James Viola Supports Super Science Women

On March 1, James Viola tweeted, “Hosting a very special group from the University of Tokyo…Super Science Women.” WiSTEM is the Women in Stem Network, a group that encourages women entering into roles that involve science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). James recently helped put together an event at the University for Johnson and Johnson’s JLABS.

JLABS consistently supports innovation to meet tomorrow’s healthcare needs. James Viola works to put together events that draw investors and supporters like the World Without Disease Quickfire Challenge, a worldwide competition with a $500,000 prize for the individuals providing the best solution to disease and medical problems around the world.

James doesn’t just support education and innovation during working hours, he volunteered for his local school board for several years and once participated in a flag football event that raised $25,000 for underprivileged youth.

What James Viola Loves About His Job

When you talk to James Viola, it’s impossible to miss his enthusiasm for what he does as Innovation Activation Manager for Johnson and Johnson. His excitement overflows and makes everyone around him want to get involved. Here are a few of the things James says he has enjoyed most:

• ·         Having the chance to work with premium brands in a range of industries
• ·         Getting to build an event department from the beginning stages at BMW
• ·         Successfully executing large-scale events with limited funds

How James Viola got where he is today

After graduating from Nutley High School, in New Jersey, James Viola attended Muhlenberg College, where he received his B.S. in Chemistry. After graduation he immediately enrolled at Rutgers University in Newark. He completed his Master’s in Business and was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.

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Right after graduation, James became a Market Consultant for BMW of North America. He worked there for seven years, partnering with retailers and advertising groups and quickly becoming a district manager. 

His success made him an attractive candidate for Ducati of North America. James Viola served as their Marketing and Events Director for four and a half years, creating their most successful brand event in North America and helping generate unprecedented ROI.

James currently thrives in his current role as Innovation Activation Manager for JLABS. He coordinates events like panels, grand openings, investor gatherings and receptions in the Bay Area.

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5 Intriguing details about James Viola

Most people who know James Viola realize he’s driven to succeed and passionate about connecting innovative minds with the resources they need to create medical breakthroughs, but here are a few facts you might not realize:
 

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• James once played flag football for two days straight, participating in a charity event that made the Guinness Book of World Records.
  
• James’ first professional role was for BMW of North America. He took the job because of his enthusiasm for motorcycles, but while there he discovered his passion for event planning.
  
• James Viola was responsible for Ducati North America’s trade-show booth, the brand’s most successful event attended by over 5,000 guests.
  
• During the time he worked for Ducati, their Hypermotard 1100 served as the basis for the alien motorcycle in Terminator Salvation. James worked backstage during some of the filming.
  
• At Main-street Marketing, James helped a startup develop a full-scale business plan that attracted more than $150,000 in investments.

James Viola coordinates marketing and events for JLABS in San Francisco. Every year he facilitates their participation in the global event, the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

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