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Senior Development Project Manager Transit Oriented Development

MARTA was created in 1965 to provide safe, convenient and reliable transit service for the Metro Atlanta region.\r\n\r\nMARTA is the 9th largest public transportation system in the US and North America operating bus, rail and paratransit service for more than 430,000 passenger trips every week day. \r\n\r\nMARTA is primarily funded by a 1% sales tax levied by our member jurisdictions - the City of Atlanta, Clayton and DeKalb counties. \r\n\r\nMARTA is vital to the success of metro Atlanta's economy, the preservation of our environment and the quality of life in our region. According to a University of Georgia study, MARTA is responsible for about $2.6 billion in economic activity every year.

Real estate development and urban planning expert with over 20 years of success spearheading development/redevelopment initiatives and projects for both private and public sector organizations.Accomplished in spearheading and leading implementation of real estate development projects and planning studies. Empowering leader experienced in assembling skilled real estate development professionals to carry a project from concept to completion. Strong collaborator and networker skilled in engaging community members, political stakeholders and real estate development professionals. Articulate communicator with proven ability to build credibility, establish rapport, and manage expectations of internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.