Curriculum Vitae
18 years of experience in financial analysis, public funding strategy, and capital project development across Pennsylvania.
Professional Summary
Success-driven professional with 18 years of experience supporting clients in achieving goals and driving dramatic results. Highly skilled in financial analysis and developing strategies for funding capital projects, with deep expertise in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) applications across Pennsylvania.
Core Competencies
Financial Analysis
In-depth analysis of funding feasibility, capital project budgets, and fiscal impact to guide strategic investment decisions.
RACP & Grant Administration
Full-cycle Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program support, from project positioning and eligibility through submission, compliance, and closeout.
Strategic & Tactical Planning
Development of practical funding roadmaps and organizational strategies aligned to project goals, timelines, and policy requirements.
Government & Stakeholder Relations
Coordination with elected officials, state agencies, municipal leaders, and community organizations to advance project objectives.
Project Management
End-to-end oversight of multi-million dollar public funding initiatives, from initial strategy through execution and reporting.
Public & Media Relations
Strategic communication with public audiences and media to support organizational development and project visibility.
Experience
Client Manager and Shareholder
GMS Funding Solutions
Full-service government consulting firm specializing in grant funding and public finance strategy.
- Executed successful, multi-million dollar projects by developing and overseeing funding strategies from inception through completion.
- Coordinated with key stakeholders including elected officials, state agency representatives, and community organizations to advance project objectives.
- Specialized in RACP strategy, application preparation, and project alignment with state program requirements.
- Managed client relationships and provided advisory support for municipalities and nonprofits navigating public funding pathways.
- Conducted financial analysis and feasibility assessments to support capital project planning.
- Prepared and submitted grant applications, compliance documentation, and progress reports for active awards.
- Developed marketing and organizational development strategies to support firm growth and client engagement.
- Contributed to policy analysis and procedure development for internal operations and client-facing deliverables.
Financial Services Specialist
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
Multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm serving municipalities and public-sector clients.
- Reviewed and processed RACP grant applications, ensuring compliance with program guidelines and state requirements.
- Interacted with state programs and agencies on behalf of clients to advance funding requests and resolve compliance questions.
- Supported municipal and client-facing financial analysis, planning activities, and project documentation.
- Contributed to funding strategy development and implementation support for public infrastructure projects.
Senior Associate
Delta Development Group
Economic development and public policy consulting firm focused on community and regional growth strategies.
- Developed public funding strategies and prepared grant applications for diverse municipal and nonprofit clients.
- Conducted impact fee projections and fiscal impact analyses to support development planning and policy decisions.
- Researched and analyzed economic development programs, funding sources, and policy frameworks at state and federal levels.
- Prepared strategic materials and implementation plans for community and regional development initiatives.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Supported organizational development efforts and contributed to marketing and business development activities.
Education
Lebanon Valley College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
2003 - 2007
- Study Abroad — London Metropolitan University, Economics Fall 2007
- Study Abroad — The Winter Term, Lenk, Switzerland Winter/Spring 1999
Selected Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Government Relations
- Strategic and Tactical Planning
- Organizational Development
- Public and Media Relations
- Grant Administration
- Project Management
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
Contact
To discuss consulting support, grant strategy, or RACP guidance, please use the contact form.
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