Eager to contribute exemplary academic credentials and public policy analysis and development toward supporting a dynamic organization in advancing economic development initiatives.

 

 

• Considerable strengths in public finance including government grant programs and statutory and discretionary incentives such as tax credits, abatements, and loans.
• Financially astute and critical thinker; completed Master s thesis on use of tax increment financing and tax allocation districts.
• Adept at location quotient analysis, shift share analysis, and other economic development methods.

• Keen understanding of legal aspects of management including regulatory compliance and conformance to labor laws.  
• Proficiency in macro and microeconomics, with particular interests in international affairs/trade.
• Outstanding analytical, research, and communication skills; fluent in Hindi and Urdu.
• Winner of Golden Shovel Award for Economic Development.
• Presented with President s E Star Award for import/export achievements.
• Won 1^st place in DECA Marketing & Management Competition and among Top 10 worldwide.

 

 

Master of Science in Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2010 

• Specialization in Economic Development Policy

 

Bachelor s Degree in Economics, Georgia State University, Atlanta GA, 2006

• Concentration in  International Economics, Minor in Managerial Sciences
• Dean s List      

 

 

Department of Economic Development, Atlanta, GA, 2008 to 2009

Product Development Manager

         Spearheaded product development initiatives by analyzing defined needs of local governments and non-profit/for-profit organizations, cultivating partnerships to advance Georgia tourism, coordinating financial assistance for clients, and tracking/documenting project progress.

         Proactively solicited new tourism projects to increase employment opportunities and heighten capital investment in Georgia.

         Strategically partnered with downtown development authorities and main streets to support and grow cultural and heritage tourism.

         Supported and assisted applicants of Tourism Product Development grant program.

         Held accountability for Division s relationship with Tourism Product Development Council.

         Seamlessly liaised between regional and local communities and Division of Tourism.

         Guided, supported and assisted communities in planning and implementing broad range of tourism development projects.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Department of Economic Development, Atlanta, GA, 2006 to 2008

Project Manager

         Steered economic development programs including grants and incentives to promote Georgia to companies with recruitment/employment potential spanning industries such as aerospace, logistics, business services, and manufacturing.

         Effectively conducted in-depth economic development research and analysis to advance business recruitment, expansion, and retention.

         Established and maintained influential partnerships with public and private groups such as Georgia Centers of Innovation, traveled state-wide to meet with Chambers of Commerce, and delivered compelling and informative presentations to clients, communities and other stakeholders.

         Entered contacts and marketing leads into project management database and performed diligent follow-up.

         Collaborated with private sector investors and community leaders in efforts to create jobs and investment in Georgia.

 

Department of Economic Development, Atlanta, GA, 2006

International Trade Intern

• Applied dynamic organizational skills toward preparing briefing books and presentations on countries and trade data, conducting economic and market research on import/export issues, and representing Georgia at industry trade shows.
• Fostered and maintained cooperative relationship with United States Export Assistance Center  (USEAC) as well as between Georgia s international trade team, and public and private sector.

 

 

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) ACT various online databases, journals, and libraries

 

 

Georgia Economic Developer s Association

 

International Economic Development Council

 

Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce

 

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce

 

Georgia Chamber of Commerce

 

Metro-Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

 

Tourism Development Alliance of Georgia