Trinette Britt Johnson

Experience

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  Bethel New Life

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Vice President Real Estate Development

  Assumed leadership and management responsibility for the real estate development department including staff oversight and management, program and project development, construction and fiscal management. Formulated sales and marketing strategies for new development initiatives.Developed strategic partnerships and alliances. Assisted in strategic planning initiatives in transit oriented development and industrial development.

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  Onyxx Development

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Development Director/Consultant

  Responsible for overall project management and construction development activities to include property acquisition, financing/funding, negotiating contracts with consultants/contractors, construction and fiscal management. Recruited, trained, managed staff and other consultants.

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  Fortune Title Services LLC

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Principal Owner

  Responsible for the day to day operations including sales, outsourcing services, marketing, revenue and expenses.Selected AchievementsLeveraged communication skills to establish a partnership with Fortune 500 Stewart Title Guaranty CompanyNegotiated subcontractor relationships for processing real estate title searches, policies and abstractsDeveloped marketing strategies for attracting new clients for business development and growth

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  Matanky Realty Group

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Sales & Leasing Associate

  Directed sales and marketing initiatives for 248,000 sq. ft. of commercial retail and office space. Developed marketing plans and formulated sales strategies with a dual focus on increasing profits and visibility, and collaborated with operations to ensure a cohesive communications approach.

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  Austin Chamber of Commerce - Chicago, IL

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Program Director

  Responsible for the management of commercial business programs and coordination of special events and projects. Worked to maintain effective and professional relationships with members of local and state government and agencies.

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  Edgewater Development Corporation

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2015

  Executive Director

  During her tenure as executive director, Trinette has helped established EDC as an independent resource for developers, brokers, business owners, and entrepreneurs looking to establish or expand in the Edgewater area. Some of her many accomplishments include developing EDC’s Dealmakers and Small Business Expo events and coordinating programming for free educational workshops for small business owners. Before departing, Trinette announced the unveiling of EDC’s new office and Co-Work Resource Center. It is Edgewater’s only shared workspace resource specifically designed to assist small business owners and those looking to establish their businesses. Show less

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  TBJ Development Group

  Jan 2015 - now

  President

  TBJ Development Group is a full service real estate development company offering planning, development, brokerage, property and asset management services to support economic development organizations, city governments, community based organizations, business districts, and other commercial district managers in their commercial revitalization efforts.TBJ Development Group has partnered with small business firms that combined brings over 40 years of experience from a variety of disciplines. Show less