Nolan Thomas
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Highly motivated professional with proven leadership and communication abilities. Experienced in economic development, workforce development, and collaborative governance. Dedicated to fostering innovative, collaborative, and people-centered local economies in Minnesota.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
MINNESOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
01.2022 - Current
- Lead workforce development and business expansion efforts in collaboration with 90+ local chambers, economic development organizations, and business leaders across Minnesota.
- Successfully implemented and managed CRM system, collecting vital economic data and providing expansion assistance to over 200 local businesses annually.
- Managed Supplier Match Program, connecting over 1,500 suppliers statewide
- Promoted to Economic Development Coordinator after two-month tenure as Graduate Intern.
DISTRICT MANAGER
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Achieved sales results by selling ADP solutions to both new and existing clients.
- Executed effective networking, cold calling, business visits, and delivered persuasive sales pitches.
- Earned "Rookie All-Star" award for exceeding sales quotas by over 180% in just four months.
DIRECTOR OF REFEREES
MOUNDS VIEW BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
12.2015 - 08.2019
- Implemented and managed referee program for large suburban youth basketball program involving 50+ coaches, 500 fans, and 20 board members.
- Promoted from referee to site manager, to director within four-year span.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised site managers for five locations and over 60 referees each season.
- Effectively managed budgets, determined salaries, processed staff payroll, and adeptly handled issues with parents and coaches.
Education
Master of Public Affairs - Economics
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN05.2019
Skills
- Economic Development
- Business and Community Partnerships
- Workforce Development
- Project Management
- Public Sector Funding
- Data Analysis (Excel and Tableau)
Certification
Excel Certification I Stata Data Management |Tableau Analytics Software | Small Business Sales Certificate, ADP
Timeline
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
MINNESOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
01.2022 - Current
DISTRICT MANAGER
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING
11.2019 - 03.2020
DIRECTOR OF REFEREES
MOUNDS VIEW BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
12.2015 - 08.2019
Master of Public Affairs - Economics
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Bethel University
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