Experience

Venku

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder / CEO

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Development of a stellar startup team including: website engineering, sales, customer service and marketing staffOversight of website development, with emphasis on design and UXImplementation of software testing and focus group preparationCreation of strategic marketing and business development plansManagement of social media and print marketing materialsResponsible for identifying and raising funds from key partners Development of a stellar startup team including: website engineering, sales, customer service and marketing staffOversight of website development, with emphasis on design and UXImplementation of software testing and focus group preparationCreation of strategic marketing and business development plansManagement of social media and print marketing materialsResponsible for identifying and raising funds from key partners



Merriwether Investments, Inc.

• Managing Director

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

  Merriwether Investments, Inc., is a privately held corporation founded in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Founded in 1989, we specialize in start-ups, small business and real estate investments. Merriwether Investments, Inc., is a privately held corporation founded in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Founded in 1989, we specialize in start-ups, small business and real estate investments.



Arts Council of Southeast Missouri

• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2011 - Feb 2017

  Manage day-to-day operations of the Arts CouncilWrite grant applications and manage grant awards accordinglyRepresent the Arts Council to the Southeast Missouri RegionDevelop and implement low-cost marketing planManage the largest craft fair in the region: The Christmas Arts and Crafts ExtravaganzaCoordinate local and regional community arts programmingEngage regional artists with members of the general public through gallery showings, and other eventsPromote awareness of the arts, and the Arts Council's mission, through ongoing educational opportunitiesOrganize and facilitate outreach programs for under-served populations