Brittany LaCour Deal, M.S., CEcD, CERP

Brittany LaCour Deal, M.S., CEcD, CERP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Certified Economic Developer | Passionate about Research & Data Analysis for Innovative and Equitable Economic Development Strategies

  • Education

    • Northwood High School

      -
    • University of Oklahoma

      2017 - 2019
      Certificate Development Economics and International Development
    • University of Louisiana at Lafayette

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Science (M.S.) Communication and Media Studies

      Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), National Broadcasting Society (NBS-AERho) and Acadiana Open Channel Media (AOC Media)

    • Dale Carnegie Training

      2015 - 2016
      Organizational Leadership
    • University of Louisiana at Monroe

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Mass Communications

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Hawkseekers and University Peer Leaders.

    • Dale Carnegie Training

      2017 - 2017
      Advanced Leadership

      8-Week professional development course

  • Experience

    • KEDM Public Radio

      Jan 2012 - May 2012
      Intern
    • KTVE NBC 10 News

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
      Intern
    • J.S. Clark Leadership Academy

      Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
      • Executive Assistant

        Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
      • Communications Teacher

        Jan 2014 - May 2014
    • University of Louisiana at Lafayette

      Jan 2014 - Aug 2015
      TA/Lab Instructor
    • KATC Communications

      Jan 2014 - May 2014
      Intern
    • Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)

      Jun 2014 - now
      • Director of Economic Competitiveness

        Oct 2024 - now
      • Director Business Intelligence

        Apr 2020 - Oct 2024
      • Manager of Strategic Analysis

        Sept 2018 - Apr 2020
      • Strategic Analysis Coordinator

        Aug 2015 - Sept 2018
      • Quality Management Intern

        Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
    • LIDEA (Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association)

      Jul 2024 - now
      Dean of Certified Louisiana Economic Developers (CLED) Program
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)

      International Economic Development Council
      Mar 2021
    • Certified Economic Research Professional (CERP)

      C2ER: Council for Community and Economic Research
      Nov 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by JS CLARK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY on Feb 2018
      JS CLARK LEADERSHIP ACADEMYAssociated with Brittany LaCour Deal, M.S., CEcD, CERP
    • Committee Member

      Issued by Leadership Institute of Acadiana on Jan 2022
      Leadership Institute of AcadianaAssociated with Brittany LaCour Deal, M.S., CEcD, CERP
    • Board Member

      Issued by C2ER: Council for Community and Economic Research on Jun 2023
      C2ER: Council for Community and Economic ResearchAssociated with Brittany LaCour Deal, M.S., CEcD, CERP
    • Board Member

      Issued by Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce on Sept 2020
      Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Brittany LaCour Deal, M.S., CEcD, CERP
    • Board Member / Membership Co-Chair

      Issued by the705 on Oct 2021
      the705Associated with Brittany LaCour Deal, M.S., CEcD, CERP