Key Initiatives & AchievementsRaised over $120,000 for programming through grants and donor engagement Co-founded Impact Hub Port-au-Prince - a social enterprise community center that offers a unique global ecosystem of resources, inspiration, and collaboration opportunities for young entrepreneursDeveloped over 10 key partnerships with various organizations and companies to positively shape the Port-au-Prince entrepreneurial ecosystem

A partnership with the Seattle Office of Economic Development and Comcast to create the Digital Sales Access Program (DSAP) to support Small businesses impacted by Covid-19.The Digital Access Program is geared towards equipping and empowering minority small business owners with a Point of Sales System (POS) and the tools and training needed to connect digitally and effectively grow their business.

Founded and Co-Produced, Port-au-Prince Startup Week - an annual 5-day conference impacting over500 local entrepreneurs through over 100 events

Techstars Startup Week Tacoma is a five-day celebration of Tacoma's vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. Led by local entrepreneurs and fueled by our city's unique startup ecosystem, this event is your gateway to discoveringTacoma's innovative heartbeat. Experience Tacoma's entrepreneurial energy through a dynamic lineup of meetups, thought-provoking lectures, engaging panel discussions, and joyful celebrations.

Zel is an Entrepreneur Development Program created in partnership with Kay Tita, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince and Katalyst Konbit to provide 20 early-stage entrepreneurs a reliable workspace, a supportive network, and a 34-week entrepreneurship training curriculum. This program provides early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools needed to develop a successful business plan, develop a strong brand, and get ready for financial investment.Meet the fellows: https://www.startupsofportauprince.com/

Kenbe Fem, roughly translated as “to hold firm”, is a common phrase in Haitian culture. This documentary was entitled Kenbe Fem to represent the resilience of the Haitian community. Despite all that Haiti has been through over the past two centuries, to “hold firm” was most relevant as many people watched their homes and over 250,000 people perish during the earthquake on January 12, 2010.Follow David Pierre-Louis, a Haitian-American and Seattle art-venue owner, on a son’s journey to find his mother after the devastating earthquake. Immersed in the ruins, he is challenged to fill the gaps lacking fulfillment by the Haitian government & various NGOs.This movement to heal Haiti, through the empowerment of the Haitian Diaspora, is essential and inspirational. Observe the formation of partnerships between international communities and discover the embodiment of “kenbe fem” in action. Join us on the journey. Engage as we rebuild his mother’s home into Kay Tita, or Tita’s House, a thriving community resource center that anticipates providing applicable tools for the impoverished community in order for them to become the self-sustained nation they are willed to be.

Startup Week is a five-day experience to celebrate Port-au-Prince’s entrepreneurial spirit. It’s an opportunity to inspire entrepreneurial thinking in our community. Throughout the event, attendees network with each other, learn from the successes and failures of the most amazing change-makers, founders and entrepreneurs from Haiti and abroadFacilitated over 250 events, ranging from workshops, speakers, mentoring opportunities, networking, professional development, technology and sustainability. Fostered international speakers and leaders to provide and inspire entrepreneurial thinking and community development.Responsible for: Raising $50,000 built over 30 unique partnerships impacting over 2000 entrepreneurs

Conduct and manage all sales forecasting and projections, budgeting and reporting, including payroll and personnel activities; develop and implement growth strategy to increase customer base by 20% yearlyLiaise with coffee farmers to facilitate import and export procedures; oversee production and delivery teamDesign and implement pop-up experiences and tastings for existing and potential clients; create and manage marketing campaigns Cultivate partnerships and secure sponsorship opportunities to advance business development, including collaborations with WeWork that service over 800 people per engagementImpact: Cultivated strong relationship with WeWork that resulted in opening Miami market for company

Selected out of 6000 applicants from 46 countries to support community development throughout Port-au-Prince. Created the Zel Entrepreneur development program at Impct Hub Port-au-Prince impacting 20 early-stage entrepreneurs in Port-au-Prince by providing them with a reliable workspace, a supportive network, and access to a 34-week entrepreneurship curriculum. The Facebook Community Leadership Program has three main elements:Educational curriculum designed around leadership development, strategic community engagement, and technical skills.

Management Responsibilities: Employed and trained twenty Employees and managed over fifty vendors while adhering to strict budgets to increase profits and manage positive cash flowPartnership Development: Created and facilitated over 100 key partnerships ranging from relationships with the University of Washington, the City of Seattle and the NW African Art Museum. Client Management: Established LUCID as a premier craft cocktail caterer for unique events throughout the city. Hired by various entities throughout Seattle ranging from the CD Forum, WeWork, Seattle Art Museum, On The Boards and many more. Creative Director / Event Producer: Responsible for the creation of over 2,000 successful events that impacted over 10,000 people. Events ranged from Jazz Awards and festivals, to Art Mural Installations, unique castle parties, film festivals and many more.

Responsible for a territory worth over $1.5 million Maintained annual sales goals above 5% for four years in a row by managing eleven sales associates responsible for 250 customers Developed a $9 million chain for the Washington Korean American Grocers Association Credited as Zone Safety subject matter expert that was responsible for organizing, planning, & facilitating activities that promote a safe & healthy work environment

Assisted the Spaceport Technology & Engineering Department with automated tools for directorate’s resource management Managed a $12k budget for the creation and implementation of the Spaceport Engineering Marketing/Advertisement toolContracted multimedia specialists to create a marketing tool (Interactive CD ) to promote Kennedy Space Center’s core technical capabilities at future trade shows