Experience

Economic Opportunity by Jannus

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Specialist

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Responsible for identifying opportunities for business growth and optimizing marketing strategies. Analyze business processes and finances, implement business plans, and establish effective networks. Build and uphold trusting relationships with community members that have been historically and systemically oppressed, including immigrants, ethnic and racial minorities, people experiencing homelessness, those that have been justice-involved, women, and socio-economically disadvantaged families. Provide necessary technical assistance to help clients launch and sustain a small business, including helping to establish business financials, assess the cost of goods sold, explore market development, and make referrals to partners that provide industry-specific support. Show less



Brillient Corporation

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• SBA Loan Officer

  • Apr 2020 - Nov 2020

  Processed business loans and make recommendations on collateral needed to secure loans. Applied accepted financial procedures to analyze financial resources to determine an applicant's ability to repay requested loans. Reviewed all pertinent facts needed to make eligibility determinations, intended use of proceeds, legislative and administrative loan limits, and disposition of insurance and other recoveries. Ensured loan files contain all pertinent documentation. Responded orally and/or in writing to applicants or their representatives. Show less



Idaho Housing and Finance Association

• Boise, Idaho Area

• Loan Shipping Specialist

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2019

  Identify loans for commitment. Tracking and shipping of loans. Ensure all secondary loans are delivered timely and accurately; Ensure that guidelines and regulatory requirements are followed in the processing and processing and closing of the SF Loans. Identify loans for commitment. Tracking and shipping of loans. Ensure all secondary loans are delivered timely and accurately; Ensure that guidelines and regulatory requirements are followed in the processing and processing and closing of the SF Loans.



Tivoli Homes

• Williston, ND & Boise, ID

• Business Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2017

  Provide highly effective leadership managing overall operations for this market innovator. Duties encompass strategic planning, policy development, financials, marketing and sales oversight, staff hiring and development, and project coordination from inception through customer acceptance. Accomplishments • Since the beginning of tenure, efforts have exceeded sales expectations. Personally negotiated and secured the company’s largest contract valued at $1.5M in revenues. • Efforts directly increased revenues by 25% despite significant market share loss due to global economic conditions beginning in 2008. Additionally, management leadership and strategic acumen has saved the company at least $500K in revenue. Show less



ICBVI

• Business Enterprise Program Specialist

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2011

  Played a major role in support of a program designed to assist blind and visually impaired individuals to open and run a business, and operated as a franchise. Managed facility design, development, and construction negotiated cost-effective contracts with suppliers and vendors, determined supply and equipment requirements, and performed on-site inspections and equipment inventories to optimize operations and ensure sites met corporate guidelines. For new business opportunities, assisted the Program Manager in locating lucrative locations, designed, and set up facilities. For existing businesses, organized remodeling, design, and marketing of the business. Assisted supervisor in project management. Accomplishments • Developed a financial management strategy that increased revenue in struggling businesses, with successes including one client who grew revenues by 30 %. • Created a survey that resulted in marked improvement in customer service, increased revenues, and improved public safety. Show less



ITD

• Boise, Idaho Area

• Technical Record Specialist

  • Jan 2006 - May 2007

  Performed specialized support work that involved an extensive, in-depth knowledge of the program. Gathered information, made decisions, resolves problems, and responded to inquiries regarding the special plates registration process. Conducted involved searches which sometimes required accessing and selecting multiple information sources or contact with clients, vendors, or outside sources to obtain information. Utilizing independent judgment and discretion in completing assignments to a satisfactory level. Accomplishment • Independent judgment and out of the box thinking resulted in 100% customer satisfaction. Show less



ANA - Micro Enterprise Training & Assistance (META)

• Boise, Idaho Area

• Loan Coordinator

  • Oct 2002 - Dec 2004

  After working in Agency for New Americans from 1998, collaborated with supervisor to develop a program to assist refugees in starting a business. Organized and conducted educational training involving the experts from the community. Actively worked in promoting and marketing strategy. Responsible for all financial aspects of the lending process. After working in Agency for New Americans from 1998, collaborated with supervisor to develop a program to assist refugees in starting a business. Organized and conducted educational training involving the experts from the community. Actively worked in promoting and marketing strategy. Responsible for all financial aspects of the lending process.



ANA

• Boise, Idaho Area

• Case Management Supervisor & Match Grant Coordinator

  • Oct 1998 - Oct 2002

  Promoted from Case Manager position. Ensured that new refugee cases assured in timely and appropriate manner; assigned to the appropriate cash assistance program; supervised CM staff, managed Case Management services, including coordination of problem-solving and crisis intervention; and referred to the other relevant services in the community.Conducted MG program including monthly reports to EMM (Episcopal Migration Ministries) Promoted from Case Manager position. Ensured that new refugee cases assured in timely and appropriate manner; assigned to the appropriate cash assistance program; supervised CM staff, managed Case Management services, including coordination of problem-solving and crisis intervention; and referred to the other relevant services in the community.Conducted MG program including monthly reports to EMM (Episcopal Migration Ministries)