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As a security representative for East Alabama Medical Center, Jacob Wilder had to communicate pertinent information to patients, guests, and staff. While his audience is different today, he still uses what he learned then in his current job as director of communications and technology at the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia. Some highlights from his career journey so far:

> Keep a Good Things folder in your inbox to remember and capture memorable emails that praised you for a job well done.

### A Working History

**2008:** Security Representative at East Alabama Medical Center

**2009:** Providence Baptist Church Intern

**2009:** Auburn University Office of Communications & Marketing Intern

**2010-2013:** Communications Manager at Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia)

**2013-2015:** Manager of Communications and Membership at BOMA Georgia

**2015-:** Director of Communications and Technology at BOMA Georgia

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