Project Title: Enhancing Creator Management: A Prototype for Iconically
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| Project Title | Enhancing Creator Management: A Prototype for Iconically |
| Project Topics | Operations Product Design & Development Software Design & Development Strategic Planning Talent Management |
| Skills & Expertise | AI Integration Data modeling Feedback Analysis Implementation Planning Microsoft Project Process Mapping Project Management Prototype Design Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Systems analysis Technical Documentation Testing and Validation User Instruction Development Workflow automation |
| Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity | Iconically is a leading digital marketing company specializing in influencer partnerships and creator-driven brand engagement. They excel in building innovative marketing campaigns that connect brands with influential creators, enhancing product visibility and customer engagement. However, a significant challenge lies in their current creator management process, which lacks a structured system for recruitment, onboarding, and retention, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. The absence of an integrated system results in difficulties in tracking outreach, managing onboarding steps, and monitoring creator engagement over time. This hinders the company's ability to identify promising creators and maintain effective relationships, impacting their overall business performance. Addressing this gap is crucial for optimizing their operations and ensuring sustainable growth. This project offers students the opportunity to tackle a real-world business challenge by developing a prototype that demonstrates how AI and workflow automation can enhance the creator lifecycle. The project is divided into several phases, including process mapping, system requirement definition, project planning, and prototype development. Each phase is designed to build on the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive approach to solving the business challenge. For students, this project is an ideal platform to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting, gaining valuable skills in project management, systems analysis, and technical documentation. It offers a unique chance to work directly with a real client, understanding their needs and delivering a solution that provides tangible business value. Exploring this strategic challenge allows students to develop skills that are highly relevant in today's job market, such as consulting, operations, and marketing. It is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project that not only enhances their learning experience but also prepares them for future career success.
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Iconically - Enhancing Creator Management: A Prototype for Iconically
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Thu, 09/03/26
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Fri, 09/04/26
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Learn More About CapSource Platform
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Mon, 09/07/26
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PLATFORM SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT DUE!
Please take a moment to use the link below and pay for the platform subscription and project-based experience coordinated by CapSource! We wish you the best of luck and hope this results in a meaningful learning experience: https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ6oG9v84Cpabc1Ug2oE0e
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Please take a moment to use the link below and pay for the platform subscription and project-based experience coordinated by CapSource! We wish you the best of luck and hope this results in a meaningful learning experience: https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ6oG9v84Cpabc1Ug2oE0e
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Tue, 09/08/26
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Tue, 09/08/26
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CapSource Intro Session
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Tue, 09/15/26
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Please DOWNLOAD, sign, and UPLOAD your NDA!
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Tue, 09/15/26
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Submit Status Report #1
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Tue, 09/15/26
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Self-Skills Assessment
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Tue, 09/29/26
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Tue, 09/29/26
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Tue, 09/29/26
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Student Temperature Check #1
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Tue, 09/29/26
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Submit Project Charter
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Tue, 10/13/26
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Submit Data Collection Plan
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Tue, 10/13/26
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Tue, 10/27/26
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Tue, 10/27/26
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Submit System Requirements Documentation
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Tue, 11/10/26
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Submit Design Document
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Tue, 11/10/26
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Tue, 11/10/26
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Schedule Your Final Presentations with Client
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Fri, 12/04/26
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Project Review! Please Provide Us With Your Feedback!
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Fri, 12/04/26
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Fri, 12/04/26
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End of Project Self Reflection
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Tue, 12/08/26
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Share Your Experience!
Review best practices for sharing your project-based experience on resumé and LinkedIn!
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Review best practices for sharing your project-based experience on resumé and LinkedIn!
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Program Managers
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| Clayton Looney | University of Montana |
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