Resume of J Scott Grummer - Professional in Community and Economic Development

1. 501.944.4058 | jsgrummer@gmail.com | scott.grummer
www.scottgrummer.com | www.linkedin.com/in/scottgrummer
Note: Currently resides in the Greater Little Rock, AR area
PROFESSIONAL IN COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
executive summary
Professional executive accomplished at implementing strategies promoting innovation, opportunity and growth.
Passionate and proven in community and economic development, with 12 year’s experience in business and
project management, strategic planning, business development and sales, having demonstrated results in land
and community development. Adept at building relationships and human capital, excelling in the development of
partnerships, collaborations, business and community relations, bringing people together to achieve results.
Highly driven and self-motivated to excel in all situations, eagerly taking on new challenges while striving to exceed
expectations. Proven track record in raising investment capital and increasing NOI on income producing assets.
signature strengths
 Economic and Community Development  Asset Management  Contract Review
 Experienced Change Agent  Strategic Planning  Business Development / Mngt.
 Project Management  Public Speaking  Sales
 Client Relations  Construction Management  Key Negotiations
professional employment history
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2007 – Present NOTES
Downtown Little Rock Community Development Corporation Little Rock, AR
Dedicated to fulfilling the organizations mission by leading community and economic
revitalization efforts for an area of Little Rock along the Main Street corridor, promoting
collaboration and partnerships with public and private sectors to promote business
development and neighborhood growth through innovation. Managed all aspects of land
and housing development from acquisition to sale, having asset management
responsibilities for $4.6 million in low income multifamily housing assets.
 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: An affective Change Agent inspiring trust, confidence
and empowerment among key stakeholders, gaining consensus, leading to unification
among cross-cultural demographics. Championed change in city design restrictions,
leading to new city ordinances, paving the way for future revitalization.
 STRATEGIC ALLIANCES: Earned the “Triumph Award” in Community Development for
innovative thinking and problem solving through the establishment of a partnership with
the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture, developing contemporary
design build homes over multiple years, receiving National Awards in Architecture,
accelerating the revitalization and stabilization process for the target area.
 VISION PLANNING: Partnered the Community with the U of A Community Design
Center, leveraging over $45,000 in grant awards to develop a Pocket Neighborhood
Design, which won the 2012 “On the Boards” Award with Residential Architect, and a
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2. Master Vision Plan design (being finalized), plans which will act as the compass for future
economic development and revitalization efforts in the community.
NOTES
 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Raised over $1 million in capital investment from banks
and private investors for affordable housing development, increasing housing output
220% following the 2008 financial crisis. Elected vice-president of SoMa (
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Established timelines, tasks and tracking methods for Additional Skills:
active projects, monitoring progress and tracking project expenses compared with the licensing agreement, methodology,
specification, cross-cultural, stakeholder,
synthesize, motivate, lingual, collaborative,
budget, while overseeing all contract work, receivables and payables. Established functional, personal relationship, construction
industry, unambiguous, strategically,
vendor accounts, reviewed design plans, researched land title, generated RFP’s, specs
orientation, joint venture, orient, feasibility,
organizational, interface, rapport,
competency, enhance, impact, analyze,
relate, harvesting, demonstrate, analytical,
and other supporting documents for all land acquisition and development activities. operational, acquisition, strategic, concise,
modification, diligence, intellectually, inspire,
 ASSET DEVELOPMENT: Successful in analyzing and understanding the strategic,
development, effectively, articulate, cultural,
dynamic, negotiate, architectural, document,
agreement, ethical, resource, champion, peer,
finance, competitive, comprehensive,
financial and operational implications of business transactions, increasing NOI by 40% emerging, demonstrated, execution, regional,
investment, aggressive, integrity, competent,
ambitious, strategy, expert, knowledge, focus,
within the first 2 years for rental housing assets, and negotiated the acquisition of $2.6 planning, structure
million in additional rental housing assets through complex contract negotiations with high
ranking State and Local officials.
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER 2004 – 2007
Paige Investments, LLC N. Little Rock, AR
Launched a highly successful real estate investment and development company,
utilizing radio and television media to source real estate investments for acquisition,
rehabilitation, re-sale and conversion to rental housing.
 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT: Developed private investment capital raising over $500,000
for real estate investing activities which ROI averaged 21%.
 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Implemented marketing strategies which increased lead
generation by 600 percent, generating growth in property acquisitions and sales.
 OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT: Responsible for evaluation and purchase of real
estate investments; managed the rehabilitation and facilitated the sale of real estate
inventory to consumers, wholesalers and investors; maintained company books, pre-
qualified prospective buyers and managed inventory.
AREA SALES REPRESENTATIVE 2002 – 2004
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Central & SE Arkansas
Managed area sales for a leading pharmaceutical company in women’s health, building
rapport with key physicians, nurses and staff facilitating the growth in brand awareness,
education and sales to medical clinics throughout central and southeast Arkansas.
 Increased area sales ranking by 45% within the first 15 months of employ, moving area
th
ranking from last to 55 percentile, with a call average above the area average.
 Planned and managed strategies to meet company goals and to support promotional
programs, being deemed the “Sales Work Champion” for analyzing sales and call reports
while being praised for teamwork in coordination of programs.
PRESIDENT/SALES MANAGER 2000 – 2002
Grummer & Associates, Inc. N. Little Rock, AR
Generated Conseco supplemental insurance product sales by direct marketing to state,
local and private industries in Arkansas, delivering group and individual presentations
with top rankings in the state and nation leading to an invitation by Conseco to
administer and enroll Conseco corporate employees in Ohio and South Dakota in 2001.
 Achieved top 10 sales ranking in the nation, year-end 2000, having only 3 out of 4
quarters of sales.
 Ranked #1 sales agent in the state of Arkansas for the division in 2000.
 Achieved #2 sales agents nationally for the month of December 2000.
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3. additional career history
PRICING SPECIALIST 1999-2000 Windsor Door, Little Rock, AR NOTES
ACCOUNT SALES REPRESENTATIVE 1997-1999 Windsor Door
TECHNICAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 1995-1997 Windsor Door
SALES REPRESENTATIVE 1994 American Homes, Clinton AR
TEAM MEMBER 1991-1994 Target Distribution, Maumelle, AR
education, awards and affiliations
Bachelor of Business Administration – University of Central Arkansas (1994) NOTES
Professional Community & Economic Developer (PCED) certification in progress
Community Development Institute, University of Central Arkansas (2008-2010)
TRIUMPH AWARD in community development (2010)
Vice President, Southside Main Street (SoMa) (2011-present)
Chair, SoMa Business Alliance (2011-present)
Finance Chair, Housing Arkansas (2008-2009)
Public Policy Committee, ACHANGE (2010-present)
Presenter-Year 3 Housing Panel, CDI Central, UCA, 2011, 2012
President, Central Arkansas Real Estate Investment Association (2006-2007)
Founder & Charter Member, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Lambda Phi chapter (1991-present)
contact
501.944.4058 | jsgrummer@gmail.com | scott.grummer
www.scottgrummer.com | www.linkedin.com/in/scottgrummer
Note: Currently resides in the Greater Little Rock, AR area
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