John Schneider

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Skilled in areas of planning, organizing, staffing and leading. 

Proven Communication skills Adapts easily to new and diverse working environment. 

Proven experience managing a division and as an Executive Director. 

Team player with ability to work independently.

 Demonstrated skills in strategic planning and project development. 

Conducted speaking engagements to diverse audiences. 

Demonstrated experience in state legislative and regulatory procedures. 

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with clients, co-workers, management, government leaders and the public. 

Significantly increased and continues to increase level of responsibility at current position

Currently managing the Business Marketing and Information division all staff, programs and over $65 million in grant funds.

Managed Economic Development Division including 13 staff and $100 million in incentive programs.

Managed the Agricultural Products Utilization Commission's state office and all staff therein and developed polices and budgets necessary to to carry out the mission of the office.

Managed program and interns at ND Department of Commerce relating to the study of tax exempt property in ND

Managed the Small Business Development Centers in ND as their State Director, overseeing all 16 offices and all employees.

As the Executive Director of the Harvey Area Economic Development office I managed all staff and developed polices and budgets necessary to carry out the mission of the office.

Compiled and managed annual organization budgets on a local and state level.

Reviewed, analyzed projects for funding on a state and local level.

Recruited and supervised economic development committees.

Developed and upheld strategic plans.

Managed local sales tax funds, loan pools, and several million dollars in grant funds.

Oversee all public information including press releases, social media posts, and marketing material for the Department of Agriculture.

Acted as primary liaison between economic development organizations and the public.

Worked closely with the federal, state, and local funding sources including the State Legislature and the Governor office.

Developed new public relations strategies for private companies as well as local and state agencies.

Developed TV and radio communications for local and state organizations.

Prepared and delivered testimony for State Legislature

Worked with State and Federal Agencies to assist in the development of strategic plans for 19 oil and gas producing counties in western ND.

Lead the ND Agriculture Department domestic and International market development program.

Promoted ND companies at trade shows, conventions, and international trade missions.

Reviewed and updated marketing programs.

Generated and implemented new marketing strategies for private companies.

Consulted new companies on new marketing methods.