Kristin Nowzek
AI & Automation Strategist | Founder of Black Octopus AI | Helping Small Businesses Save 40+ Hours/Week | Ex-Cisco Leader | Harvard MBA |
- Role
- Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Save Starlight
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristin Nowzek
Founder of Black Octopus AI & Automation, helping businesses scale through strategic AI…
Experience
Vice President of Strategy and Business Development
Aug 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Leading digital transformation and strategic initiatives at Save Starlight, spearheading the revival of San Diego\'s historic Starlight Bowl amphitheater. Architecting a comprehensive multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy combining AI-driven automation, social media optimization, and innovative community mobilization techniques.Key initiatives-Designed and implemented an integrated four-pillar marketing strategy encompassing organic social, paid advertising, engagement campaigns, and grassroots advocacy-Established AI-powered automation systems reducing administrative overhead by 20+ hours weekly while maximizing donor engagement-Orchestrating transition to modern fundraising platforms and implementing data-driven campaign optimization-Creating scalable systems for community engagement and donor management supporting multi-million dollar restoration project-Developing innovative pre-sale ticket strategies and modernized venue operations model for sustainable future operations-Bridging historical preservation with cutting-edge technology to transform a beloved San Diego landmark into a modern, inclusive space for arts, culture, and education.
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
2010 — 2012
Queen's University
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2001 — 2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Service
- Powerpoint
- English
- Windows
- Research
- Outlook
- Teaching
- Photoshop
- Public Speaking
- Html
- Strategic Planning
- Budgets
- Passionate About Work
- Emotional Intelligence
- Business Planning
- Highly Dedicated
- Passion to Succeed
- Adaptability
- Analysis
- Frisbee
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