Lance McNeill

Experience

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  Obama for America

  Sept 2008 - Nov 2008

  Deputy Field Organizer

  As a Volunteer Deputy Field Organizer, I assisted in a variety of duties associated with a Presidential Campaign, including youth engagement at the local University in Cincinnati.

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  Texas State University

  Feb 2010 - May 2010

  Graduate Instructional Assistant

  •Tutored students one-on-one and in small groups in a multitude of subjects•Encouraged students to develop their skills and work ethic in various academic subjects

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  Peace Corps

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  US Peace Corps Volunteer Small Business Adviser

  •Pioneered the Small Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Development sector in Peace Corps Namibia•Supported business development for aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses already in operation•Taught entrepreneurial skills to secondary school learners and community members•Co-authored the only English-to-Oshikwanyama Dictionary in existence

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  Foundation Communities

  Feb 2012 - Sept 2012

  Small Business Coaching Program Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA

  Through the AmeriCorps VISTA program, I worked with Foundation Communities in Austin, TX. Foundation Communities is a local non-profit providing first class, affordable homes and support services for thousands of low-income families and individuals, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed.As an AmeriCorps VISTA, I worked within the Financial Coaching Program, providing specialized technical assistance to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. We focused on small business planning, budgeting and financial management. Show less

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  BCL of Texas

  Oct 2012 - Mar 2015

  Director of Entrepreneurship Programs

  Managed a team of three and oversaw a $250,000 budget with funding from local and federal economic development contracts.Performed 1,035 hours of direct one-on-one coaching with small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in 2013.Pioneered the Keep Austin Funded crowdfunding program. Keep Austin Funded navigates entrepreneurs through the start-up & crowdfunding processes with an innovative combination of 1-on-1 business coaching and crowdfunding through our own proprietary portal. Show less

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  City of Austin

  Mar 2015 - Dec 2021

  As a Program Manager for the City of Austin's Small Business Program, I created and facilitated an incubator and accelerator program. The incubator program, known as the Challenge Studio, is a year-long program for aspiring entrepreneurs to come together and build circular economy solutions to local social and environmental challenges. I also provide one-on-one coaching and classroom education to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small business owners in and around Austin. I also work to develop curriculum for entrepreneurship education programs. Show less Led the facilitation of Google Ventures' 5 day Sprint process to test new public sector ideas quickly and inexpensively.Architect and manager of an organization-wide open innovation campaign designed to engage employees and their ideas to improve the City. Helped architect the City of Austin's first Challenge Prize as part of the [Re]verse Pitch Competition, which later went on to receive a gold award in 2016 from the International Economic Development Council for excellence for sustainable and green economic development.Part of the team responsible for planning Austin's 3rd annual ATXHackforChange as part of the National Day of Civic Hacking. Show less

  • Small Business Program Manager

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2021

  • Consultant with the Office of Innovation

    Mar 2015 - Aug 2017
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  Austin Community College

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2021

  Instructor

  As an instructor for Austin Community College's Continuing Education Program, I teach evening courses on a variety of subjects related to small business and entrepreneurship. The courses are designed to explore taking an idea from concept to reality. Classes include working out the details of a business idea using in-depth peer discussion and evaluation of business and marketing plans, sales and presentation skills, operating budgets and financial projections.

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  Dovetail Communication Group

  Jun 2019 - May 2023

  Founding and Managing Partner

  I was a founding and managing partner with Dovetail Communication Group (DCG). The company specializes in providing American Sign Language and spoken language interpreting and translation services. In my role, I was responsible for managing day-to-day operations, as well as all financial aspects of the company. I sold my share of the business in May of 2023.

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  Texas State University

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  Lecturer

  I teach a semester long business planning class to undergraduate business students pursuing a concentration in entrepreneurship. Learning objectives include: 1. Understanding and appreciating the special requirements of starting, operating and growing a small business, including the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur.2. Learning how to conduct market research and analysis for a new business venture3. Learning how to work within a team of co-founders to start a new business venture.4. Analyzing business opportunities.5. Strategically planning a new business. Show less

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  St.Edward's University

  Jul 2021 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  At St. Edward's University, I currently teach a business communications course and I've previously taught an introductory course on digital media.

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  Austin Community College

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2023

  Adjunct Professor

  I taught an introductory business course at Austin Community College

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  MacMor, LLC

  Oct 2023 - now

  President

  MacMor, LLC is a management services organization providing administrative support, strategic planning and other services to medical practices.