Woodi Pondeca
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with expertise in operations, marketing strategy, and large-scale event execution. Led teams in managing complex projects, budgets, and vendor relationships. Founded an entertainment company generating over $100K in revenue during college, overseeing projects from inception to completion. Google Project Management Professional Certificate holder skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Blaze Hospitality LLC
Dallas, Texas
01.2026 - Current
- Direct daily operations for a multimillion-dollar luxury hospitality business, leading teams, workflows, and business initiatives to drive growth and profitability.
- Oversee budgeting, inventory, vendor relationships, scheduling, POS systems, and operational strategy.
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements that strengthen efficiency, customer experience, and business performance.
Operations Coordinator & Coach
Salient
Denton, Texas
01.2021 - Current
- Managed scheduling, logistics, client communication, and operational workflows using Asana, Basecamp, Mindbody, and Excel.
- Coordinated teams and maintained efficient systems supporting daily operations and service delivery.
Operations Manager Intern
Club Vivo
Dallas, Texas
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated logistics, inventory, team communication, and execution workflows for events and operations.
- Improved operational organization by streamlining scheduling, resources, and event preparation processes.
Marketing Project Coordinator
Traffick Jam
Macon, Georgia
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Led a statewide brand transformation initiative to strengthen the organization's youth-focused sex trafficking prevention mission.
- Developed marketing campaigns, partnerships, and community initiatives that increased social media engagement by 117%.
- Managed outreach strategy, event planning, and stakeholder coordination to expand organizational visibility and impact.
Founder & Project Manager
Tantrum Entertainment
Macon, Georgia
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Built and scaled an entertainment company generating $100K+ in revenue through strategic planning, project execution, and client management.
- Managed the full project lifecycle, including scope development, budgeting, contracts, marketing strategy, vendor coordination, and event execution.
- Recruited, trained, and led event teams while delivering high-impact experiences under strict deadlines and operational constraints.
Education
B.A. - Business Communications , Marketing&Management
Mercer University
Macon, GA05-2025
Skills
- Project Management
- Agile
- Scrum
- Stakeholder Management
- Budget Ownership
- Risk Management
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Operations Strategy
- Process Improvement
- Event Management
- Excel
- Asana
- Basecamp
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Accomplishments
- NCAA Division I Soccer Athlete | SoCon Champion (2021, 2023) | Team Captain (2023)
- Dean's List (2022-2025) | Community Service Award - Mercer University
- Flint Style Mentor - Youth Soccer & Mentorship (2023)
- Flint City Bucks Team Captain - Semi-Pro Soccer (2024, 2025)
- 2025 MLS SuperDraft Enlistee
Timeline
General Manager
Blaze Hospitality LLC
01.2026 - Current
Operations Manager Intern
Club Vivo
01.2025 - 12.2025
Marketing Project Coordinator
Traffick Jam
01.2024 - 01.2025
Operations Coordinator & Coach
Salient
01.2021 - Current
Founder & Project Manager
Tantrum Entertainment
01.2021 - 01.2025
B.A. - Business Communications , Marketing&Management
Mercer University