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Lawanda Wright is a seasoned professional with 21 years of experience in small business development, technical assistance, and leadership roles. She has served as a Member of Economic Development Action Committee, SBD Section Chief, Chairman Of The Executive Board, and Technical Assistance Coordinator for various organizations, including Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT), Miami Dade County Small Business Development, Pace Center for Girls Miami, and Miami-Dade Small Business Development. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor's degree in MIS from Barry University.

Experience

    • Member of Economic Development Action Committee
      • Nov 2018 - Present
      • Miami Dade County

    • SBD Section Chief
      • May 2018 - Present
      • Miami Dade County

    • Chairman Of The Executive Board
      • Jul 2017 - Present

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technical Assistance Cordinator
      • 2003 - Present

      Assisting small businesses to obtain financial and technical assistance for expansion, relocation and commercial revitalization through a series of technical and professional seminars, trainings, business plan preparation, workshops, community outreach activities and business need assessment meetings. Serve as the first line of contact with small businesses in educating them on County procurement processes to include providing direction and assistance in resolving prompt payment issues and other contract issues; assist small businesses in creating contracting opportunities within the County and other public and private agencies, and assist small businesses in staying a viable thriving business within Miami-Dade County in general. Additionally, develop and maintain an extensive program of public information; provide one-on-one contact and meetings with the small business as their liaison to county processes and departments in order to ensure their success in the programs administered by Small Business Development

    • Lead Technical Assistance Coordinator
      • Apr 2016 - May 2018

    • Techcnical Assistance Coordinator
      • 2009 - 2010

      Event coordinator and business development speaker

    • Owner
      • Apr 2004 - Jan 2009

      Event Coordinator for Corporate and private events, conferences, workshops and seminars.

    • Accounts Payable Supervisor
      • Mar 1998 - Aug 2003

      I supervised, evaluated, hired and trained professional accounts payable staff. Duties also included overseeing the Accounts Payable & File Clerks in corporate office, and file 1099 annually for organization.

Education

  • 2010 - 2012
    University of Phoenix
    Masters, Business Administration
  • 1997 - 2000
    Barry University
    Bachelors, MIS

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