Accomplished CEO well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
JF Downey
02.2021 - Current
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
CEO
Higher Power Consulting & Public Relations
05.2016 - 08.2019
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives
Established foundational processes for business operations
Relocation Consultant
Jacobs Entertainment
06.2017 - 11.2017
Identified needs to individuals needing relocated
Strategized individualized plans of action based on specific data
Coordinated with resources, prospective landlords and clients
Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ
Skills
Change Management
Strategic Planning
Business Planning
Staff Management
Stakeholder Relations
Consulting
Project Management
Risk Management
Business Management
Corporate Leadership
Market Understanding
Policy Development and Optimization
Relationship Management
Executive Leadership
Market Strategies
Public Relations
Risk Assessments
Program Leadership
Philanthropy
Feb 1999-2007 - ProBono tenancy advisor Phx, Az
Blue Ribbon Committee Member / Operation Downtown Reno, Nv
City of Reno / tenancy advisory Board Member
Silver State Fair Housing Council / Board Member Secretary
ProBono Consultant / Washoe County Schools Children in Transition Program
Veteran Motorcycle Club POBOB 501c3 toy drive / consultant & distributor
Elks Lodge Reno 501c3 / ProBono Halloween fundraiser for under privileged children / consultant
Reno Tattoo shop & 501c3 toys and goods for children / consultant & distributor
Reno Women for Good 501c3 / Founder & Leadership Member
Motel Improvement Team / program developer
more upon request
Timeline
CEO
JF Downey
02.2021 - Current
Relocation Consultant
Jacobs Entertainment
06.2017 - 11.2017
CEO
Higher Power Consulting & Public Relations
05.2016 - 08.2019
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College