About Savon Gray

Committed to finding new opportunities and expanding my view of the world. With experience in entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, sales and leadership, I st...

Savon Gray's Work History
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Idea Accelerator Builder

Builders Backers
Jun 2024 - Present
Builders + Backers is a venture investment firm that equips and funds entrepreneurs building the most promising ideas. Its Idea Accelerator program helps early-stage entrepreneurs go from idea to action in just a few short weeks.”
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Program and Events Manager

Story
Nov 2023 - Present
Role Summary: As a Program Manager at Story Louisville, I spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive program plans, ensuring seamless operations and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. From recruiting companies and managing logistics to tracking metrics and engaging with the community, my role is pivotal in delivering successful and impactful programs. I actively contribute to the team's continuous improvement, sharing best practices and collaborating on Story's marketing strategy to enhance our social media presence. - Partner with Program Director to devise comprehensive program plans, taking ownership of successful program execution - Actively recruit companies through diverse channels, including online research, networking events, and network referrals - Manage application, screening, and onboarding logistics, ensuring a smooth process for program participants - Implement network events and activities supporting founders and alumni throughout and beyond program durations - Coordinate logistics for program calendars, mentor schedules, investor meetups, and demo days, ensuring all stakeholders are well-informed -Cultivate relationships with entrepreneurial support organizations to bolster support for program participants -Develop and track quality, operational execution, and customer success metrics to ensure program effectiveness - Manage relationships and coordinate schedules for mentors, investors, and partners - Assist in sourcing, hiring, and managing program staff, including associates - Share innovative best practices with the Story team, contributing to continuous improvement - Engage with founders, mentors, and investors to ensure the successful execution of programs - Actively represent Story and Wild in the local community - Collaborate closely with the Program Director to create and manage Story’s marketing strategy, with a focus on social media presence, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook profiles
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Programming Associate

Story Louisville
Jun 2023 - Nov 2023
Becoming key contributor to our mission of fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth within our community. Responsibilities: - Conceptualize and plan engaging events, workshops, and networking sessions for our coworking members. - Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless event execution, from setup to post-event evaluation. - Source and coordinate with external speakers, vendors, and partners to enhance event quality. - Utilize creative marketing strategies to promote events and attract diverse audiences. - Gather and analyze feedback to continuously improve event offerings and attendee experience.
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Membership Specialist

Inspirato
Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
- Identify qualified leads and opportunities by prospecting and strategically cold calling customers. - Pipeline management through Salesforce.com – building and managing accounts successfully. - Develop and maintain key relationships with clients and industry partners. - Understand clients to help identify potential opportunities and product for maximum benefit. - Clearly articulate both verbally and in written form the value proposition and ROI of Inspirato Rewards.
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Founder

Black Business Boxes
Jun 2020 - Present
Black Business Boxes aims to create a streamlined process for institutions and individuals both to show support and source products from Black-owned businesses.
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Internal Wholesaler

Jackson
Oct 2018 - Jun 2020
As an Internal Wholesaler I work closely with an External Wholesaler to manage existing and create new relationships with representatives to increase revenue of Jackson products throughout a given territory. Duties as an internal wholesaler include: - Making proactive sales calls with existing and perspective representatives to strengthen and foster new relationships and reveal new opportunities - Working with an External Wholesaler to develop and execute a business plan to maximize sales in the territory - Providing financial insight and product information to representatives so they can can effectively offer Jackson products to their clients
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Technical Writing Intern

Office Of Communication And Strategic Planning Within Information Technology Services
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Worked as a Technical Writing Intern. Duties included: -Writing Knowledge Based articles -Meeting deadlines for stories -Looking up information to write articles on -Working with supervisors to ensure articles were up-to-par -Working with team of editors who edited my articles, and sent them back to me to be updated -Learning how to write technical pieces for multiple audiences (students, faculty, staff, parents, etc.)
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Director of Events

University Of Kentucky Student Government Association
Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
Worked to plan and execute events on campus using budgets of thousands of dollars, including: -Homecoming Trivia Night -Constitution Day -Commonwealth Leadership Reception -Listen & Lobby Created the Minority Professionals Banquet to increase student engagement with SGA and to help minority students prepare for the professional world Found and hired coordinators to help assist me with my duties -Special Events Coordinator -Administrative Events Coordinator -Listen & Lobby Coordinator Served on the Equal Opportunity Committee on behalf of SGA
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Chapter President

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity
Feb 2017 - Jan 2018
Chief executive officer of the Chapter Body. Served as liaison between advisors, other councils and the National Pan-Hellenic Council of the University of Kentucky. Scheduled and presided over all fraternal meetings Prepared a yearly academic report for the chapter. Set up fundraising activities which raised over 100 on average. Achieved the highest GPA of any male NPHC organization in first semester as president.
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Opinions Desk Editor

Kentucky Kernel
Oct 2016 - May 2017
Responsible for the content of the Opinions section of the Pacemaker Award Winning Kentucky Kernel. Managed editorials. Charged with finding writers to keep stories coming in frequently. Gained editing skills, as I edited every piece that went into the opinions section. Scheduled weekly editorial board meetings.
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Assistant Opinions Desk Editor

Kentucky Kernel
Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
Assisted the head Editor with whatever they needed Responsible for the content of the Opinions section of the Pacemaker Award Winning Kentucky Kernel. Managed editorials. Charged with finding writers to keep stories coming in frequently. Gained editing skills, as I edited every piece that went into the opinions section. Scheduled weekly editorial board meetings.
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Programming Intern

Martin Luther King Center
Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
Responsible for making programs for the MLK Center to present on campus. - Monthly Soup and Substance - "The Convo Series" events Plan and help create annual MLK Vigil to honor Dr. King's legacy. Helped create/co-host T.E.L. King Radio Show on 88.1 fm WRFL. Helped conduct interviews for guest coming to campus for events & T.E.L King Radio: - Big KRIT (musician) -Tatyana Ali (actress) -Amir Windom (record executive) - Malik Yoba (actor) -Shaun King (Senior Justice Writer for NY Daily News)
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Savon Gray's Expertise
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Committed to finding new opportunities and expanding my view of the world. With experience in entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, sales and leadership, I strive to expand my knowledge base daily.
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Strategic Developer & Program Manager//Founder
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Martin Luther King Center | Kentucky Kernel | Iota Phi Theta Fraternity | University Of Kentucky Student Government Association | Office Of Communication And Strategic Planning Within Information Technology Services | Jackson | Black Business Boxes | Inspirato | Story Louisville | Story | Builders Backers
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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky Bachelor's Degree , Journalism

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