Economic Development Manager Resume

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Ethan Baker
23, Black Creek Road
Akron, OH, 2357
661-3946-822

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

  • Strong conceptual and technical knowledge of credit risk concepts and quantitative modeling techniques.
  • Exceptional quantitative modeling and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to explain complex matters to multiple constituencies.
  • Strong knowledge of the principles and methods for developing, scheduling, coordinating and managing construction projects.
  • Exceptional tact, diplomacy and expert negotiating skills.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks successfully.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to work as an individual and as team leader.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Business Administration in Finance in the year 1988
University of Northwestern Ohio, OH

Bachelor of Arts in Economics in the year 1986
University of Northwestern Ohio, OH

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

  • Economic Development Director (2000-Present)
    Community Action Agency – Lisbon, OH

  • Economic Capital Manager (1998-2000)
    Smith Hanley Associates, Akron, OH

  • Area Director (1995-1997)
    Economic Development Admin – Philadelphia, PA

  • Proposal Coordinator — Economic Development (1992-1995)
    Development Alternatives- Pittsburgh, PA

  • Case Manager (1988-1991)
    Centene Corporation – Akron, OH

EXPERIENCE CHRONICLE

Economic Development Director

  • Plan, coordinate, and direct the City’s economic and business development activities.
  • Develop and maintain economic development partnerships.
  • Manage the Business Resource Center, negotiate contracts.
  • Develop business proposals and incentive packages for new and expanding business ventures.

Economic Capital Manager

  • Responsible for the validation and enhancement processes of significant models employed, particularly credit and capital risk models.
  • Participated in the quantitative analytical processes for credit risk.
  • Ensured regular production of analytical work and reports.
  • Created a capital model and revision of existing model to form a comprehensive plan that details how to ensure
    capital adequacy

Area Director

  • Served as the principal advisors to the Regional Director (SES)on the management and direction of major EDA regional programmatic and program support activities and issues.
  • Provided oversight and major problem resolution on economic development program activities and issues.
  • Provided critical and invaluable management counsel to the Regional Director in achieving the Balanced Scorecard objectives.

Proposal Coordinator — Economic Development

  • Tracked and coordinated proposals for new business opportunities.
  • Supervised the proposal team in meeting the proposal deadlines and ensuring proposals meets AECOM’s quality standards.
  • Supervised the proposal process from RFP release through submission.
  • Contributed to proposal development by writing non-technical sections of proposals.
  • Prepared cost and personnel documents, recruiting proposed personnel, etc.

Case Manager

  • Identified support services needed and make appropriate referrals.
  • Assisted clients in proper completion of job applications and resumes for employment opportunities.
  • Developed a working relationship with various organizations within the public and private sector to expand placement efforts.
  • Maintained case management files.