proficiency
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Greek, Ancient (to 1453) Elementary proficiency
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Swahili Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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State of Georgia Saleperson License
Georgia Real Estate CommissionMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Economic Development Finance Professional
National Development Council -
Fixed Income Certificate
Corporate Finance Institute®
Experience
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City of Stonecrest
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Economic Development Director
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Jul 2022 - Present
Managed all community economic development initiatives Managed all community economic development initiatives
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City of Covington, Georgia
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Economic Development Manager
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Apr 2020 - Jul 2022
Managing the Economic Development Efforts for the City of Covington Managing the Economic Development Efforts for the City of Covington
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Invest Atlanta
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Real Estate Coordinator
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2020
Provided programmatic support for real estate services and activities within the Community Development Department. Assisted in program and policy development; project and data management, as well as monitoring of various policy and legislative matters as it relates to housing and community development. As Real Estate Coordinator, have developed relationships with community stakeholders, attended meetings with City Council members, toured Council Districts, both multi-family and single-family developers. Have demonstrated the ability to navigate government and financial environments. • Worked successfully bring awareness of potential catalytic developments in SW Atlanta to developers’ attention• Worked with Single Family Manager to develop programs concerning the financing of single-family residents• Worked to leverage outside resources for the creation of affordable housing and improved commercial corridors. • Assisted with community development’s policy development and implementation by ensuring the policy and programs are designed based on best practices and are responsive to the community’s goals and needs.• Assisted in the marketing, soliciting, and implementation of all real estate projects managed by the Community Development team by site selecting areas of opportunity, developing a list of capable developers and marketing the sites to those developers. • Assisted in the review, analysis, and underwriting of development loan and grant incentive applications which included tax-exempt bond transactions and tax allocation district grants transactions.• Provided administrative and project support to successfully close development incentive transactions by working with Transaction Services Manager to navigate due diligence process and execute development agreements for large and small projects. Show less
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Real Estate Analyst
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
The Community Development Real Estate Analyst (REA) for Invest Atlanta isresponsible for providing underwriting, reporting, analysis, and programmatic support tothe Director, Underwriting & Transaction Services (the “Director”) within CommunityDevelopment. The REA will be expected to provide multifamily underwriting,construction management, financial, database management, reporting and other supportservices to Invest Atlanta. The REA will support and assist the Director in evaluating andunderwriting proposed development incentives for credit risk, obtaining internalapprovals, and seeing each approved developer incentive through to closing. The REAwill work on diverse multifamily and TAD transactions for which analysis of situationand data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including property cash flow andvaluation, borrower credit, and real estate market trends. Many of the functions managedby the REA are time sensitive and require collaboration with both external customers,internal business partners and the leadership team to achieve shared success. Show less
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City of Smyrna
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Economic Development Coordinator
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Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Implements the City’s business recruitment and retention activities, and small businesses development program; administers economic incentive programs such as Enterprise and Opportunity Zones, Tax Allocation Districts (i.e., TIFs), property tax abatement, management of filming requests; assists in technical support with the City’s DDA (Downtown Development Authority) and UDC (Urban Design Committee); zoning matters with regard to mixed-used and commercial properties, density, floor area ratio, and land use; coordinate objectives with economic development partners such as Cobb Chamber, Cobb County Economic Development, Cumberland CID, ARC, and Metro Atlanta Chamber. Works with local businesses through the legislative process, and works with agencies on the State level regarding local project to ensure seamlessness in communication and permitting. Created the Smyrna Small Business Loan Program Apart of the City of Smyrna's response team for Amazon proposals Awarded of grants from Atlanta Regional Commission for Transportation Improvement Program and LCI Livable Centers Initiatives studies Development of new mixed used developments in the City of Smyrna through the utilization of Tax Allocation Districts. Successfully working with local planners on new developments with regards to density, land use, commercial zoning, mixed used development, and floor area ratios. Creation of effective policy memos that resulted in changes to City ordinances that were restrictive to businesses. Show less
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APDS
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Construction Project Manager
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Served as Construction Project Manager for multiple sites using NSP (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) funds, federal funds provided to 307 state and local government to provide financing to purchase, rehab residential properties abandoned or foreclosed. During this tenure, capacity included responsibility for the oversight and management of projects from beginning to end, working closing with both construction professionals, clients, and tenants; pricing materials before starting jobs; negotiating contracts with vendors and subcontractors as well as Davis-Bacon wages; managing project budget and change orders; ensuring site safety according to OSHA standards; providing punch list and evaluating progress of work in relation to project schedule. Work Results include: Successful completion of 6 unit apartment and beginning of leasing Successful audit, contract negotiated, and signed with general contractor which resulted in the start of construction for 12 unit apartment Show less
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City of Perry, GA
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Economic Development Tech
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Provided professional level support to the Economic Development Director through economic development and redevelopment planning, marketing and research work in implementing the City's Economic Development Strategic plan. General responsibilities include coordinating and implementing projects and programs that support commercial, office and industrial development; business attraction; business retention; development of public facilities and infrastructure; small business development initiatives; and other economic development, redevelopment or capital improvement programs or projects. Certified in the Georgia Main Street Program Show less
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D. Holdings Inc.
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Birmingham, Alabama Area
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Managing Partner
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2013
Made investments into financial derivatives, stocks, and real estate. Oversaw the acquisition, development, and leasing of real estate investments. Managed over 18 partners. Made investments into financial derivatives, stocks, and real estate. Oversaw the acquisition, development, and leasing of real estate investments. Managed over 18 partners.
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FAIR HOUSING CENTER OF NORTHERN ALABAMA
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education And Outreach Coordinator
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2012
Assisted the Fair Housing Director with education and outreach to and with organizations, municipalities and the general public about fair housing rights, history, affirmatively furthering fair housing, and building inclusive communities in Vermont. Work with the FHP Program Director and partner organizations to develop and implement a statewide multi-faceted campaign to promote policies that support for more inclusive communities. Provide information and referral services to persons who believe they have been discriminated against in housing. Show less
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JW Smith Brown
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Birmingham, Alabama Area
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Managing Consultant
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Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
Served at consultant for The Museum of Urban Art, a non-profit start up founded by Charlena Jackson. Acted as grant writer, program writer, and project consultant for the purchase and redevelopment of commercial property for the purpose of housing the Museum. Successfully completed a pro-forma which resulted in a Memorandum of Understanding being signed by the then president of EDT (Engineering Design Technologies) Fred Fatemi. Completed grant proposal for Federal museum grant Served at consultant for The Museum of Urban Art, a non-profit start up founded by Charlena Jackson. Acted as grant writer, program writer, and project consultant for the purchase and redevelopment of commercial property for the purpose of housing the Museum. Successfully completed a pro-forma which resulted in a Memorandum of Understanding being signed by the then president of EDT (Engineering Design Technologies) Fred Fatemi. Completed grant proposal for Federal museum grant
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City of Fairfield
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Intern
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May 2008 - May 2009
Worked to establish an Fairfield Main Street program. Worked to establish an Fairfield Main Street program.
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Centre of Public Policy Northumbia
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United Kingdom
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Summer Intern
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Jul 2007 - Sep 2007
Created policy paper concerning the devolution of border regions and towns with regard to nationalism and national identity. Created policy paper concerning the devolution of border regions and towns with regard to nationalism and national identity.
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Education
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2006 - 2008
Georgia State University
Master's degree, Public Policy Analysis -
2007 - 2007
Northumbria University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Policy Analysis -
2002 - 2006
Morehouse College
Bachelor's degree
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