Development Management

Kathryn Lookofsky

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City: Athens

State: GA

Zip: 30605

Country: USA

Phone: 706-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $70,000

Willing to Relocate

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Kathryn A. Lookofsky

Summary of Qualifications

Effective, creative, and innovative economic development, downtown, and community relations professional seeking to apply proven ability to partner with all stakeholders, unify cross-functional teams, and network between diverse constituencies to result in successful goal attainment, marketing, positive branding, and exceptional customer experiences.

Core Competencies

a Collaborative Leader

a Strategic Planner

a Tactical Implementer

a Targeted Visionary

a Transformational Guide

a Adaptable Mediator

a Relational Liaison

a Problem Resolver

a Mission Achiever

Work Experience

Director/CEO

ATHENS DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (ADDA)/ DOWNTOWN ATHENS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (DABA), Athens, GA, May 2006 a Present

a Managed Downtown development and Downtown parking operations in an active and thriving retail, restaurant, office, residential and entertainment district, shepherding hundreds of millions of dollars in private and public investment

a Initiated the transformation of the Downtown Athens Parking System (DAPS) into a more efficient, professional, and productive operation. Managed 20+ employees. Established clear policy and procedural guidelines in an all-inclusive employee handbook and implemented an employee uniform program. Increased annual gross revenues from $1.3 million to $2.3 million

a Facilitated relationships on behalf of Downtown with the general public, numerous businesses, government departments, community and civic organizations

a Organized complete overhaul of Downtown Athensa marketing and branding strategy, expanding marketing outreach for Downtown Athens into Metro-Atlanta and the Southeast region. Created a comprehensive and interactive website with mobile functionality for Downtown Athens. Developed a social networking campaign utilizing Facebook (13,800 followers) and Twitter (8,650 followers). Wrote and presented aA Downtown Field Guide to Social Mediaa at the Georgia Downtown Conference

a Assisted in the creation of Downtown Athensa first tech incubator, currently housing 15 tech start-up companies

a Guided ADDA through the development process of a LEED Gold certified mixed-use structured parking facility leveraging the communityas first public-private partnership

a Revamped the Downtown Gift Certificate program, boosting annual sales from $8,000 to $125,000

a Increased the Downtown Development reserve fund from $17,000 to $395,000

a Launched the Downtown Master Plan process, 2030 horizon

a Helped to establish Athens-Clarke County as an aEntrepreneurial Friendly City,a resulting in a $25,000 State grant

a Started an e-newsletter and listserv to improve communication within the Downtown community

Director of Downtown Development/Historic Preservation

CITY OF JONESBORO, Jonesboro, GA, April 2004 a May 2006

a Conducted numerous public meetings and speaking engagements, educated stakeholders about current City policies and future City plans-- including proposed commuter rail service and the Atlanta Regional Commissionas Livable Centers Initiative

a Recruited and trained the Cityas first Downtown Development Authority

a Managed and trained the Cityas Historic Preservation Commission

a Updated the City zoning ordinance

a Served as point-person/lead staff for the creation of a new historic overlay district and comprehensive design guidelines

a Assisted with the creation of City-wide development regulations focusing on the principles of smart growth

a Developed a new City logo, branding, marketing, and image campaign

a Launched the Cityas first free public concert series with monthly concerts from May through October

a Organized the Cityas first hosting of the Atlanta Jazz Festival a Americaas largest free jazz festival

a Engaged sponsors and partnerships for achieving the Cityas development goals

a Managed and organized the annual Mistletoe Market on Main with over 60 independent craft, food, and activity vendors

a Developed the application procedure for liquor licensing

Executive Director, Downtown/Main StreetTM Commercial District Revitalization Program

HILLSBOROUGH PRIDE, Hillsborough, NH, February 2002 a April 2004

a Quadrupled public and private reinvestment in Downtown

a Developed a comprehensive Downtown Master Plan through extensive public work sessions

a Wrote Transportation Enhancement grants for improved pedestrian safety and access

a Worked on the development of a Tax Increment Finance district

a Developed partnerships with civic and municipal groups to host numerous special events including heritage and food festivals, a free concert series, seasonal activities, and tours

a Led the team that drastically improved the area streetscape with the implementation of design guidelines, installation of new banners and park benches, as well as facade improvements

a Published an award-winning quarterly newsletter and created numerous promotional and tourism brochures, including a local map and business/service guide

a Coordinated organizational fundraising activities

a Nominated for the NH Main Street Centeras Manager of the Year, 2002

City Manageras Office, Management Intern

CITY OF DECATUR, Decatur, GA, May 2001 - January 2002

a Developed the Cityas fixed assets management policy

a Researched and developed request for proposals for e-government software and implementation strategy

a Evaluated alternatives for glass recycling and made recommendations for improving the efficiency of existing operations

a Presented special project research findings and recommendations to City Waste Management Advisory Board and City Commission

a Worked weekly with City departments, including Police and Fire ride-a-long assignments; as well as working with Code Enforcement, Downtown Development, Recreation, Sanitation, Engineering, and the Office of the City Clerk

Education

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, Masters of Public Administration, December 2001

Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, May 1996

Global Awareness Program: Japan 1994-1995, studied at Kinjo Gaukin University, Nagoya

Professional Development and Awards

a L.E.A.D. Athens, Class of 2012

a Currently working towards Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification from International Economic Development Council

a 2009 ATHENA Award nominee, international leadership award, presented by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

a Selected in August 2008, by the Athens Banner-Herald, as one of Athensa Top 40 (business leaders) Under 40

a Main Street Certification Institute for Professional Downtown Management, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2004

a Community Initiated Development, Donovan Rypkema / National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2002

a The Georgia Academy for Economic Development, regional leadership program, State of Georgia, 2004

Volunteer and Community Service

a AIDS Athens

a Clarke County Mentoring Program

a Green Acres/Crestwood Neighborhood Association, Board of Directors

a Keep Athens-Clarke County Clean and Beautiful, Board of Directors

a Morton Theatre Corporation, Board of Directors

a Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic/ Learning Ally

a Rotary International (Athens Rotary Club)

a St. Maryas Hospice

a We Are Athens (Buy Local)

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