1. Michael J. Blackshere
7 N. Emerson, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
847-877-0523 sheremike@gmail.com
Experience:
State of Illinois, Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Chicago, IL - Business Development Manager
2003 – Present
• Assessed, quantified and structured public incentive packages for headquarters, distribution centers, R&D
centers and manufacturing facilities of small to Fortune 500 companies, resulting in leveraged private
investments of over $1 billion, the creation of over 6,000 jobs and the retention of more than 10,000 jobs.
• Administered a targeted tax credit program for low-income communities in Illinois which made $250 million of
financing available for projects during the height of the credit crisis. Conducted strategic and financial analysis
on several hundred projects throughout the state.
• Present regularly to C-level executives, elected officials and consultants on state incentives. Sit on committee
which considers strategies for the preservation of Illinois military installations through business development
Cook County Capital Planning and Policy, Chicago, IL – Administrative Assistant
1992 - 2003
• Responsible for producing communications on behalf of the department director.
• Acted as liaison between the director and elected officials and other County departments. Produced the yearly
departmental budget and Bureau Summary Report.
• Oversaw all materials submitted to elected officials for legislative approval.
• Transmitted and tracked all requisitions submitted to County Purchasing Department.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Major: Television /Radio Minor : Business Administration
Continuing Education: Completed International Economic Development Council courses in Basic Economic
Development and Finance Programs.
Software: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Dynamic CRM