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KIMBERLY J. VAZQUEZ 2088 Bishop Road *Greensboro, NC 27406 *561.398.

6774 PROJECT COORDINATOR Respected and dynamic professional with extensive project coordination, business and marketing analysis, and operations management expertise. Analytical thinker with a proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement. Dedicated, mul ti-talented team leader who combines highly analytical, long range strategic pla nning capabilities with consistent achievement.Effective communicator, skilled a t building rapport with diverse individuals. * Project Tracking / Reporting * Strategic Planning * Resource Allocation * Program Management * Operations Management * Leadership * Marketing Initiatives * Process Change / Improvement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH,West Palm Beach, FL 2004 - 2010 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) COORDINATOR Collaborated with the redevelopment manager to coordinate and manage a $180M 5-y ear Strategic Finance Plan for the 940+ acre Downtown/City Center CRA district, as well as a $32M 5-year Strategic Finance Plan for the 459+ acre Northwood/Plea sant City CRA district. Oversawall aspects of the daily financial operations of the CRA, including the a llocation of funds for operations and target area initiatives. Prepare and admin ister the initiatives in the 5-year Strategic Finance Plans. Created and adminis tered all the CRA grant incentive programs. Worked directly with the City's Fina nce Department to prepare the Annual Financial Report filed with State of Florid a Department of Community Affairs. Developed and updated district collateral mat erials, including brochures, developer packages, newsletters and website. Coordi nated CRA initiatives with city departments, governmental entities and other cit y jurisdictional agencies. Collaborated with the marketing and special event coo rdinator on business attraction and retention programs and events.Coordinated an d managed four professional consultant firms. Key Achievements: * As a direct correlation of the incentive programs and district marketing, the West Palm Beach CRA attracted $5.6M in private investments and 53 new businesse s, creating employment opportunities for over 120 locals. * Recipient of the Florida Redevelopment Association Roy F. Kenzie Award in 200 9 for Creative Organizational Development and Funding for an innovative program assisting small established businesses. * Recipient of the Florida Redevelopment Association Roy F. Kenzie Award for Cu ltural Enhancement for the "Art and Wine Promenade" monthly event, attracting hu ndreds of visitors to the areain 2009. * Recipient of the 2007 International Council of Shopping Centers Maxi Award fo r Marketing Excellence / Public Relations by creating a sense of place of a comm ercial district. * Contributed to the Florida League Cities "City Innovation Showcase" publicati on for "Cities Leading the Way" under the Community Revitalization and Redevelop ment segment for the Northwood/Pleasant City 5-year Strategic Finance Plan in 20 06. CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE,Fort Lauderdale, FL 1999-2004

CRA ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE/ PROJECT COORDINATOR Coordinated directly with the CRA Director in organizing the Northwest-Progresso -Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Agency including managing all aspects o f the office. Oversaw the dailyfinancial operations of the CRA. Assisted with the implementati on of the CRA plans and programs. Conducted project research, created collateral materials, coordinated events, and created a CRA Website. Prepared agendas for CRA Advisory Board and CRA Board of Commissioner's meetings. Key Achievements: * Recipient of the 2002 Florida or Best New Building Project for velopment of live/work warehouse * Coordinated and organized the *** *** *** Additional prior experience as Administrative Assistant / Office Manager, Clerk III - City Clerk's Office, and Clerk I - City Manager's Office for City of Holly wood, FL EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS CONTINUED EDUCATION JOHN T. RIORDON SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT International Council of Shopping Centers, Marketing Panelist, 2010 Florida Redevelopment Association Regional Conference Speaker, 2009 Florida Redevelopment Association Conference Affiliations Member, International Council of Shopping Centers Technical Proficiencies Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Redevelopment Association Roy F. Kenzie Award f "Avenue Lofts," a public/private partnership de style apartments. 2000 and 2004 Neighborhood Conference Tours.

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