Waleed Cope

VIP Bubbles

VIP Bubbles is elevating the laundromat experience by delivering a premium, client focused laundry service. We've changed the traditional laundromat model into a modern, service oriented facility featuring tech forward equipment, impeccably maintained spaces, and on site staff dedicated to client service excellence.

Our comprehensive service offerings include self-service laundry with modern, efficient machines, as well as convenient pickup and delivery services designed to save our clients valuable time. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results with every load, setting new standards for cleanliness, efficiency, and client satisfaction in the laundry industry.

Our mission is to make laundry day something clients and their families actually look forward to, proving that even life's most mundane tasks can be elevated through thoughtful service and attention to detail.

Co-Founder

The Soap Box

The Soap Box is a Brooklyn-based firm that offers premium garment and sneaker care services. 

Our dry cleaning, sneaker cleaning and laundry services are all performed with the utmost professionalism and care. We take pride in our work and are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our clients. Whether you need your clothes cleaned or your sneakers refreshed, we can help! 

Visit us today for all of your garment and sneaker care needs.

Thank you for choosing The Soap Box!

Co-Founder & CEO

Johnson Security Bureau, Inc.

Johnson Security Bureau, Inc. has been providing professional security, transport, patrol and protective services for nearly sixty years. 

Based in the Bronx, New York, Johnson Security was founded in 1962 and incorporated in the State of New York. We are the oldest Black-owned security firm in New York State and among the oldest Black-owned security firms in the country. As a third generation, family-owned-and-operated enterprise, Johnson Security has established an impeccable record of providing our clients with greater peace of mind.  

Our firm has achieved this record through a diligently screened, thoroughly trained security force that embodies a genuine concern for the safety of our clients and their employees and visitors, as well as for the safeguarding of the facilities and communities we secure.

Chief Of Staff

Laundry CEO

The Laundruy CEO Forum is the country’s gathering of owners, operators, managers, investors, and entrepreneurs in garment care.

They come together for hands-on workshops, inspiring speakers, high-value networking, and thought-provoking panels to fuel economic growth in their businesses.

These professionals attend this event to:

∙ learn the latest strategies and tactics being implemented by successful entrepreneurs
∙ hear inspiring success stories from entrepreneurs
∙ network with entrepreneurs and investors
∙ meet potential partners
∙ drive company growth
∙ and more!

Wash Weekly

Wash Weekly is an independent e-journal focused on providing owners, operators, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs in the garment care industry with a radically new perspective on building their businesses and fostering a mindset of innovative thinking.

Editor

Commerce and Chill

Commerce and Chill is where business partners Jessica Johnson-Cope & Waleed Cope share their insights and experiences on the journey through business and life as a married couple.

Co Host

TrackTik

TrackTik is an agile end-to-end operation management software designed for the security industry, focused on increasing visibility and productivity.

Our software is an integrated guard management system for monitoring, reporting and managing your security operations. Guards can do patrol tours, report incidents and activities in real time. Managers and clients can monitor, review, and respond instantly from their browsers or smart-phone. TrackTik improves efficiency, accountability and profitability.

Product Manager / Business Development

Project 17 Realty and Associates Ltd.

Sales Advisor

Massey Knakal Realty Services

Director of Sales

Hilltop Properties

Sales Agent

I am a business owner & operator
I am a former public school teacher, 4th grade
I am a laundry business owner who has folded more laundry than most people ever will 
I am from Brooklyn, New York 
I went to Coppin State University
I am a writer; check out my newsletter www.washweekly.com
I am a speaker (love talking about LAUNDRY & BUSINESS)
I am a podcast host. Check it out https://www.youtube.com/@WaleedCope/featured
I am Denzel Washnfold
I am the Laundry CEO. Check out https://www.laundryceo.com/

I am Waleed Cope, https://waleedcope.com/

The Joint Staff

Information Technology Program Manager

Millie Loves Yoga LLC

Promoting stress reduction through the use of Yoga and Mediation. We offer corporate wellness programs with your team and leadership in mind. In addition, we offer private and group meditation and yoga sessions. 
Partnerships include: Disney, Salamander Resorts, DC Parks and Recreation, and District MotherHued. 
Over 10 years of experience as a yoga practitioner and 5 years as an instructor. 
#stressreduction #corporate #partnerwithus #program

Founder

United States Air Force

•	Assesses and develops policy and procedures based on governing Information Technology (IT) activities.
•	Plans, develops, approves procedures, and interprets policy related to IT activities.
•	Continually assesses policy needs and interprets broad DoD, Air Force, and other higher headquarters guidance and applies it through development of policies for the area of responsibility.
•	Consults and coordinates with project staff from other organizations and agencies in developing, revising, interpreting, and modifying policies to ensure application of local activities meet project needs.
•	Assesses and identifies training needs that address activities where gaps in competencies exist in either current or new technology.
•	Functions as a senior technical advisor on contract and budget activities.
•	Works with stakeholders and key leadership in various offices, agencies, State and local governments, community organizations, special interest groups, and environmentalists communicating project issues and status. 
•	Briefs key leadership on costs, impact, feasibility, alternatives, issues, recommendations and status of project development and implementation.
•	Plans and coordinates all phases of the acquisition, implementation, and integration of IT assets.
•	Prepares solicitation packages to include SOWs/PWS (statements of work/performance work specifications), technical evaluation criteria, bid schedules, etc., for contracts.
•	Represents the organization at conferences and meetings and presents briefings.
•	Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees, or special IT projects
•	Analyzes areas of concern, identifies problems, and resolves conflicts through persuasive discussions with management and user representatives.
*Prepares reports encompassing long and short-range planning strategy recommendations and presents brief meetings covering recommendations for acquisition or changes in business practices through enhanced IT use.

Department of Defense

Alion Science and Technology

Knowledge Management Analyst

Mentor Foundation USA

Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship. Serve as a positive role model and friend. Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together. Strive for mutual respect. Build self-esteem and motivation. Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them.  
Attend mentor/mentee group events, mentor support groups, and program recognition events as available

Mentor

Atlas Technologies, Inc.

Technical Project Manager

Grant Thornton LLP (US)

Experienced Manager

Addx Corporation

Senior Consultant

ValidaTek, Inc.

Responsibilities 

• Manage and support IT Projects for an major Data Center for a Government Agency 
• Manage and support IT overseas data management projects for a Government Agency  
• Serve as Subject Matter expert for overseas IT project and strategic planning of process.  
• Train stakeholders, management and peer personnel on processes to include gap analysis and business process re-engineering  
• Work collaboratively with all necessary internal/external stakeholders to assist in the scope, review and development accurate estimates, recommend revisions to the final design 
• Assure timely, fact-based feedback to stakeholder questions and issues; documenting and communicating any deficiencies/risks that would preclude meeting objectives, schedules, budget or warranted specifications 
• Develop, maintain schedules and milestones using Microsoft Project  
• Plan sequence of work in accordance with Schedule committed dates  
• Prepare and submit change order, pro forma invoicing, etc 
• Write professional summary reports and policies in a clear and concise manner  
 
Accomplishments 
Certificate of appreciation for supporting projects outside normal scope  
 
Skills Used 
Project Management, Training, Operation Policy and Procedure, OCONUS, Data Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Superior Communication written and oral, and Collaboration with work groups to ensure project milestones and deliverable

Project Manager

L-3 Communications

*Provided Project Management for the Headquarters of the Department of the Army (HQDA) Deputy Chief of Staff G-3/5/7 and Information Technology Agency (ITA)
*Serve as the point of contact between the Government Customer (Deputy Chief of Staff G-3/5/7) and the Information Management Officer
*Analyzed and procured information technology needs of Government Customer
*Provided exceptional communication with Government Agency G-3/5/7
*Performed actions based in metrics
*Utilized ITIL to manage the Change Management arena and incorporate migrating gaps and process improvement
*Assisted with development of SOPs for a more agile environment via weekly staff meetings and discussions with Government Customer
*Analyzed and coordinated open CRQs (Change Requests) to the appropriate personnel and area for processing
*Captured Configuration Item requirements and submit documentation to appropriate personnel to record in the Change Management Database
*Attend meetings weekly with high visibility agency personnel and brief on status of items in CCB and/or work in progress
*Work closely with Information Management Officer to process all Change Requests and Incidents
*Provide support to over 4000 users within assigned agencies
*Serve as the entry point and customer point of contact for HQDA Customers
*Provide 360 degree support in all aspects of the ITIL process in regards to Change Coordination and Change Management
*Attended Change Control Board meetings to document and discuss software and/or technical requirements

Project Manager/Business Relationship Manager

Proficiencies:  Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Project Management,   Organizational Change Management, Knowledge Management, Holistic Wellness Coaching, and Yoga and Meditation Instruction

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