Laura Moody
Denver
Summary
Solid leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to take initiative and prioritize. Proficient in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Redevelopment Revitalization Manager
City of Longmont and Longmont Urban Renewal Authority (LURA)
03.2024 - Current
- Oversee redevelopment of 200-acre historic sugar mill and surrounding area:
- Concept plan calls for 2,200 residential units and 250,000 sf of mixed-use commercial space
- Facilitation of communication with property owners Work with the EPA and CDPHE for brownfields remediation
- Work with partners in the wetland mitigation of the surrounding areas.
- After 2 year lull, reconvened Longmont Urban Renewal Authority Board with “URA 101” training and initial board meeting; set board meeting schedule for 2025
- Wrote 2025 strategic plan for Longmont Urban Renewal Authority
- Contributed to 2024 Longmont Community Profile
- Created, and now execute, social media strategy for division
- Coordinate city guidance through process to create a Tourism Improvement District (TID)
Senior Economic Development Specialist
City of Lakewood & Lakewood Reinvestment Authority
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Second in command for division - Assign rotation of duties to team members in strategic planning process; quarterly meetings with team members
- Oversaw the business attraction effort for the economic development division
- Managed the workforce and entrepreneurial effort for the economic development division
- Launched Jumpstart Lakewood, a pitch competition for Lakewood businesses
- Created Mingle with a Mentor, mentorship program for women/minority businesses
- Connected existing businesses in the West Colfax area with site assistance, understanding city policies and programs, and accessing business development programs
- Wrote 2022 Community Profile and department’s weekly e-newsletter
- Executed social media strategy for division’s Facebook account
- Encouraged private reinvestment within targeted areas of the city and preserve and restore the vitality and quality of life in the community
- Oversaw the Board expansion process to become compliant with Colorado Urban Renewal Statute
- Managed process to create a new reinvestment area in the city
- Oversaw purchase of vacant motel in reinvestment area
- Project manager for abatement and demolition of the motel
- Wrote RFP for redevelopment of vacant property
Economic Development Specialist
City of Commerce City
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed yearly business appreciation events, including150+ person breakfast
- Developed marketing strategies, including division’s social media strategy
- Development and implementation of business retention, expansion, and attraction programs that provide a financially viable, sustainable, and balanced community
- Wrote The Commerce Connection e-newsletter
Economic Development Coordinator
City of Commerce City
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted new businesses with site assistance, understanding city policies and programs, and accessing business development programs
- Executed retail attraction for city of54,000 residents
- Website redesign, Summer2017
- Planned and executed job fair for Leadership Commerce City program
Education
MBA - Marketing Specialization
University of Colorado
Masters of Art - Art Conservation
Queen’s University
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Trinity College
Hartford, CTSkills
- Economic Development
- Urban Renewal
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Budget Management
- Social Media Strategy
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
- Project management
- Cross-functional teamwork
Certification
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), International Economic Development Council
Timeline
Redevelopment Revitalization Manager
City of Longmont and Longmont Urban Renewal Authority (LURA)
03.2024 - Current
Senior Economic Development Specialist
City of Lakewood & Lakewood Reinvestment Authority
11.2020 - 03.2024
Economic Development Specialist
City of Commerce City
01.2018 - 01.2020
Economic Development Coordinator
City of Commerce City
01.2015 - 01.2018
Masters of Art - Art Conservation
Queen’s University
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
Trinity College
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), International Economic Development Council
MBA - Marketing Specialization
University of Colorado
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