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CYNTHIA M. BLOT, M.P.A.
252-639-0700 cindyblot@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-blot-mpa-8b33102b/
Senior leadership professional applying experience in various aspects of local government to
include: Affordable Housing, HUD Grants Administration, Finance and Budget, Economic
Development and Process Improvement.
CORE COMPETENCIES

• Grant Management • Public/Private Partnerships • Collaboration Builder
• Affordable Housing • Budget Administration • Disaster Recovery-Housing
• Project Management • Staff Development • Effective Communication
• Policy Development • Feasibility Analysis • CDBG, HOME, LIHTC

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WORK EXPERIENCE

City of Fayetteville
Director, Economic & Community Development 2017-present
Fayetteville, North Carolina

• Develop, implement, and organize the execution of the City's Community and Economic
Development programs including housing, disaster recovery, and grant management for
all housing programs supported by HUD. Seek opportunities to expand affordable
housing, focusing on the removal of concentrated poverty.

• Oversee CDBG, HOME, CDBG-DR, ESG, HMGP and SARF allocations for Housing and
Community & Economic Development.

• Developed strategy for a HUD designated Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area
(NRSA) for the submission of a Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) $500,000 planning
grant. Identify and pursue opportunities for public-private partnerships and non-profit
agencies, including Habitat for Humanity, for current and future housing development.

• Build partnerships to implement long-term strategic growth. Work directly with private
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developers, create collaborative partnerships
and work as an ombudsman for a smooth transaction process.

• Implement principles and practices of municipal planning and development. Collaborate
with other departments involved in planning and housing.
• Interact with City and County officials on a variety of issues related to housing,
homelessness, workforce, economic development and community development.
• Collaborate with the City Manager and Executive leadership team in developing policy
recommendations.