Experience

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  Keep Temple Beautiful

  • Temple, TX

  • Executive Director

    • Mar 2008 - Present
    • Temple, TX

    Manage day-to-day operations of the organization.Economic and Community development.Implement and develop various economic/community development programs and projects.Provides direction to the Board of Directors.Collaborates with Asst. City Manager on Redevelopment Grant & Incentive program along with other initiatives.Representative for organization at City Council Marketing, PSAs and television interviews. Writes grants and applications; won the 2011 governor’s Community Achievement Award-$250,000 Community Achievement Improvement Award.Write monthly column and annual article for the Chamber Focus Business Magazine.Fundraising & Financial Management of the organization.Train and supervise volunteers and administrative staff.Coordinate, plan and enlist volunteers for community events.Maintain records and serves as a resource to the Board. Serve as organization representative and information clearinghouse on all activities. Conduct workshops, seminars and presentations.Train staff and volunteers.Prepare and submit annual and semi-annual reports.Conduct surveys. Write quarterly newsletter, press releases and all other information pertaining to the organization.

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  Liberty Village

  • Fort Hood, TX

  • Mayor

    • Nov 2006 - Nov 2008
    • Fort Hood, TX

    Assisted Army Families. Maintained monthly meetings with the Garrison Commander.Community DevelopmentServed as advocate for Fort Hood families.Recruited Volunteers.Coordinated volunteer efforts.Established positive relationships with military agencies.FundraisingCoordinated and supervised events.Speaker at events.Oversaw Town Hall meetings.Collaborated with Fort Hood organizations and area businesses.Editor of Liberty Village Newsletter.Developed Press Releases and maintain media relations.

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  City of Jackson

  • Jackson, Mississippi Area

  • Director of Equal Business Opportunity

    • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
    • Jackson, Mississippi Area

    Oversaw millions of dollars in contracts. Business Recruitment, Retention & Research. Developed programs to revitalize downtown and CDBG areas.Collaborated with area banks in developing loans for businesses.Business, Community & Economic Development.Marketing and Development of programs.Developed Redevelopment Grant. Chairperson of Downtown Redevelopment Committee.Acted as liaison between the public, government and city officials. Developed Partnerships with organizations all around the country to enhance economic development.Maintained annual statistical data on availability and utilization of certified owned businesses. Identified problems hindering businesses in the area and developed cohesive steps to counteract affects.Collaborated with other entities around the country regarding strengthening business opportunities for organizations in the City of Jackson.Prepared written determinations and presentations on contracts with businesses.Trained City Personnel, staff and contractors concerning guidelines of the EBO Ordinance. Enacted the Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance.Created an Annual Report for the Office of Equal Business Opportunity.Collaborated with the Chief Administrative Officer, City Council, Department Heads & Business Organizations regarding EBO procedures. Ensured participation was being met by contractors and subcontractors on city projects.Notified perspective businesses around the City of Jackson and other area states concerning procurement opportunities.Worked with organizations regarding conferences for businesses in the metropolitan area.Designed polices, forms and literature as a guide for businesses.Established written procedures and guidelines for city staff.Attended Pre-Bid, Pre-Proposal, Pre-Contract, Pre-Construction Conferences along with project close out meetings with contractors and subcontractors.Delegated, coordinated and administered through staff ways to improve the program.