Experience

istartfirst.com

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  A multi-business owner, global C-suite corporate consultant, speaker and mom, Olenka has transformed thousands of female clients since she began coaching & speaking in 2010. Focusing on what makes life balanced and joyful, she loves helping women build life on their own terms. Named Top 10 Coaches in 2021 by Yahoo News, Olenka has worked with top companies globally, delivered 2 TEDx talks, published 2 Amazon best sellers, was nominated Top 100 Women to Watch by Women’s Business Journal… Show more A multi-business owner, global C-suite corporate consultant, speaker and mom, Olenka has transformed thousands of female clients since she began coaching & speaking in 2010. Focusing on what makes life balanced and joyful, she loves helping women build life on their own terms. Named Top 10 Coaches in 2021 by Yahoo News, Olenka has worked with top companies globally, delivered 2 TEDx talks, published 2 Amazon best sellers, was nominated Top 100 Women to Watch by Women’s Business Journal and appeared on CBS, ABC, Yahoo Finance and Huffington Post. Her clients gross six to eight figures, and she empowers you to believe that success can be fulfilling and balanced! www.olenkacullinan.com Show less A multi-business owner, global C-suite corporate consultant, speaker and mom, Olenka has transformed thousands of female clients since she began coaching & speaking in 2010. Focusing on what makes life balanced and joyful, she loves helping women build life on their own terms. Named Top 10 Coaches in 2021 by Yahoo News, Olenka has worked with top companies globally, delivered 2 TEDx talks, published 2 Amazon best sellers, was nominated Top 100 Women to Watch by Women’s Business Journal… Show more A multi-business owner, global C-suite corporate consultant, speaker and mom, Olenka has transformed thousands of female clients since she began coaching & speaking in 2010. Focusing on what makes life balanced and joyful, she loves helping women build life on their own terms. Named Top 10 Coaches in 2021 by Yahoo News, Olenka has worked with top companies globally, delivered 2 TEDx talks, published 2 Amazon best sellers, was nominated Top 100 Women to Watch by Women’s Business Journal and appeared on CBS, ABC, Yahoo Finance and Huffington Post. Her clients gross six to eight figures, and she empowers you to believe that success can be fulfilling and balanced! www.olenkacullinan.com Show less



Discovery Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 500 - 600 Employee

• STEM Director of Global Initiatives

  • Mar 2017 - May 2018

  - Served as a strategic leader to cultivate relationships with businesses and school districts implementing DE STEM initiatives. - Demonstrated excellent public presentation skills, with ability to convey passion, at multiple national and C-level conferences and partner meetings. - Cultivated, nurtured and developed relationships at the national, regional and local levels to further DE business goals with storytelling campaigns. Maintained partnerships data base, proficient with CRM… Show more - Served as a strategic leader to cultivate relationships with businesses and school districts implementing DE STEM initiatives. - Demonstrated excellent public presentation skills, with ability to convey passion, at multiple national and C-level conferences and partner meetings. - Cultivated, nurtured and developed relationships at the national, regional and local levels to further DE business goals with storytelling campaigns. Maintained partnerships data base, proficient with CRM. - Oversaw strategy and ongoing partnership activities to generate and convert leads and transition them to DE Partnership teams Show less - Served as a strategic leader to cultivate relationships with businesses and school districts implementing DE STEM initiatives. - Demonstrated excellent public presentation skills, with ability to convey passion, at multiple national and C-level conferences and partner meetings. - Cultivated, nurtured and developed relationships at the national, regional and local levels to further DE business goals with storytelling campaigns. Maintained partnerships data base, proficient with CRM… Show more - Served as a strategic leader to cultivate relationships with businesses and school districts implementing DE STEM initiatives. - Demonstrated excellent public presentation skills, with ability to convey passion, at multiple national and C-level conferences and partner meetings. - Cultivated, nurtured and developed relationships at the national, regional and local levels to further DE business goals with storytelling campaigns. Maintained partnerships data base, proficient with CRM. - Oversaw strategy and ongoing partnership activities to generate and convert leads and transition them to DE Partnership teams Show less



Rising Tycoons Youth Leadership & Entrepreneurship Programs

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Founder/CEO

  • Jan 2014 - May 2018

  Rising Tycoons (RT) empowers young people become CEOs of their lives. RT teaches youth Success Skills* (Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Personal Development) via Rising Tycoons Academy, workshops and keynote speeches, school-wide assemblies, student-venture pitch competitions & one annual conference. Graduates of Rising Tycoons programs also qualify for involvement in national & global competitions. Rising Tycoons also trains parents/educators/influencers understand the art of raising… Show more Rising Tycoons (RT) empowers young people become CEOs of their lives. RT teaches youth Success Skills* (Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Personal Development) via Rising Tycoons Academy, workshops and keynote speeches, school-wide assemblies, student-venture pitch competitions & one annual conference. Graduates of Rising Tycoons programs also qualify for involvement in national & global competitions. Rising Tycoons also trains parents/educators/influencers understand the art of raising successful teens. - Established and executed effective and open communication with staff, including specific strategy sessions - Coordinated supporting activities for community partners and business to drive additional fundraising opportunities - Developed understanding and solutions of current implementation challenges, content and curriculum development in the school districts nationwide - Developed relationships with potential donors in order to convert leads into business engagement - Participated in relevant networking activities - including non-profit global partnerships Show less Rising Tycoons (RT) empowers young people become CEOs of their lives. RT teaches youth Success Skills* (Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Personal Development) via Rising Tycoons Academy, workshops and keynote speeches, school-wide assemblies, student-venture pitch competitions & one annual conference. Graduates of Rising Tycoons programs also qualify for involvement in national & global competitions. Rising Tycoons also trains parents/educators/influencers understand the art of raising… Show more Rising Tycoons (RT) empowers young people become CEOs of their lives. RT teaches youth Success Skills* (Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Personal Development) via Rising Tycoons Academy, workshops and keynote speeches, school-wide assemblies, student-venture pitch competitions & one annual conference. Graduates of Rising Tycoons programs also qualify for involvement in national & global competitions. Rising Tycoons also trains parents/educators/influencers understand the art of raising successful teens. - Established and executed effective and open communication with staff, including specific strategy sessions - Coordinated supporting activities for community partners and business to drive additional fundraising opportunities - Developed understanding and solutions of current implementation challenges, content and curriculum development in the school districts nationwide - Developed relationships with potential donors in order to convert leads into business engagement - Participated in relevant networking activities - including non-profit global partnerships Show less



SAGE Global

• Director of Development

  • Dec 2013 - 2016

  SAGE Global is a global organization for teenpreneurs creating better futures through social enterprises, socially responsible businesses and community service. - Helped to identify and recruit additional cross-sector stakeholders to participate in the SAGE global youth initiatives work - Represented SAGE Global at the highest levels within the business community, cultivating, nurturing and developing relationships at the national, regional and local levels to further business… Show more SAGE Global is a global organization for teenpreneurs creating better futures through social enterprises, socially responsible businesses and community service. - Helped to identify and recruit additional cross-sector stakeholders to participate in the SAGE global youth initiatives work - Represented SAGE Global at the highest levels within the business community, cultivating, nurturing and developing relationships at the national, regional and local levels to further business objectives - Organized fundraising experiences and demonstrated success in cultivating funder relationships nationwide - Created and delivered sales presentations and pitch strategies - Created and managed the delivery of quarterly and yearly progress reports for Board of Directors and external audiences SAGE mission - To help create the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders whose innovations and social enterprises address the major unmet needs of our global community. Show less SAGE Global is a global organization for teenpreneurs creating better futures through social enterprises, socially responsible businesses and community service. - Helped to identify and recruit additional cross-sector stakeholders to participate in the SAGE global youth initiatives work - Represented SAGE Global at the highest levels within the business community, cultivating, nurturing and developing relationships at the national, regional and local levels to further business… Show more SAGE Global is a global organization for teenpreneurs creating better futures through social enterprises, socially responsible businesses and community service. - Helped to identify and recruit additional cross-sector stakeholders to participate in the SAGE global youth initiatives work - Represented SAGE Global at the highest levels within the business community, cultivating, nurturing and developing relationships at the national, regional and local levels to further business objectives - Organized fundraising experiences and demonstrated success in cultivating funder relationships nationwide - Created and delivered sales presentations and pitch strategies - Created and managed the delivery of quarterly and yearly progress reports for Board of Directors and external audiences SAGE mission - To help create the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders whose innovations and social enterprises address the major unmet needs of our global community. Show less


GateWay Community College
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Instructor/Business Owner

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2012