Ellen Robertson
Economic Development Manager @Town Of Superior, Colorado
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WORK HISTORY
Economic Development Manager @Town Of Superior, Colorado
Superior, CO, US
Provides strategic direction for the Town in its role advancing sustainable and long-term economic development. This includes understanding the Town\'s vision and goals and providing short and long term plans, strategies, and activities to achieve those goals. Manages economic development marketing and advertising programs; organizes external marketing missions; coordinates Town promotions and publications. Administers the preparation and negotiations of economic development incentive proposals to business prospects. Researches, creates, and reviews Town ordinances as they relate to economic development. Maintains knowledge of economic trends and current thinking in the fields of business retention, transportation, parking management and sustainability. Develops and facilitates plans for successful recruitment of prospective businesses. Networks effectively with business and community partners and represents the Town in a professional manner with business and community leaders. Proactively works with, retains, and recruits retail businesses. Directs and administers activities and operations including business development, business retention, economic analysis, redevelopment projects, and business assistance and advocacy services. Maintains knowledge of state and local statutes, ordinances, procedures, and trends; assess economic needs and plans strategically for the future. Acts as Town liaison with outside agencies, developers, contractors and citizen\'s groups to help fulfill the Town\'s strategic direction and vision regarding economic development.Oversees demographic and statistical databases; manages development and maintenance of property inventory.
EDUCATION
Washington State University
Bachelor's Degree, Economic Policy Analysis - French Minor - With Honors
United States International University - Africa
Study Abroad - Bachelor's Degree, International Economic Policy
University of Calgary
Master's Degree, Applied Economics - Focus on International Economic Development
SKILLS
ABOUT ELLEN ROBERTSON
I am a dynamic and talented program and project coordinator with expertise and interest in economic and community development, public policy, youth development, leadership, and research. I provide superior written and verbal communication skills, and have a history of successful presentation and public speaking experiences. I am known for excellent organization skills, as well as having the ability to collaborate with teams to guide projects towards quality results. My background includes extensive economic research experience and work with a number of groups, including the American Peace Corps of Albania and the United States Trade Representatives (USTR), on creating tangible and feasible local development and economic policy changes. I am passionate about researching and analyzing complex issues to come to effective, logical answers. Specialties:* Research * Microsoft Excel (advanced proficiency)* Public speaking and interpersonal communication * Organization * Customer service * Leadership and delegation
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