CLAUDIA CODY 16303 47th Street SE Becker, MN 55308 (763) 238-9342 PROGRAM MANAGER Summary of Qualifications * Over 20 years

of experience in business and economic development with a stron g focus in emerging markets. Proven record in Federal Acquisition Regulations (F AR), and government procurement. * A strategic and effective multi-disciplinary multi-organizational manager ski lled at seeing the big picture and identifying tasks to execute on time, cost-ef ficient project completion, and partners retention and expansion. * A strong innovative results oriented leader and team player. Expert in proact ive catalytic approach with strong synergistic implementation abilities; adapt a t supporting team members to achieve personal and professional goals. * A global citizen; Promotes peace, justice and tolerance through cross-cultura l understanding and global cooperation. Fluent in English and Portuguese. Conver sational Spanish. Relevant Skills and Experiences Leadership * Built regional, statewide partnerships with urban diverse communities, which led to the first Ethnic Chambers Joint Council in the nation. * Expanded community economic program access and program delivery to historical ly underserved communities in the State of Minnesota ten-fold in three years. * Coached diverse multi-disciplinary economic development leaders representing 98% of total diverse businesses in the State of Minnesota, 120 state, city, fede ral, non-profit, and informal leaders across 6 metropolitan counties for busines s retention and expansion of ethnic businesses. * Led the creation of the Minnesota Democratic Latino Caucus. Increased donatio ns by 150%. * National and International Award Winner in community economic development. Business Development & Management * Secured multi-million dollar projects on a sole source basis. * Managed 50 employees, 30 subcontractors, and budgets up to $15 million dollar s. * Increased by 200% revenues and community participation in Business Retention and Expansion. * Reduced costs by 30% by leveraging partnerships, volunteers, and reducing red tape. * Directed rapid business growth platform to position company as one of the top general contractors in government construction in the Bay Area in the 1990's. * Directed large, multi-million projects on time and on budget. Innovation * Researched, created, and adapted leading edge practices to business retention and expansion (BR&E) tools and economic development programs increasing partici pation of urban communities of color by more than 100% in three years. * Developed bridges for multi-disciplinary cross-cultural multi-agency collabor ation in economic development, increasing allocation of state resources to ident ified community needs by 75%. Strategic Advocacy * Secured trust, commitment, and partnership from key community leaders, other organizations, elected officials, and team members, which increased program impl ementation by 100%. * Developed and executed strategic business development plans. Secured approval s from community interest groups, and regulatory agencies. Rescued $60K in proje ct funding. Promoted programs for small business, women, and communities of colo

r. * Proven record of accomplishment in prospecting, business development, and gro wing client accounts. Procured and secured projects up to $3 million dollars on a sole-source basis. PROGRAM MANAGER Professional Experience Metro Regional Extension Professor, Economic Development, Community Vitality 200 6 to Present University of Minnesota Extension, St. Paul, MN Taught applied economics programs in the metropolitan counties of the State of M innesota. Presented authentic works on the disciplines of economic development a nd integrative leadership to national and international audiences of scholars, f ormal and informal leaders. Chief Executive Officer - Fairways Builders, Inc. Becker, MN 2003 to 2009 Increased business revenues three-fold. Business development. Identified, solici ted, and negotiated clients, partnership alliances, and capital investments for the company. Led corporate infrastructure development supporting current and fut ure business needs. Chief Executive Officer - CCSF Construction, San Francisco, CA 2001 to 2003 Led program development and implementation. Designed, sourced, negotiated, and c onducted program management engagements with a focus on collaborative integrativ e leadership. Expert in jump-starting troubled programs. Advisor to leaders on s trategic positioning, community engagement, and program delivery. Chief Executive Officer - BCN Company, Martinez, CA 1990 to 2001 Led corporate management, business development, and positioning work. Led corpor ate infrastructure development to support day-to-day operations and future busin ess objectives. Established strategic focus, business strategies, and marketing objectives. Oversaw the preparation and execution of business development action plans for specific targeted clients and project opportunities. Developed and ma intained relationships with key decision makers in selected client organizations . Managed complex teams involving both internal and external personnel in the pu rsuit and execution of complex projects requiring teaming and collaboration. Rep resented the company nationally and internationally at conference and industry e vents. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS Bachelors of Arts, Languages - Translation 1992 Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro Minority Business Executive Program 1999 - 2000 Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, Dartmouth College Masters of Public Affairs, 2005 Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Business Management 2011 University of Minnesota, Crookston, MN Advanced Cross Cultural Education/Languages 1989 Business Retention & Expansion- Project Coordinator 2006 Residential Building/General Contractor License - State of Minnesota and State o f California. Hazardous Material Certification / Home Improvement Certification - State of Cal ifornia Real Estate Sales PROGRAM MANAGER

AWARDS Dean's Honor Roll - McLaren School of Business University of San Francisco, CA 1991, 1993 Women's History Month- Certificate of Appreciation US Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco Division, California 1999 Nominee - San Francisco District 8(a) Minority Small Business Person of the Year 1999, 2000 Gold Award - Caring Rivers United Way, Elk River, Minnesota 2004 Dean and Director's Award to Distinguished Extension Team Retail Analysis and Development 2007 Dean and Director Award- Double Bottom Line Team University of Minnesota Extension 2007 Certificate of Commendation - Manufacturers' Week, State of MN, Governor's Offic e 2008 Award of Excellence: Outstanding Single Community BR&E program - BREI 2008 Award of Excellence: Outstanding State/Province/Territory BR&E program - BREI 2008 Award of Excellence: Community Development - North Central Region - NACDEP 2008 President Emerging Leaders Participant - University of Minnesota 2009 National Diversity - Ethnic Chambers Business Retention and Expansion NACDEP 2010 AFFILIATIONS Red Cross Emergency Flood Relief- Rio de Janeiro - Brazil 1988 Emergency Senior Evacuation Earthquake Relief- San Francisco, CA 1989 National Association of Women in Construction Owner's Council Northern California Regional representative 1996-2000 One Stop Shop Capital - Small Business Administration Mentor, Oakland, CA 1999 Bay Area Girls Scout Association, Concord, California 1999-2002 Small Business Council Member, State of California, Department of Transportation 1998-2000 Executive Minority Business Executive Program Alumni Association Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business 1999-2000 Advisory Council - Bayview Opera House Inc, San Francisco, California 2000-2005 President - Northern California 8(a) Small Business Administration Association 2000-2001 Queen of All Saints School - 4th Grade Girls Basketball Assistant Coach 2001 Board Member, Caring Rivers United Way, Elk River, MN 2003- 2004 Curriculum Advisory/system Accountability Committee Becker School District ISD#726, Becker, MN

2004 Becker Blast Softball Association - Newsletter editor- Becker, MN 2004 Minnesota Realtors Association, Board of Directors Emerging Markets & Government Affairs committees 2004-2010 Board of Directors - Becker Area Chamber of Commerce Chair Economic Development 2005-2007 Chair-Elect - State of Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party- Latino Caucus 2008 Democratic National Convention- National Delegate- Denver, CO 2008 Minnesota Steering Committee and Surrogate - Hillary Clinton for President 2008 State Chair - Latinos for Hillary-Minnesota 2008 State Chair, Minnesota - Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI) 2010