LEVI JAMES JACKSON

14605 Springs Edge

Austin, TX 78717

(512) 318-0096 E-mail:

PROFILE: Experienced inbusiness solutions, strategic planning,and public policy. Comprehensive knowledge in media relations, political processes, and communications. A creative, analytical, and resourceful problem-solver with excellent communication skills.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Public PolicyProject Management

 Media Relations Business Liaison

 Operations ManagementCompetitive Intelligence

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Manageda $100 million dollar commercial real estate portfolio in downtown metropolitan area.Spearheaded capital improvement projects, prepared operating budgets, and maintainedportfolio performance. RESULT: Increased overall value of portfolio by 10 percent.

Assisted in the political processof anextensive Regional Transportation Authority ballot measure.Represented business community’s interest by researching, planning, and campaigning for the ballot measure. RESULT: Successfully facilitated in the passage of the ballot measure.

Spearheaded public relations efforts for international PanAfrica conference on AIDS. Selected to serve as Executive Committee member, and coordinated media relations strategies. RESULT: Enhanced scope and breadth of conference on local, regional, and national levels.

Developed recommendations for governmental action that enhanced the business climate. Reviewed existing governmental measures, including regulations, initiatives and referenda, and analyzed the impact on the business community. RESULT: Successfullyadvocatedand implemented business community’s political priorities.

Established groundwork for creating assistance plan for businesses during expansion of an Interstate highway. Collaboratedwith state and local officials as well as business consultants to formulate plan. RESULT: Successfully had $10 million earmarked in business assistancefor the duration of the project.

Engaged in international business relations with emerging Iraqi businesses.Met with Iraqi businessmen and politicians on several occasions to set up business alliances with local merchants. RESULT: Successfullyinitiated business alliances between Iraqi and U.S. merchants.

EDUCATION

M.A. – Political Science – American Military University

Emphasis: International Relations

B.A. – Journalism Mass Communication – New Mexico State University

Minor: Marketing

LEVI JAMES JACKSON

14605 Springs Edge

Austin, TX 78717

(512) 318-0096 E-mail:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BOURN PARTNERS, LLCTucson, AZ2005 - 2008

Commercial Real Estate Manager

 Administered property-specific funds and managed budget oversight

 Spearheaded small-scale construction and capital-improvement projects

 Prepared operating budgets, financial reports, and maintenance contracts

 Managed and directed the performance of maintenance staff, office staff, and vendors

TUCSON METROPOLITAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCETucson, AZ2003 - 2005

Manager of Governmental Affairs

 Monitored action of city, county, and state governments on behalf of business community

 Provided strategic policy recommendations on regional and economic development issues

 Reviewed existing governmental measures and analyzed the impact on business climate

 Analyzed economic development data and reported results to Board of Directors

KROLL BACKGROUND AMERICA (risk consulting)Nashville, TN2002

Capital Intelligence Analyst

 Expedited research and analysis legwork for companies pursuing venture capital projects

 Conducted investigations via due diligence services, specializing in risk mitigation

 Channeled in-depth research, analyzed sensitive information, and compiled into comprehensive reports

 Co-trained three new analysts

HONORS/AWARDS

Member, Gamma Omega chapter ofSigma Iota Rho – National Honor Society for International Studies

Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance at the graduate level (Second Quarter 2011, First Quarter 2011, Fourth Quarter 2010,Third Quarter 2010)

President’s List, Second Quarter 2010, for superior academic performance at the graduate level

President’s Award to the 2005 Local Chamber of Commerce of the Year for Leadership in Public Policy, presented by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce

TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS

PCS, IBM compatible, – Windows – Internet – Outlook – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Company Specific and Multiple Data Bases