Lori Soldano

Phone: 916-***-****

abobea@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that allows me to utilize my extensive

organizational and management skills.

Professional Skills:

I have outstanding customer relationship management skills and

interpersonal skills, works effectively on a team, maintain composure in

stressful situations and under deadline pressures. I have strong

organizational skills with the ability to anticipate, improvise, and adapt

for optimal resolutions. Highly productive, able to work effectively on a

variety of projects simultaneously. Excellent verbal and written

communication skills, able to communicate directly, concisely and/or

diplomatically as required, I enjoy challenges of multi-tasking and problem

solving and seek ways to improve and promote quality. I have the initiative

to expand my skills and assume new responsibilities.

Professional Experience:

President, Business Specialties Consulting Firm (2002 to present)

Business development specialists are accountable for gathering data

regarding their customers' markets. They conduct intensive research

pertaining to channel development, product development, and product

distribution. Business development specialists assist their marketing

departments and help to develop new business strategies, conduct market

analysis, and develop new and improved methods for marketing products

through various new and traditional media.

Senior Director of Public Policy, Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of

Commerce (3/07 - 9/10)

Responsible for program development and management of activities focused on

civic engagement and small business advocacy in local, regional and

statewide arenas. Deliverables include annual study mission, ongoing

community convening's on issues pertinent to economic development and small

business; and advocacy with city and county agencies on behalf of chamber

members. Position includes oversight of $300,000 annual budget.

Director, Rancho Cordova Regional Economic Development Corporation (1/05 -

3/07)

Responsible for oversight and implementation of a five-year fundraising

initiative (Momentum 2010). Duties included advocacy for public policies

and processes conducive to capital investment, job creation and retention

in the Highway 50 Corridor. Formatted and submitted relevant data

regarding the City of Rancho Cordova and the Hwy 50 corridor and all its

diverse entities to the City of Rancho Cordova City Council quarterly.

Continued to upgrade RCREDC's competitiveness in the regional, state and

national marketplace for new business opportunities.

Director, Rancho Cordova Business Information Center (1/04 - 1/05)

Responsible for coordination and operation of the Rancho Cordova Business

Information Center. Duties included providing information, training and

technical assistance to new and existing businesses in Rancho Cordova and

Sacramento community. Responsible of marketing the Rancho Cordova Library.

Work very closely with the Chambers to provide existing members with

educational workshops to assist in business growth.

Program Manager, Asian Resources, Inc. (8/02 - 1/04)

Responsible for overseeing the implementation of all CalWORKs related

programs. Duties included sales training and supervision and evaluation of

staff to meet the company standards. Conducted quarterly surveys and

developed Quality Assurance Program for all services. Assured full

compliance of guidelines and regulations, as they relate to the various

programs, including monitoring, review, program eligibility, and

availability of services. Represented the Asian Resources at Sacramento

Works for Better Health (SWBH) meetings, workshops and any program

development that was needed.

Program Manager, PRIDE Industries (8/00 - 8/03)

Responsible for the execution of the Governor's 15% grant for the Welfare

to Work program and a $999,999 budget. Duties included the supervision of

case managers and administrative support personnel (seven total); also

responsible for fiscal accounting, personnel actions, and client

counseling.

Program Coordinator, City of Sacramento Neighborhood, Planning and

Development Service Department (1/99 - 8/00)

Served as assistant to the Superintendent. Responsible for the supervision

and coordination of numerous programs that included the snack, mentor, and

attendance programs of 40 local schools. Responsible for the management of

the associated $500,000 annual budget.

Education: CSUS Sacramento, Program Management Certificate Course - 2002

Sacramento City College

American River College, General Education

References available upon request

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