Matthew Chavez

About Matthew Chavez

I am a community revitalization leader, urban planner, and storyteller who believes Main…

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Multiple Venues

   Feb 2022 — Present · Sanborn, NY, US

   Strategic Property Acquisition & Redevelopment: Spearhead the identification and acquisition of blighted, vacant, and tax-delinquent properties to facilitate their rehabilitation and return to productive use.Urban Renewal & Neighborhood Revitalization: Implement targeted redevelopment strategies that align with municipal goals, fostering economic growth and increasing housing affordability.Public-Private Partnerships & Community Engagement: Collaborate with local governments, non-profits, developers, and community stakeholders to ensure equitable and sustainable redevelopment.Grant Management & Funding Strategies: Secure and manage multiple state and federal funding sources to support land bank initiatives, ensuring financial sustainability and program expansion.Policy Development & Compliance: Navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring land bank operations align with legal frameworks, zoning regulations, and community development objectives. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize GIS mapping, market analysis, and property assessments to guide strategic investments and optimize redevelopment outcomes.Affordable Housing & Economic Inclusion: Advocate for mixed-income housing solutions and small business opportunities to promote inclusive economic growth in underserved areas.Sustainable & Green Development: Integrate eco-friendly design, adaptive reuse, and green infrastructure into redevelopment projects to enhance environmental resilience.Stakeholder Relations & Public Outreach: Lead community meetings, public hearings, and educational initiatives to foster transparency, build trust, and engage residents in revitalization efforts.Program Impact & Performance Metrics: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of land bank programs, including property reutilization rates, economic impact, and community benefits.

Skills

• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Acting
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Planning
• Project Coordination
• Event Management
• Project Management
• Research
• Swot Analysis
• Editing
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Positive Youth Development
• Supervising
• Community Organizing
• Management
• Team Building
• Musical Theatre
• One on One
• Surveying
• Speech Writing
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Excel
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Survey Design
• Singing
• Report Writing
• Presentations
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Voices
• Training