Economic Development Community

Tyrone Duncan **** Belmar Terrace PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

215-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Executive Summary

A dynamic, creative, top-performing and professionally qualified Community Economic Development Specialist with over twenty-three years of solid achievement in nonprofit environments accompanied with executive military leadership. Proven abilities in defining company direction, achieving targets and developing new and innovative projects. Now looking for a community economic development initiative, which offers an opportunity for progression.

Areas of Expertise

Business and Strategic planning

Community Building and Organizing

Case Management

Financial Management

Asset / Micro-enterprise Development Volunteer Recruitment and Supervision

Organizational Leadership and Empowerment

Project and Program Evaluation

Project Design/Management

Workforce development/Capacity building

Experience

Penn Medicine (Hospital of University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Surgical Support Associate/PeriOp Surgical Support 2014-Present

Provided cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in the operating room prior to surgery, replaces trash receptacles, make beds in preparation for patient. Provided supportive care to selected patients under the direction and supervision of the nurse and ton supervisor.

Veteran Support Group of America, Inc. Philadelphia, PA

Associate Director/Special Projects 2011-2014

Researched and developed a military veterans project initiative encompassing community

revitalization, community development and financing utilizing efficient management, cost

effective strategies, sound accounting principles with sound record keeping. Established

benchmarks during the project. Implemented the project planning, evaluation processes and

communication plan for the internal and external stakeholders.

Neighborhood Youth Achievement Program, Inc. Philadelphia, PA

Community Development Director (Part-time) 2008 to 2011

Developed youth programs relating to the personal health and the environment. Provided on-site supervision of youth programs. Produced a budget and maintained strict adherence to the budget. Scheduled staff development training on an as needed basis. Conducted regular staff meetings. Wrote reports to insure compliance as mandated by grantors and the organization. Created promotional materials used for advertisement for recruitment of program youths. Managed payroll invoice documentation. Maintained succinct files on all youth participants and staff, consultants and volunteers. Developed all job descriptions for youth programs.

Community Services Development Consultants, LLC Atlanta, GA

Community Development Consultant 2005 to 2008

Developed land-banking processes for Community Development Corporations with a need to acquire land acquisitions throughout Metro Atlanta Land bank. Consulted for start-up non-profit organizations in establishing their community economic development initiatives. Completed the research, project design & development in conjunction with gathering data analysis and finalizing the project evaluation. Extensive usage of identification of research-based program models and service delivery design. Utilized financial management skills teaching executive staff different financial statements and the importance of managing and directing a sound financial entity.

Assisting CDC’s in capacity building mechanisms utilizing LIHTC (Low Income housing tax credit) in the housing development industry. Developed a community development step-by -step manual for building affordable housing and land acquisition.

Attended Zoning Hearing Boards for Affordable Housing development within the city.

FCS Urban Ministry, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Head Community Development Director/Chaplain 2001 to 2007

Direct marketing and growth-oriented activities for a unique youth development program, "Path 2 Manhood". Primary responsibilities include expanding the program by bringing in new participating organizations, and increasing community awareness about mentorship for young men. Managed 14 strategic neighbor projects in the urban revitalized complex Villages of Eastlake. Primary responsibilities include coordinating volunteer activities with company executives, make public presentations at community/organizational meetings/events, and raise the level of community awareness. Utilized all financial management skills during full-charge of budgeting and finance responsibility for the entire program (1.6 million).

Mandated to recruit and supervise 40 strategic residents during community building, leadership development, project implementation and management.

Researched and developed a project design proposal for transitional housing residents pursuing the Affordable housing market. Implemented teambuilding techniques and entrepreneurial skills to help community residents built confidence, trust and friendship toward establishing micro-enterprise development initiatives.

Establish an adult apprenticeship and training project with the Regional Director of the United States Dept. of Labor Apprenticeship & Training Dept.

Atlanta Workforce Development Agency Atlanta, GA

Career Manager 1 1997 to 2001

Maintained a caseload of up to 60 files. Facilitated aptitude test and interest inventory

to determine customers’ strengths and weaknesses. Provided case management services to customers that remove employment barriers and facilitate the customers’ transition into employment. Ensure customer information is entered and updated in the Georgia Workforce System (GWS). Provided excellent customer service at all times. Made appropriate referrals of customers to agencies that will address the needs identified within their individualized customer service plans.

Managed all caseload time efficiently and meet deadlines for application approval.

Professionally analyzed information and assess the customer’s needs by eliminating employment barriers.

Applied basic case management and prepared, verified and completed various document.

United States Army Reserve, Company G 8th Transportation Bde. Horsham, PA

Army Reserve Lieutenant/Transportation & Logistics Corps 1986 to 1996

Executed top executive protocol with precision and accurate deadlines. Transportation Corps officers are learned experts in the systems of logistics, vehicles and procedures in moving troops and supplies. Directed and delegated all military operations and tactics with applied management principles during interaction with subordinates. Demonstrated a high level of commitment and execution during weekly debriefings with top executive administrative Commanders.

Managed 250 assigned platoon personnel with dedicated non-commissioned leadership fore filling delegated responsibilities and duties for supply inventory and accountability.

Denoted as earning an award winning trophy and certificate for Battalion transportation and logistics- 1st place for bivouac training.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH

Master of Science Degree 2010

Community Economic Development and Business Administration

Fort Eustis Transportation & Logistics Corps Fort Eustis, VA

Diploma 1990

Transportation & Logistics Commissioned Officer, United States Army

Widener University Chester, PA

Diploma 1989

Army Reserve Officers Training Corps

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA

Bachelor of Arts 1989

Psychology/Community Mental Health

Fort Sam Houston Medical Center Houston, TX

Diploma 1979

Medical & Clinical Specialist II, United States Army

Certifications

Christian Financial Concepts, Gainesville, GA

Certified Budget Counselor/Career Administrator

US Army, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Certified Medical/ Clinical Specialist II

Dept of Children & Family Services, Chicago, IL

Certified Child Welfare Specialist II

Affiliations

Fulton County Workforce Investment Board

Youth & Economic Development Committee

Urban Theological Institute Atlanta, GA.

Advisory Board

Sardis Enterprises International, LTD. Accra, Ghana

Senior Vice President of Logistics & Transportation

References

Available upon request

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