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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Summary
Enthusiastic, results-oriented economic development professional well-versed in all aspects of business retention and expansion. Excellent writer with experience working on award-winning marketing campaigns. Ability to blend data and stories in support of business development initiatives.
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Experience
Economic Development SpecialistAug 2014 to Current
Company Name － City, StatePlan, implement, and analyze business retention and expansion programs to help Petaluma businesses start, connect, and grow. Coordinate meetings, special initiatives, and industry groups to identify challenges to and opportunities for local economic growth. Serve as key customer service contact to help new and expanding businesses find commercial real estate and navigate City permit requirements. Connect business owners and entrepreneurs with business services, programs, and resources provided by the City and other agencies such as Sonoma County Economic Development Board. Represent the City at events sponsored by local business groups. Track and report on interactions with current and prospective businesses. Develop marketing materials and information sheets for Division website, social media, and quarterly newsletter, overseeing work of vendors as needed. Prepare monthly and annual reports. Manage financial and reporting requirements for the Visitor Services Program contract.
Company Name － City, StatePlan, implement, and analyze business retention and expansion programs to help Petaluma businesses start, connect, and grow. Coordinate meetings, special initiatives, and industry groups to identify challenges to and opportunities for local economic growth. Serve as key customer service contact to help new and expanding businesses find commercial real estate and navigate City permit requirements. Connect business owners and entrepreneurs with business services, programs, and resources provided by the City and other agencies such as Sonoma County Economic Development Board. Represent the City at events sponsored by local business groups. Track and report on interactions with current and prospective businesses. Develop marketing materials and information sheets for Division website, social media, and quarterly newsletter, overseeing work of vendors as needed. Prepare monthly and annual reports. Manage financial and reporting requirements for the Visitor Services Program contract.
Owner/PrincipalJan 2011 to Aug 2014
Company Name － City, StateIndependent marketing strategist and freelance writer hired by local businesses and publications to provide marketing and writing services. Met with clients to identify needs and scope out projects. Developed strategic plans for marketing via mail, e-mail, and advertisements. Coordinated sales seminars and other events. Wrote case studies, product brochures, and customer newsletters for businesses. Wrote feature articles for local business and lifestyle publications. Topics included senior wellness, local art exhibits, artisanal beverages, natural products, and technology.
Company Name － City, StateIndependent marketing strategist and freelance writer hired by local businesses and publications to provide marketing and writing services. Met with clients to identify needs and scope out projects. Developed strategic plans for marketing via mail, e-mail, and advertisements. Coordinated sales seminars and other events. Wrote case studies, product brochures, and customer newsletters for businesses. Wrote feature articles for local business and lifestyle publications. Topics included senior wellness, local art exhibits, artisanal beverages, natural products, and technology.
Membership Services CoordinatorJun 2006 to Jan 2011
Company Name － City, StateServed as a key customer service representative for upscale fitness clubs. Developed and implemented lead generation programs for corporate membership program. Gave tours and completed sales and administrative activities related to new memberships. Responded to member requests for help solving problems in areas such as billing. Collaborated with other departments to sell services to new and existing members.
Company Name － City, StateServed as a key customer service representative for upscale fitness clubs. Developed and implemented lead generation programs for corporate membership program. Gave tours and completed sales and administrative activities related to new memberships. Responded to member requests for help solving problems in areas such as billing. Collaborated with other departments to sell services to new and existing members.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts, English1992University of California － City, StateGraduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics1995Teachers College, Columbia University － City, State
UC Berkeley Extension － City, StateCoursework in Principles of Marketing; Market Research; Editing; and Public Relations.
Volunteer Experience
Heart Health work group coordinator, Community Health Initiative of the Petaluma Area (CHIPA), 2016-present
President, Petaluma Junior High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association, 2015-2017.
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School Attended
- University of California
- Teachers College, Columbia University
- UC Berkeley Extension
Job Titles Held:
- Economic Development Specialist
- Owner/Principal
- Membership Services Coordinator
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts , English 1992
Master of Arts , Applied Linguistics 1995
