John Eddie "J.J." Jones

5508 - 64th Avenue, West
University Place, Washington 98467-2916
253-460-3141 Direct; 253-306-0104 Cell; 253-229-8226 Text
E-Mail Address: jjjones3333@msn.com

Career Goal and
Background Summary
John Eddie “J.J.” Jones

Creating a rewarding career in Projects and Programs Development and Implementation; and Housing, Business, and Community Facilities Development and Research. Extensive Experience in all phases of Business and Housing Development and Finance. Demonstrated strengths in Program Management, Administration, Marketing, Fund Raising and Public Relations. Strong skills in strategic analysis for product and marketing development, marketing plans, market research, price proposals and contract negotiations.

Experience
Unique combination of experience and training in Grantsmanship Proposal, Creative and Expository Writing for developing Programs and Projects Business Performa and Business Plans in Community, Economic, and Business Development and Finance, and in Housing and Mortgage Loans, Bonds and Facilities application requirements, Packaging and Housing Finance product development.

1993-Present Pacific Rim Development Group L.L.C.; formerly Pacific Rim Development Group International, Inc., Tacoma, Washington 98413-9998
Senior Vice President – Housing Program Development and Construction Services
Management, business and community development consulting firm and general contractor.
Responsible for the provision of specialized services to small businesses and non-profit 501 C-3 federal tax-exempt Community Development Corporations in the creation of Federal Tax-Exempt Housing Bond Projects.
Developed a HOUSING.EQUITY.ACTION.TEAM. (H.E.A.T.) approach to generate housing and community development projects to create economic and financial assistance opportunities to the greatest extent feasible for low-and very low-income persons, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities and employment for these persons.

1994-1996 KeyCorp/Key Bank of Washington Seattle, WA
Rehabilitation/Community/Reinvestment Development Officer
Responsible for developing Residential Rehabilitation and Community Development in the State of Washington, for generating community development rehabilitation loan opportunities. Created more than $100 Million in loans.
Established and maintained contacts with community development groups, leaders, builders and developers.
Assisted Construction loan Department, monitored loans in process and coordinated KeyCorp and Key Bank of Washington resources with contractors, Government Representatives, consultants and contract personnel to assure timely processing and completion of housing projects.

1985-1992 New Day Cooperative, Inc. Memphis, TN 38106
Founding President and Chief Executive Officer, and then Development and Building Consultant
501 C-3 Community Housing Development Corporation initially sponsored by the General Board of Personnel Services (Pension Fund) of the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in Memphis, Tennessee.
Successfully developed the St. Elmo Sub-Division with 335 new moderate-income housing units through tax-exempt housing bond financing.

1983-1985 Shelby County (Memphis) Office of Community Resources Management’s Weatherization Assistance For Low Income Persons Program of the United States Department of Energy Memphis, Tennessee
Energy Project Manager
Responsible for the reduction of residential energy consumption.
Managed total activities of a 5 person staff that coordinated 50 contractors and successfully bided and completed 3,000 rehab projects in 18 months.
Other responsibilities included development of grants and programs for community development activities and affordable housing. Office created the White Paper that was utilized to impact the 1983 and 1986 Tax Reform Acts that defined as a facility eligible for Private Activity Bonds.

1980-1983 J.J. Jones Consultants Memphis, TN 38107
Owner and Operator
Public relations, business, management and financial consultant firm.
Perform S-J-7 Market Analysis and Feasibility contracts for small businesses and firms under the United States Department of Commerce’s Small Business Administration.

1978-1980 Guardsmark, Inc. Memphis, TN 38101
Security Supervisor
Managed the Federal Express Corporation security account at their Memphis Corporate Headquarters.
Responsible for security guard services, including control of all access and egress at Memphis headquarters buildings.

1977-1978 QSP, Inc., A Subsidiary of the Readers Digest Association Pleasantville, New York
Fund-Raising Consultant
The largest fund-raising organization in the world, including Girl Scout Cookies and School Magazine Drives.
Worked with schools and non-profit community groups to develop award winning and successful fund drives.

1976-1977 Calgary Stampeders Football Club, Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Quarterback
Field General for this Canadian Football League team.

1974-1976 New York Jets Football Club, Inc. New York, NY
Quarterback
· Back-up Quarterback to “Broadway” Joe Willie Namath with this National Football League team.
First Quarterback ever to bench Joe Namath while he was healthy.
Was one the first three African-American Quarterbacks to play in the National Football League.
Listed in the Reference Section of Public Libraries across America in Art and Edna Rush’s “Illustrated History of the Black Athlete.”

1975 Off-Season U. S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE) Washington, DC
Recruitment Program Specialist
Presidential Appointment by President Gerald Ford in the DOC’s Business Management Fellowship Program.
Was a National Football League representative in the New York and New Jersey area.
Responsible for recruiting business participation to provide job opportunities and possible permanent careers for outstanding high school seniors and students.

Education

· South Side High School Memphis, Tennessee Diploma-1970
Major: History Minor: Chemistry
· Fisk University Nashville, Tennessee
Degree- 1974 Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science Minor: Business Administration
· Fisk University Urban Affairs Institute-Graduate School
Study/Credits: Urban and Regional Planning
Professional Affiliations

· Member: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., founded in 1911
· Member: National Association of Financial Consultants
· Member: National Association of Public Administrators
· A Founder and Director: Pacific Northwest Chapter National Black Chamber of Commerce
Interests

Golf, running, gardening, carpentry, computers, chess and all types of board games.

Best regards,

John Eddie "J.J." Jones,
5508 - 64th Avenue West
University Place, Washington 98467
Phone: 253-460-3141; Mobile: 253-306-0104;
Int'l Text: 253-229-8226
Email: jjjones3333@msn.com