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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHulse, Clarence - ResumeClarence L. Hulse 3456 Rocky Gap PL Cell: (321) 863-9493 Cocoa FL 32926 hulsecl@yahoo.com EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Results-oriented leader with a record of accomplishments in diverse disciplines seeks new challenge. Adept problem-solver and analytical decision-maker with strong interpersonal skills and financial background. Successful experience in complex, full-service communities with emphasis on building quality services and outstanding employee teams. Exceptional experience with community and economic development, redevelopment, real estate development, strategic planning and community goal setting. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Managing Consultant (PT) 2008-2010 Belize Real Estate Development Group LLC, Cocoa, FL Assisted developers/businesses to obtain financing and streamline projects through permitting and entitlement process and assisted in negotiations for property acquisition. Advised non-profits in workforce development strategies to achieve organizational/operational efficiencies. Development Manager 2005-2008 Intrawest Placemaking, Orlando FL Owner’s representative for international luxury resort developer. Responsible for the financial success and bottom line of assigned development projects, and all phases of residential real estate development up to and including Certificate of Occupancy and property management of company owned (commercial and residential) property. Managed over $150 million in construction projects. Real Estate Development: Coordinated the design process from land acquisition and strategy creation to grand opening - oversaw the site planning process and document technical due diligence quality (for e.g., geotechnical, environmental) during design and construction phases. Hired and managed all consultants from design through construction and delivery. Performed regular audits of all consultants to provide project quality control. Negotiated all contracts with consultants, utilities, brand partners, and local municipalities. Construction Management: completed 2 luxury condo-hotel projects: Luau Towers - 2 high-rise residential towers (19 and 12 stories), 243 units – Budget $100 million; Elation: 8 story, 118 units – Budget $45 million. Communit y Development Administrator 2004-2005 Martin County, FL – Community Development – Pop. 147,155 Managed 7 Community Redevelopment Districts, Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing (CDBG/SHIP) with staff of 7 and $5 million budget. Coordinated inter-departmental team to streamline the 1st CRA mixed-use redevelopment project through developmental review/permitting, est. value $35 million; initiated workforce housing policy development and managed sewer feasibility study for underserved areas. Planning and Zoning/Urban Planning: Updated mixed-use zoning regulations, commercial and residential design overlays and developed policy and procedures for redevelopment projects. Deputy City Manager 2001-2004 City of Cocoa, FL – Pop. 17,500 Chief Operating Officer responsible for 9 departments and divisions with 445 employees. Prepared and assisted in managing $25 million operating budget and $75 million capital budget. Council/Manager form of government with a multitude of citizen committees, commissions, and boards. Managed daily operations, strategic planning, special projects, legislative agenda, capital projects and budget planning, personnel/union issues and community relations. Re-organization: Charged with citywide re-organization, establishment of a high performance organization and one committed to a government which promotes continual learning and professional development. Strategic Planning: Introduced the concept of strategic planning; facilitated the process which produced the city’s first Strategic Plan which included City Council, City Manager and Department heads ranking the city’s major priorities and later adopted as part of budget planning process. Budget Reform: Introduced and implemented performance measures. After initial training, formed an internal Performance Measures Review Team to design, train, and implement performance measures for the budget and for use as a management and decision-making tool. Policy Revision and Development: Updated outdated personnel and purchasing policies with work teams which had been trained to perform at a high level of competence. Reclassification and Compensation Study: Coordinated citywide reclassification and compensation study to address salary and grade inequity, both internally and externally. Administrative Service/Public Works Re-organization: Organizational management studies used to align central administrative services to the needs of line departments, affected Human Resources, Purchasing, Information Technology and Fleet. Public Works Department created from previous Utility Department division; outsourcing such functions as payroll and utility billing were also reviewed. Grants Management: Created inter-departmental team to solicit grant funding and hired grant manager- increased grants success by 50%. Authored and authorized successful CDBG, EDA and FDEP grants. Citywide Information Technology Upgrade: Coordinated planning and implementation: HR tracking systems, document imaging, GIS, mobile police reporting and online bill payment - City won 2003 state award for Innovations in Communications and Technology from Florida City and County Management Association for expanded telecommunications utility and internet service. Community Policing and Services: Development of community policing teams and a separate partnership with the City’s housing authority for police residency in public housing units. Initiated partnerships with Weed and Seed agency, neighborhoods and area non-profits to assist in crime reduction strategies. Economic Development/Redevelopment Strategy and Implementation: Established city’s 1st economic development department and developed strategy that led to the development of 2 business parks (600,000 SF) working with local developers. Achieved Enterprise Zone and HUBZONE Status, and Federal Brownfield Designation ($200,000 grant) and Foreign Trade Sub-Zone in partnership with Port Canaveral. Managed 3 Community Redevelopment Agencies and developed strategy for urban renewal and downtown revitalization using TIF financing. Projects included $3 million Waterfront Park, $200,000 - new landscaping , $500,000 - sidewalk improvements, facade grants and business incubator program. Directed aggressive marketing and public relations campaign and attracted $90 million private investment to downtown including retail and multi-family development. Assisted developers to streamline projects through city permitting process and devised a strategy and assisted in negotiations for land assemblage. Community Development and Planning: Reviewed evaluated and recommended changes related to zoning, subdivision and other special development permits for approval by the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission as well as administering and making recommendations for modification to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and similar programs. Advocated and directed staff to provide customer-oriented services to assist business owners, homeowners, and corporate officials through the complicated regulatory process. This simplification was achieved without compromising environmental quality. Revamped development review processes and initiated new policies in code enforcement (property maintenance and nuisance), upgraded permitting technology, implemented customer service training and coordinated comprehensive planning process. Facilitated the development of the 1st residential subdivision in 15 years - 5 new subdivisions planned, including multifamily development. Directed annexation program – city boundaries grew 80%. Reversed 10 year population decline with 14.2% increase and city tax valuation increased 60% in 3 years. Housing: Initiated exceptional in-fill home ownership and housing rehabilitation programs with a combination of Entitlement and general funds. Revised CDBG programs and city’s housing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HUD guidelines. Advocated revitalization of public housing with Housing Authority attracting $25 million public-private investment for 75 single-family affordable homes with commercial plaza and $10 million investment to for 200 unit mixed income apartment complex using state/federal tax credits. Growth Management: Participated with County Government and MyRegion.org, a regional dialogue on growth management and related issues (land use planning, transportation, environment, education, etc.). Utility Expansion Policy: Participated in ongoing discussions with water management district for the renewal of City’s consumption use permits. These actions involved contacts with regional counties, State and Federal agencies. Participated in development of financing for City’s water reclamation project and acquisition of $50 million loan for water main upgrades to improve services to 90,000 customers. Consultant (PT) 2000-2001 Micro-Business USA, St. Petersburg FL Trained and evaluated small business clients for micro-lending program. Training included loan packaging, small business marketing, business plan development and establishing credit worthiness. Senior Business Development Manager 1994-2000 Pinellas County, FL- Department of Economic Development – Pop. 944,199 Supervised staff of 5 to implement business development strategy with emphasis on the high technology sector, biotechnology, medical manufacturing, and software clusters. Developed financial and incentive packages, including industrial revenue bonds. Business Recruitment/Retention: Resulted in over 200 companies relocating/expanding to Pinellas County creating 16,000+ new jobs, 4 million+ s.f. absorption and $500 million capital investment within 5 years. Brownfield Redevelopment: Coordinated the 1st successful Corporate Brownfield ReDevelopment/Reuse in the State of Florida with Information Management Resource global headquarters retention/expansion resulting in 1000 jobs averaging $44,000 per annum and $63 million private investment. Regional Economic Development Marketing: Member of Tampa Bay Partnership team (6 Counties); conducted location and labor analysis and developed marketing strategies that increased prospect leads by 50% for the region. Member of the Florida High Technology Corridor team (23 Counties) that developed and implemented targeted marketing programs for Central Florida using cluster development strategy. Workforce Development: Developed training programs for low income and ex-felons for employment and life skills. Developed partnerships with 150+ local businesses to establish a job bank to hire graduates of STARS/STEPS programs - achieved 62% placement rate - twice the state average. Negotiated $20+ million tax refunds/credits and training grants for local businesses from the State of Florida and local governments. International Trade: Coordinated Trade Mission to Mexico; achieved $5 million in sales. Technology Transfer: Coordinated technology transfer and commercialization of intellectual property from NASA to local manufacturers. EDUCATION University of Southern Mississippi, MS. Economic Development Harding University, BS. Public Administration, Magna cum Laude Continuing Education courses list available upon request COMPUTER & LANGUAGE SKILLS MS Office Professional Suite, MS Project, KIVA, Arc-GIS, Goldmine, POET, Conversational Spanish AWARDS Award of Excellence, Brevard County School Board, Volunteer-Cambridge Elem., 11/02 Outstanding Developer of the Year Award, International Economic Development Council – 06/99 Economic Development Award, National Forum for Black Public Administrators - Tampa Bay – 3/99 PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS International Economic Development Council, Board of Dir. (2005-07); Florida Planning and Zoning Association; Urban Land Institute; Alumna, Leadership Florida, Class of XXII; World Future Society; Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce; US Green Building Council; Habitat for Humanity Volunteer; Former Member: ICMA, FCCMA, Cocoa Rotary Club, FL Redevelopment Assoc., FL Planning Assoc..