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Christopher Valera

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Operations Coordinator at Illinois Ventures

Greater Chicago Area

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About

Christopher Valera is an Operations Coordinator at the University of Illinois System with experience in the life science technology sector. He has worked with Illinois Ventures, LLC, a venture capital firm focused on Midwestern investments in life science, physical science, and information technology companies. His professional skills encompass event management, project and program coordination, and office administration.

Experience

  1. University of Illinois SystemOperations Coordinatorcurrent2018 — presentIllinois Ventures, LLC
  2. University of Illinois SystemEvents and Communications Coordinator2015 — 2018EnterpriseWorks Chicago
  3. University of Illinois SystemBusiness Administrative Associate2016 — 2018Illinois Ventures, LLC
  4. University of Illinois SystemPrograms Assistant/ Programs Coordinator2014 — 2015EnterpriseWorks Chicago

Skills & more

CalendarsConfidentialityPublic SpeakingTeamworkOrganization SkillsOral CommunicationCommunicationLeadershipAttention to DetailManagerial Experience2Outstanding interpersonal communication skills1Quantitative Analytics
+12 moreProfessional SkillsCoordinate MeetingsInternal and External CommunicationsProject ManagementPresentationsTime ManagementExternal CommunicationsExecutive VisibilityAd Hoc ReportingPhone EtiquetteOffice OperationsHigher Education

Languages English · Spanish

From Christopher's professional profile.

Colleagues at Illinois Ventures

Dennis Hesch
Chairman, Executive VP, The Carle System at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Guy Padbury
SVP, Oncology Clinical Pharmacology at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Jay Walsh
Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation, University of Illinois at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Jeffrey Brown
Professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Joanna Groden
Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Illinois Chicago at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Susan A. Martinis
Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at Illinois Ventures
Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote
Director, Office of Technology Management, University of Illinois Chicago at Illinois Ventures
Jacob Kinsey
Senior Director at Illinois Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Christopher Valera?
Christopher Valera is an Operations Coordinator at the University of Illinois System with experience in the life science technology sector. He has worked with Illinois Ventures, LLC, a venture capital firm focused on Midwestern investments in life science, physical science, and information technology companies. His professional skills encompass event management, project and program coordination, and office administration.
Where does Christopher Valera work?
Christopher Valera is Operations Coordinator at Illinois Ventures.
Where did Christopher Valera go to school?
Christopher Valera studied at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor's degree, Psychology).

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