joe coletti

Tell the story of North Carolina's success with spending and tax reform to maintain its momentum in the state and help other states learn what worked. Provide analysis, commentary, and training to help others understand the budget and its implications for policy and people. Collaborate internally and with outside organizations to publish in local and national publications. Engage with interstate working groups on local government policy and expanding opportunity to escape poverty.

Co-founded organization to spur development of community solutions to social problems based on relationships, responsibility, and restoration. Building a local Hiring Well, Doing Good initiative with other leaders in Raleigh to connect people to work. Responsible for outreach, recruiting, fundraising, payroll, finance, and other aspects.

Worked with investment manager and marketing team to create online store for small and medium enterprises in developing countries sell their products directly to consumers in America and globally

Wrote business plan, developed financials, led marketing efforts, negotiated lease. Worked with attorney and accountant, plus potential investors, lenders, and vendors.

Led outreach efforts for association of Fortune 1000 CEOs. Coordinated with White House, National Security Council, Commerce Department, and State Department on Japan-related trade policy. Planned annual meetings with counterpart organization of Japanese CEOs with business in the United States.

Developed relationships with project managers at World Bank, International Finance Corporation, embassies, and federal agencies to guide corporate strategy on construction and development projects. Provided strategic guidance on impact of US policy changes after 9/11 attacks

Led market research and client relationship efforts in US and Japanese automotive industries. Topics included customer satisfaction with tires and electronic components, purchasing decisions on anti-lock braking systems, Japanese car dealer satisfaction with manufacturers, and industry forecasting.

* Facilitated discussion of policy reforms among 250 researchers across more than 60 state and national think tanks * Promoted policy initiatives and analysis through presentations, conference calls, webinars, and social media * Recognized exceptional writers, analysts, and presenters through networking and forums to share their knowledge and experiences with others

Led projects on health policy, budget & tax policy, open government, and social media for premier free-market think tank in North Carolina. Wrote policy papers, news articles, and opinion essays for publication in multiple media outlets Specific topics include high-risk insurance pools, ways to expand the availability of health care, mental health reform, jail diversion and crisis intervention teams for more effective law enforcement and mental health treatment, improved financial modeling for local economic development incentives, high-risk insurance pools, ways to expand the availability of health care, public pension reform, viable alternatives to sales tax increases, and detailed alternative budgets for state government.

* Led team of 6 state employees, managed $4 million budget and contract with global consulting firm, 14 of 22 recommendations were implemented with projected net benefits to state government of more than $60 million * Improved marketing and management of state aquariums, zoo, and parks to Department of Cultural and Natural Resources * Improved support and attention for active military, veterans, and their families with Department of Military and Veterans Affairs * Improved service, cost, and convenience of short-term vehicle rentals for state employees

Activities and Societies: Rowing, Michigan Review

Activities and Societies: Edited annual review of U.S.-Japan relations