Mathew Abraham

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Aug 1986 - Aug 1990

  Senior Airman

  Worked in Aircraft and non-aircraft Supply Management Division - Strategic Air Command INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, SENIOR AIRMAN Ensured accuracy of inventory management through analysis and maintenance of appropriate stock levels, rotation of outdated inventory, procurement, and reporting. Saved significant outsourcing costs through Independent procurement of required items to manufacture parts for on-sight military base. Recognized with multiple commendations: Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Training Ribbon, SAC Warrior Award, and Outstanding Unit Award. Show less

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  Reval

  Oct 2000 - Aug 2002

  Sales and Marketing

  An international derivatives and financial risk management web-based solutions company, providing software and consulting services to manage complex hedging accounting standards worldwide for major corporations in commodities, energy, interest rate, credit and foreign exchange derivatives.

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  Washington Mutual Bank / JP Morgan Chase Bank

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2007

  Business Development Specialist / Branch Manager

  • Promoted from Branch Manager to Business Development within short time period.• Successfully spearheaded numerous rollouts of new products, new sales techniques and new reporting technologies.• Developed, managed, coached and mentored over 50 employees resulting in increased production, higher promotion rates and dramatically reduced employee turnovers.

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  Governing Institute of NJ (non-profit)

  Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

  Treasurer

  Responsible for overseeing the management and reporting of an organization’s finances.•Budgets – Developing the annual budget as well as comparing the actual revenues and expenses incurred against the budget •Financial Policies – Overseeing the development and observation of the organization's financial policies •Reports – Keeping the board regularly informed of key financial events, trends, concerns, and assessment of fiscal health in addition to completing required financial reporting Quarterly and Annually to the board. Show less

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  Emerson Chamber of Commerce

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Treasurer
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  New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

  Feb 2007 - now

  As Managing Director of Manufacturing Partnership, Tax Credits Programs & Incentives at NJEDA, I lead a team shaping programs that support broad-scale economic development in New Jersey. I oversee three teams: Tax Credits & Incentives, Film Tax Credits, and Manufacturing Partnerships.My focus is on:Market Expertise: Serving as NJEDA's expert on tax credit and incentive programs.Portfolio Development: Leading and expanding a portfolio of programs to attract and support businesses.Job Creation: Driving job growth within the state through strategic program utilization.Industry Ecosystems: Identifying opportunities to strengthen and expand industry clusters.Company Growth: Partnering with companies to leverage NJEDA programs for their success. Show less Responsible for shaping, leading and marketing the Authority’s tax credit programs to support broad scale economic development in the state of New Jersey. These tax credits are the cornerstone for the state’s tax credit incentives under the Economic Recovery Act of 2020.Serving as EDA’s market expert, developing and leading a portfolio of tax credit programs. Responsible for leading a team which manages, develops, coordinates and structures the tax credit programs that promote policies and initiatives that support the state’s strategic economic growth and will enhance the state’s long-term economic competitiveness for business job retention and growth. Show less Manage all aspects of the Business Development team in the Northern territories of New Jersey. Work closely with the Senior Management team on building and developing new growth opportunities as well as establishing new programs or business incentives to widen New Jersey’s reach into the Business Community. Market and promotes awareness of State and EDA products and services focused on all types of business. Extensive cross-functional engagement of unit staff in business development, governance, underwriting, Office of Economic Transformation as well as other governmental agencies such as the Governor’s Office, Business Action Center, Labor Department, DEP, Board of Public Utilities and Choose New Jersey.Drive awareness of NJEDA through speaking engagements at community events and professional conferences, and deliver presentations to banks and financial panels. Create targeted development plans, including marketing and communication strategies, to support agency goals.Selected Highlights Strong relationships with elected officials, developers, banking partners, and non-profit organizations throughout the State with a special focus in low-and moderate-income and other economically vulnerable communities. – Working closely with redevelopment areas to leverage NJEDA resources to strengthen new initiatives and developments to create new job opportunities. Show less

  • Managing Director - Manufacturing Partnership, Incentives & Tax Credits (MIT)

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Director - Tax Credit Programs (Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program, Emerge, NJMVP)

    Mar 2021 - May 2024

  • Regional Director Of Business Development

    Dec 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Program Manager - Community Development

    Aug 2015 - Nov 2018

  • Sr Business Development Officer / Community Development

    Feb 2007 - Aug 2015