Past Performance
Six engagements across five states, funded by federal, state, and philanthropic sources, delivered for local governments, nonprofits, a certified CDFI, and a state agency. Each entry below names the client, the role, the dates, and the work. References are available for every engagement listed.
10+ years
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leading multi-stakeholder projects
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$100K to $1M
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grant awards managed
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5 states
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KY, NC, TN, VA, WV
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7 years
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inside a small local government
10+ years ✳︎ leading multi-stakeholder projects ✳︎ $100K to $1M ✳︎ grant awards managed ✳︎ 5 states ✳︎ KY, NC, TN, VA, WV ✳︎ 7 years ✳︎ inside a small local government
Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
Community Innovation Advisor | November 2021 to present | Southwest Virginia
Advise a certified community development financial institution on place-based investment strategy for Southwest Virginia, including a regional investment brief for the executive team organized around a three-zone geographic framework. Alongside the strategy work, I deliver technical assistance directly to small businesses, lenders, and public sector partners.
Delivered:
- Regional investment brief built on a three-zone geographic framework, written for an executive team
- Two to three workshops or events per quarter for small businesses, lenders, and public partners
- One-on-one business counseling with records maintained in Salesforce
- Outcome reporting against both business and impact goals
Relevant if you need: regional investment strategy, technical assistance delivery, or program reporting.
Regional Energy and Economic Transition Nonprofit
Project Manager, Energy Storage and Electrification Manufacturing Jobs Project | August 2023 to present | Southwest Virginia
Managed the full project workflow through closeout for a multi-year regional initiative, coordinating a consortium that includes a community development organization, a sustainable agriculture and forestry nonprofit, and a regional economic development authority. The role covers active grant management and proposal writing for additional project funding.
Delivered:
- Task assignment, deadline tracking, and partner accountability across a multi-organization consortium
- Stakeholder outreach coordination across three regional partner organizations
- Opportunity research and stakeholder evaluation supporting project decisions
- Facilitated virtual and in-person meetings with documented decisions and action items
- Outreach and engagement materials
Relevant if you need: energy or manufacturing sector project management, multi-partner coordination, or grant management under an active award.
Regional Tourism and Economic Development Nonprofit
Project Manager, ARISE Initiative | December 2024 to August 2025 | KY, NC, TN, VA, WV
Led planning and execution of a five-state economic development initiative funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, covering workforce development, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration. The work ran across government agencies, nonprofits, and business leaders in five states working toward shared milestones.
Delivered:
- Stakeholder engagement plan spanning five states
- Strategic guidance on grant application development for communities pursuing ARISE funding for infrastructure, broadband, and creative economy projects
- Reporting and data collection aligned to ARC performance goals
- Agendas and recommendations for multi-state conferences on economic diversification
Relevant if you need: ARC funded program management, multi-state coordination, federal performance reporting, or convening design.
Multi-State Downtown Development Initiative, ARC Funded
Virginia State Lead | May 2024 to November 2024 | Virginia ARC Region
Met every project milestone inside a six-month contract, managing timelines, meeting cadence, and deliverable quality across a multi-partner team. The engagement produced Virginia's contribution to a multi-state downtown development implementation plan.
Delivered:
- Community and developer surveys, designed, fielded, and synthesized
- Virginia's section of a multi-state downtown development implementation plan
- Facilitated partner convenings with documented discussions
- Progress reports and stakeholder presentations for funders and local officials
Relevant if you need: downtown revitalization planning, survey design and synthesis, or a fixed-term contract delivered in full.
Rebuild VA
Grant Screener | October 2021 to May 2022 | Commonwealth of Virginia
Reviewed grant applications for eligibility, completeness, appropriateness, accuracy, consistency, and fraud indicators. The role required validating application data across multiple databases and researching business information to confirm eligibility.
Delivered:
- Documented eligibility and fraud screening recommendations
- Data validation across multiple state databases, using Salesforce daily
- Missing documentation requests handled directly with applicants
- Process and technical issues escalated, with recommendations to improve the application process
Relevant if you need: a consultant who knows how funders read applications before you submit one.
Town of Bluefield, Virginia
Community Development Coordinator | January 2015 to July 2021 | Bluefield, VA
Directed all major town projects, reporting to the Town Manager and Town Council and coordinating internal staff with third-party contractors. Projects landed on time, within scope, and within budget, including infrastructure work under VDOT and DEQ funding guidelines.
Delivered:
- Grant development, implementation, and monitoring for awards from $100,000 to $1,000,000 across local, state, and federal sources
- Proposal standards and audit-ready records for funded work
- Service as Secretary of the Industrial Development Authority, supporting a seven-member board launching business incentive programs
- Community inventory of available buildings and development sites across public and private property
- Short and long term economic and community development plans, studies, and recommendations
Relevant if you need: a consultant who has been the client, holding a federal award with a small staff and a full compliance calendar.
Funders and Agencies
Appalachian Regional Commission. Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. GO Virginia. Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. Virginia Department of Transportation. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. USDA. Regional community development financial institutions.
References
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