Economic Development Specialist resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Dynamic, proactive professional with the skills to drive business growth and community relations. Skilled in planning, organizing and implementing economic development functions from concept to completion. Strong background in relationship management and team building. A consummate networker adept at facilitating change in the community to support organizational objectives.
Experience
01/2015 to Present
Economic Development SpecialistCity Of Oshkosh – Oshkosh, WI,
Monitors grant funding, expenditures, and record keeping for the Economic Development Department; Awarded Idaho Department of Labor Workforce Development Training Fund micro-grant of $25,000, planned and administrated grant through the yearlong grant period; Keeps City Clerk/Grand Administrator advised of all grant applications, grant funding and expenditures; Provides technical and professional advice; makes presentations to boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public; provides information on economic development issues, programs, services, plans; Performs Administrative duties of the department, under the direction of the Economic Development Director; Maintains regular contact with established businesses, civic groups, chamber of commerce and related committees, local and state government officials and agencies, seniors, and the media to promote business retention and to stay abreast of community activities, programs and projects; Plans seminars and workshops as part of the business retention and expansion program.
01/2009 to Present
Community Volunteer – , ,
Board member for Mountain Home Arts Council-helped recruit members, fundraised, and planned annual events; Consulted with the MH School Board on Facility Advisory Committee to determine the best strategy to involve the community to ensure much needed facility repairs and pass upcoming levy; Increased potential Booster database for Air Force Appreciation Day 28% by seeking out new prospects previously unsolicited as 2015 Booster Chairperson; reached 7% of goal in 2 weeks-fundraised over $13,000 to date; Co-founded Mountain Home Joint PTT to better share ideas and best practices between schools Planned Hacker Middle School Math Night and raised awareness of facility conditions, provided a platform for School Board Candidates to approach the public and promoted Math at home-now an annual event.
01/1998 to 01/2007
Air Traffic Control Specialist/SupervisorNA – , ,
Directed radar and non-radar services provided to 66 assigned aircraft (F-15C, F-15E, F-16, B-1, KC-135) as Tower Watch Supervisor Maintained daily activity report of facility operations and messages from aircraft Supervised actions of 14 air traffic controllers during in-flight aircraft emergencies, periods of radar outage, facility evacuation, radio failure, and adverse weather phenomena Operated and ensured proper use of ground-to-air radio equipment, flight data system, automated weather distributions system, and airport surveillance radar Developed and taught Air Traffic Control Training Program for first ever classroom training environment during on the job training; increased training capability by 30% Selected ahead of 20 peers as Assistant Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Training Coordinated with multiple Air Traffic Control (ATC) and flying organizations, on and off base, as ATC Liaison; ensured smooth flow of information and maintained highest safety standards.
Education
Expected in 2014
Bachelor of Arts: Social Science Ashford University - Clinton, Iowa GPA: Summa Cum Laude 2014 Social Science Summa Cum Laude
Expected in 2006
: Airway Science Community College of the Air Force - , GPA: Airway Science
Expected in 2016
International Economic Development Council Basic ED Course: Northwest Community Development Institute - , GPA:
Expected in 2016
: Northwest Community Development Institute - Boise, Idaho GPA:
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Resume Overview
School Attended
Ashford University
Community College of the Air Force
Northwest Community Development Institute
Northwest Community Development Institute
Job Titles Held:
Economic Development Specialist
Community Volunteer
Air Traffic Control Specialist/Supervisor
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
International Economic Development Council Basic ED Course