Vincente Waugh

Role at GNP Development: Managed marketing, events, and operational initiatives for a boutique real estate firm with over $250 million in investments. Spearheaded content creation, lead generation, and social media strategies, driving engagement and brand visibility. Directed large-scale events and streamlined project workflows using tools like Asana and Microsoft technologies. Supported office operations and ensured efficient communication across teams.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Event Management:
- Planned and executed large-scale conferences and hybrid events from concept to completion, aligning with organizational goals and target audiences.
- Developed detailed event strategies and managed budgets exceeding $25,000, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborated with creative, content, and sales teams to enhance event impact and drive demand generation.
- Built and maintained relationships with executive sponsors and stakeholders to align on event objectives and success metrics.
- Created engaging presentations for stakeholders using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Property Manager:
- Developed and implemented a monthly podcast strategy to support lead generation and engagement.
- Transformed raw podcast data into social media clips using Munch and facilitated cross-team collaboration by organizing assets in Asana.
- Drove contact outreach to achieve podcast engagement targets.

Marketing Director:
- Managed the full content posting cycle across platforms, from drafting and approvals to scheduling and performance tracking.
- Provided weekly performance reports with actionable insights to optimize content strategies and improve engagement.
- Organized schedules, deliverables, and workflows in Asana to streamline execution.

Office Support:
- Maintained office organization and cleanliness, overseeing tasks such as mail management, minor repairs, and daily upkeep to ensure a functional workspace.

Skills and Tools:
- Proficiency in Microsoft technologies, Asana, and other project management solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience managing projects in complex organizations

EVAC began as a group of high school students sharing their stories to drive change and quickly evolved into a nationally recognized youth justice movement. Within a year, they presented at the White House and contributed to major policy discussions, including President Obama’s Youth Justice Proclamation and the U.S. Department of Justice Youth-Police Roundtable. EVAC's advocacy efforts have been featured at events like Harvard’s Alumni of Color Conference, the Coalition for Juvenile Justice National Youth Summit, and TedxJacksonville. Recognized with honors such as the Campaign for Youth Justice Social Media Challenge, EVAC leaders have engaged with influential figures like Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. John Lewis, empowering at-hope youth to transform their experiences into lasting change.

SKILLS:

• Creating optimized workflow systems for start-ups and small businesses
• Significant knowledge of education, legal and civics field terminology
• Innovative research techniques and drafting effective public records requests
• Writing and editing

PROGRAM PROFICIENCY:

• Legal software (e.g., LexisNexis, Clio, Ruby Reception, Dropbox)
• Design (Adobe, Canva)
• Social media content and analytics
• Website Design and Google traffic optimization
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Administrative Workflow Optimization
• Account Management

PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Harvard review book publishing Nov 2020
• National Youth Leader of the Year, S. Christian Leadership Council (SCLC) ,2019
• First Coast News STEM to Hub Student of the Week 2019
• Urban Education Symposium Young Leader Award 2020
• National Winner, Excellence in Counter Storytelling in Education Award, Color of Change, 2022
• Author, Harvard Educational Review, Summer 2020
• Recipient, Outstanding Achievement in Human Rights, Jax Junior Chamber Awards, 2020
• Honoree, City of Jacksonville Proclamation of Civic Service, November 2019
• City Council Appointee, City of Jacksonville Safety and Crime Task Force, 2019
• Contributor, President Obama's Youth Justice Proclamation of Oct. 2016

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

• Presenter, Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Alumni of Color Conference, 2018 & 2020
• Guest Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education, March 2019
• Keynote Speaker, STEM2HUB Northeast Florida, September 2019,2021,2024
• Presenter, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Juvenile Justice, 2018
• Presenter, Coalition for Juvenile Justice Annual Conference, 2016 & 2018
• Speaker, TedxJacksonville Annual Conference, October. 2017
• Speaker, White House Policy Briefing, September 2016
• Media appearances including CNN, Forbes, MSNBC, USA Today, and other national outlets
• Presenter, Harvard University Graduate School of Education
• Presenter, Annual Harvard Urban Superintendent’s
• Conference Cover Story Interview, Good Morning America
• Presenter, WJCT Annual Teach Conference
• Panelist, Young Leaders of Today Youth Town Hall
• Panelist, Kids Hope Alliance Stop the Violence Panel
• Vogue Teen
• Suit Program
• NFT NYC
• NFT la art museum
• ATL youth Summit
• Bitpoint Miami summit

FURTHER TRAINING & EDUCATION:

• Equity, Race and Leadership in Schools, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2019
• The Science of Corresponding with Busy People, Harvard Kennedy School of Public Policy, 2024
• Certificate Nonprofit Executive:Jim Moran institute For Global Entrepreneurship| Florida state University College of Business
• Certificate Campaign Manager: Arena Academy
• Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology Specialization Wharton University Pennsylvania

Technical Skills

• Directed the deployment of over 20 micro-edge data centers across key U.S. markets, providing clients with agile, scalable digital solutions and driving regional market growth.
• Spearheaded partnerships with telecom providers, optimizing bandwidth and infrastructure for high-demand industries.
• Achieved a high customer satisfaction rate by ensuring timely setup and strategic placement of data centers, supporting companies in critical digital transformation efforts.
• Software: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, CRM Platforms (e.g., NGPVAN, EveryAction)
• Campaign Tools: Hustle, ThruText, Bit.ly, Tatango, ActBlue, Peer-to-Peer Texting Tools
• Data & Analytics: Quantitative Analysis, A/B Testing, Performance Tracking, Fundraising Metrics
• Project Management: Digital Production, Stakeholder Coordination, Client Communication