James P. Reaume
Economic Development Specialist
Bay City,MI
Summary
Methodical and detail-oriented administrative professional trained in strategic planning. Efficiently assess documentation, applications and historical records to support accurate decisions. Skilled in clerical support, cross-functional communication and task prioritization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Economic Development Specialist
Midland Business Alliance
Midland, MI
04.2021 - Current
- Analyzes data relating to demographics, building permits, zoning, financing sources, real estate needs, investment strategies, workforce, and incentives.
- Makes presentations to business owners, developers, management, and public officials to promote economic development activities.
- Prepares memos, letters, prospect proposals, detailed analytical documents, management reports, and project status reports in order to communicate program success, explain complicated ideas, and describe complex projects.
- Comprehends and makes inferences from written materials such as reports, appraisals, land and title reports, and building cost estimates in order to understand and develop project proposals, establish work schedules, and negotiate agreements.
- Collaborates with city colleagues, other levels of government, businesses, developers, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to coordinate activities.
- Builds relationships with business owners and other entities to generate awareness of federal, state, and local programs and tools.
Purchasing Agent
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Saginaw, MI
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Earned a performance rating of Outstanding for fiscal year 2020.
- Surpassed more than 2,000 orders with zero mistakes.
- Acquired more than $1.8 million in goods and services under the micro-purchase threshold.
- Advised approving officials and purchase card holders on purchase card program, procurement procedures and responsibilities while conducting random reviews in accordance with established logistics and other departmental policy.
- I earned a monetary award for superior achievement.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
Letter Carrier
United States Post Office
Bay City, MI
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Navigated the sort, bundle, and delivery of mail addressed to homes and businesses on an assigned route.
- Ensured proper handling and storage of hazardous or dangerous material in accordance with federal hazardous material procedures.
- Oversaw, trained, and guided newly hired employees and other team members on policies and procedures.
- Collected mail from letter boxes on specific route both on foot and by vehicle.
- Distributed mail to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 700 customers per shift.
Sole Proprietor/Head Trainer/Director of Client Services
989 Crossfit
Midland, MI
11.2012 - 03.2016
- Managed daily business and training operations and solved customer problems.
- Implemented comprehensive training program for both large groups and individuals.
- Presented subject matter to clients, using standardized, well-established methods such as discussion, demonstration, and practical application.
- Operated as contracting officer to supervise all aspects of facilities management.
- Performed weekly review of financial reports and daily financials.
- Organized conferences, meetings, and special events including scheduling, location, and agenda.
- Developed measurable sales plans and analytics to track profitability and revenue gains.
- Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes, and followed up to achieve resolution.
- Organized daily workflow and assessed appropriate staffing to provide optimal service.
Subject Matter Expert/Manufacturing
Dow Chemical Corporation
Midland, MI
10.2011 - 02.2013
- Collaborated with subordinate officials for the collection and submission of information and data.
- Organized and directed on-site inspections during maintenance, renovation, or replacement projects to ensure work followed approved work plans and specifications.
- Exceeded production goals and assisted in strategic direction or product and business development.
- Examined files and records for analyzing data for supervisors to formulate recommendations for management actions.
- Authored a standard operating procedure (SOP) for production workers.
Warehouse Manager /Customer Escalations
Charter Communications Inc
Bay City, MI
03.2007 - 10.2011
- Interpreted data to draw conclusions for managerial action and strategy.
- Optimized data collection procedures and generated reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
- Prioritized annual must do projects, introducing new products and programs, managing group’s product life-cycle efforts in optimizing inventory of standard and non-stock standard items.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Medical Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
Various
01.1992 - 04.2001
- Managed all clinic activities to include a major equipment acquisition worth more than $1 million, policy development, scheduling, accreditation preparation, quality improvement and utilization management, and budgeting.
- Supported the deployment from WRAMC to Camp Grayling, MI to operate the medical clinic for three months to reinforce Reserve and National Guard training needs.
- Performed as a combat medic and later led a squad of eight soldiers through garrison and combat training exercises.
- Provided trainings and was a lane supervisor during testing for the Expert Field Medic Badge.
- Also provided company-wide training on Nuclear Biological, and Chemical safety.
- I provided medical coverage on a Humanitarian Mission to the Philippines in 1995, several Army Ten Miler races in Washington DC, and the Marine Corps Marathon.
- I was inducted into the prestigious “50 Below” club at Ft. Wainwright, AK for participating in training exercises at temperatures colder than -50F.
- Conducted physical exams of patients to diagnose illnesses and create patient histories.
- Trained support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Administration, Public Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 04.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Community Development
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 07.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Delta College
Bay City, MI 08.2001 - 04.2003
Skills
Critical thinking
Analytical skills
Policies and procedures
Staff Management
Strategic Planning
Project Planning and Development
Advanced Problem Solving
Affiliations
- American Society for Public Administration – Michigan Capital Chapter
- American Planning Association – Michigan Chapter
- Secretary, Planning Commission – City of Bay City, MI
- Michigan Economic Developers Association – Education Committee
- International Economic Development Council
Certification
Business Retention and Expansion Course - IEDC
Timeline
Real Estate Development and Reuse Course - IEDC
11-2021
Business Retention and Expansion Course - IEDC
05-2021
Economic Development Specialist
Midland Business Alliance
04.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Administration, Public Administration
Central Michigan University
04.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Community Development
Central Michigan University
07.2019 - 04.2020
Purchasing Agent
Department Of Veterans Affairs
03.2019 - 04.2021
Letter Carrier
United States Post Office
10.2016 - 08.2018
Sole Proprietor/Head Trainer/Director of Client Services
989 Crossfit
11.2012 - 03.2016
Subject Matter Expert/Manufacturing
Dow Chemical Corporation
10.2011 - 02.2013
Warehouse Manager /Customer Escalations
Charter Communications Inc
03.2007 - 10.2011
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Delta College
08.2001 - 04.2003
Medical Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.1992 - 04.2001