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Charleston, Sc, Us

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Instrumental in the full range of activities necessary to support the retention of businesses located in Charleston County and helping position those businesses to expand, adding jobs and capital investment in the County. Oversight of the Business Concierge Program for existing and newly established companies, which involves extensive business visitation (300+ per year), ombudsman-ship, expansion projects, state-wide connections, B2B connections, sector building and special events… Show more Instrumental in the full range of activities necessary to support the retention of businesses located in Charleston County and helping position those businesses to expand, adding jobs and capital investment in the County. Oversight of the Business Concierge Program for existing and newly established companies, which involves extensive business visitation (300+ per year), ombudsman-ship, expansion projects, state-wide connections, B2B connections, sector building and special events activities. Address issues, makes key connections to other County departments and other agencies while advising on any incentives, financing, infrastructure, workforce, and other matters affecting the success of a business. Executes and supports initiatives for aerospace, automotive, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, defense and technology sectors: task forces, industry trade shows, business development and research. Fosters relationships with economic development allies: municipal governments, workforce development, higher-ed institutions, utility companies, the Port of Charleston, railways, aviation authority, and departments of tourism. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Assists the Director of Business Retention and Expansion with Charleston County's Business Assistance Program. Works with Charleston County’s primary businesses to help problem solve, discuss potential expansion opportunities and advise on any applicable incentives available. The focus on existing industries is to facilitate a strong business retention and expansion program throughout the County. Conducts annual site visits to be a liaison between the county, municipality, and industry.… Show more Assists the Director of Business Retention and Expansion with Charleston County's Business Assistance Program. Works with Charleston County’s primary businesses to help problem solve, discuss potential expansion opportunities and advise on any applicable incentives available. The focus on existing industries is to facilitate a strong business retention and expansion program throughout the County. Conducts annual site visits to be a liaison between the county, municipality, and industry. Fosters relationships with economic development allies: municipal governments, workforce development, higher-ed institutions, utility companies, the Port of Charleston, railways, aviation authority, and departments of tourism. A main goal is to create future programs and events to further network and showcase the numerous companies and industry sectors that make Charleston County’s economy a continued success. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Project Management and Process Improvement•Supported an aerospace FOD prevention initiative resulting in 7 figure, YOY savings for the client and future implementation at the customer’s west coast facility•Managed the Caroline's Cart seat project in partnership with Technibilt Business Development•Founded the Center of Plastics Excellence at Curd Enterprises positioning the company as the local thought leader in plastics for high-tech, high margin opportunities and a hub for… Show more Project Management and Process Improvement•Supported an aerospace FOD prevention initiative resulting in 7 figure, YOY savings for the client and future implementation at the customer’s west coast facility•Managed the Caroline's Cart seat project in partnership with Technibilt Business Development•Founded the Center of Plastics Excellence at Curd Enterprises positioning the company as the local thought leader in plastics for high-tech, high margin opportunities and a hub for additive manufacturing and 3D printing.•Developed an export plan and lead international strategy for South American markets•Developed sales pipeline, lean sales process development, prospecting, competitive research and monitoring, pitching, direct marketing campaigns, industry outreach and coordinating team logistics.Marketing & Communications•Developed and implemented a marketing strategy •Creation of Brand Bible and communication standards for brand consistency•Developed and executed marketing strategy and optimization, media planning and buying, market research with attribution modeling and adherence to strict ROI goals. Show less

Expert navigation of vessels into marina.Customer service excellence.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Business development and coordinating new business opportunities for growth.Data Driven Marketing and Business Intelligence Solutions ROI Modeling, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media, Mobile Media, Digital Strategy, SEO, Branding.

Litigation Support

An assistant to the wonderful attorneys and paralegals on our Charlotte office. • Responsible for filing pleadings and motions at State and Federal Courthouses• Delivered files, organized meetings, interacted with clients, and filed legal documents in multiple practice areas, started research for attorneys• Client relations, keeping a tight schedule and having deadlines to meet by working forty hours a week as a legal assistant

I am currently a student at Appalachian State University or UNC-Boone if you will.Degrees: BA-Music Business & BS-Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.

Marketing: Market Planning and Development, Public Relations, Affinity groups Management: Business Development, Strategic Planning, Market Development, Performance Enhancement (Lean/6*), Performance Metrics and Physician Manpower Planning for the system of 26 hospitals and 40,000 employees.The CHS Management Company is essentially a consulting firm operated by Carolinas Health Care System. I served as a management assosicate.Partner - Music on the Mountain Aug. 2008… Show more Marketing: Market Planning and Development, Public Relations, Affinity groups Management: Business Development, Strategic Planning, Market Development, Performance Enhancement (Lean/6*), Performance Metrics and Physician Manpower Planning for the system of 26 hospitals and 40,000 employees.The CHS Management Company is essentially a consulting firm operated by Carolinas Health Care System. I served as a management assosicate.Partner - Music on the Mountain Aug. 2008, 2009Director of logistics and public relations. Stage manager and promotions coordinator for the first and second annual green and renewable energy benefit festival bringing national acts and attendance of 2,500 people in 2008 & 4,200 in 2009. Raised over 5,000 for the Appalachian Institute for Renewable Energy in 2009 alone. Show less

My 35 hr/wk internship dealt with set up and production of two concerts weekly, "Alive After Five"; I was involved in marketing/advertising campaigns, and was in charge of 'Artist Assessment' for acts wanting to be a part of the East Coast Staple of ArtistsHelped produce 2 weekly concert series in Charlotte and Wilmington! What a blast.

Responsible for filing pleadings and motions at State and Federal CourthousesDelivered files, organized meetings, interacted with clients, and filed legal documents in multiple practice areas, started research for attorneysLearned the value of client relations, keeping a tight schedule and having deadlines to meet by working forty hours a week as a legal assistantCompiled all office Power Point files into a complete research library

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Masters Of Science In Project Management, Technical Project Management

Bs Business Administration, Entrepreneurship

Activities and Societies: The APPS Club: Appalachian Popular Programming Society Omicron Delta Kappa Awesome Possum (Band) The Northwest.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Management; Interdisciplinary Studies; Entrepreneurship In The Music Industry, Business

Activities and Societies: President, Split Rail Records Chair APPS Club Shows Omicron Delta Kappa Appalachian Who's Who President.

Economic Development Institute

OU Economic Development Institute (EDI) is the premier economic development program in the nation, with more than 50 years of experience.

Green Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Lean 6Sigma DMAIC