J.R. Charles Email & Phone Number

Greenville, SC, US

Dallas, Texas, US

• Credits and Incentives Delivery - Analyze client data, government statutes, and compliance regulations to deliver statutory and discretionary tax savings to clients.
• Compliance - Create deliverables which substantiate client performance, demonstrate adherence to terms of incentive agreements, and execute all actions necessary to secure earned incentives
• Site Selection - Deliver thoroughly-researched analysis of possible locations for client consideration, including the review of workforce, logistics, infrastructure, and site conditions. Negotiate with local.

Mauldin, SC, US

• Department Head with executive duties for Economic Development (business attraction/retention, incentive programs); Cultural Affairs (adult/children theater, city-sponsored community events, artistic programming); and.
• Principal advisor to City's Economic Planning/Development Committee; administrator of Community Development Department's plans/policies/budgets; administrator of special projects
• Supervisor of four staff members and administrator of department's $1.5 million annual budget

Carrollton, Georgia, US

• Executive of Business Retention/Expansion and Industrial Recruitment programs.
• Successfully attracred $153 million investment and 700 new/retained jobs representing $24.5 million in payroll. Negotiated land sale of 90 acres for new industrial park. Led negotiations for placement of new $50.
• Staff lead for the Government Affairs Committee, Workforce Development Committee, and Industry Leaders Council for the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

• Department Head responsible for $1.5 million budget, oversight of one employee, and programs that include Small Business Assistance, Business Development/Retention, and Retail Development Support.
• Designed new website that tracked visitor search requests, advertised industrial/commercial property, and delivered data via easy-to-read infographics. Website traffic increased 300% after redesign and marketing.
• Created new marketing material such as interactive flyers, digital newsletters, and videos featuring drone footage.
• Educated commercial brokers, small business owners, and elected officials on best practices of community development and business recruitment.

Clarkesville, GA, US

• Executive Director of the Habersham County Development Authority and Department Head of the Habersham County Government's Economic Development Department
• Created a master development plan for the county’s 90-acre industrial park, rewrote the park's protective covenants, secured $2.3 million in development funding, and recruited two companies totaling $5 million in.
• Reorganized the Habersham County Development Authority with new by-laws, incentive policies, and five-year strategic economic development plan.
• Rebranded the county with a new logo, brand guide, and marketing materials.
• Hosted a weekly radio show “Habersham Help Wanted” which advertised local jobs, interviewed local employers, and gave career advancement advice.

• Executive responsible for new business recruitment, existing industry support, management of county- level department, and oversight of county-owned industrial park
• Obtained certified shovel-ready site designation for the county’s industrial park.
• Successfully secured $25 million in new capital investment and creation of 170 jobs.
• Created new marketing materials and website (www.thomastonupsonida.com).

Douglas, Georgia, US

• Director of specialized programming focused on small business support services. Coached prospective business owners in the creation of their business plans and successfully aided in creation of 10 small businesses.
• Managed the chamber's social media accounts and created custom marketing material such as flyers, photography, and custom graphics
• Hosted weekly television show “Chamber Focus,” facilitated the Chamber’s adult leadership program, organized a Young Professionals Network, and managed special fundraising projects.

Douglas, GA, US

• Created and administered the college’s residential student recruitment campaign and negotiated advertising purchases with media companies. The campaign resulted in 100% occupancy in the new Tiger Village residential.
• Designed flyers, brochures, and advertising for use in external publications.
• Wrote press releases for area media, shot photography for student activities, and managed student interns for the college’s Office of Institutional Advancement.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Tracked and researched proposed legislation.
• Interviewed public officials via telephone, in-person, and with a camera crew.
• Shot video for featured stories and edited raw footage into news packages.
• Presented live, on-air news reports.

• Served as assistant to the Press Secretary.
• Drafted press releases and filed media activity reports.
• Wrote letters to constituents in reply to their concerns/questions.
• Led tours of the US Capitol.

• Wrote front-page stories, community features, and sports reports.
• Shot photographs to accompany all stories.