SUZANNE (BROWNE) BRENNAN

**** ****** ***** *****, ******, GA 30096

678-***-**** (mobile)

CAREER SUMMARY: I am a dedicated professional with extensive economic and

community development experience and expertise. My management,

organization and communication skills are top-notch and will bring value to

any business or organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Georgia Department of Economic Development - Atlanta, GA (Northeast Region

Office)

Project Manager - Small Business & Existing Industry Teams 2005 - May

2013

. Developed trusting relationships with allies, partners and

customers by providing optimal services through technical

assistance and appropriate resources

. Assisted 100+ industries in growth mode resulting in 5,000 new

jobs and ~$400,000,000 in capital investment positioning them to

compete globally

. Managed a portfolio of nearly 50 active industrial projects

. Developed customized, comprehensive incentives information

sheets for companies

. Assisted over 50 small companies with start-ups or expansions

resulting in 139 jobs and $12,000,000 in investment

. Facilitated all 13 counties in the Northeast Region through the

Entrepreneur Friendly (EF) Initiative process enabling them to

develop strategies to better serve their entrepreneurs and small

businesses

Nebraska Department of Economic Development - Lincoln, NE [Scottsbluff

Field Office

Tourism Development Consultant-Western Region 2002 - 2004

. Developed positive, trusting relationships with individuals,

organizations, and communities in a 29-county service area and

provided access to state and regional tourism resources.

. Conducted strategic planning, visioning, facilitation and

organizational workshops throughout the service area to prepare

communities and organizations for economic development through

the tourism industry

. Served as the first Agritourism Coordinator for the state and

formalized the agri-tourism industry through the state tourism

web site. Wrote training materials on "How to Start an

Agritourism Business". Organized a statewide group of agri-

tourism service providers for purposes of collaboration and

cooperation.

Western Field Service Representative 1995- 2002

. Primary liaison between the Department of Economic Development,

other State agencies, and communities

. Assisted individuals and organizations with leadership and

community development training,, strategic planning, research,

and business assistance

. Actively involved in developing regional alliances and

collaborations of resource providers, economic development

specialists, and tourism entities

AVCO Financial Services - Scottsbluff, NE

Assistant Manager 1993 - 1995

. Solicited current and prospective loan customers in regard to

matching individual needs with financial solutions

. Actively managed customer accounts through superior service,

ongoing debt collection activities, and loan refinancing .

. Initiated a daily work schedule resulting in effective time

management for all staff

Twin Cities Development Association -- Scottsbluff, NE

Project Coordinator-Research/Membership/Existing Business 1984 - 1992

. Updated the Community Profile, Industrial Facts Book, site/

building specification sheets, and the Scotts Bluff County

Manufacturers Directory to provide current information for

industrial prospects and composed a monthly newsletter.

. Organized and coordinated Business and Industry Recognition

Week activities

. Assisted in the implementation of an existing business and

skilled labor survey which resulted in addressing the needs of

local companies

Acting Executive Director 1989

. Personally contacted potential/existing members developing

positive relationships, addressing concerns, and obtaining

continued commitment

. Supervised the layout and printing of the first four-color

brochure and advertisement used in a direct mail campaign

. Consulted with industrial prospects and scheduled tours of sites

and facilities

Earlier Positions

Paralegal -County Attorney's Office of Child Support Enforcement

Income Maintenance Supervisor - State of Nebraska Department of Social

Services

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Economic Development Institute Advanced Symposiums -"Deal

Structuring" and "Community Development"

. Economic Development Institute, University of Oklahoma -- 1991

graduate

. National Development Council Economic Development Finance

Seminar

. Sales training through Georgia Department of Economic

Development

. Facilitation training through Nebraska Department of Economic

Development

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

. Georgia Economic Developers Association - 2005 to May 2013

. Georgia Mountains Regional Commission Comprehensive Economic

Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee - 2009 to May 2013

. Nebraska Economic Developers Association -- 1989 to 2002; Board

of Directors -- 1991-1993

. Leadership Scotts Bluff (Nebraska) - served on alumni board

after graduation

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