Position:
Executive Director at Oconee County Economic Development Commission
Industry:
Nonprofit Organization Management
Work:
Oconee County Economic Development Commission
- Walhalla, SC since Apr 2012
Executive Director
Upstate SC Alliance
- Greenville, South Carolina Area Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Vice President
Upstate SC Alliance
Aug 2007 - Mar 2011
Director, Investor and Public Relations
The Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS
- Greenville, South Carolina Area Jan 2006 - Aug 2007
Government Affairs Director
Greer Development Corp.
- Greer, SC Jun 2004 - Jan 2006
Commercial Development Director
The South Carolina Republican Party
- Columbia, South Carolina Area Aug 2002 - Jun 2004
Executive Assistant
Office of the Governor (SC)
- Columbia, South Carolina Area Aug 2000 - Dec 2001
Executive Assistant
The South Carolina Senate
- Columbia, South Carolina Area Jan 1998 - Aug 2000
Executive Assistant/Page
Education:
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2002 - 2004
Master's degree, MPA, Public Administration
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1997 - 2001
B.A, Political Science / Public Relations
Skills:
Event Planning, Public Relations, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Non-profits, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Economic Development, Government, Budgeting, Negotiation, Public Policy, Government Liaison, Community Relations, Community Outreach, Government Relations, Budgets, Location Intelligence
Honor & Awards:
Greenville "Best & Brightest" Under 35, 2008
Graduate of Leadership Greer XXV.
Graduate of the Georgia Tech 38th Annual Basic Economic Development Course in Atlanta, GA.
Certifications:
Certificate in Non-Profit Management, Duke University
Leadership Certificate, Clemson University
SCCED, South Carolina Certified Economic Developer, South Carolina Economic Developers Association