Samantha Archibald
Tourism and Placemaking Specialist @Town Of Vienna, Va Government
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WORK HISTORY
Tourism and Placemaking Specialist @Town Of Vienna, Va Government
Vienna, VA, US
The Tourism and Placemaking Specialist serves as an integral team member of the Town of Vienna’s Economic Development team, which as a town, continues to earn the reputation as the one of the “best places to live in Virginia.\" The Town of Vienna has a unique opportunity to focus on creating exciting spaces downtown and showcasing the community as an exciting place to visit and do business. In this capacity, the Specialist will work both independently and collaboratively across departments in the Town, as well as property owners, managers, and community stakeholders to design and executing activation activities and distinctive events; strategic planning; and overseeing contracts where necessary.
EDUCATION
St. Croix Educational Complex High school
High School Diploma
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management
Leadership
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Masters of Science, Urban and Regional Planning
University of Baltimore
Masters in Public Administration, Public Administration and Theory; Accounting; Quantitative Analysis
Iowa State University
Bachelors in Community and Regional Planning, City and regional Planning
ABOUT SAMANTHA ARCHIBALD
I am a seasoned professional with 18+ years of funding and grants administration, urban planning and community development, and project and program management experience. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for overseeing and directing projects and programs from inception to completion, as well as for leading the creation and development of strategic project plans and for efficiently and effectively administering and allocating budgets and grants. Professional focal points include relationship management, team leadership, community and economic development, budget management, project planning and management, report development, market research, performance improvement, community outreach, document management, urban planning, and grant administration. Delivering superior performance on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving to support efficiency and maximum success. Most recently, I was the Program Manager with WACIF for Minnesota Avenue Main Street. Under my leadership, I oversaw and implemented the Main Street Commercial Business District’s revitalization program to stabilize and rejuvenate the Ward 7 business community. I also provided direct support to 68 businesses through individual and group workshops, conducted the evaluation and assessment of entrepreneurship program applications, and performed the coordination of all Main Street programming, which included destination brand marketing and organized placemaking events. Within the WACIF, I also played key roles on several entrepreneurial programs and fund initiatives impacting small businesses and entrepreneurs of color in the DC metro area. I liaised with senior leadership and various other personnel and teams to ensure maximum success. Colleagues describe me as a driven, innovative, energetic, precise, dynamic, and managerial expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver effective results. I am pursuing new opportunities and can be reached through this profile.
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