Devanny King, MBA

Experience

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  Lakeside Lightning

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  Professional Basketball Player

  -Compete and perform at a high-level of basketball in the Western Australia Basketball League as a restricted import player.-Represent the brand of the basketball club on and off the court.

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  98five Sonshine FM

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

  Public Relations Manager

  - Promote the activities and content of the federally-licensed, community-operated radio station and its various sub-units to the wider community through press releases, media contact, developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, events involvement and organization, promotional media and networking opportunities. - Develop and administer proposals for on and off air promotions to increase profile and market-share / audience goals. - Participate in the development and administration of strategic and operating plans, and evaluate programs for compliance with the overall mission of the station.- Implement and execute campaign strategies that promote the station across a variety of entities. Show less

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  Impressions Marketing and Events

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2018

  Independent Consultant

  Helping organizations make a lasting impression on their audience by using integrated marketing strategies and effectively executed events. Amplifying brands for businesses and non-profits in the areas of: - Event Marketing- Campaign Strategies- Digital Marketing- Graphic and Web Design- Video Production- Public Relations- Radio and Broadcast

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  Kalamunda Eastern Suns

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Professional Basketball Player

  -Compete and perform at a high-level of basketball as a restricted import player in the Western Australia State Basketball League.-Represent the brand of the basketball club on and off the court.

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  FC Barcelona

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Professional Basketball Player

  -Compete and perform at a high-level of basketball as a restricted import player in the Federación Española de Baloncesto Liga Femenina 2.-Represent the values of the club on and off the court.

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  Beijing Starz International Sports Management Co. Ltd.

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

  Project Manager

  - Work alongside the company and its affiliates to manage and execute all programs involving the Yao Ming Youth Basketball Development entity. - Teaching basketball through games and effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each participant. - Establish and conduct inter-scholastic competition, while communicating positive character development concepts to players and parents.

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  CRCC Asia

  Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

  General Manager

  - Oversee all activities of teams, ensure high quality programs, guide and lead the Program Management and Business Development Management teams. - Implement office policies, goals, objectives and procedures. - Manage relationship with major suppliers and vendors, ensure cost efficiency and manage monthly budget and cash flow for the office. - Manage partnerships, pursue business opportunities, and represent the company at events. - Oversee HR Management practices to align with company policy. Show less

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  Kentucky Small Business Development Center

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2023

  Business Coach

  - Helping entrepreneurs with overall business plan development and strategy.- Helping entrepreneurs develop business strategies and mitigate risks around new products, services, and/or processes.- Perform training workshops on a consistent basis.- Coaching entrepreneurs through launching new businesses and growing or diversifying mature businesses.- Consulting on topics such as exporting, product development, raising capital, and federal contracting.- Connecting clients to key resources for technical and financial support.- Facilitating sessions to help entrepreneurs develop appropriate business models, business plans, financial projections, cash flow models, marketing plans, loan packaging, core processes, and customer relationships.- Conducting market research and competitive analysis.- Identifying and contacting small and medium-sized businesses, assessing their needs, and proposing and delivering solutions to enhance and expand their businesses.- KSBDC International Trade Team Lead; SBA certified Intermediate Export and Trade Counseling Show less

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  Georgetown College

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2023

  Adjunct Professor

  COMM 350: Entrepreneurial LeadershipCOURSE DESCRIPTION:The course examines the Entrepreneurial Leadership factors needed to bring about enterprise transformation or transition from start-up to ongoing operations and ultimately to a sustainable business model. Theories and related research are conducted within the course in addition to "best" and "worst" practices, using case studies, lectures, and outside speakers.

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  Women's Business Center of Kentucky

  Apr 2023 - now

  Executive Director, Women's Business Center of Kentucky

  In an effort to “level the playing field” for women in business, our mission is to empower, support, encourage, and equip women entrepreneurs and business owners for success through our trainings, workshops, counseling services, and networking opportunities. Our purpose is to be a resource partner to women entrepreneurs in the state of Kentucky, especially those who are economically or socially disadvantaged. We are committed to providing services and programs that support and accelerate women business owners to strengthen their impact within the state.WBC of Kentucky Services:• Quality Business Education• Access to Micro and Small Business loans and loan package preparation• 1:1 Business Consulting• Business Development Planning and Marketing Strategies• Networking Opportunities• Training programs for new and emerging businesses Show less