Valerie Waid's Groups
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Innovation Gainesville
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GUT
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Social Entrepreneurship
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TEC
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Startup-Hour
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Profile Information
- Status
- Recent graduate/Student
- Company Name
- University of Florida Office of Technology Licensing - Florida Innovation Hub at UF
- Title
- Event Coordinator Tech Connect
- Industry
- Think Tanks
- University/College
- UF Warrington College of Business~BABA Specialization: Education Minor: Entrepreneurship Certificate: Leadership Fellow
- Professional Experiences & Goals
- UF Office of Technology Licensing - Innovation Hub - Event Coordinator TechConnect
Gainesville, FL
September 2011 - Current
• Utilize strong time management skills and attention to detail while planning 40+ events serving over 1,100 attendees
• Strengthened collaborative partnership with representative at Microsoft; recruited $10,000 premier DECA sponsor
• Develop and organize diverse event calendar to creatively provide education, training, and networking opportunities
• Coordinate events that support the innovation ecosystem connecting elements critical to create tech based companies
• Monitor each event to consistently improve upon the knowledge and skills participants obtain from their experience
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with a diverse group of individuals to provide effective resources
Gainesville Area Innovation Network
Gainesville, FL
September 2011 - Current
Interim Community Manager
• Coordinated 6 events in 3 months creating a collaborative environment for networking and business development
• Managed social networking site, 1061 member database, bulk email systems, and wrote monthly newsletter
• Fostered synergistic relationship with representative at Microsoft; attained $1,000 sponsorship for an event
Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center
Gainesville, FL
May 2011 - October 2011
Interim Communications Manager
• Coordinate and manage scheduled events for GTEC, tenant functions, and other community nonprofit organizations
• GTEC 10th Anniversary, ReTech Mobile Ap Show &TechQuest Graduation, Business Showcase Innovation Room
• Manage day to day activities at GTEC facility including tenant management and communications
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures
• Increased exposure to potential clients through strategic networking; brought new startup company to GTEC
Gulf Atlantic Capital
Tampa, FL
July 2007 - August 2009
Director of Marketing and Special Projects
• Analyzed and renegotiated vendor agreements to decrease office costs by 20%
• Streamlined client development and presentations/proposals databases and integrated to increase efficiency
• Effectively improved strategic marketing plan through implementation and maintenance of sales tracking database
Infiniti Realty and Heritage Homes
Palm Coast, FL
July 2005 - July 2007
Licensed Real Estate Associate and Custom Home Project Manager
• Responsible for all aspects of residential & commercial real estate sales including contract drafting and negotiations
• Project manager for custom home building process from concept to completion
Airport Plaza Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA
November 2001 - January 2005
Director of Sales & Marketing
• Responsible for bringing in corporate business, group business, and special events to the hotel
• Expanded hotel’s presence in the community by establishing an aggressive marketing campaign
• Organized and coordinated event accommodations, transportation, meeting rooms, and catering services
- Specialties in Your Industries of Expertise
- Founder & President of Club DRC (UF's Disability Resource Center Club for Students with Disabilities)
Coordinator of UF's DRC Mentor Program
I have a mentee at UF Disability Resource Center
Newsletter Mentor Monitor
Present Disabilities Workshop's at UF DRC
Learning Disability Association of America (LDA) Member
Young Leaders Committee for Learning Disability Association of America
Learning Disability Association of America Florida Chapter Member
UF TEC Club VP
Venture Pitch Competitions
Startup Weekend Tampa
Latest Activity
Dr. Claudia Milz, MBA is attending Valerie Waid's event
SBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Accounting Workshop at Florida Innovation Hub at UF
April 20, 2012 from 8am to 5:15pm
Researchers: Tap intoSBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Accounting WorkshopA New Source of FundingSBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Accounting WorkshopRegister Here:http://conferences.dce.ufl.edu/SSP/section.aspx?s=1400036030 As it gets harder and harder to find funding to move your innovation from the bench to the marketplace, SBIR grants are more important than ever. If you need some help in making SBIR funding…See More
Keith E. McInnis is attending Valerie Waid's eventSBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Accounting Workshop at Florida Innovation Hub at UF
April 20, 2012 from 8am to 5:15pm
Researchers: Tap intoSBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Accounting WorkshopA New Source of FundingSBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Accounting WorkshopRegister Here:http://conferences.dce.ufl.edu/SSP/section.aspx?s=1400036030 As it gets harder and harder to find funding to move your innovation from the bench to the marketplace, SBIR grants are more important than ever. If you need some help in making SBIR funding…See More
Valerie Waid might attend CIED/SF College's eventIce House Entrepreneurship Program at Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall
May 2, 2012 from 3:30pm to 5:15pm
DON'T MISS THIS EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY!Supported by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is a revolutionary new “blended” learning program designed to inspire and engage participants in the fundamental concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset.RSVP to http://icehouseent.eventbrite.com/See More
Valerie Waid posted an event
SBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Accounting Workshop at Florida Innovation Hub at UF
April 9, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
Researchers: Tap intoSBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Accounting WorkshopA New Source of FundingSBIR/STTR Cost Proposal & Accounting WorkshopRegister Here:http://conferences.dce.ufl.edu/SSP/section.aspx?s=1400036030 As it gets harder and harder to find funding to move your innovation from the bench to the marketplace, SBIR grants are more important than ever. If you need some help in making SBIR funding…See More
Jean-Philippe Truchement might attend Valerie Waid's event
4th Annual TEC Venture Pitch Competition at Florida Innovation Hub at UF
March 26, 2012 from 1:30pm to 3pm
4th Annual TEC Venture Pitch CompetitionUniversity of Florida - The Entrepreneurship Club (TEC)March 26th @ 1:30pmThe Florida Innovation Hub at UFhttp://floridainnovationhub.ufl.edu/Cash prizes and pro bono service packages go to1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Prizes still coming in…Edwards Wildman (http://www.edwardswildman.com/) has already donated $5,000 worth of free legal services!!!! Rothman…See More
John I. Hermann might attend Valerie Waid's event4th Annual TEC Venture Pitch Competition at Florida Innovation Hub at UF
March 26, 2012 from 1:30pm to 3pm
4th Annual TEC Venture Pitch CompetitionUniversity of Florida - The Entrepreneurship Club (TEC)March 26th @ 1:30pmThe Florida Innovation Hub at UFhttp://floridainnovationhub.ufl.edu/Cash prizes and pro bono service packages go to1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Prizes still coming in…Edwards Wildman (http://www.edwardswildman.com/) has already donated $5,000 worth of free legal services!!!! Rothman…See More
Bill Dorman is attending Valerie Waid's event4th Annual TEC Venture Pitch Competition at Florida Innovation Hub at UF
March 26, 2012 from 1:30pm to 3pm
4th Annual TEC Venture Pitch CompetitionUniversity of Florida - The Entrepreneurship Club (TEC)March 26th @ 1:30pmThe Florida Innovation Hub at UFhttp://floridainnovationhub.ufl.edu/Cash prizes and pro bono service packages go to1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Prizes still coming in…Edwards Wildman (http://www.edwardswildman.com/) has already donated $5,000 worth of free legal services!!!! Rothman…See More
Bill Dorman is attending Valerie Waid's event
1st Annual TEC Startup Walk at Startup Walk Starts at Florida Innovation Hub @ 12:00pm
March 16, 2012 from 12pm to 4pm
1st Annual TEC Startup Walk Presented by: The Entrepreneurship Club (TEC) Friday, March 16th Start Time 12:00pmDEADLINE TO GET YOUR TICKETS IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14TH AT 11:00PM SPACE IS LIMITED AND TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!!! DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!!http://tecstartupwalk.eventbrite.com/?ref=elink Kick-off @ The Florida Innovation Hub…See More
Valerie Waid updated an event1st Annual TEC Startup Walk at Startup Walk Starts at Florida Innovation Hub @ 12:00pm
March 16, 2012 from 12pm to 4pm
1st Annual TEC Startup Walk Presented by: The Entrepreneurship Club (TEC) Friday, March 16th Start Time 12:00pmDEADLINE TO GET YOUR TICKETS IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14TH AT 11:00PM SPACE IS LIMITED AND TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!!! DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!!http://tecstartupwalk.eventbrite.com/?ref=elink Kick-off @ The Florida Innovation Hub…See More
Valerie Waid posted events4th Annual TEC Venture Pitch Competition
March 26, 2012 from 1:30pm to 3pm1st Annual TEC Startup Walk
March 16, 2012 from 12pm to 4pm
Valerie Waid is attending GAIN's event
GAIN Monthly Luncheon Speaker Series at Carrabba’s Italian Grill
November 30, 2011 from 11:30am to 1pm
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FTJ Live: Inside Orlando's Tech Boom at Envy Labs
June 12, 2012 from 5:30pm to 8pm
It's not just about the mouse anymore - Orlando is a global hub for high tech and creative…See More
GAIN Monthly Luncheon Speaker Series - Mr. Jamie M. Grooms, CEO, Florida Institute For Commercialization of Public Research at Carrabba’s Italian Grill
May 30, 2012 from 11:30am to 1pm
GAIN Monthly Luncheon Speaker Series Speaker: Mr. Jamie M. Grooms, CEOCompany: Florida Institute…See More
Thomas Huffman might attend GAIN's eventGAIN Monthly Luncheon Speaker Series - Mr. Jamie M. Grooms, CEO, Florida Institute For Commercialization of Public Research at Carrabba’s Italian Grill
May 30, 2012 from 11:30am to 1pm
GAIN Monthly Luncheon Speaker Series Speaker: Mr. Jamie M. Grooms, CEOCompany: Florida Institute…See More
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GAIN Monthly Luncheon Speaker Series - Mr. Jamie M. Grooms, CEO, Florida Institute For Commercialization of Public Research at Carrabba’s Italian Grill
May 30, 2012 from 11:30am to 1pm
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May 30, 2012 from 11:30am to 1pm
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Dr. Claudia Milz, MBA might attend CIED/SF College's event
START THAT BUSINESS! Workshop at CIED at SF-Center for Innovation & Economic Development
May 24, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm
This presentation provides an overview of the array of business support resources and services that…See More
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