DeAndre Wilson

DeAndre Wilson

Evansville, Indiana, United States
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Passionate about the intersection of tourism, entrepreneurship, and innovation. As a…

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Experience

  • Bedford Collab

    1201 S Bedford Ave

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    Indiana, United States

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    Evansville, Indiana, United States

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    Evansville, Indiana

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    Evansville, Indiana

Education

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    Activities and Societies: Catering banquets as a part of my course program; A part of hospitality club; Works closely with the non-for-profit Young and Established; a part of Student Government

    • 2015, 2016 Student Life Budget Committee member

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    Activities and Societies: Teenpower, Teen Advisory Council, Step Team, Chess Team.

Volunteer Experience

  • Student server/Food Runner

    Ivy Tech Community college-Southwest

    Social Services

    Volunteering at the Ivy Tech Spring Gala is apart of our course curriculum. That night I served hors d'oeuvres before the event started & I was a food runner for the event.

  • Volunteer

    Diversity Lecture Series

    Social Services

    My job was to greet and escort guest to their areas if needed during the public reception hosted at Ivy Tech for Howard Ross' presentation.

  • Ushing

    Ivy Tech foundation VIP reception

    Social Services

    Welcoming & greeting the VIP guest & directing them to the VIP reception before the graduation ceremony starts.

  • Event Organizer

    Evansville Design Group

    Social Services

    Helping with the Events committees. My job was to help ensure a positive and well experience for the guest that attend our events, My job description was to event logistics.

    2016 and 2017 event planner.

  • Assistant

    Evansville African American Museum - 2015 Gala Planning Committee

    Social Services

    Assisting the Subcommittees of Marketing/Advertising & Event Logistics with tasks that are completed in a timely matter as we get closer & closer to the Gala.

  • Student

    Ivy Tech Community college-Southwest

    Social Services

    Prepared lunch for the new Ivy Tech State President former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and guests.

  • Food Service

    Tedx Evansville

    Education

    Managed the food station for the registered guest that attended the all day event.

  • Student

    Student

    Leadership Evansville, Inc.

    Social Services

    Ivy Tech provided me with the opportunity to go through Leadership Evansville. I was a student when I went through and as a Young Professional it opened my eyes up to life and the community. Leadership Evansville as allowed me to share my story.

  • Committee Member

    Committee Member

    Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

    Education

    Sat on the interviewing committee for the Executive Director of Student Life position.

  • Social Ambassador

    Social Ambassador

    Leadership Evansville, Inc.

    Social Services

    I will send out info about cool stuff happening through Evansville to keep our class active. I will organize gatherings for the class outside of the follow up meetings.

  • Chamber Ambassador

    Chamber Ambassador

    Southwest Indiana Chamber

    - 6 months

    Social Services

    The first student as a Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce Ambassador committee member.

  • maî·tre d'

    Ivy Tech Community College - Southwest

    - Present 7 years 2 months

    Education

    For the 2017 Ivy Tech Gala, my position was Maî·tre d. I was in charge of the dining room, waitpersons, busboys, and food schedule.

  • Judge

    Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana

    Social Services

    Judge the First Round of the 4th Annual High School Changemaker Challenge, brought to you by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana.

    2x judge for this competition.

  • Attendee

    Connect with Southern Indiana

    - Present 6 years 5 months

    Social Services

    Connect with Southern Indiana is designed to nurture active citizenship and enhance project leadership skills as a way to improve the quality of life for the region.  At the heart of the program is the advancement of innovative thinking which helps participants learn about and strengthen their skills, their options, and their opportunities for involvement in the community and regional projects.  Participants come from nine southwestern Indiana counties; therefore, networking will be a vital…

    Connect with Southern Indiana is designed to nurture active citizenship and enhance project leadership skills as a way to improve the quality of life for the region.  At the heart of the program is the advancement of innovative thinking which helps participants learn about and strengthen their skills, their options, and their opportunities for involvement in the community and regional projects.  Participants come from nine southwestern Indiana counties; therefore, networking will be a vital element as well. Class of 2018

  • Volunteer

    Mattingly Charities

    Children

    Proceeds from the evening will go to help underserved children by supporting programs which promote youth development.

  • Judge

    Judge

    University of Southern Indiana

    Education

    Startup Weekend Evansville is moving into our seventh year, its an excellent way to find someone you can actually launch a startup with that shares a common mission: to change the world. Our goal is to continue to create an environment where passionate people can come together to get things done; to learn, network, bridge the gap between trades, expose potential and see actual results. We are proud to be a part of this type of innovative collaboration and we hope you will help us reach our…

    Startup Weekend Evansville is moving into our seventh year, its an excellent way to find someone you can actually launch a startup with that shares a common mission: to change the world. Our goal is to continue to create an environment where passionate people can come together to get things done; to learn, network, bridge the gap between trades, expose potential and see actual results. We are proud to be a part of this type of innovative collaboration and we hope you will help us reach our goals by once again supporting this global movement on a local level.

  • Panelist

    Cental Library

    Social Services

    The Year of Hip Hop invited me to be on a panel to talk about the influence Hip Hop on the entrepreneurial culture.

  • Heard Event Coordinator

    TEDx Evansville

    - Present 5 years 4 months

    Social Services

    My job responsibility is to plan coordinate all TEDx Evansville Salon events. From venue seeking, creating content, logistics and hosting the team and I made the night happen.

  • Volunteer Staff

    Tepe Park Neighborhood Association

    - Present 4 years 10 months

    Social Services

  • Committee Member

    Evansville Flag Project

    - Present 4 years 4 months

    Social Services

    Bring your idea to the table! To read more go to the website! https://evansvilleflag.com/

  • Committee Member

    Committee Member

    Junior Achievement USA

    - Present 3 years 2 months

    Education

    New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy Advisory Board

    I was also on the JA JobSpark Live Event panel

  • Board Member

    Board Member

    University of Evansville

    - Present 3 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Center for Innovation & Change. A group of community leaders providing information about what’s happening in Evansville.

  • Board Member

    Literacy center

    Social Services

  • Board Member

    Impact Evansville

    Economic Empowerment

  • Board Member

    Board Member

    Prosperity Indiana (AKA Indiana Association for Community Economic Development)

    - 1 year 3 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Board member.

Licenses & Certifications

Publications

Courses

  • Basic Foods Theory & Skills

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  • Catering Administration

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  • Customer Service

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  • Development of Events and Attractions

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  • Hospitality Administration

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  • Human Resource Management

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  • Intro to Conventions, meetings, events, and exposition

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  • Menus layout and Design

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  • Purchasing and Cost Control

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  • Soups, Stocks & Sauces

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Projects

  • CDFI Friendly

    - Present

    On the Advisory Board and Working group to officially bring the CDFI Friendly model to Evansville. The innovation and housing ecosystems both need unique funding options.

  • Bedford Collab Project

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    A neighborhood revitalization plan to help Tepe Park and foodpreneurs economically.

    Other creators
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  • Heard

    - Present

    Heard is a speaking platform that allows individuals to be heard. With the Spirit of TEDx in mind is platform is also to prepare individuals for the larger audience.

  • Keep Rolling Campaign

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    Since March of 2019 I’ve been rolling a 215-250 pound tire around Evansville, Indiana. I picked up this wonderful exercise to continue the legacy my father left after he passed away from stage 4 liver cancer. I roll the tire for everyone who has or went through or lost someone from any form of Cancer. I also enjoy this full body work!

    See project
  • Turn Table, LLC

    - Present

    Develop a strategic business and marketing plan for our small business. Turn Table, LLC is an inspiring mobile vending service. We are trying to reach that goal by catering.

    Other creators
  • Entrepreneurial Classes

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    Developed in entrepreneurial curriculum to provide entrepreneurs with a greater understanding of how a small business should function.

  • Evansville Flag Project

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    The Evansville Flag Project is now a member of the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA). Members of NAVA have worked with our Leadership Team to advise the do's and don'ts of not only flag design but also in engaging a community in the entire process.

  • Podcast Tour

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    The purpose of this Podcast Tour was for professional development and to bring awesomeness to Turn Table, LLC. To listen to these podcasts search my name on Itunes or under the publication tab I have provided a few links to find all of these Podcasts I am featured on.

  • Keep Rolling: The Story of Health and Legacy Documentary

    This documentary will show the entire process of building a brand, continuing a legacy, and impacting lives. Three core objectives: cancer awareness, community conversation, and fitness.

    Other creators
  • Convoy Food Truck

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    The Cluster Food Truck Festival is a fundraising community event created through a partnership of the Jacobsville Join In and the Downtown Alliance. These community development organization serve their respective neighborhoods through volunteer involvement, advocacy work and collaboration throughout the greater region with other organizations, business, institutions and individuals.

  • Lunch with the Governor

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    Governor Mike Pence gave everyone in attendance a report on the development of Indiana. The Event was held at the Old National Event Plaza and we had a great reception from community leaders that was there. This event is one of many I'm apart of as a intern at the Southwest Chamber.

  • Chef Robert Irvine live show

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    Help before the live show by cooking for the 75 V.I.P. guest and during the show keeping cookware clean and organize.

Honors & Awards

  • Distinguished Alumni Award/ Alumni of the year

    Ivy Tech Community College

    “DeAndre is excited to be able to represent Ivy Tech Evansville as the Distinguished Alumni representative. DeAndre is an alumnus of the Hospitality program and graduated in 2017. Currently, DeAndre is helping people through their fitness journey at Chamfit Studios; he is also in the process of starting his third business, the Bedford Collab. Send DeAndre a congratulatory message and wish him well!” - Ivy Tech Facebook page

    To learn more about what it means to be a Distinguished Alumni,…

    “DeAndre is excited to be able to represent Ivy Tech Evansville as the Distinguished Alumni representative. DeAndre is an alumnus of the Hospitality program and graduated in 2017. Currently, DeAndre is helping people through their fitness journey at Chamfit Studios; he is also in the process of starting his third business, the Bedford Collab. Send DeAndre a congratulatory message and wish him well!” - Ivy Tech Facebook page

    To learn more about what it means to be a Distinguished Alumni, check out the webpage: https://giving.ivytech.edu/distinguished-alumni-award/

  • 20 under 40

    Rotary Club

    https://www.evansvillerotary.com/rotary-club-of-evansville-class-of-2020-20-under-40/

    Or

    https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/2020/09/29/rotary-club-recognizes-years-20-under-40/3578908001/

  • Hometown Hero

    News 44

    Copy and paste link to see interview

    https://m.onenewspage.us/video/20200705/13173529/megan-hometown-hero.htm

  • Darrell Ragland Award

    Leadership Evansville

    Darrell Ragland was a visionary that lived to serve others in spite of battling a rare form of pancreatic cancer. By transforming his diagnosis into a declaration to live, love and give back, Darrell created the Darrell Ragland Foundation to raise awareness and help others combat pancreatic cancer.

  • UNOE Spark Plug Award

    United Neighborhoods of Evansville

    I received the UNOE Spark Plug Award for my community work in the neighborhoods. Who would of thought a tire would create so much impact in others life’s.

  • Certificate of Volunteer Award

    Ivy Tech - Executive Director of Student Life, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor

    In Recognition of Your Volunteer Service and Contributions made to Student Life at Ivy Tech Community College - Southwest

  • Best of Evansville Podcast Episode 2016

    Evansville Podcast

    Awarded 2016 2nd Best Episode on Evansville Podcast for must downloads.

  • Certificate of Achievement

    Watez Phelps - Asst. Professor/Program Chair for Hospitality Administration

    In recognition of the valuable service and contributions made to the Ivy Tech student organization hospitality. Creating internship, networking opportunities and educational advancement for the students in the hospitality program/club

  • 20 Under 20

    News 4 U

    Class of 2020

  • Certificate of Appreciation

    Young & Established

    This award is for the valuable contributions to Young & Established

Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • Tepe Park Neighborhood Association

    Volunteer

    - Present

    Continuing to uplift Southside Evansville

  • Hospitality Club

    Treasurer

    - Present

    1. Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment.

    2. Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.

    3. Oversee the extension of credit to customers

    4. Maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury activities

  • Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana

    Marcom Committee member

    - Present

    Through the school year I will be attending all Teen Advisory Council meetings at Ivy Tech. My job is to help the students on the Marcom Committee with advertising & marketing all Youth Resources events in the upcoming year.

  • Multicultural Professionals Network

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  • America Hotel & Lodging Association

    Student member

    - Present

    A member of their student division. I joined America Hotel & Lodging Association to keep up with hospitality tends and to take advantage of their educational opportunities.

  • Hospitality Club

    Vice President

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    - I over see projects
    - I'm in charge of getting information out to the members
    - I set goals for the club to meet
    - Act as reporting contact for and supervisor of the Head Coach who provides supervision to club coaches.
    - Provide guidance to the Head Coach on the recruitment of program/head coaches
    - Provide guidance in the recruitment of the summer recreational rowing coordinator

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