Imelda Speck

Experience

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  Gap Inc./Gap

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Sales Associate

  -Coordinated with leaders, stock and sales associates to ensure a positive, friendly and efficient customer experience-Acknowledged and provided assistance to customers

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  Regional Task Force on the Homeless

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2015

  Senior Project Analyst

  -Managed customer relationships-Developed training standards and materials-Conducted individual and group trainings-Provided Technical Assistance-Evaluated program and system data-Consulted and negotiated with partners regarding products and services-Represented organization at community meetings-Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders

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  Center for Public Policy Priorities

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Graduate Intern

  Local to State Policy Intern• Canvased local policy initiatives currently underway in Texas and across the nation• Established contact with local stakeholders and performed stakeholder/network analysis• Assisted with dissemination of CPPP materials• Assisted and participated in organizational development and strategic planning meetings• Authored blog postings• Assisted in planning logistics for three CPPP hosted events

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  City of Richardson Texas

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Graduate Intern

  • Conducted researched on various programs/issues and compared programs across DFW cities• Reviewed best practices for city programs and provided recommendations• Conducted research and analysis for special projects• Created surveys for homeowner and neighborhood associations• Assisted with development of emergency management policies and procedures• Observed budget preparation process

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  HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Graduate Intern

  • Assisted with the development of relocation policies and procedures• Reviewed best practices for resident relocation during unit renovation and assisted in the development, planning, and implementation of a relocation plan• Created surveys for residents to inform relocation planning process

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  City of Lancaster, TX

  Jul 2017 - May 2018

  ICMA LGM Fellow - Economic Development

  - Coordinated and managed Economic Development Strategic Plan- Maintained department expenditures and developed budget- Responded to requests for proposals & represented the City in business interactions with site selectors and developers - Coordinated workforce development activities with Transportation/Logistics, Healthcare, and Advanced Manufacturing industries - Represented City at International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Retail Live, and other trade shows- Created marketing material- Secured deals totaling $69 million in the community in 2017- Established and maintained working relationships with economic development stakeholders- Researched information, collected data, met with key players, formulated project plans, and presented recommendations for special projects as assigned- Served as departmental liaison on special projects, committees, and taskforces - Served as liaison for regional transportation planning efforts- Researched and developed policies Show less

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  City of Irving

  May 2018 - now

  Oversight and management of Community Development division (HOME, CDBG and ESG grant programs) and Redevelopment Staff. Provide structure and management to support Council’s vision and strategic direction relative to redevelopment, affordable housing, homeless services, grant management and customer service. Responsible for leading, planning, implementing, and managing special initiatives and complex projects that enhance and support Irving’s housing and redevelopment efforts. Provides expertise and leadership in support of the advocacy and growth of redevelopment & affordable housing in targeted areas throughout Irving. Show less • Coordinate business recruitment and redevelopment efforts, both commercial and residential, within the City’s Heritage District• Complete assessment and analysis for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Project and Financing Plan and develop Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Dallas County for TIF participation• Lead the planning and implementation of redevelopment programs along Irving Blvd and Heritage District, bringing in over $62 M of private investment since 2018. • Lead role in coordinating City’s efforts of the $26 M Irving Blvd. Reconstruction Project• Oversee management of Interlocal Local Agreement (ILA) with North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for $12 M to help fund Irving Blvd Reconstruction Project• Administer $6.25 M CARES Act Economic Assistance Programs and Contracts & $12M Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) distributing grants to eligible businesses and residents affected by COVID-19• Develop and manage a formal land bank strategy for city-owned properties, including the issuance of multiple Request for Proposals (RFPs) for sale and development of land, to date resulting in over $22M value returning to productive use• Develop and implement a Small Business Initiative to assess Irving’s small business community and the City’s role in the development, growth, and retention of those businesses• Review, prepare, negotiate, manage and monitor compliance of over 25 contracts and agreements Honors: 2020 Exceptional Employee of the Year Show less

  • Senior Manager of Housing & Redevelopment

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Senior Economic Development Coordinator

    May 2018 - Apr 2022