Plan and manage operations and lead executive team for this 10,000+ regional member residential realtor association, servicing Washington, DC and Montgomery County, MD. Head team of 14.
Played pivotal role in providing corporate, individual and philanthropic support to furthering affordable housing initiatives for this organization working to finance, build and advocate for affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.
Negotiated with property purchasers and sellers. Interacted with real estate firms and public / private sector entities. Developed marketing and business development strategies.
Managed business development, marketing and sales initiatives through mass marketing and community outreach. Directed the drafting and production of all company RFPs, RFQs, RFIs and new business proposals; and headed local Government Relations and Political Action Committees.
Led team of four in serving as mayor’s liaison to the commercial, retail and residential development communities. Maintained connections for the mayor’s office to the District Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) in managing tax increment financing for city-sponsored development projects. Constructed intragovernmental and government / business interactive model used to this day.