SEGUN BABALOLA, MBA

St Louis, MO *****

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

TENACIOUS AND DETAIL-ORIENTED EXECUTIVE with experience in planning, directing and coordinating economic development projects, who focuses on strengthening and fortifying new and existing business relationships. Providing economic research and analytics as well as business development support for business initiatives. Acts as a liaison in International, regional and local economic development meetings by attending conferences, trade shows and events. Experience in facilitation trade conference meeting with prospective clients, businesses, commercial real estate brokers and developers, facilitating prospect tours and delivering community engagement projects. Areas of Expertise

Small Business Development Entrepreneurial Leadership Public Policy Management Market Analysis Needs Assessment Presentations Real Estate Strategic Planning Social Media Management International Business Start Ups Community Outreach Project Management

LANGUAGES: French, English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CITY OF DELLWOOD, ST LOUIS, MO MAY 2017 -PRESENT

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

• Coordinate and implement city’s comprehensive master plan. Oversee city’s strategic planning, performance management, and process improvement efforts.

• Provide technical leadership in all aspects of the city programs to assure quality and integration.

• Managed city through AA bond rating certification and issuance of $7 million municipal bonds. This involved rating interviews and accurately reporting the city’s financial reports.

• Administer the construction of all municipal roads, public facilities and utilities.

• Prepare and manage the $5+ million budget including general, capital improvement and restricted funds.

• Compose, submit and comply with grant applications on behalf of the city. This included applying for grants and securing $500,000 worth of grants in 6 months of assuming role.

• Work directly with the Mayor and City Attorney in the development and interpretation of city policies, municipal codes and state legislation. This also included working with external consultants to develop up to date comprehensive land-use and zoning ordinances.

• Coordinate with administrative, street and public works staff to ensure public services are delivered timely and effectively.

• Draft, solicit and manage requests for proposals, requests for quotes and invitations to bid for municipal services.

• Supervise 25 City Hall employees including City Police department, and Municipal Court. ST LOUIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP.

REAL ESTATE AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT JANUARY 2015 – MAY 2017 PROJECT MANAGER / NORTH SECTOR SPECIALIST

Oversaw, promoted and partnered with St. Louis County Government Office of Community Development to create a strategic and economic development plan for "blighted" areas in North St. Louis County

Spent significant time developing the overall community housing redevelopment plan and implementing a fund development strategy, involving creating and analyzing real estate proforma for projects in North St. Louis County.

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Identified and investigated possible funding (private, public, debt financing and equity) sources for public housing and mixed-use development projects particularly through, LIHTC, New Market Tax Credits, HUD program, EB5, HOME funding, TIF funds, bonds, grants.

Increased financial security and funding streams for small businesses, while building effective business relationships with business enterprises and sourcing organizations.

Analyzed the Spanish Lake CDC development and funding goals in order to create recommendations on fundraising strategy. This included writing grants, fundraising ideas and building new relationships with financial institutions.

Monitored the diversity and inclusion participation programs during the planning and design stage of the construction projects. This included promoting the hiring of minority and women owned companies during the request for proposal process.

Managed $2 million expansion project of the Wellston Business Center/Incubator funded by EDA. This involved the design and administration of project.

Managed over $2.5million in demolition and improvement projects in the City of Wellston, that brought in digitalized classrooms, new landscaping, and upgraded playgrounds to the Wellston Early Childcare Center.

Recommended and coordinated purchases of St. Louis County Trustee properties for future housing development in North St. Louis County.

ST. LOUIS AFRICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ST LOUIS, MO JANUARY 2016-PRESENT PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER

Work with the Board of Directors to create a fund development plan which increases revenues, expands the donor base and provides mission focused campaigns that advance the strategic direction of the Chamber.

Create and develop implementation plans for program execution and long-term sustainability.

Identify and establish partnerships with universities, businesses, government and nonprofits.

Built and sustain local corporate business relationships and international partners in Africa.

Participate in import and export trade shows and seminars as well as engage with state of Missouri trade conferences.

Execute all media, ad and marketing campaign for the purpose of promoting the chamber to local businesses and international investors.

Increase financial capacity of organization through grants from state and federal agencies, local, regional and national foundations.

Promote the Chamber to regional businesses, state and federal government agencies in order to create awareness and increase membership, while creating value for our individual members and corporate sponsors.

Communicate a clear strategy and plan to board of directors, committee chairs, volunteer team and general participants.

Grew participation of 300+ individuals to our events through constant contact, newsletters, press releases and partner organization.

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ST LOUIS COUNTY GOVERNMENT, ST LOUIS, MO AUGUST 2013-2015 COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE - EMPOWERMENT SPECIALIST

In charge of building community contacts and developing strong relationships with representatives of community groups, as well as developing sponsorship program marketing material.

Handled the tasks of planning, organizing and managing media relations programs and events, and supporting community relations programs.

Evaluated event success, identified opportunities for improvements, and reported recommendations in an event recap.

Coordinated resource sharing and efficiencies between state and local governments throughout St. Louis County.

MISSOURI HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN AUTHORITY JUNE 2013- AUGUST 2013 LOAN CONSULTANT

WALGREENS DEC 2008- MAY 2013

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 2016

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY, ST LOUIS, MO

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING, 2009

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL STUDIES

ECOLE SUPERIEURE DE COMMERCE DE RENNES, FRANCE

CERTIFICATIONS:

CHANCELLOR'S CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE (CCIT) FROM UMSL

CERTIFICATE IN FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FROM UMSL

CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATIONS OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT BY BOMA INTERNATIONAL

MISSOURI REAL ESTATE LICENSE

LEADERSHIP:

VICE CHAIR - ST LOUIS COUNTY CLEAN ENERGY BOARD

SALVATION ARMY-FERGUSON ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

ST LOUIS BEST & BRIGHTEST AWARD BY WHO’S WHO DIVERSITY IN COLOR

DIRECTOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION ST LOUIS

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