Development Manager
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CONFIDENTIAL R SUM
Glenda B. Jeansonne Paulina, Louisiana 70763
Executive-Level Business Development & Marketing Mobile 504-***-****
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Public & Private Partnerships / Domestic & International Business
Consummate manager, negotiator, and communicator, with
Project Funding & Management
more than 12 years of progressively responsible service in key
Site Selection & Development
leadership roles at the executive level.
Strategic & Tactical Planning
Extensive and verifiable track record of success (1) managing
Grant Writing & Administration
stakeholder relationships, working effectively with top officers,
Private Funding Acquisition
(2) strategic planning, negotiation, communication, and project
Cross-Cultural Communications
development and management, (3) marketing materials, media
Trade Development
and public relations, image development, collaterals, (4)
Public & Investor Relations
identifying and developing pivotal, strategic partnerships, and
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
(5) capitalization.
Feasibility Analysis & Reporting
International experience, including trade and business
International Partnerships
development activities in Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,
Contract Negotiations
United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, China, Belgium,
Direct Mail & Media Campaigns
Germany, Greece, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica,
State & Federal Regulatory Compliance
Ecuador, and Honduras.
Lobbyist & Industry Expert
Legislative Affairs Programming Successful turnaround manager, converting dispirited and
Public Speaking risk-aversive staff into can do, idea-generating teams
producing and executing highly effective campaigns.
Board-Level Communications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOUISIANA AIRPORT AUTHORITY (LAA) Baton Rouge, LA 1999 Present
Executive Director
Reporting directly to the 27-member Board of Commissioners, recruited as the first LAA Executive Director
challenged to direct and oversee the 25,300-acre site selection, master planning and development process for a new
$6 billion, world-class Intermodal Transportation C enter and International Airport (LTC) project. Additionally
responsible for identifying and enlisting support from the investor / master developer team that will ultimately
finance, design, construct, and operate the LTC thru a public / private partnership.
With aggressive marketing, effective legislative lobbying, and convincing feasibility study data, overcame state
and federal opposition to gain and maintain support for the development project.
On-going identification of and negotiation with potential financial supporters from corporations in the
Netherlands, France, Germany, Copenhagen, United Kingdom, Spain, and the U.S.
Gained and maintain public support by speaking regularly in the affected and surrounding communities and
develop and direct ongoing state-wide, national and international media (print, radio, and television) campaigns.
Drive continuing business development planning for on-site manufacturing and tenants for the LTC facility.
Secured and administrate in excess of $5 million State and Federal Grant funding.
Managed large team of local and national consultants throughout extensive project development.
SOUTH LOUISIANA PORT COMMISSION LaPlace, LA 1992 1997
Director, International Business and Trade Development
Assistant Port Director
Reporting to the Executive Director, directly responsible for all business development activities including domestic
and international reverse investment, management of the port Foreign Trade Zone, and trade development.
Assisted at the executive level in negotiations to attract / secure new industries to the port area resulting in more
than $2 billion in new investment and creating over 1000 new jobs.
Led a team of government and business leaders to Japan and Taiwan to present Doing Business in Louisiana
campaign and through other parts of Asia and Europe that resulted in $1 billion new investment and 500 jobs.
Established and directed the Foreign Trade Zone program that generated more than $2 million dollars of savings
annually per company to the refinery and ship-building operations located therein.
Developed and produced all marketing and promotional materials.
South Louisiana Port Commission continued
Represented the port through public speaking, print and television media events, and local, state, national and
international organizations.
Organized the Tri-Parish Industry Appreciation Gala -held annually in recognition of the petro-chemical and oil
refinery industries and developed as part of the business retention program.
St. JAMES PARISH GOVERNMENT St. James Parish, LA 1989 1992
Economic Development Director
As the newly formed Economic Development Department s first Director, challenged to design and implement the
budget, business / marketing plans, and programming to drive the future of industrial, business, and tourism
expansion and retention for the Parish.
Led the team of business, civic, and public leaders in the construction of the first Business Development plan.
Traveled to Taiwan and Japan to encourage new business development ultimately resulting in three companies
establishing residence - created 150 new jobs and additional tax revenue for the Parish and state of Louisiana.
Developed effective marketing materials including a video, brochure, community profile, and education profile.
Represented the Parish within numerous local, state, and national organizations.
Launched the first-time Business to Industry Trade Show and local industry Business Directory to encourage
relationships between small businesses and industry leaders. Result - increased tax revenue and job expansion.
Opened a Tourism Information Center and developed the first Parish tourism brochure and marketing plan.
Initiated a Parish-wide Litter Campaign (recognized by the Keep America Beautiful office in Washington,
DC as #1 campaign in 1991), St. James Parish Proud billboards, and Adopt A Highway campaigns.
Programming and policies implemented were so successful that many of them remain in place today.
EDUCATION & CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Business Administration
University of Oklahoma Norman, OK Economic Development Institute
University of Maryland College Park, MA Basic Economic Development
HONORS & AWARDS
AMERICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Superior rating on brochure strategy, 1995 Annual
Promotional Literature Awards competition.
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Superior rating, Annual Reports category, 1995
Annual Communications competition.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES Award of Merit in Color Promotional Literature
category, 1995 Annual Communications competition.
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL Awarded #1 Litter Program in the U.S., 1991
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE / AMERICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE Superior Award, St. James Parish Economic Development film, 1990.
LOUISIANA JAYCEE WOMEN State President, 1984 85; Recognized as one of the top five Outstanding
Presidents in the nation. U.S. Jaycee Women, Congresswoman, and U.S. Jaycee International Senator #44779.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Korea / Louisiana Association (past Vice President)
Japan / Louisiana Association (past Board of Directors)
American Economic Development Council
Southern Industrial Development Association
New Orleans / River Region Chamber of Commerce (past Executive Council member)
New Orleans International Trade Committee
New Orleans Transportation Committee
River Parishes Technical Institute, Advisory Board
Louisiana 20-Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development Finance Committee
Louisiana Industrial Development Executive Association (past Board of Directors member)
Glenda B. Jeansonne 32415 Carolyn Drive, Paulina, LA 70763 **********@******.**********.***
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