Experience

Epicenter Memphis

• United States
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Startup Services

  • Aug 2023 - 5 months

  Memphis, TN Developing a mentorship network for Memphis entrepreneurs; acting as Epicenter's Regional Capital Coordinator for Launch Tennessee's InvestTN Fund; attracting outside VC capital to Memphis startups; advocating for Memphis' entrepreneurs.



Self-employed

• Musician/Producer

  • Jan 2009 - 15 years

  Memphis, TN



Innova Memphis

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2023

  Help to manage Innova's portfolio. Conduct due diligence and help lead investments. Ensure financial and regulatory compliance and conduct financial and regulatory audits. Work with Epicenter Memphis on capital development, focusing on the recruitment and training of Angel Investors.

• Analyst

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2020

  Memphis, TN Reviewed business plans and legal documents. Conducted due diligence on potential investments. Aided in managing $68M and a portfolio of over 100 companies across four funds. Conducted annual financial audits for three funds and an annual regulatory compliance audit for one fund. Worked with Epicenter Memphis on capital development and portfolio engagement. Wrote the portfolio engagement plan recommended by LaunchTN to statewide entrepreneurial development groups. Developed an… Show more Reviewed business plans and legal documents. Conducted due diligence on potential investments. Aided in managing $68M and a portfolio of over 100 companies across four funds. Conducted annual financial audits for three funds and an annual regulatory compliance audit for one fund. Worked with Epicenter Memphis on capital development and portfolio engagement. Wrote the portfolio engagement plan recommended by LaunchTN to statewide entrepreneurial development groups. Developed an angel investor engagement and recruitment strategy, leading to over $1,000,000 invested by new angels within a year.

• Venture Fellow

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Memphis, TN Aiding Innova's portfolio companies with forecasting and financial analysis.



TechTown Detroit

• Independent Contractor

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  440 Burroughs, Detroit, MI Evaluated and upgraded TechTown's Audio/Visual needs, saving TechTown over $10,000. Created training manuals and led training sessions on new equipment. Helped plan annual fundraiser.



MSP Industries

• Materials Coordinator Intern

  • Dec 2013 - Feb 2014

  45 W. Oakwood, Oxford, MI Worked with other Materials Department members to reduce shipping costs by reorganizing container ordering process.



MSP Industries

• Materials Coordinator Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  45 W. Oakwood, Oxford, Michigan Managed John Deere's account - Developed plan to meet production demands after failure of a press greatly diminished capacity. Represented the Materials department in weekly conference calls with MSP's Engineering and Quality departments and John Deere's production team. Organized production and shipment plans for 6 other customers. Developed new method of tracking production and shipments.