Herbert Thweatt

About Herbert Thweatt

To lead as an innovative, creative business professional and educator, capable of…

Experience

1. Herbert Thweatt, Economic Development Representative

   U.S. Economic Development Administration

   Nov 2017 — Present

   As Economic Development Representative, U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), Seattle Regional Office, State of Hawaii, responsibilities are for Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of Palau. The EDA has the mission to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.Economic Development Administration encourages programs that promote job growth and business expansion in today\'s technologies and in discovering tomorrow\'s. We support key initiatives among regional areas across the United States, thereby developing economic stability through intergovernmental and public/private sector collaboration.

Education

• U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Small Business Administration

  Certificate, International Trade

  2008 — 2008

• University of Oklahoma

  Diploma , The Economic Development Institute (EDI)

  1988 — 1990

• Prince George High School

  High School Diploma, Distributive Education/Business

  1971 — 1973

• US Army

  Certificate , Air Assault

  1982 — 1982

• Defense Information School

  Diploma , U.S. Army Infantry Journalist/Photo Journalist

  1976 — 1977

• Virginia State University

  Completed 2 Years, Fine Arts Education

  1973 — 1975

• Webster University

  MA, Marketing - George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology

  1985 — 1987

• Ball State University

  Certificate, Economic Development Academy

  1988 — 1988

• Norfolk State University

  BA, Graphic Design

  1980 — 1982

• US Army

  Diploma, Officer Basic Armor School

  1982 — 1982

• California Intercontinental University

  D.B.A., Doctor of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Business Management

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Product Development
• Public Relations
• Government Liaison
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Start-Ups
• Program Management
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Financial Management
• Small Business
• Creative Problem Solving
• International Business
• Mentoring
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Government Relations
• Philanthropy
• Policy
• Critical Thinking
• Economic Development
• Writing
• Marketing Strategy
• International Trade
• Graphic Design
• Strategic Planning
• Organizational Development
• Diplomacy
• International Relations
• Leadership Development
• Photojournalism
• Journalism
• Grant Management
• New Business Development
• Teaching
• Strategy Development
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Experience
• Product Management
• Strategic Partnerships