Fountain Construction Company
Director of Business Development
Hinds County Economic Development Authority Aug 2001 - Aug 2011
Director of Business Development
Mississippi Development Authority 1993 - 2001
Industry Liaison Manager
Education:
University of Central Arkansas 1994 - 1996
The University of Southern Mississippi 1984 - 1987
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Liberal Arts, Journalism, Communication
Meridian High School
University of Oklahoma
Skills:
Economic Development Strategic Planning Public Relations Proposal Writing Community Development Marketing Strategy Leadership Public/Private Partnerships Public Speaking New Business Development Nonprofits Marketing Customer Service Government Fundraising Budgets Contract Negotiation Team Building Strategic Consulting Business Development Entrepreneurship Event Planning Redevelopment Market Planning Program Management Sales Process Project Coordination Project Planning Public Policy Grants Policy Marketing Communications Media Relations Business Planning Strategy Small Business Leadership Development Strategic Communications Organizational Development Grant Writing Workforce Development Event Management Strategic Partnerships Sustainability Management Consulting Public Private Partnerships Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills Customer Relations Issue Resolution Legislative Relations
Certifications:
Economic Development Finance Professional, Edfp National Development Council