Stacey Mae Smith

Having a skill and passion for organization and igniting inspiration within my team and clients has allowed me to develop a reputation for accelerating projects effectively and rapidly. I thrive in collaborative environments where the opportunity to build relationships and partnerships is seen as a core component of long-term, sustainable growth. While working independently is one of my strengths, I wholeheartedly believe that collaboration breeds success. Let's get to work!

315-271-3930 [email protected]

WORK EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT • Lilo Life • January 2016 - Present

Improved operational efficiency and organizational transparency for the Partnership for Community Development (PCD) team at Colgate University by developing a dashboard for data analysis, a CRM database, and task management workflows for grant operations, donor management, and managing The Hub (a New York State certified business incubator and co-working space).
Led projects with vendors for delivering services to businesses such as video production, web development, branding, and consulted on digital strategy, customer experience design, and process improvement while consciously reducing waste.
Dedicated time for pro bono services for women and minority businesses globally to assist with implementing technology and acceleration.

REAL ESTATE INVESTOR • Lilo Homes • October 2018 - Present

Effectively rented properties for 92% over the average fair market value by analyzing data; validating a niche demand.
Developed processes to support execution of property renovations by ensuring the preservation of the homes' originality, integrating smart home technology (i.e. Nest products), and implementing sustainable solutions.

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS • MVCC thINCubator • Jan 2016 - March 2021

Established the 1st co-working space in Utica, NY that averaged a 43% gain in revenue each year over 4 years after analyzing data that identified a need for affordable workspace within our community and an opportunity to generate revenue.
Accomplished over $550K in funding for incubated companies from pitch competitions, crowdfunding, or private investment collectively by supporting market research, driving data-driven strategy, reverse engineering execution roadmaps, and creating compelling presentations.
Achieved an average instructor rating of 4.5/5 from program feedback surveys and consistently exceeded enrollment capacity for my Refinery Accelerator program, "Building a 10-Star Customer Experience" course, and the Inner Genius program.
Coached 350+ entrepreneurs through multiple programs, workshops, and 1-on-1 mentoring, while launching 60+ new startups over 5 years.
Achieved recognition regionally for fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem and a vibrant culture of collaboration in our region, in part, from orchestrating over 300 events tailored to our community's demands while, in tandem, instituting sustainability-driven practices.
Developed the internal reporting system to effectively analyze and compile qualitative and quantitative data for presenting executive-ready presentations to multiple levels, including board members, partners, and peers.
Spearheaded the design and development of policies, procedures, and lean practices for onboarding, member experiences, and implementing sustainability solutions, enabling thINCubator to scale and improve quality service simultaneously.

BUSINESS STRATEGIST • Disfunkshion Magazine • January 2018 - April 2021

Yielded $50K+ in Disfunkshion's first 5-day launch of the Instagram Abundance course by leading the teams' development of its digital strategy including A/B testing with a list of over 20K subscribers and live webinars in collaboration with the founder.
Successfully delivered and developed the 7-module online course with a demanding turnaround time, post-launch.
Implemented timely adaptations to all digital channels, website policies, and future opt-ins for complying with international data privacy regulations (i.e. GDPR) and received positive responses from email subscribers for creative execution.
Coordinated logistics for 10 women to participate in the 1-week Radical Women Retreat in Hawaii by ensuring they met COVID-19 travel guidelines, arrived safely, and stayed informed of itinerary logistics during the retreat.

FOUNDER • Lilo Hydration • January 2015 - April 2018

Awarded $50K for delivering a compelling start-up pitch presentation for an inverted water bottle patent licensed by the AFRL at the Griffis Institute of Technology's Commercialization Academy Demo Day and ASU Furnace Accelerator program.
Led a Rapid 2-day Syracuse University Design Challenge in collaboration with 20+ Industrial and Interaction Design students.
Developed product concept layouts, design specifications, and milestones for engineers to effectively produce prototypes while collaborating with blow molding/ injection molding plastics manufacturers to assess product feasibility and set standards for Lilo's sustainability goals.
Secured Letters of Intent by growing a reputation through market research, public relations strategies, and building critical relationships for production.
Developed deep expertise in the plastics industry to advocate for sustainable practices in the manufacturing process.

PROJECT SPECIALIST (STEP) • Mohawk Valley Community College • October 2015 - February 2017

Coached STEP (Science & Technology Entry Program) students grades 7-12 interested in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medical professions who are considered minorities or members of a group traditionally underrepresented.
Saved time and increased student enrollment by developing a digitized process and management system containing 100+ student records inspired by strategies discussed at a Data Analytics Conference.
Averaged 120 students and community members at 7 STEP speaking engagements by coordinating with organizations and STEM leaders.