Odessa M. Archibald,Edfp, Cecd Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Serving as chief of staff for Charitable Giving, supporting long-term strategic initiatives and managing day-to-day operations for a team of 15 professionals; cultivating strategic partnerships and executing special projects for Charitable Giving, Georgia Power Foundation and Southern Company Charitable Foundation

Provide leadership and direction to team of ten regional community and economic development managers as they work to support local communities through the provision of consulting and technical assistance, strategic planning, leadership development, industry expansion, retention, and recruitment; part of the award-winning Community & Economic Development team that has brought in 175,000 jobs and $43 billion in capital investment to Georgia over the last decade.

Metro Atlanta

Responsible for company representation and provision of service, strategies and solutions in operations, business and economic development, customer experience, government relations, community development, philanthropy and civic engagement for a Metro Atlanta market with more than 50,000 customers. Manage team of customer service agents.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Manage a team of four regional community and economic development managers providing guidance on reaching organizational objectives, reporting progress against plan to leadership.• Consult with companies, development authorities, site consultants, real estate brokers, local governments, nonprofits and community organizations in ten-county Metro Atlanta region. Focus on business development, business retention and expansion and community capacity building. Selected contributions include: •Member or leader of project teams supporting business expansions including, Kraft, Schwan’s Frozen Foods, Winpak, Clorox, Stevens Rock and Dirt, Bonnell Aluminum, Deerfield Enzymes, Wencor, Elite Foam. Projects realized more than $155M in capital investment, created more than 800 jobs, absorbed more than one million square feet of real estate, generated more than $5M in annual revenue. •Provided strategy and economic development expertise for various organizations on development projects and initiatives.Led cross-functional team in development of business case to launch new product division focused on Internet of Things. Developed first comprehensive communication strategy for a political action committee publication engaging Southern Company/Georgia Power staff, as well as congressional members.

Atlanta, Georgia

• Held responsibility for departmental operations/budget administration and advising the President, Board of Directors and management on the development of strategic plans focused on expansion of the economy of downtown Atlanta.• Launched a strategy emphasizing local area planning, marketing and business retention.• Led planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at addressing workforce needs, nurturing small business growth and improving the operational environment for local businesses.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Influenced six prominent companies to open business facilities in Georgia reaching a capital investment of $70M+, creating 400 jobs and absorbing more than 450K square feet of real estate.• Oversaw site selection for 50+ international and domestic manufacturing companies in Georgia.• Advised local communities and businesses and offered technical assistance within the 11 county region of Southeastern GA to support both the retention and expansion of key manufacturers.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Held responsibility for daily operations of the northeast Atlanta based non-profit trade organization with 150+ members focused on promoting balanced and responsible growth through advocacy, information and education.• Represented the interests of the residential and commercial real estate development industry by implementing a strategic program that educated members on core objectives and plans.

Masters Degree, Political Science And Public Policy

Bachelor Of Arts Degree, Journalism