Marcus Dufour, Mba, Cecd Email & Phone Number

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States

Vicksburg, Mississippi

Vicksburg, Ms

Jackson, Mississippi Area

Recruiting of private sector companies and industries to the state of Mississippi for the purpose of investment attraction and creation of new jobs in the state. Directly interface with company executives or site location consultants to respond to inquiries for location needs, to respond to RFP’s, and other tasks as necessary. Facilitate state and local resources pertinent to the project demands. Responsible for proactive lead generation for… Show more Recruiting of private sector companies and industries to the state of Mississippi for the purpose of investment attraction and creation of new jobs in the state. Directly interface with company executives or site location consultants to respond to inquiries for location needs, to respond to RFP’s, and other tasks as necessary. Facilitate state and local resources pertinent to the project demands. Responsible for proactive lead generation for identifying opportunities for job creation in Mississippi. Maintain accurate and timely reports in database and other records pertinent to the project activity. Preparing and presenting formal presentations and follow up activities to executive teams, location consultants and others involved with project locations. Show less

Jackson, Mississippi Area

Assist in the review and processing of the CDBG Economic Development, RIF, DIP, and RAIL Loan applications. Analyze incoming applications based on criteria set forth in the CDBG final statement to determine which projects meet program National Objective whereby persons of low to moderate income residential area are benefited. Provide technical assistance and information about programs to local units of governments and/or their representatives as well as to the general public as… Show more Assist in the review and processing of the CDBG Economic Development, RIF, DIP, and RAIL Loan applications. Analyze incoming applications based on criteria set forth in the CDBG final statement to determine which projects meet program National Objective whereby persons of low to moderate income residential area are benefited. Provide technical assistance and information about programs to local units of governments and/or their representatives as well as to the general public as requested to aid in the development of grant applications and program policies and procedures. Assist in planning and conducting workshops/meetings. Communicate policies and procedures and program requirements.Assist with annual update of the CDGB final statement which explains goals, rules, and regulations of the CDBG program. Show less

Jackson, Mississippi Area

Trade Research Analyst Intern for World Trade Center clients as well as companies within Mississippi requesting trade information.Assisted in the development of marketing materials from idea conception to production, as well as development and implementation of educational outreach programs for current and potential World Trade Association membership.Contributed to newsletters and trade publications.Evaluated economic and market factors within industries and geographic… Show more Trade Research Analyst Intern for World Trade Center clients as well as companies within Mississippi requesting trade information.Assisted in the development of marketing materials from idea conception to production, as well as development and implementation of educational outreach programs for current and potential World Trade Association membership.Contributed to newsletters and trade publications.Evaluated economic and market factors within industries and geographic regions.Analyzed and prepared repots on international trade policies.Provided website and social media support in both technical and editorial aspects through the development and publishing of new stories and content management.Assisted the Mississippi World Trade Center Executive Director and Staff with support in planning and hosting special events, reception duties, and clerical tasks. Show less

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

Built relationships with potential students and parents in over 10 Community Colleges, serving as liaison between the university and community college administrations, counselors, any other faculty or staff.Traveled to schools and recruitment programs in order to represent the university and recruit potential students within a regional territory through the recruitment process.Analyzed literature, studies, university facts, and competitive information to maximize knowledge… Show more Built relationships with potential students and parents in over 10 Community Colleges, serving as liaison between the university and community college administrations, counselors, any other faculty or staff.Traveled to schools and recruitment programs in order to represent the university and recruit potential students within a regional territory through the recruitment process.Analyzed literature, studies, university facts, and competitive information to maximize knowledge necessary for university recruitment and to adhere to all university and departmental policies.Communicated and worked with campus visitors by explaining the overall admissions process, answering questions about the university, and giving campus tours.Contributed to miscellaneous office-wide efforts such as: scholarship evaluation, planning recruitment-marketing campaigns, assisting in technology advancement, etc. Show less

Collaborated with current and rising chapters in recruitment process, while trained and developed over 300 fraternity officers and 20 alumni officers, and reorganized four chapters.Maintained and monitored operation of two $50,000 budgets.Organized two philanthropic events benefitting St. Jude, Character Counts, and Wounded Warrior Project.

Trained and developed over 500 fraternity officers across the country in leadership, chapter operations, recruitment and budgeting and organizing service & philanthropy events.Facilitated over 100 leadership workshops to enrich collegiate leadership potential. Created and utilized a bi-annual operational budget for development travel.Facilitated and presented on leadership at three national conventions and six regional educational institutions.Oversaw… Show more Trained and developed over 500 fraternity officers across the country in leadership, chapter operations, recruitment and budgeting and organizing service & philanthropy events.Facilitated over 100 leadership workshops to enrich collegiate leadership potential. Created and utilized a bi-annual operational budget for development travel.Facilitated and presented on leadership at three national conventions and six regional educational institutions.Oversaw communication to more than 100 alumni and university personnel. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business/Trade/Commerce, 3.75

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Criminal Justice And Corrections