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• Serve as the City’s liaison to external partners and stakeholders.

• Serve as the City’s liaison to the Downtown Development Corporation and Executive
Director of the Fayetteville Redevelopment Commission.

• Supervise and evaluate staff performance standards and reviews.

City of New Bern
Community & Economic Development Manager 2014-2017
New Bern, North Carolina

• Developed and implemented the City’s action plans for CDBG funded programs.
• Grant administrator for federal and state funded housing and community development
programs.
• Collaborated with other community partners including internal and external
committees, foundations and non-profit entities.
• Worked with elected officials to meet city’s long-term community development and
housing goals.
• Oversaw acquisition/demolition, rehabilitation, and elevation projects related to
housing following natural disasters.
• Provide guidance to individuals and companies wishing to establish, relocate or expand
their businesses in the city.

Craven Community College
Director, Small Business 2009-2014
New Bern, North Carolina

• Work with local Government entities, including the Small Business Administration,
Global Initiatives and Military Business Center Coordinators to assist business owners
requiring advice in obtaining Government Contracts and other Government related
products.
• Provide one-on-one counseling to start-up and existing/expanding businesses.
• Assist businesses with collection of data for the completion of a substantial business
plan, with financial statements and projections for funding and/or other business-
related purposes. Business and Economic development.
• Identify needs of businesses in the community.
• Network with local business organizations and coordinate seminars promoting local
business owners.

Controller
Wilbur Contracting 2007-2009
Yuma, AZ 85365

• Federal and State contract administration for large construction development.