Michelle Porter

About Michelle Porter

I am an experienced Director-level leader who manages and executes large-scale redevelopment projects, cultivates stakeholder relationships with community and government agencies, and facilitates public/private partnerships. Being a client service-oriented professional, I am well versed in business development, strategic planning, business process improvement, procurement, and contract negotiations. I bring full-cycle program management experience, including devising program specifications, budgeting, managing timelines, planning, and implementing large scale projects. The essential value I bring to the table is my 20 plus years of experience as a results based leader skilled in identifying and applying resources to create and effectuate strategic business solutions that increase the success of the projects and programs I lead. This is why I am consistently able to steer initiatives from concept through complete execution. I also offer the expertise to develop, maintain, and administer policy. I also have experience building and maintaining vendor relationships, while identifying cost savings and service enhancements. Additionally, I have finesse when it comes to leading large teams. I am passionate about designing and implementing training, and I leverage my persuasive communication skills to promote team engagement and effectiveness. Areas of Focus ⇨ Program Management ⇨ Project Planning & Management ⇨ Budget Management ⇨ Economic Development ⇨ Cross-Functional Team Leadership ⇨ Process Improvement ⇨ Contract Negotiations ⇨ Value-Added Services ⇨ Business Relationship Management ⇨ Vendor Management Recruiters, hiring managers, and HR specialists, connect with me to gain access to my LION - LinkedIn Open Networker - Invitations To Connect

Experience

1. Director, One Northside

   The Buhl Foundation

   Oct 2021 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA

   In this current role, I manage community-based relationships with residents, partner organizations, and stakeholders of One Northside with an emphasis on developing a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the community, fostering trust, and cultivating positive relationships to enhance the quality of life for Northside residents.

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  BS

Skills

• Underwriting
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Budget Analysis
• Management
• Account Reconciliation
• Government Procurement
• Budget Management
• Community Outreach
• Economic Development
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Affordable Housing
• Vendor Management
• Personnel Management
• Team Building
• Financial Planning
• Procurement
• Accessibility
• Grant Administration
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategy
• Business Relationship Management
• Operating Budgets
• Leadership
• Proposal Writing
• Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis
• Program Management