Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation

Danely Rodriguez

Brooklyn, NY 929-***-**** *******@******.***.*** https://danelyrodriguez.framer.website/ EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2027 Concentration: Product Management and AI Minor: Physical Computing GPA:3.5 Relevant Coursework: AI Studio Ventures, Engineering Design, Design Thinking with AI, Physical Computing EXPERIENCE

Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching Assistant for Intro to Entrepreneurship March 2024 – Present

● Grade and provide detailed feedback for 40+ students, supporting evaluation of venture ideas, customer discovery, and business models

● Collaborate closely with the professor and teaching team to design a high-quality learning experience centered on innovation and entrepreneurial thinking at CMU

● Manage student communications, scheduling, and coursework tracking using Excel spreadsheets and email systems, ensuring timely feedback and course coordination

● Mentor students on ideation, iteration, and problem framing to strengthen early-stage venture concepts Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching Assistant for Ideate: Design Essentials for Laser Cutting March 2024 – Present

● Teach students hands-on skills in Adobe Illustrator and digital design workflows for rapid prototyping

● Train students on safe and effective use of laser cutting machines, supporting fabrication across multiple course projects

● Work one-on-one with student teams to translate concepts into physical prototypes using user-centered design principles

● Support project development across disciplines, reinforcing design thinking and iterative experimentation Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA

Laser Tech Advisor March 2024 – Present

● Provide technical support to students across the university to ensure equitable access to laser cutting resources

● Assist students with machine setup, troubleshooting, material selection, and project execution

● Enforce safety protocols and best practices while maintaining an inclusive and supportive maker-space environment

● Help students bring creative, academic, and entrepreneurial projects from concept to fabrication CurlyCubs Pittsburgh, PA

Founder/ Startup March 2024 – Present

● Conduct 15+ user interviews to validate pain points in children’s curly haircare routines

● Design and test content prototypes that simplify routines for kids, driving 80+ early user sign-ups and 30% community growth in 3 months

● Develop go-to-market experiments and define the roadmap for MVP testing with educators and parents

● Launch social and email campaigns achieving a 45% open rate and 20% parent conversion rate MindfulMela New York, Remote

Operations Intern May 2024 - Oct 2024

● Evaluated 100+ potential clients to inform product-market fit analysis and improve targeting

● Streamlined partner communication pipeline with 50+ stakeholders, increasing acquisition efficiency by 35%

● Built automated tracking systems in Google Sheets for sales and onboarding data, reducing manual reporting time by 40% LEADERSHIP & CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT

Innovation Scholar – Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship CMU Pittsburgh, PA 2027 Cohort April 2025–Present

● Selected 1 of 20 from 100+ applicants for venture-building and product development mentorship

● Engaged in workshops on customer discovery, lean startup, and prototype testing with CMU alumni and entrepreneurs

● Collaborated on cross-cohort pitch reviews, providing product feedback and roadmap insights Black and Latino Business Administration Association BLBA Pittsburgh, PA President March 2024 – Present

● Led a 10-person executive team to launch 10+ large-scale events, increasing engagement by 40%

● Built partnerships with campus organizations and sponsors, boosting visibility and membership by 50%

● Launched digital outreach campaigns that raised event RSVPs by 60% Skills: Spanish (Fluent), User Research, Roadmapping, Prototyping, Market Analysis, Agile Method Technical:Visual Studio, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Physical Computing (Arduino), Fusion 360, 3D printing, Web developer

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