Nadine Boone

About Nadine Boone

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) Boston, Massachusetts Lead Business Opportunity Specialist |Lead Economic Development Specialist Currently managing a Federal Small Business Government Contracting Program portfolio and Marketing Outreach Division Establishes and maintains working relationships with Procurement and Acquisition communities Utilizes guidance from 13 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the DOD supplement Former Assistant District Director for Lender Relations in Boston, Massachusetts at Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small business owners gain access to capital and to spur economic growth while working with local banks and non-bank lenders Experienced Lender Relations Specialist and Economic Development Specialist in Washington, DC and a Senior Commercial Loan Specialist for SBA in Herndon, VA I purchased and reviewed loan guaranties requested by banks on SBA-guaranteed delinquent business loans for compliance with SBA 7(a) Loan Program Other positions included Developmental Detail at Office of Government Ethics in Washington, DC; Asset Marketing Specialist at SBA Headquarters in Washington, DC and Business Opportunity Assistant in Washington DC 8(a) Business Development Division consisting of more than 1200 8(a) firms at that time I possess high energy, business ethics, integrity, decision-making, problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills; strong written and oral communication skills; effective in diverse environments; demonstrated ability to provide training and otherwise present information for a variety of internal and external groups with a strong desire to make a positive and practical impact in the Federal Government. I am a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) Disaster Corps Legacy Leaders. After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf Coast, I completed a 2-week Post Disaster training at University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Experience

1. Assistant District Director for Business Development Lead Economic Development Specialist

   U.S. Small Business Administration

   Aug 2016 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Leadership and program manager for a portfolio of procurement ready participants certified by SBA and utilizing the 8(a) Business Development Program. Provides \"Opening Doors to Federal Government Contracting\" orientation on a monthly basis to include Women owned, Small Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran owned, and HUBZone owned small businesses in urban or rural communities. Emphasizes impact and effectiveness of socioeconomic federal government contracting via small business certifications and assistance programs at the District Office level. Provide business development assistance through contracting support, marketing assistance, financial consultation and providing guidance regarding business growth and development to small businesses. Conduct outreach and training for small business contracting programs throughout the Massachusetts small business community with focus on increasing 8(a) BD portfolio and educating small business owners and resource partners about SBA contract certifications and business development programs. Lead SBA as a senior small business development and contracting expert. Evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the small business procurement community in Massachusetts.

Education

• Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

  BSBA, Business Administation, Marketing

  1990 — 1995