Experience

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  Hicks Partners

  • Director Of Economic Development And Grants

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  Union County - Marysville Economic Development

  • Marysville, Ohio, United States

  • Development Project Coordinator

    • Jun 2021 - Present
    • Marysville, Ohio, United States

    Responsible for the daily management of economic development projects, responding to leads and inquiries, advancing the implementation of various economic development strategies, and administering the County’s business expansion and retention program and liaison services.

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  SomerCor

  • United States
  • Financial Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Associate Program Director

    • Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

    - Created and analyzed reports for the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and Mayor’s Office.- Coordinated with team members to improve the administration of the City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grant program.- Assisted in the implementation of policy amendments

  • Economic Development Coordinator

    • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

    - Managed approximately 100 projects simultaneously for the SBIF grant program.- Provided technical assistance to grant applicants, which included access to capital, construction guidance, and navigating City of Chicago regulations.

  • Director of Communications and Engagement

    • Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

    - Collaborated with economic development professionals and organizations to promote SomerCor loan and grant programs- Created content for newsletters and social media.

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  SomerCor

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Economic Development Intern

    • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
    • Greater Chicago Area

    - Assisted team members with projects by contacting clients and conducting site visits to ensure program compliance.- Audited online database throughout development.

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  Ballard County Economic Development Corporation

  • Kevil, Kentucky

  • Economic Development Management Consultant

    • Oct 2017 - May 2018
    • Kevil, Kentucky

    - Collaborated with the Board and produced concrete goals for the future of the organization.

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  20/20 Xtreme

  • Economic Development Consultant

    • Sep 2017 - May 2018

    - Created a five-year strategic plan which included economic, business and community initiatives. - Facilitated community meetings and led productive discussions among community members.- Conducted interviews with leaders at the federal, state and local levels.

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  GRAVES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INC

  • Mayfield, Kentucky

  • Economic Development Intern

    • May 2017 - Jul 2017
    • Mayfield, Kentucky

    - Conducted in-depth research for over 100 companies including products, supply-chain analysis, company leadership and presented results to the Board of the Directors. - Created marketing material for manufacturing site. - Conducted market research for Economic Development projects

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  Transworld Business Advisors

  • Murray, Kentucky

  • Research Intern

    • May 2017 - Jul 2017
    • Murray, Kentucky

    - Assisted in financial analysis while developing technical skills related to mergers and acquisitions.- Researched recent M&A transactions comparable to client companies.

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  Murray State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Graduate Assistant

    • Aug 2015 - May 2017

    - Presented economic impact study to Murray State University Board of Regents.- Assisted impact study analysis by converting surveys into functioning data for regression analysis.- Trained students how to navigate the Bloomberg L.P. software

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

    • Supervised and managed student workers for the department office. • Assisted in resolving any administrative problems either with the staff or with students.• Performed clerical duties such as filling out and filing office paperwork and handling phones.