Professional with comprehensive economic development, enterprise and project management experience. Trusted advisor and mentor to businesses at all levels including start-up, emerging, transitioning, and mature enterprises. Experienced business grant writer and business plan developer and fully versed in governmental and financial reporting requirements and procedures. Accomplished public speaker and lecturer with excellent verbal, written, and negotiation skills. Consistent ability to identify and bring together diverse, often conflicting stakeholders to build consensus and match resources to needs. These experiences demonstrate a consistent ability to multi-task and successfully navigate the Public and Private Sectors. Proficient with Word, Excel and Power Point