Andre Natta, CMSM

Current

Principal at Urban Conversations
Publisher/Editor at The Terminal (Sole Proprietorship)

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

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Connections

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Industry

Writing and Editing

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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.

I also enjoy working in the field of community 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 communities.

Andre Natta, CMSM’s Specialties:

writing, copy editing, community revitalization, social media training, commercial district economic restructuring,

Andre Natta, CMSM’s Experience

Principal

Urban Conversations

(Architecture & Planning industry)

April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)

A consultancy focusing on economic development, particularly the use of social media tools in addition to traditional methods of public outreach/interaction for urban revitalization efforts. I share what I know with individuals and organizations to help them achieve their goals for increased visibility and relevance, particularly among members of Generations X and Y.
Publisher/Editor
The Terminal (Sole Proprietorship)

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

March 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)

Responsible for day to day operations of web publication about Birmingham, Alabama.
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

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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