Andre Natta, CMSM

Current

Publisher/Editor at The Terminal (Sole Proprietorship)
Independent Consultant at Urban Observations (Self-employed)

Past

Main Street Coordinator at Main Street Birmingham
Programs Assistant for Marketing at Savannah Development and Renewal Authority
General Manager at Olde Harbour Inn/HLC Hotels, Inc.

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Education

Savannah College of Art and Design

Recommended

10 people have recommended Andre

Connections

270 connections

Industry

Writing and Editing

Websites

Andre Natta, CMSM’s Summary

I currently manage and publish an online portal I created for Birmingham, Alabama, providing in depth looks at the region and the people that make it what it is.

Also beginning to write professionally, with a special interest in stories focusing on the American South and the Creative Class.

Finally, I still have a longing for working in the field of commercial revitalization, particularly as it pertains to using the ever expanding world of social media as a tool to strengthen what's already there in terms of communication and the sharing of information in districts.

Andre Natta, CMSM’s Specialties:

writing, copy editing, social media, consulting, blogging

Andre Natta, CMSM’s Experience

Publisher/Editor
The Terminal (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

March 2007 — Present (1 year 5 months)

Responsible for day to day operations of web publication about Birmingham, Alabama.
Independent Consultant
Urban Observations (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Online Media industry)

March 2007 — Present (1 year 5 months)

I've stumbled into the world of social media as a result of getting into blogging and social networks. I've been on this quest since I took a certain class in college to determine how the web and the tools that we use to access it can be used to strengthen existing relationships and forge new ones. I share what I've learned so far with individuals and organizations to help them achieve their goals for increased visibility and relevance, particularly among members of Generations X and Y.
Main Street Coordinator

Main Street Birmingham

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Public Policy industry)

September 2004 — March 2007 (2 years 7 months)

Responsible for implementing revitalization strategies for urban commercial districts throughout Birmingham, AL with special focus on districts on the city's west side using the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Main Street Four Point Approach.
Programs Assistant for Marketing

Savannah Development and Renewal Authority

(Government Agency; 1-10 employees; Public Policy industry)

October 2002 — September 2004 (2 years)

Maintained agency marketing tools including website, internal business/property databases and available spaces/properties lists and coordinated use by the general public of Greater Downtown Business Resource Center for Main Street influenced downtown economic development authority.

Other duties included providing technical assistance to potential and existing business and property owners; conducting research on urban issues and trends for use in creation of agency programs.
General Manager

Olde Harbour Inn/HLC Hotels, Inc.

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Hospitality industry)

October 2001 — October 2002 (1 year 1 month)

General manager/innkeeper for 25-room full service bed and breakfast in Savannah, Georgia. Responsible for day-to-day operation, management of staff of 17, human resources and conflict management.

Andre Natta, CMSM’s Education

Savannah College of Art and Design

BFA, Architectural History, 1993 — 2000

Activities and Societies:

United Student Forum, Student Activities Council, AIAS, Baseball, Inter Club Council

Additional Information

Andre Natta, CMSM’s Websites:

Andre Natta, CMSM’s Groups:

Birmingham Jaycees, Catalyst 4 Birmingham, PARCA Roundtable, Ruffner Mountain Nature Coalition, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Jefferson County Historical Commission, Media of Birmingham