Desi DeNofa

Hello, I'm Desi DeNofa, a Lead Project Manager and Founding Member at Team Wildfire, where I help develop innovative solutions for wildfire response. Based in Houston, Texas, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston with a BBA in Entrepreneurship. Previously, I co-founded Engravr, creating premium business solutions for over 100 customers.

DESIRED TRAITS OF MY FUTURE EMPLOYER:
Invests In Leadership
Modern Technology and Applications
Energetic

ACCOMPLISHMENTS I'M MOST PROUD OF:1
AppleCare Excellence Award in 2020. Highest award at Apple as an AppleCare Advisor. Award is earned by representing a high level of technical understanding and outstanding customer service.2
Led a team to develop a go-to-market strategy for an IoT sensor that measures quality and provides insight on how to streamline the production process of concrete used in construction.3
Founded a non-profit in high school that is a fully self sufficient store operated by students. The store has enabled students to gain entrepreneurial and startup experiences, which has inspired many to seek a future in startups or launch their own businesses.

FUTURE IMPACTS I WANT TO MAKE:1
I want to bring curiosity into everything I do and push the world forward in a creative way.2
I want to lead a team and create a culture that is as dynamic as the people that are a part of it and enable all people in the organization to be innovative and prominent thinkers.3
I want to create technologies that enable change in world and harness the creative talents that humanity holds.

Houston Market Pass (current)

Houston Market Pass is an annual membership program designed to support local vendors and enhance community engagement at farmers markets in Houston. We preserve the authentic Houston market experience while promoting sustainable shopping habits.We’re building a platform to enhance farmers market community engagement. This includes an intuitive web hub for market info and promotions, SMS updates, pre-orders, local delivery, and market management tools. More exciting features are in the works—stay tuned!

• Check out Houston Market Pass

Engravr (current)

Engravr's goal is to create premium metal business cards that leave a lasting impression on potential clients and colleagues.Each card's QR code is attached to a virtual profile, a downloadable contact card, or your own website. The choice is yours.

• Check out Engravr

MapGenies (closed in 2023)

MapGenies helped partnered businesses take charge of their first impression by optimizing their Google Maps & Apple Maps listings.We offered services such as Google / Apple Maps Optimization Management, weekly content updates, monthly map checkups, map analytics and insights, professional reputation management, search engine optimization (SEO), professional location photos, and more!

PZTech (2021)

PZTech's goal was to create the world’s most advanced concrete monitoring systems that provides a revolutionary way to ensure the safety of our future concrete structures.Leading a team of 5, we were able to successfully take a patented technology and create a go-to-market strategy. PZTech won second place at the University of Houston's Business plan competition.

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CFHS Non-Profit (2018)

In 2018, I co-founded a non-profit organization that would raise money for my high schools activities. This non-profit's business strategy was to create a store inside the school that could sell snacks, school supplies, drinks, and merchandise. With Clear Falls High School teacher Lauren Jeffcoat enabling the students to start the business, the organization was born.In 8 months, the organization designed the store, started selling, made over $25,000, and became an outstanding success. Today, the store raises more than $70,000 a year and inspires high school students to create their own businesses.