Business Partnership Director
Business Partnership Director - Organizer for weekly 1 Million Cups St. Petersburg, a Kauffman Foundation Partnership. Facilitated the establishment of a local organizing team, grew audience and developed presenter pipeline. Most successful in southeast U.S. - Responsible for business partnerships and relationship with local community for programs and sponsorships to grow TEC Garage St. Petersburg including large and small events. - Designed, developed and facilitated StartUp… Show more Business Partnership Director - Organizer for weekly 1 Million Cups St. Petersburg, a Kauffman Foundation Partnership. Facilitated the establishment of a local organizing team, grew audience and developed presenter pipeline. Most successful in southeast U.S. - Responsible for business partnerships and relationship with local community for programs and sponsorships to grow TEC Garage St. Petersburg including large and small events. - Designed, developed and facilitated StartUp Studio programs working with local partners and mentors. Incorporated Wendy Kennedy, Inc. & Kauffman FastTrac programs to coach entrepreneurs at pre-startup stage, evaluate their target market, commercialization process and path to sales. - Utilization of website, email marketing, social media and in person events to grow program, community messaging, clients and mentor network. Client Service Manager - Responsible for coaching startup clients for entry and growth in their target market. - Developed, managed and grew the New Venture program including client identification and recruitment, and maintaining industry relationships to support entrepreneur pipeline.- Developed and strengthened relationships with business mentors for Innovation Center clients. - Continued coordination and oversight of Florida Defense & Technology Showcase. Show less