The European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto, Portugal, is an intensive, entrepreneurship program designed to help participants develop startup ideas and bring them to market. The program involves forming teams with students from various universities and working under the guidance of mentors from top global companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook.- Created a comprehensive marketing strategy that aligned with our startup's business goals and objectives.- Conducted market research to understand target audiences, market needs, and competitive landscape.- Defined and communicated the unique value proposition of our product to a pool of 15 different investors.-Developed and executed social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement across platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.-Collected customer feedback and conduct in-person, thorough interviews to incorporate improvements.-Used analytics tools to monitor and analyze the performance of marketing campaigns.-Developed marketing materials and pitches for presenting to investors and venture capitalists.- Leverage the opportunity to network with mentors, speakers, and fellow participants to promote our startup.-Prepared for and participated in the startup expo, showcasing our product and marketing efforts.

- Monitored and patrolled pool premises while strictly enforcing rules, policies and procedures to keep individuals of all ages safe- Created and managed schedules for up to 15 lifeguards to provide adequate coverage of pool areas during operating hours- Maintained the cleanliness of the pool grounds and quality of the pool water with advanced sanitation and testing equipment- Defined course of action in case of an emergency including inclement weather, hazardous chemical levels or patron accident- Attended weekly revenue and operations meetings with leadership to discuss and evaluate overall performance- Organized and supervised payment schedule for all employed pool staff while planning and orchestrating monthly audits- Certified in first aid, CPR and AED

- Demonstrated positive customer service by answering a variety of phone calls and greeting customers at the store- Provided detailed product information and recommendations to meet the needs of over one thousand customers- Ensured daily in-store business operations were accomplished by overseeing shipments, restocking shelves and repacking coolers- Promoted products and supplements to nearly 30 gyms across the Birmingham metro area- Opened and closed the storefront during designated operating hours

- Pitched cleaning packages that best fit customer needs while demonstrating a high working knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and applications- Performed quality rug, carpet and upholstery cleaning services to commercial and residential properties across the Birminghammetro area- Developed strong time management and people skills to complete assignments in a timely manner and build upon the company’s book of business