Jonathan Wess

Experience

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  Williamsville North High School

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

  Director Of Lighting Operations

  We implemented a 250,000 dollar lighting system, created an additional 3 departments, implemented progress check points and programmed lighting plans for theater performances.

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  Hotspot coffee

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Chief Marketing Officer

  The marketing team and myself built a marketing plan. We created and implemented a new design plan for brick and mortar store. We managed Marketing budgets and created new marketing tactics for future growth of sales. We would triple sales compared to the 2 years prior.

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  The TJX Companies, Inc.

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2020

  Associate

  We help to give the best shopping experience to all the customers that come through the HomeGoods doors.

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  Canisius University

  Aug 2017 - May 2021

  Test Proctor

  We help students to get all the test accommodations and school assistance that students deserve.

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  Canisius Entrepreneurs Organization

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2021

  In charge of growing membership in the organization while being a mentor to the current President of the organization. Leading a group of leaders on amazing new initiatives to help people think more entrepreneurially. We help Students in college and high school to think like an entrepreneur. We expand students network with the introduction of new mentors and new businesses around buffalo. This helps students to have the opportunity to know how to start their own businesses. Designed and implemented pitch competition for High school students

  • Vice President Of Membership and Co-President

    Apr 2020 - Jan 2021

  • President

    Apr 2019 - May 2020

  • Executive Vice President

    May 2018 - May 2019

  • Vice President of Youth Entrepreneurship

    Nov 2017 - May 2018
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  Joan Elizabeth Seamans NYS senate Campaign

  Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

  Millennial Outreach Coordinator

  We helped to connect the campaign with as many young people as possible. I created a team, implemented an outreach plan, managed multiple social media accounts, created internships and gathered volunteers.

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  TimeCapsuleFC

  Oct 2018 - now

  Chief Executive Officer/ Co-founder

  Timecapsule helps entrepreneurial programs to understand their founder's mindset through customized interviews. We help founders to become the unique leaders they need to be to successfully scale their businesses.

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  The Office of Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Intern

  Help to organize the multitude of news stories and help constituents to inform the Senator of local opinions.

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  QuadGear

  May 2019 - Nov 2019

  Executive Director

  A updated clothing company where I created and implemented an executive team, Human Resource foundation management, new office design plan and 90 day plan. Managed budgets and multiple lines of management while reporting into a board of directors.

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  Balanced Body Foods

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2022

  Associate

  I helped to create a good customer service atmosphere, while being part of the team that helped with adding items to the store and better daily operation procedures.

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  Nexus Point Strategies

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Intern

  I researched and created a system that better organized data about various political districts in the state of New York. I gave advice about marketing tactics using social media and defined the way we wanted to present the data.

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  MemoryFox

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  - Part of the team that designed and implemented the Customer Community. - Lead Canva integration for Customer integration management.- Advocate for customer needs and supply resources needed to be successful.- Onboarded Customers and provide resources needed to procure more MemoryFox Content. - Designed and implemented Canva templates to exemplify new canvas integration - Worked with team to bring new ideas into step-by-step actions - Worked with customers to find unique solutions

  • Customer Success Specialist

    Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Customer Success Specialist

    Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
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  Syracuse University

  Jul 2024 - now

  Program Manager at the Blackstone LaunchPad

  - Help develop, manage, and support physical LaunchPad location, events, and activities. This includes, speakers, workshops, and pitch competitions. - Recruit and lead student employees and volunteers to support the programs and special events.- Support university community outreach, such as tabling, social media, and networking.- Assist in campus wide marketing efforts. - Work with the Director in creating and implementing special projects that foster collaborative work across academic disciplines. Show less