Stephanie I. Bosco, OhioCED

Experience

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  Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

  Sept 2003 - Aug 2006

  Vanpool Coordinator

  • Created and implemented marketing plans to promote commuter vanpools and sustain ridership.• Created partnerships with employers to best fit employee commuter needs.• Reviewed contracts for alternative transportation program.• Developed and executed strategies to increase awareness of rideshare opportunities and air-quality programs including on-site visits, fliers, email messages, utilizing the website, and contacting media.• Assisted communications department by researching and contributing to commission newsletters. Show less

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  Prentice Hall and Beaumont Publishing House

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2006

  Customer Service Rep in the Field and Faculty Services Dep't

  • Assisted college professors with textbook and ancillary material orders • Aided college professors with online support materials• Assisted customers with difficulties

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  McGraw Hill

  Oct 2006 - Jul 2009

  Assistant Editor

  • Write lessons for nationally used reading curriculum, incorporate state specific standards and rewriting or creating new component pages.• Adhere to rigid and shifting deadlines.• Contribute to page production process by creating clear art and photo specs.• Produce and maintain correlation charts.• Review and edit all components for reprint in a rapid and efficient manner.

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  SBC Advertising

  Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

  Proofreader

  • Proofread and edit ads and copy, in various forms for clients, based on Chicago Style and client specific style guides.• Assisted traffic department in various duties including opening POs.

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  Columbus Chamber

  Nov 2009 - Oct 2010

  • Provide administrative support, phone coverage, accounting processing and manage real estate databases for Economic Development team.• Assist in organization of Logistics Council networking events.• Administrative assistant for Mid-Ohio Development Exchange (MODE): organize monthly program and board meetings, take minutes, disperse information to members and contacts, and work closely with President.• Act as Member Services Representative; provide customer serivce support to a community of Chamber members. Show less

  • Economic Development Coordinator

    Apr 2010 - Oct 2010

  • Membership Coordinator

    Nov 2009 - Apr 2010
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  One Columbus (FKA Columbus 2020)

  Oct 2010 - Feb 2020

  Project Management Specialist

  Site Selection Focus (2017 to 2020) ● Managed site selection for region- and state-level leads; vetted submissions, completed RFIs, advised PM on submission to client, within strict and ever changing timelines ● Administered application workflow directly with clients applying for incentives ● Cultivated broad understanding of available real estate, community development & local strategies ● Advised communities on site preparation ● Assisted managing workflow for regional submissions for JobsOhio site certification program Project Management Focus (2012 to 2020)● Vetted initial contact for those seeking to expand or locate in the Region ● Assisted with project management from intake to compliance ● Salesforce Administrator: dedicated to maintaining the integrity of data; founding member of state-wide users group; problem solved and acted as a resource for team best practices ● Proofed and coordinated press releases with companies and communities ● Assembled packages, prepared for company visits and other duties as assigned Administrative Focus (2010-2012) ● Prepared monthly accounting and travel arrangements for team; organize events, client visits and a wide variety of administrative tasks ● Administrator to Mid-Ohio Development Exchange: maintained organization’s website, produced and distributed external communications, implemented programming for annual ED411 (half-day training session), oversaw and assisted committees as needed, maintained membership records and dues, and provided event planning for monthly luncheons Show less

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  GROW Licking County Community Improvement Corporation

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

  Assistant Director

  • Assisted and advised existing and prospective clients on all expansion and location efforts • Worked closely with local municipalities, aligning goals and efforts to attracting and retaining businesses• Created and implemented annual business retention and expansion plan • Maintained a high level of knowledge of available sites and buildings; advise brokerage community and developers • Reviewed, made recommendations, and guided communities and businesses through incentive proposals• Established and maintained working relationships with local municipalities, regional and state-level economic development agencies, real estate and development industry, and other stakeholders• Worked closely with and maintained a high level of understanding of local workforce resources • Managed contractors and interns• Produced marketing strategies and content via partner publications, our website, and social media channels to grow familiarity and interaction with the public• Prepared and reported out to organizational stakeholders on progress and goals• Utilized over ten years of economic development experience to provide thoughtful direction Show less

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  GROW Licking County Community Improvement Corporation

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Interim Executive Director

  • Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the non-profit including managing intern, budgets, committees, and organizational management.

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  City of Grove City

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  Economic Development Manager

  • Assist and advise existing and prospective clients on all expansion and location efforts• Create and implement annual business retention and expansion plan• Maintain a high level of knowledge of available sites and buildings; advise brokerage community and developers• Review, make recommendations, and guide communities and businesses through incentive proposals• Establish and maintain working relationships with businesses, regional and state-level economic development agencies, real estate and development industry, and other stakeholders• Form Human Resources Committee to connect Grove City HR professionals with local workforce resources• Develop and contribute to new website and marketing campaigns• Serve on the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Advisory Panel• Utilize over ten years of economic development experience to provide thoughtful direction Show less

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  Lancaster Port Authority

  Jan 2022 - now

  • Attract and retain businesses to the City of Lancaster; negotiate incentives, land acquisition and land sales.• Conduct long-term economic development strategic planning for the City of Lancaster.• Build and implement an annual business retention and expansion plan; respond promptly to employer needs with deliverables and resources.• Develop a high level of understanding of local workforce resources and create synergies to support existing and future employer needs.• Maintain relationships with developers and advise the brokerage community on real estate opportunities; assist developers through city processes; investigate and engage in joint ventures. Show less

  • Executive Director

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Assistant Director

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022