Rob Wilcox
Aerospace and Defense Business Recruiter Iii @Oklahoma Department Of Commerce
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WORK HISTORY
Aerospace and Defense Business Recruiter Iii @Oklahoma Department Of Commerce
Oklahoma City, OK, US
Proactively recruit new Aerospace & Defense businesses to the state of Oklahoma by developing sales expertise; developing target lists of site consultants and companies; contacting the most likely candidates for location or expansion. • Plan, coordinate, and perform hosting duties for prospects to the state. • Coordinate, plan, prepare and participate in the sponsored trade missions and other related activities. • Accurately update and maintain division databases with client information to facilitate reporting project status to division members. Prepare and submit comprehensive status and activity reports. • Network with potential clients in Aerospace & Defense and among site location consultants developed at trade shows, special events, and other social networking opportunities. Foster and coordinate critical alliances of Oklahoma resources to assist with recruitment initiatives. • Facilitate the collection and sharing of information and activities concerning the Aerospace & Defense industry. • Maintain the Aerospace & Defense social media presence and outreach platforms, including: ACES Advocate newsletter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. In addition, generate periodic newsletter entries for the member website. • Provide assistance with trade shows, event management, and other components of call trip scheduling. • Assist with prospect visitation, site visits, hosting company executives, and other events, as well as coordinating with community/client schedules. • Proficient with Customer Relations Management (CRM) database, data entry, search and document updates, tracking Division measurements and successes, business recruitment and expansion reports, and related monthly and annual reporting of all of the above. • Knowledgeable about various benefits of memberships and resources available in order to answer information requests professionally and effectively.
EDUCATION
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Associate's degree, General Studies
American Military University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
American Military University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Project Management
ABOUT ROB WILCOX
With over 19 years of experience in project management, operations, logistics, recruitment, sales, and business development, I am a versatile and experienced professional who can deliver results in the aerospace and defense industry. I have a BBA and currently pursuing MBA in Business Administration and Space Policy, and I am a proud Navy veteran who received two Presidential Letters of Appreciation for my service.As an Aerospace and Defense Project Manager at Oklahoma Department of Commerce, I proactively recruit new aerospace and defense businesses to the state of Oklahoma by developing sales expertise, target lists, and contacts. I also plan, coordinate, and perform hosting duties for prospects, network with potential clients, and update and maintain division databases and reports. My mission is to attract and retain high-quality businesses that contribute to the economic growth and innovation of Oklahoma.
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