Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Board and Volunteer Work
Awards
Key Professional Accomplishments
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Robin Lapidus

Clinton,NJ

Summary

Experienced non-profit executive director with a proven track record in leading destination improvement districts, business associations, main streets, and historic cultural districts. Skilled in building consensus, partnerships, and stewarding public and private collaborations to drive capital improvements, economic growth, and viable community-led plans. Successfully engages boards, staff, institutional partners, funders, and government to execute strategic plans. Highly adaptable and adept at quickly mastering new environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Flemington Business Improvement District
04.2019 - Current
  • Successfully led development planning to unlock potential, including winning a $100k New Jersey Economic Development 'Opportunity Zone Challenge Grant' to create a Community Consensus Action Plan that led to transformational development and other innovations.
  • Created an Opportunity Zone Summit to bring 125 qualified developers to a highly coordinated investment opportunity showcase that resulted in project development.
  • Obtained NPP Five Year Funding at $125k per year.
  • Founded Stangl Arts and Cultural District.

Executive Director

Provincetown Business Guild
11.2016 - 02.2019
  • Led economic development and tourism strategy to create new events at desired times of the year to foster year round tourism growth.
  • Participated in the 400th Event Planning, FAM & Group Tour Development, and targeted Travel and Tourism Initiatives for Drive & Fly Markets.
  • Created new websites and collateral and outreach initiatives to businesses.

Executive Director

Central Square Business Association
06.2011 - 10.2016
  • Worked with Goody-Clancy, MIT Real Estate and Community Affairs, and Cambridge Planning Department on Economic Development Initiatives to unlock growth potential.
  • Founded the Central Square Cultural District through the Mass Cultural Council designation process.
  • Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.

Executive Director

Harvard Square Business Association
08.1999 - 12.2010
  • Tripled Business Organization Budget and Office Staff.
  • Executed a Cost-Estimation study that led to a public-private partnership to improve business area lighting and streetscape.
  • Led celebration of 90th Anniversary of Business Association.

Education

Master of Education -

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MA

Bachelor of Arts -

EUGENE LANG COLLEGE, New School For Social Research
New York, NY

Skills

  • Non-profit association management
  • Strategic planning and evaluation
  • Grant Writing and management
  • Staff and volunteer management
  • Strategic marketing communications and public relations
  • Event Creation and Production
  • Destination Marketing and Branding
  • Placemaking, Cultural, Heritage, and Agri-Tourism Development
  • Media and Public Relations
  • Public speaking and written Communications
  • Community engagement and relationship building
  • Programming and project management
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Microsoft Office, G-Suite, QuickBooks, Salesforce, CRM, Social Media, WordPress Graphics, Photo & Video

Timeline

Executive Director

Flemington Business Improvement District
04.2019 - Current

Executive Director

Provincetown Business Guild
11.2016 - 02.2019

Executive Director

Central Square Business Association
06.2011 - 10.2016

Executive Director

Harvard Square Business Association
08.1999 - 12.2010

Master of Education -

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Graduate School of Education

Bachelor of Arts -

EUGENE LANG COLLEGE, New School For Social Research

Board and Volunteer Work

  • Commissioner: Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Board
  • Tourism Advisory Board: Hunterdon County Office of Economic Development & Tourism
  • County-Wide Arts, History, and Cultural Planning Committee of Hunterdon County.
  • Hunterdon County Historic Preservation Plan Advisory Committee
  • Provincetown 400 Planning Committee
  • Provincetown Women’s Media Summit Planning Committee
  • Central Square Advisory Board
  • Cambridge YMCA GOLD Member
  • The Cannonball Foundation Board Member

Awards

  • NJBIZ Best 50 Women in Business
  • Hunterdon County Economic Development and Tourism 'Partner of the Year Award'
  • NJ APA Award Best Downtown
  • Cambridge Jazz Festival Outstanding Person Award

Key Professional Accomplishments

  • Provided strategic leadership for destination business organizations and tourism non-profits resulting in increased foot traffic, enhanced media coverage, and the development of strategic growth partnerships.
  • Administered business area investment funding supported by Harvard University and MIT, collaborating closely with representatives from Harvard & MIT Real Estate and Government and Community Affairs serving on the Board of Directors for Harvard and Central Square.
  • Appointed by city, county, and state officials to advisory committees and planning commissions, providing business representation and expert guidance at events and meetings.
  • Funded net-positive budgets and attracted increased support from stakeholders, sponsors, grantors, and foundations for capital improvements.
  • Produced renowned, award-winning signature events in Harvard Square, Central Square, Provincetown, and Flemington, such as Cape Cod's largest summer annual event.
  • Earned international recognition for orchestrating 'A Book Event for 40k Readers in Harvard Yard: A Wizard-Rock Concert for the Final Harry Potter Release.'
  • Co-chaired 'Taste of Cambridge,' featuring 100 Area Chefs donating food and services for 5k attendees resulting in $50k to benefit local non-profits.
  • Produced Oktoberfest and Mayfair Street Festivals in Harvard Square for 10 years for 200k attendees featuring six stages, and parades of musicians across two cities, with 50k in sponsorships.
  • Directed promotional marketing campaigns, print, billboards, and social media, resulting in positive associations and enhanced foot traffic.

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