Curnis Upkins
Business professional with a unique combination of economic development and customer service experience.
- Role
- Senior Project Coordinator at Jackson State University
- Location
- Clinton, MS, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Curnis Upkins
I enjoy finding value in people, places, and things. This mindset has helped me to energize people about communities that they could have otherwise given up on. That\'s the economic development side of my career journey. It has also helped me to keep the calm of customers by actively listening to their concerns while offering them the company\'s perspective and plan of action when things don\'t meet their expectations. That\'s the customer service side of my journey.In all, I have 20+ years of experience in building and molding community/company reputations. I lead with respect and empathy while motivating through a demeanor of openness, authenticity, and humanity.My efforts over the years have led to millions of dollars in community investments, an Impact Award for customer service, and team building that values customers while enhancing the company\'s image.
Experience
Senior Project Coordinator
Jul 2025 — Present · Jackson, MS, US
Education
Jackson State University
Master of Arts (MA), Urban and Regional Planning
2009 — 2013
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
2000 — 2004
Skills
- Customer Service
- Training
- Public Speaking
- Marketing
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Non-Profits
- Economic Development
- Grants
- Project Planning
- Leadership Development
- Event Planning
- Workforce Development
- Business
- Strategic Planning
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Public Relations
- Program Management
- Social Networking
- Leadership
- Analysis
- Recruiting
- Program Development
- Team Building
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