Julia LaVigne

Julia LaVigne

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Entrepreneur-Focused Program Developer

  • Education

    • University of Salamanca

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      Activities and Societies: Studied International Marketing, European Union, and Spanish Language

    • Creighton University

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      Bachelor of Science (B.S.B.A.) Majors: International Business & General Entrepreneurship, Minor: Theology
    • University of Havana

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      Activities and Societies: Studied US-Cuban Relations and Spanish Language

  • Experience

    • Big Red Inn and Suites

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
      Head Housekeeper
    • Laurel Public Swimming Pool

      May 2008 - Aug 2011
      Lifeguard
    • ThePinkStore.com

      Sept 2013 - May 2014
      Merchandising and Events Intern

      Created product pages and wrote product descriptionsManaged events such as photo shoots and trade showsMonitored supplier accountsSold merchandise to customers at events

    • Hayneedle, Inc.

      May 2015 - Jun 2016

      Created a system through Microsoft Excel to track customer feedback in order to make recommendations on new product possibilities and more robust product page informationCommunicated with overseas suppliers to ensure accurate product information and assembly instructionsRequested and tracked transit and quality testingWorked cross-functionally to create product pages for each product development item before product orders are recievedSupported the product development team Show less

      • Product Development Intern

        Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      • Merchandising Intern

        May 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Ebmeier Engineering, LLC

      Sept 2016 - Nov 2016
      Office Assistant

      Digitizing and filing structure plans

    • AmeriCorps VISTA

      Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
      Microfinance Entrepreneurship Coordinator VISTA

      Assembled a comprehensive list of entrepreneurial resources in Alaska which resulted in the Alaska Startups databasePromoted Alaska Startups through email and social media marketing, printed materials, and content productionCreated marketing and assisted in the organization of the first Ocean Technology Innovation Sprint resulting in one startup and new networks and ideas around ocean innovation

    • University of Alaska Center for Economic Development

      Mar 2018 - Aug 2020

      Built curriculum and lead instruction for Upstart Alpha Accelerator guiding early- stage entrepreneurs through a three month program to accelerate their business by pushing to inflection pointsTransitioned entrepreneurial trainings to an interactive online formatTrained rural professionals to support entrepreneurs through trainings, events, and advising Developed and facilitated trainings for early stage entrepreneurs using lean startup methodology and design thinking principles with a particular focus on rural, remote communities in AlaskaSupported the Alaskan entrepreneurial ecosystem through event creation and ecosystem support services developmentLed a twenty person cohort through a five-week innovation sprint focused on renewable energy

      • Entrepreneurship & Accelerator Lead - Training & Development

        Sept 2019 - Aug 2020
      • Entrepreneurship Specialist - Program Manager

        Mar 2018 - Sept 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Julia LaVigne
      Dean's Honor Roll for Social Responsibility Creighton's Heider College of Business Dec 2015 Completed 24 hours of community service in the semester. Received: December 2012, May 2013, December 2013, May 2014, May 2015, December 2015
    • Awarded to Julia LaVigne
      Girl Scout Gold Award - Aug 2012 The highest award a Girl Scout can earn requiring a minimum of 80 hours working on a sustainable project that positively impacts the community.
    • Awarded to Julia LaVigne
      City of Laurel's Youth of the Year - 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Venture Partner

      Issued by Wefunder on Aug 2019
      WefunderAssociated with Julia LaVigne
    • Organizer

      Issued by 1 Million Cups Organizer on Apr 2019
      1 Million Cups OrganizerAssociated with Julia LaVigne
    • Ambassador - Gold Award Recipient

      Issued by Girl Scouts of the USA on May 2011
      Girl Scouts of the USAAssociated with Julia LaVigne
    • Content Director

      Issued by TEDxYouth@Omaha on Nov 2015
      TEDxYouth@OmahaAssociated with Julia LaVigne