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Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Manage strategy and execution of four startup growth portfolio programs: Startup Chicago for VC attraction, Enterprise Chicago for corporate-startup connectivity, the Chicago Venture Summit, and WBC’s national lab and university partnership programs. - Executed 80 entrepreneurship ecosystem events in 2023 with the goal of bolstering a more connected, inclusive and equitable tech & innovation ecosystem in Chicagoland.- Principal architect of WBC’s Chicago Day activation at SXSW, attracting 3,500 global visitors; serve on 2024 SXSW Pitch Advisory Board.- Lead facilitator of WBCxGET Cities Women Founders Travel Fund, funded by Pivotal Ventures, to increase the number of women and non-binary entrepreneurs and technologists in Chicagoland.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Driving strategy for WBC's Innovation & Venture programs including: Startup Chicago, Chicago Venture Summit, and Venture Engine (with the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition). Building partnerships to create a more inclusive and equitable tech & innovation ecosystem in Chicagoland.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Supporting World Business Chicago’s dedicated effort to drive growth and opportunity for Chicago’s tech & innovation economy. Governed by a council of technology leaders, the Innovation & Venture team's strategic focus areas include capital, talent, industry innovation and community impact and its portfolio of programs includes the Chicago Venture Summit, ThinkChicago, Venture Engine, and Startup Chicago. Our team strives to make the tech & innovation space more equitable for women, LGBTQ, and BIPOC founders.- Manage Venture Engine program in collaboration with the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition, growing platform from 30 startups to 100+ within first six months of launch; design and implement 2022 program year including four industry workshops and 15 virtual pitch showcases- Lead organizer for biannual WBC Innovation & Venture Council Meeting: 200+ of Chicago’s top tech & innovation leaders, chaired by Mayor Lori Lightfoot- Project manage Microsoft’s Accelerate Chicago program, aiming to technically train & upskill 300,000 Chicagoans on the South and West sides

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Manage strategic plan, budget, and timeline of program with aim of supporting creative entrepreneurs in Chicago's historically disinvested neighborhoods- Provide business development support to small creative businesses, connecting them to 100s of resources in their neighborhoods and across the city of Chicago- Increase partnerships by 50% in first 6 months by fostering authentic relationships with artists & community partners- Conduct strategic outreach to 90+ neighborhood partners, promoting 23 unique creative resources including: funding, job opportunities, spaces, & community engagement- Lead representative for ChicagoMade during 75 meetings, webinars & public events- Facilitate Advisory Council meetings, gathering 60 council members (leaders in Chicago's arts and culture industry) across 6 creative industry clusters- Cultivate relationships with neighborhood community partners in the areas of design, digital media, fashion, visual arts, creative culinary arts, and creative professional services- Gather and analyze data to create insightful economic impact reports that are published for public use- Maintain all database records, e-communications, and social media

Chasing Rainbows invests in diverse and high-performing founders, who are often overlooked yet repeatedly outperform. We prioritize under-represented communities, specifically those who are LGBTQ+, People of Culture (those who identify as black, brown, latinx), and female-founded businesses. Chasing Rainbows is committed to empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, tapping into their lived experiences, unique perspectives and innovative ideas to create a more diverse and inclusive business world.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Manage client relationships and communications, providing excellent customer service- Provide business development, increasing revenue by 30% in 1st year based on referrals alone- Enhance the client experience acting as on-site creative coordinator and 2nd shooter - Co-founder of The Family Photo Project, providing free high-quality photography for historically marginalized families across Chicago’s neighborhoods; recipient of 2021 DCASE IAP Grant

Greater Chicago Area

- Managed 10 volunteer sister city committees and guided a diverse group of projects in the fields of International Business, Cultural Arts and Tourism, Global Education, and Government Relations. - Cities managed include Amman, Birmingham, Bogota, Busan, Mexico City, Petach Tikva, and Warsaw. - Created and implemented a virtual curriculum for the Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit for youth from 15 countries and 10 Chicago neighborhoods. - Coordinated communications efforts including monthly newsletter, e-communications, and branding for 700+ international volunteers. - Spearheaded virtual events to enhance volunteer engagement, including the launch of digital Discover Our Sister Cities monthly series.

Greater Chicago Area

- Oversaw full program life cycle of five youth leadership programs including: two national leadership conferences, one international alumni conference, and four Chicago-based eco-camps for youth from 90+ countries.- Spearheaded global outreach and recruitment efforts amongst 150,000+ global alumni, increasing competitiveness of program acceptance rates by 19% within 1 year- Maintained e-communications, social media, blogs, video and press releases- Fostered strong community relationships to build itineraries & curriculum based on strategic outcomes, leading to 100% partner return rate- Managed an annual budget of nearly $200k in scholarship & grant funding- Assisted in development campaigns and supported the annual Greenheart Gala (300 attendees)- Coordinated annual volunteer enrichment schedule for Greenheart's 150+ staff members and 150,000+ global alumni, leading to 550 staff hours volunteered in 2018 alone- Coordinated annual event logistics: itinerary, accommodations, booking 75 flights, 30 speakers, negotiating with vendors- Maintained online volunteer database, The Greenheart Club, providing 200+ resources and digital trainings for exchange participants and overseas partners

- Helped 6,000+ international participants from 60+ countries fulfill the cultural exchange aspect of their Summer Work Travel program in the United States.- Ensured compliance with Department of State and ECA regulations.- Provided participants with volunteer opportunities, resources for culture shock, and collected their positive stories through blogs, videos, and other digital media. - Managed the Work and Travel program's social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter creating engaging digital campaigns

Chicago, Illinois

- Served as main point of contact for international university students living and working in the United States on the Summer Work Travel program. - Provided general support for 800+ students, assisting with social security, health insurance, emergencies, and general job issues via phone and email- Ensure safety, job, and cultural compliance of SWT program

Iquique, Chile

- Provided small-group English instruction for adults, teenagers, and children - Designed curriculum, tests, and cultural activities to enhance the language learning experience- Completed a 5-month contract at Quebrada Blanca- a Chilean copper mine located in the Atacama desert

Santiago, Chile

Provided English language instruction to young adult students at DuocUC, a technical-professional institute in Santiago, Chile, through the year-long Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) Teach in Chile program.

Greater Chicago Area

• Collaborated with regional sales representatives around the country to build creative marketing campaigns for potential clients including e-mail campaigns, direct mailing campaigns, and other outbound marketing strategies • Researched and vetted leads for use by our international sales team in Salesforce and Jigsaw• Reported directly to the Vice President of Sales

Moline, Il

• Provided excellent customer service while processing a variety of teller transactions often handling up to $10,000 at once• Translated bank materials and banker meetings for Spanish speaking customers aiming to make Spanish speakers feel welcome at our branch• Co-supervised the incoming shipments of branch cash and maintained and balanced cash drawer on a daily basis• Won the Chase Bank Customer Service Award in August of 2011

Rock Island, Il

• Guided fellow students in researching and writing papers, improving study habits, and completing difficult readings• Motivated peers with personalized, task-based study sessions • Learned how to work with diverse types of students each with their own unique challenges and learning styles (ie: dyslexia, ESL students)• Assisted first-year classes (up to 20 students at a time) with adjusting to the demanding course load of a private university

Sevilla Area, Spain

• Led informative, guided tours of the museum to large groups and private clients (President of Toyota, Prince William and Duchess Camilla of England) in both English and Spanish• Translated museum materials (brochures, printed guides, reviews, Facebook announcements) from Spanish to English and vice versa• Researched and co-led the project "China Open Doors" with the goal of making tourism easier and more inclusive for Chinese travelers, winning the gold medal out of many prestigious museums around the world