Harry Swendsen Email & Phone Number

Cary, NC

Work with businesses in the 15-county North Central Prosperity Zone. Develop strong relationships with local allies, partners and government officials to assist local companies. Provide clients with specific information on available resources for exporting, workforce training, productivity improvement, research and expansion.

Work with businesses in the 10-county Sandhills (South Central) Prosperity Zone. Develop strong relationships with local allies, partners and government officials to assist local companies. Provide clients with specific information on available resources for exporting, workforce training, productivity improvement, research and expansion.

Work with businesses in the 10-county Sandhills (South Central) Prosperity Zone. Develop strong relationships with local allies, partners and government officials to assist local companies. Provide clients with specific information on available resources for exporting, workforce training, productivity improvement, research and expansion.

Utilized business experience and extensive knowledge of available resources to counsel existing businesses and start-ups. Promoted our services to clients and partners at events across North Carolina. Developed marketing materials, handled social media and did entrepreneurship presentations. Developed network of economic development professionals and.

Reached out to small and mid-sized North Carolina companies, primarily manufacturers, to inquire about their business challenges and opportunities. Connected them to state and partner resources in areas including business counseling, exporting, government contracting, workforce training and capital. Responsible for the Northeastern, Eastern and RTP.

• developed marketing strategies and tactics for businesses and organizations
• utilized a broad array of advertising channels including print advertising, broadcast advertising, direct mail, search engine marketing and email marketing
• managed creative team in the development of logos, websites, brochures, direct mail pieces, tradeshow exhibits and press releases
• advised clients on the use of emerging marketing opportunities

• managed advertising sales people, graphic artists and website developers
• coordinated efforts of several departments (news, advertising, website, commercial printing, circulation, bookkeeping, front office) for our daily newspaper and over 20 special niche projects per year
• developed annual budget for sales revenues and expenses
• expanded a small, local tourist publication into a successful regional visitor guide with a companion website

• served as chief administrative official for the city while concurrently working full-time
• chaired all council meetings, made appointments to committees and commissions
• served as city’s spokesperson to the media, gave speeches at special events
• served with staff and council in hiring, firing, union negotiations and reviews
• worked with staff and council in budgeting and goal setting

St. Cloud Times, St. Cloud, MN

B.S., Marketing, Magna Cum Laude

Certificate, Leadership Enhancement & Development Program (Lead)

Ten-month personal leadership program based upon Kouses & Posner's Leadership Challenge model and the Five Practices of Exemplary.

Certificate, Basic Economic Developement Course

This four-day course provides intensive instruction on the fundamentals needed to organize, plan, and implement economic development.

Certificate, Principles Of Marketing Research

Online certificate awarded from UGA Center for Continuing Education.

Certified Professional, Inbound Marketing

Certificate of Excellence recognizes my proficiency in Inbound Marketing principles and best practices, including blogging, social media.