Brenden Chaney

Experience

Texas A&M University; Bush School of Government & Public Service | Program Manager

• Designed and implemented virtual, in-person, and hybrid programs for a new graduate school opening in DC during a global pandemic

• Organized and balanced budgets, production timelines, and run of shows for internal events

• Guided other university partners and third-party organizations in hosting events in our building’s various event locations including audiovisual capabilities, vendor contracting, and run-of-show design

• Managed the facilities, guided the necessary upgrades, and directed the use of all event spaces

• Served as the main point of contact for any organization looking to host an event in our building

• Directed all vendors, audiovisual teams, internal staff, volunteers, and student helpers to ensure their success in their event roles and the overall success of the events

a2e  |  Program Manager / Event Manager

• Planned and executed 100+ events from executive dinners, to 500 person conferences, and exhibits at trade shows for clients including Facebook, Slack, Uber, LinkedIn, and several smaller tech companies

• Designed client customized, detail oriented, events including locating and coordinating venues, caterers, A/V providers, fabrication, entertainment, and all other specialized vendors requirements

• Organized and balanced budgets, production timelines, and run of shows

• Synchronized all vendors to execute each event efficiently both onsite and remotely

• Executed a 200+ per year event program for Facebook including leading a team of 7 event managers and increasing the program from $750,000 per year to $1,600,000 in six months

Startup Angels  |  Vice President, Programs

• Set up the programs side of the company including hiring and guidance of all program staff and developing the strategy for growth for all programs domestically and internationally

• Coordinated with local and global partners like Google, Barclays, Santander, and Techstars involved with each individual program

• Created the agenda, marketing plans, marketing materials, and content for programs including outreach to speakers

• Coordinated all vendors for each program including food and beverage, venue, audio visual, marketing, and media

• Served as part of the founding team to manage budgets and projections, company growth, and conducted business development outreach and sponsorship for the company and programs

Young & Successful Media  |  Vice President, Global Partnerships

• Cultivated global partnerships for the company including relationships in over 150 countries

• Liaised and coordinated with major partners globally and in Washington, D.C. for various projects on topics related to entrepreneurship and youth employment

• Organized small thought leader gatherings including the research and outreach to community leaders

• Served as part of the executive team planning the direction and growth of the company

• Developed company strategy for global expansion through partnerships

Global Entrepreneurship Congress  |  Lead Organizer

• Coordinated the organization of five international week long conferences in the U.S., U.A.E., China, U.K., Brazil, and Russia that included over 3,000 participants

• Developed marketing materials and plan for distribution through partnerships

• Managed the outreach for 150+ countries and the logistics for the event as well as serving as the on-site coordinator during the event

• Part of the selection committee for the Congress. This involved evaluating the proposals and work plans for cities that bid for the Congress.

Global Entrepreneurship Week  |  Vice President, Global Campaigns

• Directed country coordinators in 140+ countries coaching them on building a community of entrepreneurship promoters that organize events in their cities

• Streamlined the recruitment strategy for new countries; including, working with international N.G.O.s, corporations, and local governments to bring the campaign to new countries

• Developed strategy for the continued and sustainable growth of the campaign through strong local ecosystems in each country

• Led training and workshops for countries involved with the campaign

The Public Forum Institute  |  Vice President, Global

• Project manager for community forums, policy summits, and town halls on varying topics for U.S. Congressional members; including, management of event staff and logistics, as well as community outreach

• State coordinator for Entrepreneurship Week USA, managing partners within 25 states on their events and ecosystem building.