Jason Lemle

About Jason Lemle

Passionate economic development professional with experience as a vendor, consultant and local representative. Working to better communities, regions and industry through thought driven strategies. Experienced in incentive negotiations, state and local business processes, site development, talent development, and industrial development.Enjoys working with community leaders to identify solutions to industry obstacles and partnering with skilled professionals to implement new plans and processes.

Experience

1. President

   Graves County Economic Development, Inc

   Feb 2021 — Present · Mayfield, KY, US

   Graves County Economic Development is the lead aggregate of economic growth through the facilitation of community strategic goals, the support of existing targeted businesses and the attraction of new companies to diversify our community.Serves as chief economic development representative for the county. Markets the region to prospects, helps clients evaluate key location issues, find real estate solutions, engage appropriate state and local leader, and utilize research information to develop proposals to companies. Utilizes experience with and knowledge of various aspects of economic developmentLeads various sales and marketing missions, to market Graves County to corporate real estate executives and site selection consultantsDrive thought leadership on economic policy in the county. Represents Graves County through various public speaking engagementsDevelops, promotes, and executes strategies for sustainable growth in Graves CountyOversees Graves County Economic development program of work. Establishes priorities and goals for the organization. Coaches and evaluates direct reportsSupervises budget process and execution to minimize use of funds and stay within budgeted amounts

Education

• Midwestern State University

  Business Management

  2007 — 2008

• North Central Texas College

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)

  2008 — 2011

• University of North Texas

  Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Retail Sales
• Computer Application Training
• Data Entry
• Troubleshooting
• Retail
• Facebook
• Employee Management
• Cash Handling Experience
• Group Dynamics
• Clerical Skills
• Team-Oriented
• Pos
• Driving Results
• Customer Experience
• Team Leadership
• Marketing Management
• Teamwork
• Loss Prevention
• Planograms
• Telephone Skills
• Marketing
• Phone Etiquette
• Visual Merchandising
• Merchandise Planning
• Project Management
• Employee Training
• Inventory Management
• Group Training
• Inventory Control
• Leadership Development
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Store Management
• Landscaping
• Fast-Paced
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Cashiering
• Customer Satisfaction
• Customer Retention