Sierra Calhoun-Pollard

About Sierra Calhoun-Pollard

I specialize in building what doesn’t exist yet. Whether it\'s launching a business, scaling a national program, or shaping the future of the space economy, I bring vision, strategy, and execution to the forefront of innovation.As the Founder of Winnovation Agency, I work with startups, organizations, and communities to drive entrepreneurial growth through strategic innovation, branding, and purpose-driven programming. I’m also the founder of the Women of the Lowcountry, an initiative that empowers women entrepreneurs from Charleston to Jacksonville with access to resources, mentorship, and community over competition.My background blends space, entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, and ecosystem building. I’ve written textbooks, launched ventures, reimagined community networks, and created platforms where bold ideas become real solutions.I don’t just talk innovation—I build it.Let’s connect and create something impactful.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Winnovation Agency

   Feb 2018 — Present · Hilton Head Island, SC, US

   Successfully create and execute the Annual Women\'s Summit of the Lowcountry. • Prepare and promote press releases, flyers, newsletters, and brochures. • Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with designers, writers, web production, and media teams.• Manage client and collaborator relationships with companies such as Adidas: Stan Smith, Hargray, Goose Island Insurance, Hallmark, HBOMax, and Showtime.• Business sponsor and collaborator with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen.• Work with Rick Trudo Consulting to assist with several companies with sales over 300M.

Education

• Liberty University

  Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Curriculum Design

  2022

• University of Florida

  B.S. Digital Marketing | Minor in Innovation

  2013 — 2016

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Master's degree, Product Innovation

  2019 — 2020

• Eastern Florida State College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

  2010 — 2012

• Harvard University

  Technology and Innovation Certification, Innovation

  2020 — 2020

Skills

• Public Relations
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Customer Service
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Adobe Cs5
• Photography
• Advertising
• Youtube
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Strategic Planning
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Event Management
• Twitter
• Management
• Market Research
• Editing
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Public Speaking
• Blogging
• Research
• Marketing
• Instagram
• Tennis
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Training
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Acting
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media
• Communication