Jessica Farlow Email & Phone Number

• Design corporate presentations, assemble proposals, and create marketing material.• Develop economic development strategies for communities, economic development organizations, and utility providers.• Evaluate sites during site selection/elimination process by considering logistical advantages, utility availability, land usage potential, and local workforce and training program availability.

• Worked with local industries, higher education institutions, government officials, partner organizations, and chambers of commerce to promote economic development in the Tennessee Central region.• Managed multiple programs and projects in a fast-paced environment as a regional asset agency simultaneously.• Planned economic development strategy sessions, classes, and workshops for local industry leaders, community representatives, and government officials.• Served as liaison to local and State government officials, chambers of commerce, local industries, and partner organizations.• Responded to Requests for Information, coordinated site visits, and directed tasks to local participants on behalf of 3 counties.• Pursued economic development grants on behalf of five counties.• Managed site development projects and planning initiatives in conjunction with local governments.

• Planned student/employer events with employer participant recruitment, advertising, marketing, and organization while adhering to a designated budget.• Worked with local companies to devise workforce recruitment and training strategies.• Maintained relationships with businesses for future and current partnerships.• Recruited local industry leaders to serve on the college’s academic advisory boards.• Responsible for placing graduates in their chosen fields of study. 245 graduates placed.

• Responded to 60-80 requests for information regarding educational opportunities weekly.• Formed relationships with community services to assist students.• Mentored students throughout their educational experience.

• Provided in-home case management for over 130 clients.• Taught basic life skills, coping skills, and social skills.• Educated clients on mental and developmental disorders.• Advocated to community resources on behalf of the clients.• Set and guide clients to achieve individual goals.

• Edited novels and poems for publication. • Communicated with customers and vendors regarding sales and copyrights.