Tampa Bay WaveAccelerator Program Manager
Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2020Tampa, FLThe Tampa Bay Wave is a non-profit organization established to promote the growth of technology startups in the Tampa Bay Area. My role consists of directing all program operations, including managing a diverse array of event logistics such as catering, content, venues, vendors, marketing and more. I’ve been very successful at building and nurturing strong relationships with investors, program mentors and corporate partners to facilitate program success. I carefully evaluate, monitor and track all event operations & execution, analyzing all metrics to identify tangible results and areas needing improvement. A few of my more notable accomplishments are highlighted below. • Each quarter, I have conceptualized, developed and seamlessly executed over 20 successful program events with measurable results.
• Played a pivotal role in increasing member engagement and added value to the program by curating events such as Demo Day and Pitch Nights, attracting over 250+ attendees consisting of mentors, investors, and community leaders.
• Led successful initiative to grow Mentor Network, increasing it to 100+ mentors, consisting of C- level executives, board members, and key subject matter experts.