Austin Metoyer

Experience

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  VetCare Pet Clinic

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2010

  Veterinary Technician
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  Associated Students, Incorporated at California State University Long Beach

  Jun 2010 - May 2011

  Chief of Staff

  Designee to the president and supervisor of the President's Cabinet. The cabinet includes Secretaries of LGBTIQ affairs, women's affairs, cultural diversity, state affairs, city affairs, dissability affairs, academic affains, CSULB internal affairs, the Attorney General for the corporation as well as the ASI Government Recruitment Officer.

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  World Trade Center Long Beach

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  The WTC LA-LB works to support the development of international trade and business opportunities for Southern California companies as the leading international trade association, trade service organization and trade resource in the Los Angeles region. It also promote Los Angeles County as a destination for foreign investment to a targeted international audience to attract a significant flow of investment to the region, thereby enhancing the region’s economy, employment and business opportunities for local firms.Handled daily operations and front office administrative work for Trade Managers;targeted business for outreach and business assistance services;consulting support which included: identifying potential buyers and suppliers, sources of financing, logistic services and regulatory assistance. Coordinated and prepared inbound and outbound mission trips. Show less

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  National Foreign Trade Council

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  Legislative Intern

  The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) is the premier business organization advocating a rules-based world economy. Founded in 1914 by a group of American companies that supported an open world trading system, the NFTC and its affiliates now serve more than 300 member companies through offices in Washington and New York.Tracked federal and state unilateral and multilateral economic sanctions; Research and analyzed trade policy, international tax policy, export control issues and international human resource issues; Drafted legislative position letters on behalf of the National Foreign Trade Council to congressional leadership; Archived congressional staff contact information and scheduled meetings with staff members for re-authorization of the Import-Export Bank; Briefed National Foreign Trade Council staff on congressional hearings.NFTC representative for the Coalition for Sugar Reform. The Coalition for Sugar Reform seeks to educate members of Congress and the Administration about the real effects of current sugar policies on U.S. jobs, consumers, trade opportunities and the environment. An alliance of consumers, food and beverage manufacturers, trade advocates, environmental groups, taxpayer watchdog organizations, and other groups. Show less

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  Brailsford & Dunlavey

  Feb 2013 - Feb 2016

  Brailsford & Dunlavey is a program management firm with in-house planning capabilities. Our purpose is to inspire and empower organizations to maximize the value of investments that advance communities. As catalysts for building community, we maximize value and mitigate risk for our clients every step of the way. We take an idea, make it a viable project, and manage it through ribbon cutting and into operation.Develop feasibility and market analysis reports for on- and off-campus housing developments for university clients, and local and national developers. Assists in public-private-partnership (P3s) development advisory with higher-education clients to help them choose the appropriate delivery vehicle to obtain their desired asset. Provide guidance and support to student leaders and university staff to support the planning, programming and business operations of new and renovated student unions. Show less Brailsford & Dunlavey is a program management firm with in-house planning capabilities. Our purpose is to inspire and empower organizations to maximize the value of investments that advance communities. As catalysts for building community, we maximize value and mitigate risk for our clients every step of the way. We take an idea, make it a viable project, and manage it through ribbon cutting and into operation.Assisted in the development and growth of the Irvine office through research and data collection of district bond funding for the office's PK -12 initiatives. Assessed the viability of student housing projects by performing data collection and analysis of the off-campus residential market in Southern California. Show less

  • Project Analyst

    Jul 2013 - Feb 2016

  • Project Intern

    Feb 2013 - Jul 2013
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  City of Los Angeles

  May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Intern at Mayor's Office of Business and Economic Policy

  It is the duty of the International Business Services to leverage the Mayor's leadership to raise Los Angeles global business profile. To enhance international trade opportunities for L.A.-based companies. To expand the city's role as a leader in international trade, entertainment, tourism, manufacturing, clean technology, and professional services. Moreover, to promote L.A. as an international trade hub, bridging Pacific Rim, Latin America, and the City's economiesProduced briefing documents and talking points for the Mayor’s China Investment and Infrastructure trip; Participated in the development of a robust and comprehensive trade agenda for the City of Los Angeles, by researching growing key markets and industries abroad and a drafting preliminary plan; Aided in educational efforts, to local fashion and apparel businesses, on the impact of European customs duty increases on exported products. Show less

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  Downtown Long Beach Alliance

  Feb 2016 - now

  Oversees a variety of initiatives and programs that shape public policy, planning, and economic development efforts in order to improve the quality of life and economy of downtown. Key focus areas include advocacy, research, business retention, retail recruitment, and policy work. The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is a non-profit organization operating on behalf of the tenants and commercial and residential property owners of the Business Improvement District. It is dedicated to the management, marketing, security, maintenance, advocacy, economic and community development of the assessment districts in cooperation with the City of Long Beach and the private sector.

  • President & CEO

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Economic Development & Policy Manager

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Research & Policy Manager

    Feb 2016 - Sept 2018
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  City of Long Beach

  Sept 2019 - now

  Economic Development Commissioner

  Appointed to serve by Long Beach Mayor Garcia and the City Council.The Economic Development Commission shall advise and recommend to the City Council and the City Manager on matters pertaining to activities affecting economic development within the City, in the creation of private-sector employment opportunities and business ventures, on methods of coordinating economic efforts.

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  California Downtown Association

  Jan 2024 - now

  President