Program Specialist Member Team

John Hoeveler

Potomac, MD ***** adnocz@r.postjobfree.com 202-***-****

PROPOSAL & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER

Strategically minded leader with 10+ years of business development experience across the private and public sectors. Adept at maximizing revenue by researching new opportunities, creating and managing business proposals, and securing key funds. Draws on a client-focused mindset, communication skills, and team leadership abilities to foster partnerships and exceed business goals in a dynamic work environment.

Holds a Master of Arts in economics.

Core Competencies

New Business Development • Pipeline Management • Client Relations • Strategic Planning

Market Research • Financial Analysis • Presentations • Government Sales • International Business

Proposal Development • Grant Administration • Program Development • Process Optimization

Team Leadership • Capture Management • Opportunity Identification

EXPERIENCE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION LENDING SERVICES (nonprofit) Washington, DC

Program Director 2013–Present

Sources and cultivates relationships with underserved businesses in the community, expanding access to financial assistance and supporting economic development. Issued over $20M in loans to businesses in rural areas and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) zones.

Crafts grant proposals and creates narratives for grant outcomes, securing and administering over $3M to date. Ensures all grant activities align with strict eligibility and compliance requirements.

Strategizes innovative approaches to maximize funding opportunities. This includes drawing on HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) publication to capture new awards.

Manages revolving loan fund, issuing loans to businesses, processing payments, and disseminating new loans. Conducts financial analysis to ensure continued availability of funding.

Led, inspired, and grew capabilities of a 4-member team, managing operations and performance.

Headed the development of a Small Business Administration (SBA) lending program. Built program from the ground up, resulting in $7M+ in loan guarantees and a $500K boost in revenue.

Fueled ongoing growth opportunities, achieving a 50% increase in the organization’s revenue.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SERVICE Washington, DC

Program Specialist, Foreign Agricultural Service 2010–2013

Promoted U.S. agribusiness exports and international development programs, improving agribusiness in developing countries.

Assisted with administering over $1B in Food Aid programs and generated reports for Congress, facilitating and detailing program successes.

Authored talking points, memos, and speeches for senior officials, including assistant deputy administrator.

Developed proposal outlines and compliance matrices, advancing country development strategies for Bangladesh and Cambodia.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in economics, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Arts in economics, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), grant management software, accounting software

Foreign Language: Russian (intermediate)

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