Charles Marquis
Germantown,TN
Summary
Dynamic economic development professional with a proven track record with local, state and federal agencies, excelling in partnership building and economic project management. Spearheaded major industrial and commercial initiatives, demonstrating exceptional strategic planning and public speaking skills. Achieved significant regional growth by leveraging business development and analytical expertise.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Economic Development
Tennessee Valley Authority
07.2003 - Current
- Partnered with communities to identify, development and market industrial property for potential, new manufacturing projects.
- Assisted communities with their responses to Requests for Information.
- Collaborated with communities to apply for grants to support industrial product acquisition and development.
- Established productive partnerships with local businesses as they located and expanded.
- Engaged with communities on strategic planning and implementation.
Vice President of Economic Development
Memphis Regional Chamber
05.1999 - 06.2003
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local businesses, Chamber members, and community leaders to generate regional prosperity
- Led the Memphis economic development team on major new and expanding company projects.
- Performed business development functions to increase Chamber funding.
- Collaborated with senior management and community elected officials to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Commercial Real Estate Affiliate Broker
Clark & Clark
05.1996 - 05.1999
- Provided leasing services for a major office developer.
- Coordinated with building managers on tenant improvement projects specifically designed to meet customer needs.
- Maintained building rent rolls and performed financial analysis.
Commercial Real Estate Affiliate Broker
Towermarc
02.1994 - 04.1996
- Leased large office buildings on behalf of a national commercial development company.
- Assisted the building owner in the sale of a major office building.
- Tracked leasing activity in the Memphis market to spot lease cost trends.
- Coordinated with building managers on tenant improvement and company move-in activities.
Manager of Economic Development
Memphis Regional Chamber
01.1992 - 02.1994
- Collaborated with the Memphis economic development team to attract and retain large industrial companies in the region.
- Led company recruiting trips to facilitate prospect leads for the region.
- Participated in member development calls to increase Chamber funding opportunities.
- Collaborated with Chamber and community partners on economic development planning and implementation.
Regional Economic Development Representative
Tennessee Department of Economic Development
11.1990 - 01.1992
- Represented the State of Tennessee on major economic development projects.
- Tracked industrial real estate availability for the greater Memphis region.
- Assisted communities with economic development strategies and implementation.
- Participated in national sales calls to identify prospective industrial recruitment projects.
Statistical and Economic Research Analyst
State of Tennessee
02.1985 - 11.1990
- Maintained an econometric model for the Department of Employment Security to forecast balances and transactions related to the Tennessee Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
- Compiled information on State;s manufactures for the Tennessee Manufacturers Directory.
- Initiated a Statewide survey of manufacturers in order to collect information related to their job creation and capital investment.
- Tracked labor unions in manufacturing plants throughout the State.
- Monitored progress on the State's economic development strategic plan.
- Supported the Governs statewide Education Tour in partnership with the Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Tennessee
Knoxville08.1984
BBA - Economics
Belmont College
Nashville05.1982
Skills
- Partnership Building
- Economic and Work Force Analysis
- Industrial Marketing
- Economic Development Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Computer-Based Project Tracking
- Business Development
- Lead Generation
Certification
- CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member
- Graduate of the Shopping Center University from Wharton School of Management
Timeline
Regional Economic Development
Tennessee Valley Authority
07.2003 - Current
Vice President of Economic Development
Memphis Regional Chamber
05.1999 - 06.2003
Commercial Real Estate Affiliate Broker
Clark & Clark
05.1996 - 05.1999
Commercial Real Estate Affiliate Broker
Towermarc
02.1994 - 04.1996
Manager of Economic Development
Memphis Regional Chamber
01.1992 - 02.1994
Regional Economic Development Representative
Tennessee Department of Economic Development
11.1990 - 01.1992
Statistical and Economic Research Analyst
State of Tennessee
02.1985 - 11.1990
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Tennessee
BBA - Economics
Belmont College
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