I lead our efforts to scan, scout, and evaluate the best ideas, technology, and potential partners across the global innovation ecosystem while monitoring trends and concepts relevant to VSP, a multi-billion dollar cross-industry business. The VSP Global Innovation Center seeks to harness VSP’s industry expertise alongside external innovation partners to bring innovative products, services, and experiences to market.

PRG Forum is a global production provider of services, solutions and equipment established in partnership with The Forum Group and PRG. This industry-first collaboration is anchored in providing career pathways to production professionals from under-represented and minority communities.

The Atlanta Esports Alliance (AEA) is a private 501(c)6 division of the Atlanta Sports Council (ASC), comprised of business and community leaders in the esports ecosystem working to further metro Atlanta’s position as a global leader in the space.

RIISE Ventures is a firm reimagining innovation in sports and entertainment that cultivates new ideas, ecosystems and opportunities. Composed of a diverse group from across various disciplines such as investment/finance, real estate, technology, corporate innovation, health care, sports and entertainment and economic development

The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is one of the oldest and largest organizations dedicated to the promotion and education of film in the United States. ATLFS aims unite the Atlanta community by serving artists in creative growth and inspiring audiences through the power of the moving image. Enriching the community through screenings, classes, workshops and other events year-round, the chief operation of ATLFS is the Atlanta Film Festival.One of only two dozen Academy Award-qualifying events in the country, the Atlanta Film Festival showcases over 200 films annually to 25,000 attendees across a ten day event each spring. Each year, the Atlanta Film Festival receives nearly 4,000 submissions from 120 countries across the globe. It has been distinguished as the 'Best Film Festival' by Creative Loafing, Sunday Paper, 10Best and Atlanta Magazine, as well as one of the '25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World' and one of '50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee' by MovieMaker Magazine. Recently Atlanta Film Festival celebrity guests include James Franco, Josh Brolin, Richard Chamberlain, Margaret Cho, Abigail Spencer, Drivin’ N Cryin’, Jeff Foxworthy, Jasmine Guy, Kara Hayward, Martin Henderson, Georgie Henley, Chris Lowell, Ludacris, Pras Michel, Julianne Nicholson, Tye Sheridan, Chris Tucker, Eddie Vedder and many others.ATLFS screenings & events often include in-person dialogue with filmmakers, providing audiences, artists and industry professionals with meaningful opportunities to network, interact and engage. Throughout the years, ATLFS has hosted a diverse selection of films from emerging, contemporary and renowned filmmakers including Spike Lee, Mario Van Peebles, Morgan Spurlock, Ray McKinnon, Aaron Katz, Lynn Shelton, James Ponsoldt, James Moll, Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Cuarón, Marc Webb, Debra Granik, Bill Plympton and David Gordon Green.The Atlanta Film Society is a membership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit.

The first network-driven venture firm. We back exceptional entrepreneurs through the collective power of the nation’s top founders and innovation executives.

Axis Replay is Topgolf for video gamers, eSports and tech professionals. As an entertainment and event facility with 12,000 sq ft of high tech video games (PC, console, and VR), private meeting and gaming rooms with a cafe and bar.Our mission is to create a social environment to bring gamers together.

GameBRKZ is a collaborative agency amplifying the connectivity of culture and gaming.We provide pathways for brands, institutions and influencers to break into the industry building community, visibility and brand equity. Utilizing our ecosystem of industry expertise we leverage our team’s core strengths of culture, education and talent along with capital to win in the fast paced world of gaming and esports.

The Farm is a Comcast NBCUniversal innovation hub supporting startups, founders, and Atlanta’sentrepreneurial ecosystem. Located at Comcast's new regional HQ within Atlanta Braves SunTrust Park, The Farm provides a startup accelerator (powered by Boomtown), premiumstartup incubator office space, a cutting-edge hardware prototyping lab, and coworking facilities.

a collaborative growth company providing ideation, creating experiences and building products for enterprises, brands and high growth companies. The company has built technology platforms for companies like AT&T valued at $30M+ to providing services with other conglomerates such as Delta Air Lines, Harman International, American Cancer Society and Chick-fil-A to high growth startups like Snapchat (Snap Inc.)

East Carolina University 40 Under 40 was created to celebrate young alumni under the age of 40 who have used their education to pursue their passion and lead positive change by significant career achievements and demonstrating social responsibility through leadership and service.

As a board member my role is to assist Midtown Alliance in incorporating technology startups, companies and resources as a part of the organization's commitment to serve as as a premiere destination for commerce, culture, education and living. My role is to act as a liaison and expert on what best resources and companies are great to partner with to assist in improving and sustaining the quality of life for those who live, work and play in Midtown Atlanta.

nx|s [nxis] solutions is a millennial strategy group that leverages relationships, market awareness and emerging technologies to provide: Private, public and non-profit clients with revenue generation, tangible strategies, and social responsibility from diverse segments of government and industry.Essentially, our passion equals new mediums, partnerships & results.The emerging leader in social market innovation. Which concludes, the next is US.

Continue to facilitate economic development and awareness between the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the Georgia international business community.

TAG Retail Technology's mission is to connect retailers, channel partners and innovators to provide a unique alliance of knowledge creation, new access and the cultivation of next generation retail solutions. We aim to bridge together the buyers and sellers that influence retail today to highlight the current state and help shape the future of retail in the state of Georgia.

Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is a world-class membership organization and an engine for economic development for the state of Georgia. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances Georgia's tech-based economy. TAG has become the largest technology trade association in the country.

Woodson University in Concord, N.C. which offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees online and on campus, is dedicated to teaching, research, public service and the growth of its students and the communities in which they serve. As a 21st-century Christian university, Woodson has a primary emphasis on providing a globally-endowed education to its students.

Woodson University in Concord, N.C. which offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees online and on campus, is dedicated to teaching, research, public service and the growth of its students and the communities in which they serve. As a 21st-century Christian university, Woodson has a primary emphasis on providing a globally-endowed education to its students.

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Managed relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives to reduce cost and develop efficient business opportunities inclusively. Identified marketing strategies based on knowledge of objectives, market characteristics, and cost factorsImplemented policies to ensure continuing operations in maximizing returns on investment and productivityCollaborated with executive leadership to establish and monitor budgets, review procedures and major event(s) execution

LEGACIES SPEAK identified the true legacy that lies within you, your organization, or your company. Our team specializes in tactics that creates processes catered toward satisfying the individual or collective need.Incorporated an innovative style and an efficient work ethic to provide services in the area of strategic marketing, transitional leadership, youth empowerment and much more...(additional services listed below)Keynote Speeches - Empowerment and MotivationSWOT Analysis - Organizational Structure Team Synergy - Campaign StrategiesJob Responsibilities Researched financial aspects of branding and development appropriations for persons and organizationsUtilized various new mediums of communication with customers, the public and governing bodiesDeveloped strategic tactics and processes to efficiently maximize energy and language Executed personnel recruitment, selection and training of skilled persons to deliver professional solutions to clients

Infinity Options is a non-profit behavioral health provider whose purpose is to use therapeutically interventions to help individuals meet the challenges of home and/or community environments. Job Responsibilities Efficiently managed human resource modeling through coordination of people and resourcesAnalyze operations to evaluate performance of company and staff in meeting state regulationsMonitored and assessed workflow to ensure guidelines and performances were of adequate qualityCoordinated marketing activities to promote services to community agencies and families

Founded and funded by students, the University of North CarolinaAssociation of Student Governments champions the concerns ofstudents and ensures affordability and accessibility to qualityeducation today and tomorrow.Job ResponsibilitiesElected chief executive officer to 17 public colleges and universities for student governanceOverseen a million dollar budget and developed efficient fiscal policies and proceduresPlanned agendas, budgets, and services based on time availability, community needs, and viewer demographics.Managed the distribution of staff and workforce, often in various locations across the state..

Governing board of East Carolina University. Served on the following: i. Finance and Facilities Committeeii. University Affairs Committeeiii. Athletics and Advancement Committee