Michael Cecire

Michael Cecire

Freelance Writer and Independent Analyst

Greater Philadelphia Area

Current
  • Managing Editor & Co-Founder at Evolutsia.Net
  • Public Management/Social Entrepreneurship Consultant at Multiple organizations
  • Freelance Writer at Multiple Publications
Past
  • Project Development Officer at New Jersey CRDA
  • Deputy Director of Policy, Department of Labor & Industry at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Economic Development Coordinator at Jewish Camden Partnership
  • NGO/Community Development Volunteer at Peace Corps
  • Media Specialist at Partnerships in Physics Education
  • Program Assistant at Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center
Education
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Warwick High School
Connections
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Websites

Michael Cecire’s Summary

I am a practicing economic developer, a freelance writer, and an independent analyst focusing on the South Caucasus region.

Michael Cecire’s Specialties:

Microeconomic economic growth strategies; public finance; real estate development; Eurasia/Black Sea region politics & development; nexus of economic growth and political risk; policy analysis; international development; non-profit management


Michael Cecire’s Experience

  • Managing Editor & Co-Founder

    Evolutsia.Net

    (International Affairs industry)

    August 2009Present (4 months)

    • Concept author and co-founder of English online magazine focused on Georgian politics;
    • Lead editorial duties including copyediting, web design, content management;
    • Content contributions ranging from news analyses to interviews to original reporting;
    • A fast-growing and increasingly visible publication with diverse, international readership.

  • Public Management/Social Entrepreneurship Consultant

    Multiple organizations

    (Public Policy industry)

    2006Present (3 years )

    Selected Independent Consulting:

    • Redevelopment Implementation, Parkside Business & Community Partnership (2009 Camden, NJ)
    • Urban Cooperatives & Redevelopment, Jewish-Camden Partnership (2008 Camden, NJ)
    • Project Development, Green Village Philadelphia (2008 Philadelphia, PA)
    • Social Entrepreneurship Visioning Plan, Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (2008)
    • Political Trends in Parochial Publishers, The David Project (2006)

  • Freelance Writer

    Multiple Publications

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    2006Present (3 years )

    Selected publications (full publication list available upon request):

    • World Politics Review (http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com)
    • TCS Daily (http://www.tcsdaily.com)
    • MichaelTotten.com (http://www.michaeltotten.com)
    • London Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk)
    • Bacon's Rebellion (http://www.baconsrebellion.com)
    • The Oyster Pointer (http://www.oysterpointer.net)

  • Project Development Officer

    New Jersey CRDA

    (Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

    September 2008November 2009 (1 year 3 months)

    • Project principal and liaison for hundreds of millions of dollars in CRDA investments, including:
    --$30 million regional workforce housing program;
    --Public-private consortium towards the establishment of a 3rd generation aviation research park;
    • Lead in research related to economic development strategies, financing mechanisms, and other areas;
    • 'First look' project review responsibility for possible financing;
    • Employ and monitor innovative public financing mechanisms for project success;
    • Coordinate Project Management staff pursuant to needs as prioritized by senior management.
    • Coordinating and collaborating with public and private entities statewide to create and leverage optimal investment ratios towards high-quality projects.

  • Deputy Director of Policy, Department of Labor & Industry

    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    (Government Administration industry)

    March 2008September 2008 (7 months)

    • Assist in policy analysis & formulation related to labor & workforce issues for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
    • Duties include program assistance, resource coordination, and project management;
    • Labor & Industry point representative for PA STEM Initiative resource subcommittee;
    • Labor & Industry point representative on financial sustainability committee, PA WIRED/Wall Street West collaborative.

  • Economic Development Coordinator

    Jewish Camden Partnership

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

    September 2007March 2008 (7 months)

    • Develop & oversee grassroots economic development programs in one of the most distressed US cities;
    • Duties include grant writing, organizational development, community business development programming;
    • Interfacing & collaborating with community groups, area non-profits, and municipal agencies.

  • NGO/Community Development Volunteer

    Peace Corps

    (Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    June 2006May 2007 (1 year )

    • Served as a non-profit development consultant for a media development organization;
    • Work included grant writing assistance/fund raising, project design & management, financial sustainability/budgeting, time management, IT training, and networking;
    • Worked on a number of secondary projects as well including projects involving youth journalism, business education, local library assistance, and education reform.

  • Media Specialist

    Partnerships in Physics Education

    (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; International Trade and Development industry)

    January 2006May 2006 (5 months)

    • Media/PR officer for small non-profit organization focusing on international development in Africa;
    • Assisted in designing and executing a PR campaign to raise funds while designing and activating the website; authored press releases.

  • Program Assistant

    Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    September 2005May 2006 (9 months)

    • Worked in a variety of capacities that included product distribution, database maintenance, financial operations, and brand marketing to reach psychiatry practitioners;
    • Role focused primarily on organizational maintenance and development with opportunities for contributions in other areas such as marketing and design.


Michael Cecire’s Education

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Master of Governmental Administration , Public Administration , 20072009

    Activities and Societies:
    FC Fels, Fels Student Association
  • University of Pennsylvania

    Graduate Certificate , Economic Development & Growth , 20072009

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Bachelor of Science , Anthropology, International Studies , 20042006

    Activities and Societies:
    World Issues Roundtable, Supporters of a Safe Israel, Anthropology Club, Student Government Association
  • Warwick High School


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Michael Cecire’s Websites:

Michael Cecire’s Groups:

Peace Corps, Fels Institute of Government

  •    International Business
  •    Turkiye
  •    University of Pennsylvania Alumni
  •    biz GEORGIA
  •    International Development
  •    Professional Public Service: MPA-MPP Degrees
  •    Virginia Commonwealth University Alumni
  •    Economic Development Professionals
  •    Fels Institute of Government Alumni
  •    Friends of Georgia
  •    Ivy League Alumni in the CIS

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