Experience

Hope Enterprise Corporation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SVP Community and Economic Development

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Jefferson County Commission

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Director

  • Apr 2019 - Oct 2022

  Jefferson County Commission, Community Services and Workforce Development Department, Central Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment (Appointed Position) 04/20 – Current,Provides management and oversight for the Jefferson County Commission entitlement programs funded by the U.S. De- partment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development Administration and other associated grant programs, including but not limited to the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program, Community Devel- opment Block Grants-Recovery program (CDBG-R), Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) program, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG), and Economic Development Administration EDA Revolving Loan FundContinued - 04/ 2019 - 01/2020Responsible for the administration, oversight, and implementation of federal, state and locally funded community, eco- nomic and workforce development activities. Primary duties include administering Economic Development Administration and Community Development Block Grant Programs, and the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act plan for Region IV, Central Alabama Partnership for Training and Education (CAPTE), providing oversight and direction to the of 45-member workforce development board, interact with federal and state agency staff. Work with local governments, federal agencies, citizens, public and private sector development organizations, departmental divisions, state agency personnel, focus groups, task forces and other groups that impact activities within the six county Region. Specific responsibilities included:



City of Birmingham - Community Development

• United States
• Government Administration

• Deputy Director

  • May 2016 - Mar 2019

  Provides management and oversight for the City of Birmingham’s Community Development programs funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other associated grant programs, including but not limited to the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program, Community Development Block Grants-Recovery program (CDBG-R), Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) program, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG), and Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP). Director supervises program, financial, and administrative support staff and coordinates activities of support staff to include legal, accounting, inspections, planning, and environmental functions.



City of Mobile, Community & Housing Development Department

• Senior Director Community and Housing Development

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2016

  Provides management and oversight for the City of Mobile’s CPD programs funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other associated grant programs, including but not limited to the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program, Community Development Block Grants-Recovery program (CDBG-R), Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) program, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG), and Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP). Director supervises program, financial, and administrative support staff and coordinates activities of support staff to include legal, accounting, inspections, planning, and environmental functions. Director reports directly to the Mayor of the City of Mobile.DUTIES:Plans, organizes, and administers the City’s CPD programs to include annual program planning, daily operations, project implementation and monitoring, and allocation of expenditures.Coordinates with various community organizations to assure all grant funds are spent on eligible activities.Provides guidance and technical assistance to the City’s CPD programs to ensure compliance with all federal regulations and guidelines.Ensures all subrecipient projects are in compliance with regulatory guidelines, spending deadlines, and reporting requirements.Interacts with and provides detailed briefings to the Mayor.Works closely with HUD officials regarding program activities, audits and reviews.Presides at required public hearings to obtain program input from citizens.Represents the City at national conferences on CPD programs.Prepares the City’s HUD consolidated plan, annual action plans, CAPER, and other HUD-required reports.Performs other duties as assigned by the Mayor.



City of Delray Beach

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Development Administrator, Neighborhood Services Division

  • Feb 2010 - Feb 2014

  Management and implementation of all Federal, State and locally funded assisted programs for the implementation of community and economic development activities. Responsible for the overall coordination and management of neighborhood outreach initiatives; creating partnerships and services directed at creating and sustaining quality neighborhoods. Duties also include supervision of code enforcement and sign review and management and oversight of Neighborhood Resource Center. Management and implementation of all Federal, State and locally funded assisted programs for the implementation of community and economic development activities. Responsible for the overall coordination and management of neighborhood outreach initiatives; creating partnerships and services directed at creating and sustaining quality neighborhoods. Duties also include supervision of code enforcement and sign review and management and oversight of Neighborhood Resource Center.



City of Fairfield

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economic Development Director

  • 2005 - 2010

  Under general direction of the Mayor, work involves planning and implementing a wide variety of community and economic development projects and activities, business assistance services for entrepreneurs, developers, business owners, individuals and landowners to support development by downtown, industrial, commercial, and retail businesses. Primary duties include working to attract new downtown, industrial, commercial, retail and residential opportunities; Business plan development, technical assistance and loan packaging. Prepared demographic packages, print advertising and client presentations. Performed grant writing and grants management functions.



Urban Development Consulting, LLC

• President

  • 2005 - 2010

  Consulting firm that provided community and economic development services to both the public and private sector. Services provided included:Economic and Community Development consulting, Grant writing, Business Plan Development, Site Location, Housing Redevelopment, etc. Consulting firm that provided community and economic development services to both the public and private sector. Services provided included:Economic and Community Development consulting, Grant writing, Business Plan Development, Site Location, Housing Redevelopment, etc.

• Economic Development Specialist

  • 2003 - 2005

  Work involved planning and implementing a wide variety of business assistance services for entrepreneurs, developers, business owners, individuals and landowners to support development by industrial, commercial, and retail businesses. Administered CDBG, EDA, EPA, and Float revolving loan programs. working to attract new industrial, commercial, retail and residential business. Preparing demographic packages, print advertising and client presentations. Work involved planning and implementing a wide variety of business assistance services for entrepreneurs, developers, business owners, individuals and landowners to support development by industrial, commercial, and retail businesses. Administered CDBG, EDA, EPA, and Float revolving loan programs. working to attract new industrial, commercial, retail and residential business. Preparing demographic packages, print advertising and client presentations.



Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation (SEEDCO)

• Program Associate

  • 2001 - 2004

  Responsibilities include assisting in all aspects of Seedco’s community and economic development programs and in the implementation of various community and economic development initiatives. Duties include providing substantial support to Seedco’s national affordable housing initiatives. Responsibilities include:• Providing financial and technical assistance to community development corporations in development of their housing, economic development and real estate projects,• Providing Community Development Housing Organization (CHDO) technical assistance to twelve organizations throughout the Southeast.• Providing financial and technical assistance to micro businesses and micro-enterprise incubators• Managing a portfolio of organizations receiving technical and/or financial assistance related to Seedco's programming in community development;• Working as part of a team to provide technical assistance to community-based organizations nationwide in all aspects of organizational development, as well as coordinating the provision of other technical assistance on an as-needed basis;• Assisting in building relationships between Seedco, governmental and anchor institutions, and community-based organizations; and• Preparing reports to foundations, corporations and governmental agencies.• Assisting CBOs in the area of IDA’s, Homebuyer education and counseling, board and staff development, and employer assistant housing programs• Board nurturing though member development*Primary responsibility has been Developing and Implementing the Seedco Alabama Community Preservation and Development Program, an initiative working with community development organizations and anchor institutions statewide, with particular focus on: (1) Promoting affordable home ownership and economic development; (2) Building CDC capacity through project specific technical assistance; and (3) Providing financing for community development projects.



Operation New Birmingham

• United States
• International Affairs

• Urban Development Coordinator

  • 1999 - 2001

  Primary duties include the recruitment of new uses for vacant buildings, and facilitation and implementation of parking and transportation initiatives. Interfacing with local governmental officials, media, and business leaders on a daily basis. Develop marketing strategies, creative sales, and financing techniques for local downtown businesses. Collaborated and represented agency at City meetings. Create timely documents and provide professional feedback to Director. Primary duties include the recruitment of new uses for vacant buildings, and facilitation and implementation of parking and transportation initiatives. Interfacing with local governmental officials, media, and business leaders on a daily basis. Develop marketing strategies, creative sales, and financing techniques for local downtown businesses. Collaborated and represented agency at City meetings. Create timely documents and provide professional feedback to Director.



Georgia Department of Community Affairs, External Affairs Division

• Regional Representative

  • Jul 1998 - Aug 1999

  Reported to the Director of External Affairs for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and periodically made reports to the Board of Community Affairs. Managed the overall activities of the DCA–related Regional Office functions, including collaboration with professional staff person(s) responsible for managing office operations. Interacted with other State agency staff. Carried out the service plan of the Office and reporting progress to the Regional Advisory Council and Board of Community Affairs. Worked with local governments, federal agencies, citizens, public and private sector development organizations, departmental divisions, state agency personnel, focus groups, task forces and other groups that impact activities within the area. Specific responsibilities included:• Identified state funds and other resources for community and economic development projects,• Provided technical and educational assistance to enhance local and regional leadership capacity,• Facilitated multi-governmental initiatives and implementation of local and regional plans, • Assisted in generating solutions for growth management and other development concerns,• Assisted with the delivery of downtown development resources in coordination with central office staff;• Assisted with the marketing and implementation of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development multi-day program at the direction of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development Board;• Provided technical assistance to local government and development organizations with the implementation of the Business Retention and Expansion Process;



City of Macon - Economic and Community Development Department

• Grants & Loan Manager

  • 1994 - 1998

  Administered the Small and Minority Business Assistance Program established by the City of Macon to assist in the startup or expansion of small businesses; funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); advised and coordinated nine member Oversight Committee Advisory Board. • Worked with CDBG, HOME, and Rental Property Improvement Programs• Monitored non-profit organizations receiving CDBG funds, i.e., annual audit, financial record keeping and documentation compliance;• Managed a portfolio of 45 small business loans and 560 housing loans and grants; responsible for processing, collection activities, subordination of liens, release of liens and related loan maintenance,• Performed loan origination functions to include profit and loss analysis and loan closing activities;• Provided technical assistance in the areas of marketing/promotion, financial counseling, banking relations, record keeping, personnel business networking;• Coordinated Oversight Committee monthly loan review meetings,