Business Development Economic

MARGIE BUKOWSKI

Economic Developer

Canton, GA ***********@*****.*** 336-***-**** LinkedIn: margie-bukowski-660a8577/

A results-oriented, high-energy executive with a proven Business and Economic Development track record. In-depth

understanding of Global Economics and its impact on regional projects. Ability to drive sustainable growth of

organizations with consistent maintenance of business acumen and research ability. A reputation for discretion, integrity,

and attention to detail. Proven history of handling multiple projects simultaneously with passion and enthusiasm.

RELEVANT COMPETENCIES

New Business Development Multi-Project Management Presentation/Influence

Collaborative Leadership Strong Communications Skills Supervisor/Leader

Economic Development Client Relationship Building Collaborative/Team Player

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WEAVERCOOKE Construction Company Asheville, NC

Business Development and Corporate Client Services June 2016 - Present

e Located and opened the new Asheville office in June 2017

Developed, executed, and oversaw a business strategy that prioritizes revenue growth and positive ratings

Developed and maintained positive professional relationships with clients

Monitored project progress throughout the process to ensure the client is satisfied

Conducted high-level industry research to develop leads and engaged with executives to establish strategies for

pursuing new opportunities

Participated in collaborative internal business meetings to update key stakeholders

Collaborated with Pre-Construction and Operations departments

Expanded job opportunities in the upstate South Carolina

Created and improved marketing proposals for existing and new clients

Attended all appropriate outside organizational meetings and seminars related to Construction and BD

Nurtured client relationships by ensuring visits to regions were impactful which included educating them on the

territory and entertaining them while in town

Charlotte Regional Partnership Charlotte, NC

Director of Business Development June 20135 — March 2016

@ Developed and cultivated relationships with partners, at state, local, and international levels to advance the

economic development of the region

Collaborated with site selection consultants in cities from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and New York

Recruited internationals in Western Europe, Germany and Italy

Developed networking opportunities with developers, engineers, architects and construction companies

Directed all aspects of project management

Served as liaison to the CEOs of all 16 counties' ED organizations

Facilitated client visits to the region

Entertained clients, consultants, partnership investors, dignitaries, and public officials at events

Established a strategic travel plan for the next year with the director of Marketing

Attended trade shows for the strategic targeted industrial clusters

Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Concord, NC

Vice President of Economic Development June 2013 — May 2015

Recruited new business, retained and expanded existing business in Cabarrus county

Created a strategic plan and annual operational budget for the 501C4 organization

Handled marketing opportunities for the EDC through publications and tourism/entertainment organizations

Supported business advocacy, economic development, business development, networking/product development

Collaborated with elected leaders in five municipalities and attended city council and county commission

meetings for each city and township

North Carolina Department of Commerce City, State

Statewide Senior Economic Developer/Project Manager October 2009 - 2013

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