410 Pebblebrooke Lane, Canton, Georgia 30115(770) 910-2694peppers.billy@gmail.

com

Objective
Assist communities and organizations in reaching their full potential with a customer-centered focus that delivers effective programming that is transparent, efficient and fiscally responsible. I believe that public service is a calling to create a sense of place that spans generations.

Experience
December 2012 to Present Georgia Department of Community Affairs Atlanta, Georgia

Director, Office of Downtown Development

Serve as States Downtown Developer Coordinate the efforts of 175 cities through varied levels of downtown development programming Lead small business and community development efforts for Georgia on behalf of communities City of Woodstock Woodstock, Georgia

November 2008 to November 2012

Director, Office of Economic Development Services

Attract private investment within the City, creating jobs and expanding the local tax base Coordinate programming to improve the Citys central business district Represent the City on various boards and in organizations to promote a positive community image Woodstock Downtown Development Authority Woodstock, Georgia

September 2005 to November 2012

Executive Director

Guide the central business district revitalization efforts of the City of Woodstock Develop partnerships and opportunities for private investment through public leverage Expand the footprint of the downtown tax base to create a more sustainable fiscal model for the City Georgia State Senate Atlanta, Georgia

January 2004 to September 2005

Senate Appropriations Analyst

Review and recommend budgetary support for over a dozen state agencies Provide appropriations policy advice to committees and leadership of the State Senate Serve as the personal assistant for outreach for the Senate Appropriations Chairman

Education
August 2000 to May 2004
Bachelor of Arts

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Concentration in Political Science, School of Public and International Affairs

References
Donnie Henriques, Mayor City of Woodstock 770-592-6000 Jeffrey S. Moon, City Manager City of Woodstock 770-592-6001 Marcia Hampton, Asst. City Manager City of Douglasville 770-920-3000

Competencies
Organizational Visioning Extensive research and study in the field of community organizational capacity, including strategic visioning for the local government that combines the policies of the elected officials with the implementation and skill sets of the staff Developing clear and concise work plans for staff based upon the strategic visioning of the elected officials Consensus building among diverse groups of customers and stakeholders to arrive at mutually beneficial goals that will drive further opportunity for said groups to reach unique destinations that fit their own individuals visions

Program-Based Budgeting Moving traditional budget modeling of being cost driven to being results driven Program-based budgeting looks at the overall goals and allocated resources to meet that goal Individual program managers are tasked with identifying resources necessary to meet goals with the flexibility to shift resources based on specific need

Community Based Partnerships Assisting local governments in developing public-private partnerships to complete tasks and goals that benefit the community Securing key sponsorships, financial and technical assistance to enhance public programs and provide greater amenities to the community as a whole Providing seed funds from the local government to encourage significant private investment

Streamlining Processes Teambuilding Recognizing individual skill sets and assuring that each member of the team understands his or her role in the movement of the organization Identifying talent and determining methods to cultivate the talent allowing it to be promoted within the organization Providing remediation plans for ineffective team members as a first step towards improving the team Utilizing customer feedback to evaluate significant processes through the lenses of efficiency, effectiveness, and necessity Providing feedback to process managers to ensure that the goal is met in the fewest steps possible, while maintaining effectiveness

Training Completed
Governmental Accounting Standards, Public Private Partnerships, Ethics in Government/Open Records and Open Meetings, Development Authority/Downtown Development Authority Basic Training, Special Tax Districts, Meeting Facilitation, Sexual Harassment Training, Bullet Proof Management, Community Development Finance, Community Planning, Historic Preservation, Intergovernmental Coordination, Media Relations, Building Codes, Risk Management, Conflict Management, Mixed Use Real Estate Finance, Economic Development Finance, Community Housing Initiatives, Social Media and the Workplace, Communicating with Different Generations

Major Accomplishments
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Successful review of compliance for 96 existing Main Street Communities within the State of Georgia. Prior to leading the Office of Downtown Development, the State had never reviewed and assessed all of its community programs in a single year. Substantial growth in each of the major economic indicators for existing Main Street programs. For the 2013 program year, collectively the Main Street network added 3,800 net new jobs (up 30% from 2012), $230 million in public and private investment in downtowns (up 38% from 2012), 775 new small businesses (up 33% from 2012), 546 new housing units in downtowns (up 320% from 2012), and saw businesses closing drop to 156 statewide in downtowns (down 20% from 2012). Added 19 new communities to the Georgia Main Street Start-Up Program, the largest class of new programs in state history. Increased technical support provided to communities by the Office of Downtown Development by 56%, while absorbing the reduction of a position and $90,000 in state funds.

City of Woodstock Reduced overall vacancy of the downtown area from 41% in 2009 to less than 10% in 2012. Successfully negotiated financing through tax abatements to secure the Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta project for northern Woodstock. The overall deal included a cap of 10 years and $4 million in vertical construction tax abatements including city, county and school millage. Successfully negotiated for public use parking leases with Woodstock United Methodist Church and the former Ameris Bank, opening an additional 60 spaces for customers downtown. Implemented a Faade Grant Program for downtown Woodstock assisting in the award of over $40,000 in matching funds to improve the overall aesthetics of the downtown area. Partnered with a private vendor for the creation and coordination of the Woodstock Art & Wine Festival. Recruited and partnered with Reinhardt University to offer Master of Public Administration Courses in Woodstock. Secured $480,000 in low interest loans for Woodstock Art & Glass through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Georgia Cities Foundation using the Downtown Development Authority as the non-recourse holder of the loans. Developed and implemented the Morning Buzz community meetings program that is presented by Main Street Woodstock. These monthly events last 90 minutes and include an opportunity for businesses and residents to hear about initiatives of the City. Directed the creation of the City of Woodstocks first Economic Development Services Office. Assisted the City in raising the Hotel Tax from 3% to 6% (2006) to create a Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority to run the Woodstock Visitors Center and raised the tax again from 6% to 8% (2009) to create Main Street Woodstock and provide funding for the railroad pedestrian crossing in downtown. Provided $12,000 through the Downtown Development Authority for the initial planning by developers for the west side of downtown to include a grid of supplementary streets as part of developing land. This plan was a major part of the development of multi-building apartments as opposed to traditional neighborhood development downtown. Executed leases on behalf of the Downtown Development Authority and City of Woodstock for restaurant properties (Magnolia Thomas Restaurant and Freight Kitchen and Tap). These properties contributed lease revenues to the DDA that helped fund faade grant programs. Started the Woodstock Farmers Market in 2009 with help from volunteers. The Market became so successful that it now has its own market manager, over 40 vendors and a presenting sponsor. Recruited over $40,000 annually in sponsorships from private companies for Woodstock events and programs.