Curtis Dodds

Program Development Manager @Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

Atlanta, GA, US

As a Program Development Specialist and Manager at the Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC), I worked closely with the MIEC staff to develop and define necessary systems and structure to facilitate engaging programming to promote further development and growth of clientele(businesses operating in 7 8 and 9 figure ranges) while steering operational staff and nurturing/mentoring young leaders of our upcoming generation.In my role, I successfully managed to identify work with MIEC to develop and define growth strategy and implement and develop the growth of necessary programming. During my time, managed a team of 24 individuals, along with operational staff both virtually and in-person, divided into 6 teams to provide dedicated support to 6 concurrent \"client\" businesses within the project portfolio. To ensure an organized and growth-focused environment, I leveraged technology to maintain seamless communication and utilized software tools to effectively coordinate our teams\' objectives and deliverables.A key aspect of my approach was emphasizing the value and importance of each team member\'s role and responsibilities. I made it a priority to create an environment where individuals felt valued and understood the significance of their contributions. Additionally, I dedicated time and effort to mentor and guide our fellows, nurturing their personal and professional growth whenever needed.Through my leadership, we achieved a highly efficient and productive team dynamic, resulting in successful project outcomes and the continued development of our clientele.

Morehouse College

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Dual-Degree Engineering (Physics & Mechanical Engineering)