JACOB HERMAN
Newark,DE
Summary
Dynamic Business Development Specialist with a proven track record at Cecil County Office of Economic Development. Expert in project management and market research, driving business retention and expansion initiatives. Skilled in relationship management and data analytics, I excel at creating impactful marketing content that highlights growth opportunities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Specialist
Cecil County Office Of Economic Development
Elkton, Maryland
03.2025 - Current
- Guided companies through permitting, site selection, and expansion processes to streamline operations.
- Coordinated outreach efforts with local businesses, community partners, and government stakeholders to enhance collaboration.
- Facilitated county economic development initiatives focused on business retention and expansion.
- Created marketing content promoting Cecil County business opportunities.
Project Coordinator
Upper Shore Regional Council
Chestertown, Maryland
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinated regional council project schedules, milestones, and stakeholder communications.
- Tracked project plans, deadlines, and deliverables for Upper Shore Regional Council initiatives.
- Prepared meeting agendas, notes, and follow-up actions for council project teams.
- Led and assisted in organizing and leading new projects such as Business Mentor Program, Career and Technology website for students in the Upper Shore counties.
Product Management Summer Intern
TE Connectivity
Middletown, Pennsylvania
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted market research for various connector products with assistance from the global product management team and the senior marketing team for a market growing at 5-8% and helped pull salesforce reports to show trends and improvements. Helped lead TE Connectivity Intern group presentation to Senior Global Product Managers and TE Director of Product Management
Server
Tyler's Bar and Grille
Newark, DE
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Summer Camp Counselor
Palmyra Area Parks and Recreation
Palmyra, PA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Coordinated engaging games, events, and team-building activities that fostered teamwork and social skills among young and preteen day campers.
- Supervised campers during Palmyra Area Parks and Recreation summer activities and transitions.
- Led group games, crafts, and recreational programs for mixed-age camp groups.
- Monitored camper behavior and enforced park safety rules and camp guidelines.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2023
Skills
- Project Management
- Project coordination
- Business analysis
- Data Analytics
- Competitive Analysis
- Client Relationship Management
- Relationship management
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Multitask
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization
- Professionalism
VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP
- Wilmington University, lacrosse captain, 2021, 2021
- Palmyra Black Knights, Peewee/Bantam Assistant Coach, 2015, 2019
- Cecil College Leadership Institute 2026
Timeline
Business Development Specialist
Cecil County Office Of Economic Development
03.2025 - Current
Project Coordinator
Upper Shore Regional Council
02.2023 - 02.2025
Product Management Summer Intern
TE Connectivity
05.2022 - 08.2022
Server
Tyler's Bar and Grille
09.2021 - 03.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
Palmyra Area Parks and Recreation
01.2015 - 01.2019
MBA - Business Administration
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Wilmington University