• Conceptualized and developed a new crypto protocol after comprehensive industry research, effectively identifying key user bottlenecks and creating solutions to enhance user experience and revenue generation.• Conducted research to identify and build partnerships.• Steered the business development team and pitched to potential partners, fostering strategic relationships and opportunities.• Represented Ampera at crypto and industry events to build partnerships.• Orchestrated the entire company presence at Consensus 2023, overseeing all aspects from design and execution of booth concept to community event and video content creation while effectively coordinating with contractors, internal stakeholders, and community volunteers.• Published the Amp community newsletter, which provided regular project updates and community highlights.• Collaborated on Ampera white paper and wrote extensive documentation for Amp token and Ampera protocol with a focus on making the concepts accessible to all levels.

• Led a high-performing team of 3, driving business development efforts, successfully forging strategic partnerships with 10 unique wallet providers across diverse ecosystems, 20+ DeFi protocols, dApps, and data providers while structuring and negotiating deals to accelerate company growth.• Developed and implemented a successful content strategy for Amp's Coinbase Earn campaign, creating compelling copy and storyboards that significantly increased the number of new token holders within 90 days.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Legal, Product Marketing) to align on product development, marketing, and contracts, ensuring effective inter-departmental coordination.• Kept informed of new industry trends, narratives, chains, protocols, and dApps, and distilled relevant information to keep the broader team informed.• Managed and built relationships with exchanges, investors, and market makers.

• Founded a consumer packaged goods business to introduce premium, high-protein, low-calorie, sugar-free, and lactose-free milk tea to the American market.• Sourced ingredients, tested and perfected recipes, and created manufacturing and growth plans.• Collaborated with a designer and photographer to build a compelling brand identity.• Sold and delivered Happa milk tea directly to initial customers via Instagram with positive feedback.• Secured orders from retail vendors throughout Chicago.

• Oversaw resource allocation and demand-supply forecasting for Salesforce's Marketing Cloud team• Managed allocation of internal resources and external contractors to ensure efficient project execution and a balanced workload.• Gathered, reported, and analyzed various organization metrics (workforce, headcount, attrition, time tracking, profitability).• Established documentation, project plans, and communications for effective cross-functional team collaboration with an eye for continuous improvement and standard methodology.• Project managed the renovation of two Salesforce office locations, ensuring that the construction stayed on schedule.• Led weekly meetings with regional sales leadership and department managers to proactively address any upcoming staffing shortages or surpluses.

• Oversaw successful renovation of a 13,000 sqft office space within the original budget and timeline.• Created operations dashboards for efficient resource allocation.• Spearheaded special projects for executive leadership.• Represented the CEO in key meetings.• Project managed high-touch events across different marketing and communications goals, bringing together key partners to drive sales and thought leadership through events.

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