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Grace Wong
Head of Staff
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Before You Apply
Chicago, IL, USA
Startup operator | Career generalist | Future of Work enthusiast
https://www.notion.so/hellograce/Hello-Rise-709f586c0d6744ac920064ab5927e7f6
🤠 Entrepreneur
🧑🌾 Operator
🥷 Career Switcher
Interests
Priorities
INDUSTRIES
Internet, Staffing and Recruiting, Professional Training and Coaching
EXPERTISE
Entrepreneurship, Operations, Project Management, Account & Customer Management, Human Resources & Professional Acquisition
COMPANY STAGE
Seed
TEAM SIZE
1-10,
11-50
LOCATION
Remote
Culture Values 
Rise from Within
Work/Life Harmony
Mission Driven
Inclusive & Diverse
Rapid Growth
Passion for Exploration
Flat Organization
Reward & Recognition
Startup Mindset
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Benefits & Perks
🦄
Equity
🕰
Paid Time-Off
👩💻
Fully Distributed
Bio & Skills
About Me
Global nonprofit manager turned startup operator. Human swiss army knife. Passionate about building a better future of work centered on inclusivity and belonging.
Operations Entrepreneurship Project Management Relationship Building Communication
Core Skills
Experience
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Before You Apply
Remote
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1 year, 7 months
Account Manager
January 2022 — August 2022
Head of Staff & Early Team Member
January 2021 — December 2021
About the role
Right hand (wo)man and thought partner to the co-founders. Built the startup's fundraising infrastructure and helped secure the startup's first investments. Generalist across all functions, including operations, client relations, and communications. Advised clients on best practices to enhance their employer brand and improve their candidate experience, providing high-touch services to maximize client success and satisfaction.
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Millie
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 months
Aspiring Founder
August 2020 — December 2020
About the role
Experimented with building a talent platform in Malaysia geared towards professional women seeking to re-enter the workforce after a career break. Millie was a top three winner at the 2020 Build to Last Hackathon, the inaugural virtual hackathon for female founders in Southeast Asia.
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in-House
Remote
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Lead, Global & Executive Operations
February 2020 — March 2020
About the role
Interim project manager for the business development and marketing teams. Drove lead generation through business development activities.
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The Nature Conservancy
Chicago, IL
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8 months
Stewardship & Engagement Manager
October 2018 — June 2019
About the role
Served as the Illinois chapter lead in strategizing, planning, and executing state-wide events across local and international business units to develop and enhance stakeholder engagement.
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Court Theatre at The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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3 years, 9 months
Assistant Director of Development
July 2016 — July 2017
Development Associate
July 2014 — June 2016
Development Fellow
October 2013 — June 2014
About the role
Worked with the Executive Director to strengthen stakeholder relationships and increase donor support, raising $1M+ over a 3-year period. Led a 12-person Trustee committee and managed cross-functional operations of 25+ staff and volunteers in planning and executing the Board of Trustees' Gala, raising 20% of the department's annual revenue. Conducted surveys and analysis to recommend improvements to Court’s major gifts fundraising program, successfully increasing the base amount of annual membership dues by 20% per household. Implemented a new mobile platform to streamline event operations and boost fundraising efficiency, increasing revenue by 8%. Generated high-impact content for promotional materials and donor communications.
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Education
U
University of Chicago
BA
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Liberal Arts
U
University of Illinois at Chicago
MBA
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Management & Social Entrepreneurship
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