Jinal Contractor

About Jinal Contractor

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in business and economic development, grant administration, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. Skilled at fostering collaborations across government, nonprofits, and businesses to drive regional growth and inclusivity. Proficient in managing grants, conducting risk assessments, and implementing data-driven strategies to achieve measurable outcomes. Expertise in process improvement and executing high-impact community and economic development initiatives.With a proven ability to connect resources, drive innovation, and empower small businesses, I am committed to building sustainable economic ecosystems.Let’s connect!Views and opinions expressed here are my own.

Experience

1. Small Business and Community Development Director

   Comptroller Of Maryland

   Feb 2025 — Present · Annapolis, MD, US

   Serving as the Comptroller’s primary liaison for small business and community development. Connect businesses, nonprofits, and economic development groups with vital tax, certification, procurement, and financing resources.

Education

• M.S.University

  B.ARCH, Architecture

• Drexel University

  Masters in Design, Interior Architecture

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Submittals
• Sustainable Design
• Autocad
• Leed Ap
• Rendering
• Architectural Design
• Space Planning
• Design Research
• Construction Documents
• Adaptive Reuse
• Design Development
• Renovation
• Interiors
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Blogging
• Microblogging
• Strategic Marketing
• Content Management
• Digital Photography
• Writing
• Styling
• Design
• Web Content Management
• Ad Optimization
• Web Analytics
• Wordpress
• Facebook Marketing
• Twitter Marketing
• Pinterest Marketing
• Instagram
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Project Management
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Strategy
• Photography