Hallie Mittleman

Experience

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  AmeriCorps

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Beyond Food Philadelphia Member
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  The Food Trust

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Project Coordinator

  Contributed to the health of under-served communities by providing nutrition education services, coordinating programming to improve food security, and operating farmers markets to increase healthy food access.

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  Hillsdale Farmers' Market

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Founding Market Manager

  Launched and managed operations, publicity, vendor recruitment, site, community relations and partnerships, for startup community driven farmers market composed of 38 vendors. Developed market identity and strategic vision. Reported directly to the Board of Directors. Negotiated site issues and built partnerships with property owners, local businesses, and other stakeholders.

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  Portfolio 21 Investments

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Research Assistant

  Researched corporations for an environmentally screened equity fund. Evaluated company performance against triple bottom line criteria using corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports and industry databases.

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  Portland Farmers Market

  Jan 2004 - Jul 2007

  Senior Market Manager

  Designed, managed and monitored strategies focused on building food systems infrastructure. Oversaw operations of four downtown farmers markets working with over 250 vendors, 500,000 shoppers, 100 market days and over $4 million in sales annually. Cultivated relationships with farmers, artisan food producers, corporate sponsors, community groups, site partners, government agencies, and national peer organizations. Developed business plans for sustainable food entrepreneurs. Supervised and trained team of eight employees. Show less

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  University of Pennsylvania

  Sept 2007 - May 2009

  Research Associate

  Provided research and consulting services for various projects. Formulated and executed qualitative and quantitative research plans. Collected, analyzed and presented data. Used ArcGIS, US Census Data and other large data sets.

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  Downtown Raleigh Alliance

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2013

  Director of Sustainability and Planning

  Provided leadership and oversight for execution of programs and policies for a sustainable and vibrant downtown. Head researcher, analyst, author and project manager for DRA’s reports and publications, including the State of Downtown and Annual Report. Directed budgeting, strategic planning, business development, fundraising, marketing and operations for farmers market. Advocated for sustainability and downtown interests in the development of city strategic plans.

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  Farmer Livelihood Development

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2015

  Management Advisor/Loan Portfolio Manager

  Managed microloan portfolio of $400,000 serving more than 3,000 clients, primarily female farmers, in 46 villages. Ensured financial viability and policy compliance. Led Cambodian team of eight branch managers and loan officers across four provinces.  Guided coordination with NGO’s additional business units providing business training and agricultural education for mutual clients, serving both to reduce financial risk and provide valuable services to those in need Built systems of loan application, disbursement and repayment documentation resulting in a positive cash flow and increased efficiency in on-going analysis and reporting of loan portfolio performance Increased portfolio fund by 30% through cultivating international investors Introduced new loan product leading to ability to serve a more diverse clientele and improved competitiveness Show less

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  Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Sept 2019 - now

  Associate Director, GSB Impact Fund