Isaiah Oden

Isaiah Oden

Stage Finalist/Alumnus

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Engineer | Leader | Strategist | Tactician

  • Education

    • The University of Memphis

      2019 - 2024
      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Business Administration and Management, General

      Activities and Societies: Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Exec Board - Programs Coordinator Crews Center for Entrepreneurship - Lead Student Ambassador Business Information Technology & Emergency Management

    • CodeCrew Code School

      2025 - 2025
      Computer Science
    • Xavier University of Louisiana

      2018 - 2019
      Management Information Systems, General

      Activities and Societies: PairCare Attended as a CIS major for freshman year.

  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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%

    • 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

    • CodeCrew

      May 2024 - Jan 2025
      Operational Analyst
    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Responsive Web Design

      FreeCodeCamp
      Feb 2025
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    • Six Sigma Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Lean Six Sigma: Define and Measure Tools

      LinkedIn
      Oct 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Office Word 2016(MOS)

      Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
      Mar 2018
    • Operational Excellence Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Isaiah Oden
      Organization of the Year University of Memphis Apr 2020 President’s Leadership Award for Organization of the Year
    • Awarded to Isaiah Oden
      OHUBxSXSW20 Scholar Opportunity Hub Mar 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Judge

      Issued by Metro Memphis Urban Debate League on Oct 2019
      Metro Memphis Urban Debate LeagueAssociated with Isaiah Oden
    • Member

      Issued by Pair Care on Oct 2018
      Pair CareAssociated with Isaiah Oden