Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
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Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Employees
Wayne County Michigan January 2015 - Present
State of Michigan January 2007 - December 2014
Community Action Advocacy Fund June 2003 - December 2014
State of Michigan January 2003 - December 2006
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation September 1997 - December 2002
Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Economic Development, Public Relations, Leadership, Coalitions, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Event Planning, Governmental Affairs, Public Administration, Message Development, Media Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Political Strategy, Grassroots Advocacy, Coalition Building, External Relations, Interpersonal Skills, Issues Management, Leadership Skills, Legislative Process, Community Relations, Local Government...
Education
Morehouse College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Urban Studies
Oakland University 2007 — 2010
Master of Arts (MA), Public Administration - Concentration in Local Government Management
University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy 1987 — 1991
Diploma
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation February 2015 - Present
AECOM 2012 - January 2015
Texas Water Development Board 2001 - 2011
City of Austin 2000 - 2001
Halliburton 1998 - 2000
Wilbur Smith Associates 1997 - 1998
Skills
Sustainability, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Groundwater, GIS, Environmental Science, Water, Water Resources, Hydrology, ArcGIS, Program Management, Project Management, Municipalities, Stormwater Management, Strategic Planning, Government, Water Quality
Education
Texas A&M University 1996 — 1998
Master, Urban and Regional Planning
University of Oklahoma 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Meteorology
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2015 - Present
City of Mesa - Office of Economic Development February 2014 - May 2015
Arizona Commerce Authority April 2013 - February 2014
Arizona Commerce Authority July 2010 - April 2013
Arizona Department of Commerce August 2003 - June 2011
Chapa Law Firm February 1998 - August 2003
The Strategic Issues Management Group, Inc 1999 - 2000
Skills
Nonprofits, Strategy, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Public Policy, Marketing, Government, Business Development, Management, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Politics, Media Relations, Non-profits, Leadership, Social Media, Community Outreach, Film, Event Planning, Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Event Management, Workforce Development, Community Development, Research, Fundraising, Program Management, Project Management, Program Development, Leadership Development, Policy, Budgets, Policy Analysis, Team Building, Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Organizational..., Contract Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Grants, Advertising, Project Planning, Analysis, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Sustainability, Public Administration, Consulting
Education
Arizona State University 1994 — 2000
Bachelor's Interdisciplinary Studies, Communications
Scottsdale Community College 1995 — 1998
Associates, Motion Picture Production
Salpointe Catholic 1990 — 1994
High School, College Prep
Plymouth Housing Group September 2013 - Present
Seattle Planning Commission May 2013 - Present
Puget Sound Regional Council June 2011 - September 2013
City of Puyallup August 2008 - June 2011
Department of Planning and Environment September 2007 - August 2008
Transportation Riders United 2007 - 2007
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation 2007 - 2007
Skills
Land Use Planning, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Urban Planning, GIS, Redevelopment, Transportation Planning, Government, Sustainability, Land Use, Grant Writing, Project Planning, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Local Government, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Policy, Transit-oriented..., Environmental Planning, Regional Planning, Affordable Housing, ArcGIS, Policy Analysis, Public Participation
Education
University of Michigan 2006 — 2008
Masters, Urban Planning
Western Michigan University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of the Arts, Public History
DTE Energy June 2015 - Present
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation June 2003 - May 2015
Chrysler Group LLC 1996 - 2001
Chrysler Group LLC 1996 - 2001
EDS February 1988 - May 1995
Electronic Data Systems February 1988 - May 1995
Skills
Windows 7, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Non-profits, Policy, Management, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, System Administration, Government, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Administration, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Team Building, Public Relations, Leadership, Event Management, Fundraising, Community Development, Software Documentation, Social Media, Integration, Change Management, Event Planning, Security, Sustainability, Process Improvement, SharePoint, Research, Business Strategy
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1993 — 1993
Post Degree, Cmputer Science/Network Engineering
University of Detroit Mercy 1980 — 1987
BS /BA, Computer Science /Music Composition
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation November 2003 - Present
Skills
Nonprofits, Economic Development, Program Management, Land Use Planning, Grant Writing, Grants, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Community Development, Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Urban Planning, Strategic Planning, Policy, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing
Education
University of Michigan 1998 — 1999
Master of Urban Planning, Economic Development
RETIREMENT September 2012 - Present
Oakland County September 2006 - September 2012
City of Farmington Hills February 2002 - September 2006
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation 1991 - 1996
Education
Schoolcraft College 2013 — 2013
Currently Enrolled, Welding Technology/Welder
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1969 — 1971
BBA, Accounting and Finance
PwC August 2015 - Present
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2014 - January 2015
Teach For America August 2011 - July 2013
Explore Charter School June 2011 - July 2013
Clinton Foundation May 2009 - August 2009
AIPAC May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Economics, Politics, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Community Outreach, Stata, Political Science, International Relations, Data Analysis
Education
University of Michigan- Ford School of Public Policy 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Public Policy Analysis
Relay Graduate School of Education 2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government and Education
Eagan Financial Group, LLC September 1998 - Present
The Wealthy Women Network January 1998 - Present
NFL Locker to Locker 2010 - 2010
International Third World Leadership Association 2000 - 2004
National Australia Bank 1995 - 1998
Michigan National Bank 1993 - 1995
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation June 1982 - June 1993
NBD 1979 - 1982
Skills
Process Improvement, Team Building, Project Management, Business Strategy, Banking, Business Analysis, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Project Planning, Business Planning, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Editing, Wealth Management, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Commercial Banking, Investments, Entrepreneurship
Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education 1977 — 1978
Ed.M., Administration, Planning, Social Policy
Simmons College 1971 — 1975
B.A., Education
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation February 2014 - September 2014
University of Michigan - Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning October 2013 - May 2014
Michigan Ability Partners January 2013 - September 2013
Millennium Project September 2009 - December 2012
Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation April 2012 - September 2012
Hamilton Anderson Associates August 2007 - July 2009
Skills
GIS, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Research, Community Development, Economic Development, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Development, Program Management, Project Planning, Program Evaluation, Microsoft Office, Event Planning
Education
University of Michigan 2013 — 2014
Master of Urban Planning, Housing, Community & Economic Development / Land Use and Environmental Planning
University of Michigan 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation February 2014 - Present
Self-Employed November 2009 - Present
Search Optics October 2013 - February 2014
Search Optics May 2013 - August 2013
Search Optics August 2012 - April 2013
Warren/Conner Development Coalition September 2008 - October 2009
AmeriCorps-Michigan AmeriCorps Partnerships October 2007 - September 2008
Chrysler Warren Truck Assembly Plant June 1999 - September 1999
Skills
Event Planning, Networking, Project Management, Social Media, Community Development, Fundraising, Non-profits, Blogging, Public Speaking, Marketing, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Editing, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Strategy, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Management, Training, SEO, SEM, New Business Development, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Education
Northwood University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) w/ Minor in Entrepreneurship, Business Management; Entrepreneurship
Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts 2005 — 2006
Radio Broadcasting Certificate, Broadcast Journalism
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1998 — 2001
Business
Retired July 2015 - Present
Feder Firm Law Office (Charles E. Feder, LLC) November 2008 - Present
Schulten Ward & Turner, LLP 2001 - 2008
Law Offices of Charles E. Feder 1999 - 2001
Charles E. Feder, PC 1990 - 1998
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation 1981 - 1988
Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Due Diligence, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Loans, Finance, Mediation, Contract Negotiation, Investment Properties, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Disposition, Restructuring, Litigation, Trials, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Partnerships, Entity Formations, Distress Properties, Non-performing Loans, Foreclosures, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Bankruptcy, Non-compete Agreements, Employment..., Discrimination, Personal Injury, Class Actions, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Breach Of Contract, Business Transactions, Appeals, Creditors' Rights, Business Litigation, Hearings, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Employment Law, Trusts, Wills, Trial Practice, Construction Law, Administrative Law
Education
Wayne State University
Juris Doctor (JD), Law
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Purdue University
Master of Science (MS)
OHM Advisors April 2015 - Present
Ferndale Brownfield Redevelopment Authority February 2009 - Present
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation February 2012 - April 2015
Outside Partnership April 2009 - April 2015
Michigan State University Landscape Architecture Advisory Board May 2011 - October 2014
Hefei University Institute Of Technology - China September 2010 - December 2010
Hamilton Anderson Associates May 1997 - March 2009
Apple Retail October 2002 - January 2004
Albert Kahn Family of Companies May 1994 - May 1997
Dietrich Bailey 1992 - 1993
Skills
Landscape Architecture, Site Planning, Urban Design, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Sustainability, Adobe Creative Suite, Urban Planning, Construction Documents, Construction Management, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Office, Community Development, PowerPoint, Word, LEED AP, Excel, Master Planning, Customer Relations, Social Media, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Sketching, Planning, Sustainable Design, Project Management, Land Use Planning, Site Plans, Parks, LEED, Mixed-use, Comprehensive Planning, Urban, Placemaking
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1989 — 1991
MLA, Landscape Architecture
Michigan State University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Landscape Architecture
Brother Rice High School 1980 — 1984
College Prep
Develop Detroit 2012 — 2012
iOS Technology
Big Nerd Ranch
iOS Programming
Global Information Technology
Sun Certified Java Programmer Course
Leadership Detroit
St. Michael's
Arabella Advisors December 2014 - Present
Continuum September 2012 - November 2014
City of Boston September 2010 - September 2012
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2009 - July 2009
Eugene & Agnes E. Meyer Foundation August 2006 - May 2008
Congressional Hunger Center August 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Program Evaluation, Program Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Non-profits, Program Management, Project Coordination, Client Relationships, Design Thinking, Business Development, Economic Development, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Grant Writing
Education
University of Michigan 2008 — 2010
Master of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Davidson College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, History
Scuola Lorenzo de’ Medici - Florence, Italy 2003 — 2003
Fall Study Abroad program
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation November 2013 - Present
City of Detroit Planning and Development Department July 1996 - November 2013
Skills
Government, Policy, Budgets, Accounting, Public Administration, Auditing, Policy Analysis, Financial Reporting, Local Government, Nonprofits, Analysis, Public Policy
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Michigan 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation November 2006 - Present
Skills
Economic Development, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Event Planning, Community Development, Fundraising, Project Management, Project Planning, Research, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Budgets, Management, Marketing, Program Management, Corporate Communications
Education
Central Michigan University 2006 — 2009
Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management and Services
Central Michigan University 2004 — 2006
Masters, Business Administration
UOP 2001 — 2003
Bachelors, Business Management
Motown Museum January 2012 - Present
Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Citizens Advisory Committee September 2010 - Present
Urban Development & Public Institutions July 2009 - Present
Motown Museum 2012 - 2015
Motown Museum 2012 - 2015
Motown Museum 2012 - 2015
AECOM Design January 2002 - July 2009
Detroit Public Schools Program Manager Team (DPSPMT) January 2002 - May 2008
City of Highland Park Michigan May 1998 - December 2001
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 1986 - May 1998
Skills
Real Estate Development, K-12 Education Planning, Urban Planning, Project Planning, K-12 Education, Economic Development, Comprehensive Planning, Community Outreach, Program Management, Sustainability, Historic Preservation, Urban Design, Public Policy, Grants, Transit-oriented..., Grant Writing, Community Development, Zoning, Architecture, Feasibility Studies, Real Estate, Policy, Mixed-use, Analysis, Site Planning, Nonprofits, Land Use, LEED AP, Submittals, Land Use Planning, Urban, Proposal Writing, Municipalities, Architectural Design, Government, Redevelopment, LEED, Fundraising, Urban Redevelopment, Sustainable Design, Community Engagement, Affordable Housing, Green Building, Environmental Planning, Placemaking, Sustainable Development, Regional Planning, Entitlements, Landscape Architecture, Policy Analysis
Education
Harvard University 2003 — 2005
AMDP - Graduate School of Design, Real Estate and Economic Development
Howard University 1968 — 1973
B. Arch, Architecture and Planning
Cass Technical High School 1965 — 1968
Architecture & Civil Construction Technology
CC Consulting July 2005 - Present
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation August 2004 - June 2005
Schostak Brothers & Company, Inc. January 1998 - July 2004
The Forbes Company June 1991 - June 1997
General Growth Properties June 1987 - July 1991
Skills
Marketing, Real Estate, Public Relations, Commercial Real Estate, Brokerage, Real Estate Development, New Business Development, Non-profit Fund..., Corporate Branding, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Retail attraction, Entrepreneurship, Leases, Real Estate Transactions, Tenant, Marketing Strategy, Project Planning, Property Management, Contract Negotiation, Property, Project Management, Budgets, Retail, Marketing Communications
Education
Eastern Michigan University
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
International Council of Shopping Centers
CRX, SCMD
State of Michigan
Michigan Commerical Brokerage License
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2015 - Present
Eno Center for Transportation May 2015 - August 2015
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2014 - May 2015
Data Driven Detroit June 2014 - August 2014
Griffin Claw Brewing Company June 2013 - August 2014
Global Site Plans January 2013 - January 2014
TEDxUMDearborn June 2013 - October 2013
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2013 - August 2013
The Oxford Inn August 2011 - June 2013
The Michigan Journal April 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Blogging, Editing, Facebook, Social Media, Research, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Time Management, PowerPoint, Advertising, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, ArcGIS, Social Networking, Customer Service, Photoshop, InDesign, Proofreading, Leadership, GIS, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Project Management, WordPress, GIS systems, Access, Organization, R
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Urban Planning, 4.0
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Urban and Regional Studies, Anthropology, 3.95
Royal Oak High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Medical Device - Start-up November 2014 - Present
Port of San Diego June 2014 - Present
State of California Department of Parks and Recreation June 2004 - June 2014
Longview LLC August 2003 - May 2005
Kimley-Horn and Associates April 2000 - July 2003
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation February 1996 - April 2000
Ford Motor Company February 1993 - February 1996
General Motors May 1988 - February 1993
Skills
Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Contract Management, Consensus Building, Due Diligence, Analysis, Budgeting, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Team Building, Accounting, Forecasting, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Customer Relations, Sustainability, Financial Modeling, Problem Solving, Strategy Development, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Start-ups, Engineering, Green, Policy, P&L, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, Management Consulting, Budgets, Strategy, Customer Service, Business Development
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management
Masters of Business Administration, Finance and Entrepreneurship
University of Michigan
B.S., Natural Resources and Environmental Science
University of San Diego
Real Estate Development, Executive Education
Wayne State University
B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering
City of San Mateo June 2013 - August 2015
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation August 2011 - June 2013
City of San Mateo January 2007 - July 2011
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center August 2005 - January 2007
California Institute for Rural Studies August 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Community Development, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Management, Policy, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Analysis, Project Management, Sustainability, Program Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2005
Masters of City Planning
University of Washington 1992 — 1997
Bachelors
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra 1995 — 1996
Study Abroad
Broder & Sachse Real Estate Services December 2014 - Present
McKinley June 2013 - December 2014
University of Michigan December 2012 - April 2013
Clean Energy Coalition October 2012 - December 2012
Carlisle/Wortman Associates, Inc. April 2012 - August 2012
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation April 2012 - August 2012
WARM Training Center September 2010 - August 2011
City of Dearborn June 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Urban Planning, Economic Development, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Energy Efficiency, Real Estate Development, NEPA, RFP Generation, Affordable Housing, Asset Management, LIHTC, Real Estate Finance, Asset Dispositions, Zoning, Site Plans, Budget Forecasts, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Land Use Planning, Redevelopment, Fundraising, Local Government, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Urban Design, Real Estate Economics, Communication, Grants
Education
University of Michigan 2011 — 2013
Master of Urban Planning, Real Estate Development
University of Michigan 2011 — 2013
Professional Certificate in Real Estate Development
Wayne State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, History
Wayne State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2015 - Present
Vosburg & Associates, LLC June 2009 - Present
Detroit Land Bank Authority July 2014 - November 2014
Detroit Housing Commission December 2009 - July 2014
Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority June 2006 - May 2009
Detroit Public Schools August 2005 - June 2006
Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation July 2003 - December 2004
Communities in Schools of Detroit November 2002 - February 2003
Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation July 2001 - November 2002
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota April 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Policy Analysis, Organizational..., Community Development, Grants, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Research, Policy, Affordable Housing, Urban Planning, Neighborhood Planning, Neighborhood..., Real Estate Development, Downtown Revitalization, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Urban Redevelopment, Mixed-use, Project Planning, Redevelopment, Leadership, Land Use Planning, Zoning, Government, Historic Preservation, Sustainability, Fundraising, Public Policy, Land Use, Comprehensive Planning, Strategy, Transportation Planning, Local Government, GIS, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Planning, Program Management, Program Development, Budgets
Education
Larson Center for Leadership 2012 — 2013
Wayne State University 2005 — 2009
Master of Urban Planning
North Central University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation September 2015 - Present
Challenge Detroit August 2015 - Present
Kita Villa Vivendi October 2014 - August 2015
All Stars Project, Inc. April 2014 - August 2014
Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts 2003 - 2005
Skills
Music, Singing, Microsoft Office, Piano, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Research, Music Production, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Michigan 2010 — 2014
Goodwin Management Group, LLC May 2015 - Present
Lawrence Technological University September 2012 - May 2015
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation September 2002 - April 2015
Hamilton Anderson Associates 1997 - 2002
SmithGroup August 1994 - August 1997
Skills
Urban Planning, Mixed-use, Adaptive Reuse, LEED AP, Comprehensive Planning, Urban Design, Submittals, Sustainable Design, Architectural Design, LEED, Site Planning, Zoning, Construction Drawings, Sustainability, LEED Accredited, Green Building, Historic Preservation, Community Development, Design Research, Construction Management
Education
University of Michigan 1999 — 2002
Master of Architecture/ Master of Urban Planning
University of Michigan 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science
University of Detroit Mercy 1992 — 1994
NationBuilder February 2015 - Present
NationBuilder April 2014 - February 2015
NationBuilder September 2013 - April 2014
Roosevelt Institute March 2012 - July 2013
Roosevelt Institute Campus Network June 2009 - February 2012
Anderson Economic Group December 2008 - June 2009
The Roosevelt Institution August 2008 - June 2009
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2008 - August 2008
The Roosevelt Institution August 2007 - June 2008
The Brookings Institution May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
NationBuilder, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Policy, Leadership, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Politics, Political Science, Political Campaigns, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Management, Economics, Grassroots Organizing, Event Planning, Community Organizing, Research, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Engaging Public Speaker, Change Management
Education
Princeton University
PhD, Political Science and Government
University of Michigan 2007 — 2008
MPP, Community Development and Economic Policy
University of Michigan 2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science, Economics
Howard University January 2015 - Present
University of Maryland May 2014 - Present
Lori Evelyn January 2011 - Present
International Arts & Artists August 2014 - February 2015
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation April 2013 - August 2014
University of Detroit Mercy Athletics May 2012 - October 2013
Advanced Technology Academy May 2010 - August 2013
University of Detroit Mercy Office of Admissions September 2009 - April 2013
Skills
Logo Design, Watercolor, Acrylic Painting, Creative Writing, InDesign, Graphic Design, Social Media Outreach, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Painting, Graphics, Art, Posters, Photography, Model Making, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Sketching, Social Networking, Drawing, Premiere, Facebook, Editing, Digital Media, 3D Studio Max, Dreamweaver, Blogging, WordPress, Illustration, Rendering, Video Editing, After Effects, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Direction, Press Releases, Web Design, Digital Photography, Art Direction, Brand Development, Concept Development, SketchUp, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Architectural Drawings, 3D rendering, Architectural Design
Education
Howard University 2014 — 2016
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Design
University of Detroit Mercy 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Digital Media
Advanced Technology Academy 2005 — 2009
4.0
Kane McKenna and Associates May 2015 - Present
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2014 - December 2014
University of Michigan - Department of Athletics January 2014 - December 2014
Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation January 2013 - December 2013
Henry Ford Hospital Wyandotte May 2012 - July 2013
Albany Care April 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Public Speaking, Public Policy, Business Development, Public Finance, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Volunteer Recruiting, Community Organizing, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Research, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Community Engagement, Public Financial..., Event Planning, Community Development...
Education
University of Michigan 2012 — 2015
Master of Public Policy (MPP); Master of Social Work
Loyola University Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Quicken Loans 2012 - Present
AutoHarvest Foundation January 2012 - October 2012
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation June 2011 - August 2011
Penn State Center for Global Studies January 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Foreign Policy, International Business, Global Affairs, International Trade Law, Intellectual Property, International..., Project Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Research, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning
Education
Penn State University 2010 — 2011
Master of International Affairs, International Affairs
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
JLL April 2015 - Present
JLL April 2013 - March 2015
JLL July 2011 - March 2013
Center for Public Management & Great Lakes Environmental Finance Center August 2009 - July 2011
Oakland County May 2009 - August 2009
Rochester Downtown Development Authority August 2008 - August 2009
Oakland University June 2008 - November 2008
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Economic Development, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Corporate Real Estate, Strategy, Location Intelligence, Real Estate Economics, Urban Planning, Research, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Brokerage, Real Estate, Valuation, Due Diligence, Real Estate Transactions, Leases
Education
Cleveland State University
Masters, Urban Planning, Design and Development, Cumulative GPA: 3.8
Cleveland State University
Graduate Certificate, Real Estate Development and Finance, Cumulative GPA: 3.7
Oakland University
Bachelor, Business Administration, Minor Economics, Cumulative GPA: 3.6
City of Detroit August 2015 - Present
Data Driven Detroit August 2013 - July 2015
Neighborhood Service Organization October 2012 - April 2013
Office of Mayor Dave Bing, City of Detroit May 2012 - August 2012
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2011 - May 2012
State Representative Rashida Tlaib February 2010 - August 2010
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan 2009 - 2010
Skills
Writing, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Research, Community Development, Economic Development, Microsoft Office, Stata, Data Analysis, Urban Planning, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Volunteer Management, InDesign, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Editing, Affordable Housing, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Government, Grants, Policy, Grassroots Organizing
Education
University of Michigan 2010 — 2013
MUP/MPP, Urban Planning & Public Policy
University of Michigan 2005 — 2009
BA, Spanish & Anthropology
Jefferson County Commission Director of Community EnterprisesCity of BirminghamJune 1999 - June 2006
Strother & Associates October 1998 - September 2003
Birmingham Environmental Clearinghouse April 1996 - April 1999
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation April 1989 - April 1996
Strather & Varner March 1986 - April 1989
Skills
Grants, Non-profits, Community Development, Redevelopment, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Program Development, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Zoning, Land Use Planning, Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Program Management, Public Relations, Government, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Policy, Land Use, Local Government, Public Policy, Organizational...
Education
Wayne State University 1990 — 1993
MA, Urban Planning
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 1980 — 1984
BS, Urban Planning
University of Michigan
Public Policy Studies
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation January 2013 - Present
Foley & Lardner LLP May 2005 - January 2013
Foley & Lardner LLP May 2004 - August 2004
University of Michigan 2003 - 2004
Carlson Wagonlit Travel May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Fluent in French, Mergers, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Real Estate, Finance
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2002 — 2004
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Michigan 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and French
Universite d'Aix Marseille 1996 — 1997
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts September 2014 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan April 2010 - September 2014
Baker College January 2009 - April 2012
Direct Sourcing Solutions January 2001 - June 2010
DIRECT SOURCING SOLUTIONS, INC January 2001 - May 2009
The Empowerment Foundation April 1999 - November 2001
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation June 1997 - April 1999
Bank One / Chase January 1995 - June 1997
Bank One / Chase January 1993 - January 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Project Management, Change Management, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Program Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Strategy, Management, Human Resources, Outsourcing, Organizational..., Procurement, Marketing, Business Development, Employee Benefits, Customer Satisfaction, Analysis, Sales, Insurance, CRM, Healthcare, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Training, Customer Service, Negotiation, Coaching, Performance Management, New Business Development, Policy, Recruiting, Health Insurance
Education
University of Detroit Mercy
MBA
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science
National Development Council May 2011 - Present
Development Incentives & Consulting, LLC 2003 - May 2011
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation 2000 - 2003
Michigan Economic Development Corporation 1996 - 2000
Michigan Family Independance Agency 1995 - 1996
Michigan Department of Social Services 1995 - 1996
City of Detroit Mayor's Office 1994 - 1995
Skills
Government Liaison, Economic Development, Real Estate, Non-profits, Affordable Housing, Real Estate Economics, Strategic Planning, Historic Preservation, Real Estate Development, Tax Increment Financing, Business Development, Training, Government, Nonprofits, LEED, Mixed-use, Construction, Tax Credits, Community Development, Redevelopment, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Leadership, Location Intelligence, Policy, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Program Management, Public Policy, Feasibility Studies, Public Speaking, Commercial Real Estate, Land Use, Grants, Grant Writing, Zoning, Project Planning, Land Use Planning, Real Estate Financing, Entitlements, Public/private..., Finance, Residential Homes, Urban
Education
University of Michigan 1993 — 1995
Master of Public Policy, Economic Development
Western Michigan University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor's of Science, Physics, Political Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign April 2011 - Present
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation June 2007 - December 2009
Downtown Detroit Partnership 2006 - 2007
Avalon Housing, Inc. 2005 - 2006
Skills
Economic Development, Grants, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Research, Fundraising, Urban Planning, Community Development, Event Planning, Program Development, Nonprofits, Project Management, Event Management, Budgets, Proposal Writing, Program Evaluation, Volunteer Management, Project Planning
Education
University of Michigan 2005 — 2007
Master of Urban Planning, Real Estate Development Certificate
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Community Health
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
B.S., Community Health
Mecklenburg County April 2015 - Present
City of Austin November 2013 - March 2015
City of Charlotte 2011 - 2013
City of Charlotte 2008 - 2011
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation 1999 - 2008
Skills
Community Development, Economic Development, Policy, Transit-oriented..., Real Estate Development, Public/private..., Commercial Real Estate, Affordable Housing, Community Engagement, Economics, Grant Writing, Grants, Historic Preservation, Land Use, Land Use Planning, Legislative Relations, Local Government, Mixed-use, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Real Estate, Team Leadership, Sustainable Development, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Redevelopment, Comprehensive Planning
Education
Michigan State University
BA, Sociology
Wayne State University
Master of Urban Planning
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation January 2007 - January 2014
Michigan House of Representatives January 2003 - January 2007
Skills
Economic Development, Leadership, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Real Estate, Business Development, Community Development, Strategy, Grant Writing, Entrepreneurship, Grants, Project Management, Legislative Relations, Land Use Planning, Program Development, Non-profits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Urban Planning, Organizational..., Volunteer Management, Business Strategy, Policy, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Program Management, Affordable Housing, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Government
Education
University of Michigan 1994 — 1999
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation February 2005 - Present
Skills
Public Policy, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Policy, Grants, Community Development, Government, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Management, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Leadership
Education
Central Michigan University
Clark Hill PLC 2013 - Present
Tractor Supply Company 2011 - 2013
Tractor Supply Company February 2006 - August 2011
Clark Hill 2001 - 2004
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation 1993 - 2000
Skills
Internal Investigations, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contract Management, Employment Law, Arbitration, Public Speaking, Corporate Law, Real Estate Transactions
Education
Wayne State University Law School 1996 — 2000
J.D., Law, Cum Laude
Michigan State University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Economy
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation October 1992 - Present
Education
Wayne State University 1994 — 1998
MBA, Information Systems
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
BMO Financial Group April 2014 - Present
FDIC August 2012 - April 2014
FDIC April 2010 - August 2012
John Clare Ltd. January 2001 - April 2010
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation 1999 - 2000
The Landon Companies 1997 - 1999
Skills
Banking, Financial Analysis, Credit, Loans, Real Estate, Finance, Strategic Planning, Asset Managment, Leadership, Organizational..., Analysis, New Business Development, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Management, Risk Management, Forecasting, Budgets, Strategy, Accounting, Investments, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Credit Analysis, Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Auditing, Mortgage Lending, Asset Management, Commercial Lending, Financial Risk, Valuation, Strategic Financial..., Executive Management
Education
Lewis University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance/Organization Development
Oblong High School
City of Detroit Building Authority July 2009 - Present
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation October 2000 - January 2010
M.A. Mortenson Construction Company November 1998 - October 2000
Turner Construction June 1996 - October 1998
Skills
Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Management, Renovation, Construction, Road, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Submittals, Contract Management, Project Estimation, Contractors
Education
Tennessee State University
B.S., Civil Engineering
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation April 2013 - Present
Farkas Eye Black October 2012 - April 2013
WAYNE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROWTH ENGINE August 2009 - October 2012
M1-RAIL July 2009 - July 2009
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION May 2008 - August 2008
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Visual Basic, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Real Estate Development, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Public Speaking, Real Estate
Education
Miami University 2005 — 2009
BA, Urban and Regional Planning, Minor in Geographic Information Science, Minor in Satistical Methods.
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation February 2015 - Present
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation August 2013 - January 2015
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Business Development, Economic Development, Project Management, Urban Planning, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Research, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Strategy, Program Development, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Michigan 2008 — 2010
Master's Degree, Urban Planning + Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development
Michigan State University 2003 — 2007
BBA, Business Administration - Pre-Law
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation July 2012 - Present
University of Michigan Ross School of Business November 2009 - May 2012
Resource Exchange International January 2007 - January 2009
NorthRidge Church February 1998 - January 2007
Skills
Fundraising, Economic Development, Urban Planning, Community Development, Land Use Planning, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Social Media, Research, Project Management, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Event Management, Program Management
Education
University of Michigan 2011 — 2013
Master's of Urban and Regional Planning, Real Estate Development, Physical Planning & Design
William Tyndale College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Middle Eastern Studies
Home September 2013 - Present
Robbin G. Millard, LLC December 2010 - September 2013
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - City of Westland September 2002 - August 2012
Metropolitan Management Company June 1979 - November 2011
The Habitat Company November 2009 - April 2011
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation April 1995 - January 2008
Associated Financial Mortgage Company February 1993 - April 1995
Livonia Chamber of Commerce May 1983 - March 1993
Graimark/ MIG Realth Advisors February 1989 - February 1993
First of America Bank Corporation July 1985 - February 1989
Skills
Real Estate Development, Affordable Housing, Real Estate, Community Development, Zoning, Commercial Real Estate, Community Outreach, Construction, Entitlements, Disposition, Economic Development, Redevelopment, Leases, Asset Management, Mixed-use, Budgets, Management, Location Intelligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Project Management, Due Diligence, Apartments, Property Management, Land Acquisition, Corporate Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Brokerage, Investments, Real Estate Economics, Land Development, Tax Increment Financing, Real Estate Investor
Education
Madonna University - Graduate Studies 1994 — 1994
Geriatics
Michigan State University 1973 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Intersection Consulting Group August 2014 - Present
City of Detroit March 2014 - July 2014
City of Detroit November 2011 - November 2013
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation February 2010 - October 2011
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation January 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Community Development, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Zoning, Affordable Housing, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Policy Analysis, Sustainability, Land Use Planning, Redevelopment, Grants, Program Development, Government, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Project Management, Community Engagement, Local Government, Event Planning, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Policy, Real Estate Development, Research, Public Relations
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 2009 — 2011
Master's, Community Development
Michigan State University 1995 — 1998
BS, Physiology
United States Naval Academy 1992 — 1994
Economics
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation January 2013 - December 2014
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation September 2010 - December 2012
Center for Regional Development August 2009 - April 2010
Livonia Public Schools August 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Research, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Fundraising, Teaching, Statistics, Project Management, PowerPoint, Event Management, Customer Service, Minitab, Data Analysis, Marketing, Analysis, Accounting, Leadership, Community Outreach, Grant Writing
Education
Bowling Green State University 2009 — 2010
MBA, Business Administration, 3.72 GPA
Western Michigan University 2001 — 2006
BA, Education: History
Michigan Association of Planning January 2011 - Present
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation September 2010 - May 2011
City of Ypsilanti January 2010 - March 2011
City of Jackson, Michigan January 2010 - May 2010
Eastern Michigan University August 2008 - May 2010
City of Plymouth Michigan 2008 - 2008
Skills
Economic Development, Urban Planning, Community Development, Land Use Planning, Zoning, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Grants, GIS, Community Outreach, Community Engagement, Comprehensive Planning, Redevelopment, Public Speaking, Grant Administration, Transit-oriented..., Project Planning, Land Use, Policy Analysis
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2008 — 2010
Master of Science, Urban Planning/Community Development
Eastern Michigan University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional Planning
LHWL
LHWL
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Integrative CoachDarkness to Light Coaching, LLCFebruary 2009 - Present
Maximum Living Consultants, Inc. 1999 - February 2012
Skills
Program Development, Coaching, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Community Development, Grant Writing, Grief Counseling, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Policy, Non-profits, Strategic Planning
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1989 — 1993
MA, Counseling
IBM August 2014 - Present
Health Alliance Plan November 2013 - April 2014
Genpact - Jawood Healthcare Solutions July 2013 - October 2013
Traveled Abroad February 2013 - May 2013
Jawood June 2011 - January 2013
Beckett & Raeder, Inc. January 2011 - July 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan June 2009 - February 2011
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Strategic Business..., Data Analysis, Project Management, Technical Writing, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Visio, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Agile Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, MS Project, NASCO, eFDE, Excel, GIS Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Management, Analysis, Training, Public Speaking, Research, Customer Service, Project Planning
Education
Wayne State University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Urban Planning
Bowling Green State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's, Engineering Technology
Marsh March 2015 - Present
Marsh December 2012 - February 2015
Atsalis Brothers Painting June 2008 - October 2012
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Cash Flow Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, NPV, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Strategic Financial..., Financial Statement..., Variance Analysis, IRR, Business Process..., Business Process..., Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Analysis, Microsoft Dynamics, Essbase, Hyperion EPM, Oracle Applications, VBA, Greek, Finance, Financial Planning, Sales Operations, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Management, Workforce Planning, Pro Forma Development, Technology Integration, Technology Needs...
Education
Wayne State University 2010 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management