Economic and Business Equity Manager Resume Example

General:

• Strengthened the Economic & Business Equity identity as a hub for professional businesses seeking opportunities to do business with the state.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring and training new employees, as requested by other agencies.
• Provide mentorship as requested by internal and external individuals.

Governor's Racial Justice Council (RJC) and Economic Opportunity Committee:

• Assist with recruitments to select individuals to serve in the RJC.
• Co-lead the Economic Opportunity Committee and subcommittees.
• Guide Economic Opportunity Committee to elevate critical budget recommendations to the Governor.
• Guide Economic Opportunity Committee through the legislative process for bill advancement.

State Agency Collaborations:

• Spearhead and achieve execution of Executive Order 18-03, promoting equity in state contracting.
• Spearhead and achieve execution of Business Equity, Inclusion and Engagement Statewide Policy.
• Spearhead and achieve implementation of Prompt Pay legal language.
• Direct long term initiatives and remove barriers and expand access of contract opportunities to Oregon businesses.
• Establish and guide community of practice platform for agencies.

Community Partners and Business Collaborations:

• Purposeful engagement with community advocacy organizations, private sector, economic development practitioners, special interest groups, elected officials, community leaders, technical assistance providers, chambers of commerce, lenders, local jurisdictions, public agencies, and organizations that support Oregon small businesses.
• Continue exploration of potential partners throughout the state to strengthen the ecosystem for entrepreneurs.

Engagement Activities:

• Provide the Governor's Marketplace (GMP) platform for government and businesses to connect.
• Exponentially increase participation of the GMP, resulting in a two-day event to accommodate growing popularity.