Vice President Economic Development
Resume:
ABOUT ME
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
AWARD
Innovative professional skilled at improving and optimizing
business processes to ensure growth and success. I have over 20+ years’ experience in corporate, government and non-profit settings; demonstrated ability to develop, analyse and manage innovative initiatives; exceptional business and technical skills employed in assessing community needs and implementing process
improvements; committed to making a difference in
communities and to encourage and facilitate self-sufficiency among individuals in need. Extensive background in economic development assisted with 1 Billion Dollars of development over 3 years across five boroughs of NYC and providing strategic/vision development across public, private, and governmental sectors. Her efforts have further led to the cultivation of over 5,000 jobs throughout the five boroughs through the businesses she has assisted. Her demonstrated success has spanned Strategic Plan
Development, Economic Development, Fund Development and Grant Writing, Marketing, Event Coordination,
Volunteer Development, Management, Research, Media production and development, and overall Organizational Development.
I helped develop the Mary J. Blige Foundation, The Abyssinian Fund, from its inception. Throughout other consulting work such as a fundraiser, organized called Women for Hillary in Harlem, among other campaigns. also worked on supporting local candidates for district leader and have in the past served other organizations such as Obama's Campaign, Gubernatorial Campaigns.
Currently looking for a new challenge with a progressive employer and the opportunity to utilize, advance, and broaden my experience.
CEO 2019 – PRESENT
Midas Touch Consulting, New York, NY
Working with Banks and corporations to fund entrepreneurs, Expanding ministry work and cannabis companies
Writing grants and doing personal branding for organizations and individuals
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 2017 – 2018
Athena Consulting, New York, NY
Facilitating and developing contracts in Government Relations,
Community Engagement/Public Involvement,
Stakeholder Coordination, Public Relations,
Marketing and Strategic Communications, Business,
Development, Economic Development, Public Policy research,
Analysis, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs.
VICE PRESIDENT 2016
Patrick B. Jenkins and Associates, New York, NY
Assisting a nonprofit organization to gaining budgetary gains with enhancements.
Maintaining, and coordinating relationships with local elected officials, government agencies; community boards; community stakeholders; private stakeholders; and the Mayor’s Offices of Federal, State, and City Legislative Affairs, in order to facilitate the successful completion of projects and the achievement of PBJ&A priorities.
Monitored and developed responses to City and State legislation that impacted the community at large. Implementation, and managing key strategies critical to the mission of PBJ&A.
CLIENT MANAGER 2012-2016
New Business Acceleration Team/ Office of the Mayor, New York, NY
Provide compliance and regulatory support to new businesses; assist businesses with community outreach, client relations and process improvements; serve as liaison between business owners and major city agencies.
Assisted in over 1 Billion Dollars’ worth of development, resulting over 5,000 jobs across five boroughs. Helped open more than 300 small businesses in two years.
Developed and coordinated media and community outreach plan via television, news articles and meetings with elected officials to promote benefits of the New Business Acceleration. Communication/Outreach strategy resulted in over 3Million+ Media Impressions.
Spearheaded the agency’s social media presence to promote and connect the following city agencies: NYC.GOV, DOB, LPC, TLC, FDNY, 311, NBAT, NYC Business, DCA, DOT, NYCEDC, and CAU. Identified businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy and connected over 800+ businesses to programs and resources. Promote to Client Manager within 4 months. JUN 2017
MPA, MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Metropolitan College of New York
MAY 2000
B.A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Hampton University - Hampton, VA
Emerging Leader - Manhattan Borough President
Top 20 under 40
Ohio Governor's Martin Luther King Community
Building Award
City Council & Mayoral Recognitions
MARI MOSS
470 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037
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EXPERIENCE
REFERENCE
Available on Request
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND PARTNERSHIPS 2010 – 2012
The Abyssinian Fund, New York, NY
Managed the Partnership’s development and growth initiatives, direct brand management, product launches, advertising, and media relations and established funding streams.
Partnered with HP2P Merchants Association to support TOCARA (an initiative for community support during holidays) resulting in over 32 businesses giving back 10% of the proceeds to the organization. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 2008 – 2010
The Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation, New York, NY
Developed and implemented strategy for fundraising and sponsorship.
Managed activities to ensure fundraising and revenue goals were met and exceeded.
Developed application process and grant criteria for women seeking funding for business initiatives and education.
Nurtured business partnerships with WNBA, Harlem Children’s Zone, National and NY Urban League.
Attained 75% of donations target in 6 months; received approval for 100% of grants written.
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH RIGHTS 2006 – 2008
America Corp-Vista, Canton, OH
Served as a Youth’s Rights Advocate; spearheaded the “Get out and Vote” initiative to educate youth about getting involved in the political process.
Coordinated “Bridging the Gap” event created to foster community communication between youth, community leaders and adults.
Accompanied 100+ youths to Washington D.C to lobby with state representatives to advocate for youth’s needs.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRODUCER 2002 – 2008
Present Your Talents for Peacetv
Developed and launched non-profit organization geared at inspiring youth through artistic expression including events, arts, cultures, education programs, projects and the media.
Television show P.E.A.C.E.TV (Positive Events in Arts Culture and Education Television) was broadcast on educational television in NEO. P.E.A.C.E. TV viewership grew to 3.5 Million.
Work was highlighted locally and nationally via awards and recognitions as well as through a book entitled Millennial Leaders: Success Stories from Today's Most Brilliant Generation & Leaders 2nd Edition by Bea Fields
(Author), Scott Wilder (Author), Jim Bunch (Author), Rob Newbold (Author)” 2015 – PRESENT
MEMBER
Manhattan Community Board Ten, Central Harlem
Economic Development Committee- Developed a
process to assist small businesses with City Services Education Committee- Developed the First
Educational Resource Fair and Community wide
MLK Day celebration
2014 – PRESENT
NY NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chair, School Leadership Team
New York
Managed all aspects of the first ‘Martin Luther King Jr. Day’ celebration,
including media promotion Mobilized attendance
and participation of 500 + community members,
including local and state dignitaries.
o Arranged network coverage by ABC News, CBS
and NY1.o Collaborated with principal, teachers
and parents to plan and implement School
Curriculum and Safety in the o Assisted in
increasing Parental involvement by 200%
VOLUNTEERISM
MARI MOSS
470 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037
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