Chuck Summers, Mba Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

- Led firm-wide community engagement and stakeholder relationship initiatives, aligning with economic development goals across multiple regions.- Managed outreach programs to gather community feedback, improving client relationships and enhancing the firm’s local impact.- Spearheaded partnerships with regional economic and civic organizations to expand firm presence and align with community-driven growth efforts.- Created dashboards using Power BI to track community satisfaction and engagement metrics, improving strategic decision-making.

Indianapolis, In, Us

- Selected as part of a prestigious statewide network of leaders dedicated to bridging the gap between Indiana’s current and future leadership.- Collaborated with other fellows to develop and implement innovative solutions that address critical issues impacting Indiana’s communities and industries.- Engaged in high-level discussions and initiatives aimed at breaking down barriers, fostering collaboration, and driving transformative change across the state.

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

- Spearheaded firm-wide marketing, business development, and community engagement strategies, strengthening relationships across the Midwest.- Managed a comprehensive firm rebrand, enhancing the firm’s visibility and market presence to better serve local communities.- Led high-profile client entertainment and public engagement events, fostering relationships with business and community leaders to promote economic development.- Redeveloped client satisfaction programs, driving continuous improvement in service delivery through targeted community feedback.

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Louisville, Ky, Us

- Directed operations for a federally designated EB-5 Regional Center, securing foreign capital for community-driven projects that supported local economic growth.- Partnered with municipal leaders, nonprofit organizations, and private developers to launch development projects, aligning investment with community needs.- Engaged with local, state, and federal entities to promote foreign investment opportunities, facilitating regional economic revitalization.- Led international marketing and outreach efforts to attract foreign direct investors, bringing capital to fund critical infrastructure and business expansion initiatives.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

- Drove growth through targeted marketing campaigns, building relationships with key stakeholders to support community and business development.- Led marketing and external affairs in the Louisville and Southern Indiana markets, positioning the firm as a leader in local economic initiatives.- Provided competitive intelligence and market analysis to develop strategic growth initiatives aligned with community development goals.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

- Managed both domestic and international business development, sourcing investors for community-driven projects in need of capital.- Developed key processes for investor relations and coordinated global marketing campaigns to attract investment for regional development.- Screened and evaluated investment offerings to align with community growth and infrastructure needs.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

- Recovered business credit rating to industry standard to secure revolving line of credit of $10K+- Directed operations of three (3) regional tax preparation offices – opened one (1) in new market- Drafted comprehensive business and franchising plans- Established budget and cash management systems- Enhanced brand from unknown, questionable venture to viable, minority-targeted business- Modernized internal technology to increase capabilities and efficiency

Hanover, In, Us

- Represent student body on committee- Participate in discussions of methods for professor evaluation- Assist in write-up of assessment survey for accreditation report

Hanover, In, Us

- Build and maintain the reputation of the program through internal and external sources- Represent fellow business scholars’ voice- Assist in planning and fufilling business scholar workshops/events

Hanover, In, Us

- Manage scheduling and hiring for approx. 35 student ambassadors- Assist in planning and coordinating admission events- Train ambassadors and assess performance- Coordinate with Admission staff

Hanover, In, Us

- Creation of needed student information guide- Creation of needed brochures, diagrams, and forms- Enter data from budgets, surveys, and activities; checked data for accuracy- Develop and organize spreadsheets and databases - Perform additional tasks as needed

Vevay, In, Us

- Researched, developed, and conducted business retention and expansion survey for county's basic employers- Designed Annual Report- Extensive project research for: asset mapping, regional marketing, creation of regional edc, strategic economic multipliers, location mapping, renewable energy possibilities, small business development center creation- Creation and maintenance of SCEDC's social profiles: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

- Served the Hispanic communities of the Greater New York City Area through service- Taught the gospel of Jesus Christ- Gained significant exposure to multiple cultures- Developed myself mentally and spiritually

B.A., Spanish, Business

Mba, Business Administration

High School, General