Isaiah Oden

Experience

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  LITE Memphis

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Stage Finalist/Alumnus

  As a LITE finalist, I was educated on problem-focused ideation, basic marketing, and advanced pitching techniques via launching my own business idea.

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  Crews Center for Entrepreneurship

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  ImagineU Intern

  Compiled animal shelter statistics to create winning demonstration at the ImagineU demo day competition, received funding and advanced to present at StartCo Memphis Demo Day.Worked with team to conceptualize and build a viable business endeavor based on the Lean Business Model Canvas.Led ideation, brainstorming, customer discovery and design thinking for business projects.CIO and Co-Founder of startup company PetsFurU

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  Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Program Coordinator

  Serving to recruit, educate, develop, and support student entrepreneurs at the University of Memphis.My duties include working with our executive board to educate students on basic entrepreneurial skills such as ideation, pitching, and how to fill out the lean canvas as well as the value proposition canvas.University of Memphis Organization of the Year 2020 Winner

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  490 BioTech

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Information Technology Intern

  Implemented VPN system that allowed for remote-access company-wideDeveloped VBA Excel Macros to improve workbook workflowCreated documentation to train team members on remote-access

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  GAN

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Special Projects Intern

  Startup Business Model Research & Analysis - Compared over 1400 startups to assess accurate business model vertical matching for 2 corporate innovation partnersData Analysis using Microsoft Excel & Python Pandas - Performed 2 Data Analysis Customer Success Projects using Python Pandas ScriptsCompetitive Research & Analysis - Performed competitive analysis of 4 competitors and presented results to customer success and sales teamsSales Lead Research & Analysis - Researched and Analyzed over 100 sales leads for potential Startup Studios, Accelerators, and Corporate Innovation Partners for the Sales teamTechnical Research & Analysis- Researched and presented Salesforce & Hubspot process improvements for team CRM usage. Show less

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  The University of Memphis Crews Center for Entrepreneurship

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

  Lead Student Ambassador

  Completed interviewing and screening process for 7 candidates, making the hiring decision and training the 3 selected Managed a team of 3 student ambassadorsPlanned and Implemented 3 Events and 5 Workshops Strategized and implemented a 90-entrant Instagram giveaway that supplemented a social campaign resulting in a follower increase of 21.5%, accounts engaged increase of 172%, and accounts reached an increase of 622%

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  Shelby County EMS/Fire

  Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

  Firefighter/EMT

  Responded to emergency situations such as fires, accidents, and medical emergencies, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills under pressureConducted rescue and search operations, saving lives and protecting propertyMaintained equipment and performed regular maintenance checks on vehicles and other firefighting tools, demonstrating attention to detail and a commitment to accuracyWorked collaboratively with team members to ensure effective emergency response and public safetyProvided education and training to the public on fire safety and prevention, honing communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in an accessible way Show less

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  CodeCrew

  May 2024 - Jan 2025

  Operational Analyst
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  GiveCamp Memphis

  Feb 2025 - Feb 2025

  Volunteer

  Contributed to the Center Point Cemetery website by refining its custom WordPress theme and enhancing styling using the built-in WordPress Block Editor and Tailwind CSSFocused on improving the site's visual consistency and user experience.