About
Urban Strategies Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Martinez is an accomplished professional consultant with over 25 years of economic and community development experience with a strong expertise in public sector management and operations, strategic planning, fundraising, and project design and management.
Throughout his career, he has provided comprehensive management and organizational leadership over public budgets, policies, services, facilities, and projects. Moreover, he is a collaborative communicator and negotiator with a unique ability to build consensus among all stakeholders while managing difficult situations. These skill sets have allowed him to successfully fundraise, design and implement projects that utilize best practices, and provide positive benefits throughout multiple communities
Professional Accomplishments
- Secured $250,000 in federal empowerment zone funding to design and implement an employment training program in Upper Manhattan.
- Managed the design and development of a $25 million community re-entry center.
- Designed and implemented an emergency management plan resulting in $1.5 million in FEMA funding.
- Secured $24 million in government funding to support the SUNY Downstate Biotechnology Research Park.
- Managed complex capital infrastructure improvement projects, including the Roosevelt Island Tramway.
- Provided technical assistance to New York State counties, municipalities and non-profit organizations on federal programs and policies.