Executive Director

• Dec 2018 - Present

Director, Business Financial Resources

• Jul 2016 - Nov 2018

Direct the Capital Consortium a network of local small business lenders who work together to increase access to capital for small businesses. Lead meetings of the network members, recruit new lenders, and promote the resource to businesses city-wide. Direct and grow the InStore Forgivable Loan Program to more businesses. Lead a team which includes other financial resources for small businesses.

Senior Manager

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

Developed and directed the InStore Forgivable Loan Program which provides funding for small businesses for interior improvements and equipment purchases. Applications were evaluated for impact on the commercial corridor and financial feasibility. Led and expanded the Storefront Improvement Program.

Program Manager

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2014

Administered the Storefront Improvement Program by promoting the program to neighborhood and business groups, reviewing applications for consistency with program goals, and chairing the committee which evaluated designs. Administered the GreenWorks Energy Rebate Program including recruitment, coordination of evaluation by energy auditors and a review committee, and disbursement of funds.

Samuel S. Fels Fund Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Led a research project for Scenic Philadelphia (formerly SCRUB) which examined the relationship between outdoor advertising and economic prosperity. Designed the research parameters, collected and analyzed data, and synthesized the findings into a final paper which was syndicated nationally. Led a research project for Scenic Philadelphia (formerly SCRUB) which examined the relationship between outdoor advertising and economic prosperity. Designed the research parameters, collected and analyzed data, and synthesized the findings into a final paper which was syndicated nationally.

Research Coordinator

• Jan 2007 - Aug 2010

Recruited participants in a longitudinal study researching how quality of life changes upon entering long-term care. Conducted initial anf follow up interviews for over seventy participants and assessed medical records. Worked with contacts at fifteen sites in greater Philadelphia to identify and screen over 175 residents. Recruited participants in a longitudinal study researching how quality of life changes upon entering long-term care. Conducted initial anf follow up interviews for over seventy participants and assessed medical records. Worked with contacts at fifteen sites in greater Philadelphia to identify and screen over 175 residents.

Account Manager

• Sep 2000 - Dec 2006

Managed relationships with clients throughout Pennsylvania to collect delinquent municipal and school real estate taxes. Led a team of four paralegals to review files, arrange payment plans, and resolve disputes. Managed relationships with clients throughout Pennsylvania to collect delinquent municipal and school real estate taxes. Led a team of four paralegals to review files, arrange payment plans, and resolve disputes.

Manager

• May 1994 - Aug 2000

Hired trained, managed, and when warranted disciplined a staff of up to ten baristas and cashiers at a coffee shop with locations throughout Philadelphia. Hired trained, managed, and when warranted disciplined a staff of up to ten baristas and cashiers at a coffee shop with locations throughout Philadelphia.