Leanna Jenkins
Clearfield,UT
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SMMARY
A results-driven leader with extensive experience in Federal Grant Management and economic
development, with a twenty plus year record of successfully launching, directing, and
managing large and small businesses by performing management functions such as planning,
scheduling, organizing, tracking the process and ensuring the feasibility of each project.
Facilitates positive and productive interactions between workers, leaders and contractors.
Successful background reaching consensus and smoothing relations to maximize success of
negotiations. Articulate and decisive professional with respectful and resourceful approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Nevada Business Opportunity Fund / Nevada Women’s Business Center
Las Vegas, NV
08.2011 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for organization
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events
- Since 2014 facilitated over $18,000,000 in lending to small businesses in
- Nevada
- Presenter on numerous panels statewide and nationally, representing
- Nevada Women's Business Center
- Collaborates with businesses, Chambers of Commerce, civic organizations, and leaders to learn of new economic development and entrepreneur training opportunities.
Sr. Business Analyst
Nevada Corporate Planners
Las Vegas, NV
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives
- Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction
- Worked with team leads and managing leadership, establishing robust talent pool with focus on people and continuous improvement
- Developed diverse reporting packages to meet individual needs of sales, marketing, product management and senior leadership
- Increased sales volume by 72
Branch Manager – Producing Mortgage Loan Officer
Executive Mortgage Group
Las Vegas, NV
08.1998 - 09.2008
- Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation
- Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth
- Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors
- Reviewed and edited loan agreements to enhance clarity and monitor compliance with requirements
- Hired, developed and managed performance of sales team and office staff of 15.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of New Mexico
Certified in Federal Financial Management -
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12.2017
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Contract drafting
- Contract Negotiation
Accomplishments
- 2016 Women's Business Advocate of the year, Nevada
- US Small Business
- Administration
- 2015 at National Conference for the Association of Women's Business Centers
- 2015 Represented Nevada at the White House in Washington, D.C
- To discuss small business needs in Southern Nevada
- 2013 Women's Money Program, Statewide Director of Mentoring
Affiliations
Clark County Business Development Advisory Council, Alternate, 2017-2020
Opportunity Alliance Nevada, Executive Board Member, 2019-Present
Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Marketing Initiate Team 2016-Present
Timeline
Executive Director
Nevada Business Opportunity Fund / Nevada Women’s Business Center
08.2011 - Current
Sr. Business Analyst
Nevada Corporate Planners
09.2008 - 08.2011
Branch Manager – Producing Mortgage Loan Officer
Executive Mortgage Group
08.1998 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science -
University of New Mexico
Certified in Federal Financial Management -
Central New Mexico Community College
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