Served as a trusted advisor to the Founder-CEOs, providing strategic counsel and operational support to ensure the success of both companies.Stealth Tech Start-Up:• Managed hiring and onboarding processes, aligning teams with company culture, vision, and KPIs.• Led fundraising strategies, securing $40K in pre-seed capital and ensuring due diligence compliance.• Crafted impactful PR and branding strategies, contributing to enhancing company visibility and KPI impact.• Collaborated with engineering teams on MVP development, and defining project roadmaps and deliverables.• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, ensuring organizational alignment and achievement of KPIs.Perspective Developer Tech Start-Up:• Established a network of advisors, strategically guiding company operations and talent acquisition.• Collaborated on strategic goals, developing actionable business plans with defined deliverables.• Led initiatives, including VC strategy, pre-seed fundraising, and securing technology business grants.• Utilized personal contacts for investor connections, overseeing projects with on-time completion and successful KPI outcomes.• Worked closely with engineering teams on autonomous drone interface development and demo, defining project goals, scope, and monitoring budgets and timelines.

• Negotiate business deals, endorsements, partnerships, and other brand-building opportunities for influencer clients.STANDOUT ACHIEVEMENTS• Orchestrated copyright reacquisitions for renowned music artists, enabling them to renegotiate more favorable publishing and master splits and regain ownership of their original copyrights.• Negotiated a six-figure international campaign and commercial deal with JBL for an award-winning music artist, featuring his hit song as the main soundtrack.• Collaboratively developed data-driven marketing strategy for highly acclaimed albums coordinating creatives and targeting segmented audiences, resulting in 30M+ streams.• Expanded the brand presence of a vegan lifestyle influencer by elevating her online business by 25%, showcasing skills in booking speaking engagements, organizing and hosting multi-day live events, and securing aligned sponsorships and press opportunities.

• Leveraged industry relationships to direct tech leaders towards potential funding opportunities, resulting in over $200K in grants and sponsorships awarded for their initiatives. This expanded Storj Institute's reach and enhanced the impact of their live and online events.• Collaboratively led the conceptualization and full-scale implementation of the "Webolution" conference, shaping a comprehensive curriculum with 13 dynamic Web3 workshops, strategically enhancing educational initiatives.• Pioneered diversity initiatives, facilitating strategic partnerships and community events that expanded Storj Institutes brand presence and industry engagement.• Demonstrated exceptional strategic planning skills and community engagement expertise, contributing to the substantial growth of the institute's network and influence in the technology and web3 communities.• Actively engaged with industry leaders at expos, live events, and conventions, demonstrating strong networking skills and ability to secure new partnership opportunities."

• Facilitated the launch, development, and daily management of a premiere Charter High School.• Implemented effective recruitment strategies, resulting in a remarkable enrollment surge from zero to 50 students.• Established foundational processes, calendars, master schedules, and digital recordkeeping, in addition to developing onboarding materials and employee handbook for teachers that clearly define expectations for the school year.• Sourced, tested, and purchased cutting-edge technology for classrooms, including 3D modeling, and animation software (Maya, ZBrush) and Google Goggles.• Cultivated trusted relationships with teachers and staff members, serving as a troubleshooter and mentored students in completing special projects.• Utilized existing network to organize impactful workshops, linking students with professionals in the fields of Arts, Music, Tech, and Design.

• Leveraged industry relationships with well-known executives, enhancing the quality of adjunct faculty and enriching the curriculum.• Orchestrated faculty recruitment initiatives and oversaw Arts Administration Master’s degree program applicant screening and admissions process.• Produced engaging events from concept to completion, ranging from student mixers to alumni reunions, as well as in-studio series featuring guest speakers from the music industry such as: Wyclef, Bitty McClean and Walshy Fire. • Assisted Live Nation VP in teaching coursework on live event touring administration and management, including booking, logistics, staffing, promotion, contracts, marketing and sponsorships.This course provided an overview of organizing music tours and events by discussing administrative and management responsibilities of touring including booking, logistics, staffing, promotion and decision making.Course Topics• Artist Revenue Streams• Contracts• Booking Agents• Promoters• Tour Budget• Ticketing/Resale Market• Deal Sheets• Merchandise• Marketing• Riders• Sponsorships and Endorsements

• Oversaw the daily operations of award-winning music artists serving as primary client liaison on-site at international and national events, resolving all technical and logistical issues.• Supported the CEO in project launches with FestiFi and Virtual Reality Company, expanding the company's portfolio to enhance diversification.• Successfully negotiated artist bookings and provided comprehensive executive support for artist management operations.• Collaboratively crafted integrated pr strategies that enhanced brand awareness and outreach for award-winning clients, which resulted in valuable partnerships and endorsements with renowned brands like Budweiser and Converse.• Expertly managed booking division and negotiated contracts with buyers, tour managers, and promoters to book large volume of events for clients including award-winning artist Kirk Franklin.• Developed and nurtured robust, reliable relationships with partners, vendors, recording studios, and merchandising companies to ensure the seamless delivery of top-notch products and services, while achieving cost savings of up to 25%.• Leveraged network to source and sign four emerging artists with agency, and initiated partnership with leading talent agency WME.• Registered clients’ catalog with performance and digital rights organizations to ensure the protection of copyrights, obtain licenses and establish royalty agreements.

• Drove business development through compelling presentations, overseeing project logistics, and managing travel arrangements for esteemed clients.• Orchestrated virtual client meetings, handled reports and data management, and adeptly managed client communications and negotiations with top-tier talent agencies, publishers, agents, publicists, attorneys, and brand partners.• Meticulously coordinated project timelines and deliverables for a renowned client's Christmas album, leading to its successful launch and securing a top 10 position on the Billboard charts.• Played a pivotal role in executing an integrated PR strategy for an acclaimed client, resulting in the establishment of a Hip Hop Studies degree at North Carolina Central University and a fellowship at Harvard University.

• Managed logistical details such as ticket sale counts, VIP ticketing, tour routing, deal sheets and complex contract negotiations in the Music Department, contributing to client profitability and live event success.

• Collaborated on a comprehensive social media business plan and web-based database, resulting in increased staff participation and improved content quality and quantity.• Orchestrated in-store events, promotions, and gifts for a leading luxury hair extension retailer, and utilized network to establish a groundbreaking sponsorship vertical, resulting in TV/Film placements and celebrity endorsements. • Conducted analysis of digital content analytics, co-created marketing campaigns, and executed corresponding marketing initiatives, including campaign photo shoots, makeovers, and sponsored beauty events.

• Led and educated high-school musicians at “live-in” Grammy Camp.

• Established relationships with local and national non-profits, coordinating hundreds of volunteer placements for students to fulfill volunteer hours.• Earned the "Entrepreneur Award" for innovatively bridging community service with an Entertainment Management major through the ideation of a concert series, demonstrating the ability to create a positive impact on the community. • Awarded two Segal Americorps Education Awards for dedicating 2000 hours of community service annually, showcasing a strong commitment to social good.