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Jessica Hood, CEcD

Project Manager

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Greater Savannah Area

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About me
Professional Economic Developer
Education
- Georgia Southern University - College of Business Administration
  2014 - 2015
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Georgia Southern University - College of Business Administration
  2003 - 2007
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Economics Cum Laude
  Activities and Societies: Vice President - Economics Club, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Beta Gamma Sigma Minor in Regional Development
Experience
- Liberty County Development Authority
  Jan 2008 - Jul 2012
  Project Manager
  Heavily involved in many aspects of business development in the county, including attraction and retention. High-level correspondence with economic development partners such as statewide project managers, site selectors and brokers, and prospective clients. Coordination and execution of client visits to showcase the community's positive business climate and attributes. Facilitated frequent discussions with existing industry to ensure the likelihood of success and growth in the community. Managed and administered bidding opportunities for the organization. Show less
- Savannah Economic Development Authority
  Jul 2012 - Nov 2013
  Project Manager
- Liberty County Development Authority
  Nov 2013 - Jul 2015
  Director of Business Development
- Development Authority of Burke County
  Jul 2015 - Oct 2018
  Executive Director
- Effingham County Industrial Development Authority
  Oct 2018 - now
  - Vice President
    Dec 2021 - now
  - Director of Economic Development and Existing Industry
    Oct 2018 - Dec 2021
Licenses & Certifications
- Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP)
  National Development Council
  Sept 2017
- Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
  International Economic Development Council
  Oct 2021

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