👋 Hi there! I'm Venessa, a passionate advocate for 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀, specializing in custom promotional apparel and products designed to ignite your brand's visibility and engagement.

My professional journey has been an incredible blend of experiences—from working in 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 for the USAF to leading 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 in the education sector. 

With over a decade of expertise in 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, I've developed a keen eye for what makes brands resonate and thrive.

Leaving the corporate world to embrace mompreneurship, I now channel my knowledge and creativity into empowering other businesses. 

We craft custom-designed apparel, embroidery, brand design, and promotional products to ensure Houston's SMBs and startups leave a memorable mark in today's dynamic market.

Our unwavering commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail guarantee that every client receives top-notch products and exceptional service. 

Grounded in family values, I deeply understand the importance of balance, commitment, and community. 

My volunteer work with the MS Society, Ronald McDonald House, and local schools has enriched my perspective, emphasizing the power of organization, perseverance, and dedication. 

These experiences infuse every project with a personal touch and a professional edge.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂

I thrive on partnering with 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀—whether you're in 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 

Our mission is to elevate your brand through premium promotional apparel and products. We recognize the unique challenges and opportunities within these industries and are dedicated to crafting solutions that amplify your brand's strength and professionalism. 

From outfitting your team with custom-branded workwear to creating standout promotional items for your special events, we're here to make your brand unforgettable.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂

My transition from corporate marketing to mompreneurship is fueled by a desire to blend professional expertise with heartfelt passion. 

Our team is dedicated to ensuring your business shines with high-quality, custom solutions tailored to your specific needs. 

Your success is our mission, and we're committed to exceeding your expectations with every project.

📩 Reach out to me today to explore how we can enhance your brand.

Venessa Homewood

Gardengate Group

Report to the CEO | Team Leadership.

• Driving IT transformation - compliance, process standardization, and strategic alignment to enhance business agility.
• Led IT governance enhancements, ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening cybersecurity frameworks.
• Standardized IT processes, improving efficiency, risk management, and infrastructure stability.
• Realigned IT team structure, fostering collaboration, role clarity, and high performance.
• Developed a strategic IT roadmap, introducing AI, cloud automation, and scalable business solutions.
• Advised executive leadership, aligning IT initiatives with corporate objectives (innovation and technology adoption).

IT Director & Global Digital Transformation Officer

Vieira de Castro

Report to the CEO | Team Leadership
🚀 Driving technology transformation to achieve IT maturity and agility, by aligning people, processes and technology.

• Project Manager of all IT projects and Responsible for an annual IT and digital budget.
• Team management, IT strategic development, infrastructure management and operations.

Achievements:
• Successfully implementation of SAP S/4 HANA; drove a 25% reduction in communications costs.
• Implementing IT services changes and processes - increasing security, providing remote access for users and reducing recurring cost.
• Significantly reduced the cost of Software Licensing and Successfully drove a 100% level of compliance.
• Increased IT service availability close to 100%.
• Standardization of IT infrastructure provided a reduction of training time and costs
• Business Process Reengineering project
• Leading SAP S/4HANA implementation and SAC implementation

IT Director & Digital Transformation Officer

Colquímica

Report to CEO | Team Leadership

Mission: Responsible for implementation and management of IT projects, IT strategic management, infrastructure management and operations in Colquímica Portugal and Poland.

•	SAP Project Manager and steering committee member
•	Project Manager of all IT projects.
•	Responsible for an annual IT and digital budget.
•	Strategic management of IT and business processes.
•	Digital Transformation.
•	Team management, IT strategic development, infrastructure management and operations.

Achievements:
•	Successfully drove a 30% reduction in printing costs.
•	Consolidated multiple agent desktop systems to a single common desktop.
•	Significantly reduced the cost of Software Licensing and Successfully drove a 100% level of compliance.
•	Increased IT service availability close to 100%.
•	Implemented changes to IT services and processes that increased security, provided remote access for users and reduced recurring costs by 31%.

Chief Information Officer

SOJA DE PORTUGAL

•	Directs preparation of budgets and forecasts, reviews budget and forecast proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.
•	Provide detailed deviation analysis between Budget /Forecast VS Actual.
•	Work with General ledger for cost center, cost object analysis on monthly, quarterly and annually basis, also involve with consolidation activities.
•	Support management in achieving their goals.
•	Propose performance management measures.
•	Provides monthly manufacturing analysis and recommends continuous cost improvements. 
•	Cost effectiveness and performance analysis.

Management Control Director

•	Provided supportive link between external customers and internal operations.
•	Implemented new software applications and system roll-outs across business enterprise, including SAP.
•	SAP co-Project Manager.
•	SAP PP and SD Key User.
•	Performed detailed assessments of risks to determine constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
•	Build an IT Integration Strategy for M&A (Phased Integration) – Define Goals / Asses IT systems / Identify Gaps / Build Execution Plan / Implement and monitor results.

IT Manager

IRMA

Responsible for the implementation and management of all projects on the customer side.

Innovative and results-driven IT & Business Transformation Director, with 15+ years of experience spearheading digital transformation, IT strategy, and enterprise technology initiatives that drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Armed with an MBA in Business Administration and Management, I specialize in aligning technology with business objectives to optimize performance, enhance security, and improve customer experience.

Adept at leading cross-functional teams, IT operations, and large-scale digital transformation projects, I thrive in driving process optimization, cost efficiency, and technology innovation. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to enhance enterprise agility, security, and profitability, I continuously seek opportunities to drive sustainable growth through technology-driven solutions.

As a transformational leader, I have successfully led SAP S/4HANA implementation, achieving a 31% reduction in IT costs, 100% IT uptime, and enhanced cybersecurity to support a scalable and resilient infrastructure.

My expertise spans AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and enterprise resilience—helping organizations stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape.

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