Shay Manawar

Experience

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  Michigan House of Representatives

  May 2013 - May 2014

  Legislative Aide
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  Spartan Innovations

  Aug 2013 - May 2017

  Managed a portfolio of seed-stage ventures founded at Michigan State University.

  • New Venture Business Developer

    Jan 2014 - May 2017

  • Market Research Intern

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Startup Grind Lansing

  Mar 2017 - Jan 2023

  • Co-Director, Lansing Chapter

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Community Relations Coordinator, Lansing Chapter

    Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
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  Michigan Virtual

  May 2017 - Sept 2019

  Client Service Representative

  Established and maintained relationships with school districts and administrative leadership in the State of Michigan. Core duties involved resolving sensitive conflicts in compliance with Michigan Virtual regulations and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Also, served as the first point of contact for customers seeking assistance via help-desk ticketing system.

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  Capital Area Manufacturing Council

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

  Project Consultant
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  Anderson Economic Group, LLC

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2024

  I worked on projects involving expert testimony during litigation, focusing significantly on business and franchise valuations, commercial damages, and lost profits. In addition to litigation matters, I co-authored reports and studies for multiple state and local governments and trade associations.

  • Senior Analyst | Litigation Economist

    Jan 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Analyst

    Mar 2020 - Jan 2023
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  Lansing Economic Development Corporation

  Nov 2024 - now

  Economic Development Finance Specialist

  I oversee the awarded grant of nearly $19 Million by the State of Michigan to redevelop one of the most historic manufacturing plants in the U.S., formerly owned by General Motors.The redevelopment in the City of Lansing is now known as the Lansing Business Park.