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- 16 years of experience in business, cluster, and economic development
- Created and developed a targeted program for interactive media cluster development which was the first of its kind in the nation
- Identify and manage strategic relationships with industry leaders, venture capitalists, government, and non-profit organizations
- Assessed and evaluated business opportunities for clients
- Developed partnerships between local industry, schools, government, and non-profits to create opportunities for collaboration in marketing and business activities
- Marketed the state of Washington to film and television industry and generated $113 million for the local economy in 5 years
- Marketed King County and generated $92 million for the local economy in the first year
- Created and managed the Start Up 101 workshop series which helps to educate new start up companies with topics such as business plans, legal and accounting, and financing fundamentals
- Since the creation of the WIN program, Washington State's industry has grown from 36 to over 150 interactive media companies
AWARDS/HONORS
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2008: International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Award for Best Economic Development Event
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2007: IEDC Award for Best Technology-Based Economic Development Program
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2005: Washington State’s Community Trade & Economic Development Leadership Award
