Sole owner/operator of WhiteMark Ceramics - small batch, functional pottery. Wheel-thrown and kiln fired in my home studio.

Responsible for daily production of gourmet cupcakes and other baked products for store-front stock and special orders.*Establishing background and building skills for future small business endeavor

• Lead the strategy and tone of membership engagement for nearly 3000 members in 20 chapters across the country as well as numerous high-profile national programs to ensure the vitality of the organization• Support Executive Director on strategic planning, sponsorship, chapter management and development of a national membership association• Develop, coordinate and execute events to increase public awareness and promote membership• Manage donation processes for the HORIZONS Scholarship program, providing 130 recipients with over $295,000 in scholarships to date• Responsible for database management including membership rosters, website content updates and digital communication to chapters and members• Utilize budget management system to build and sustain balanced financials alongside Executive Director

• Develop, coordinate and execute special executive-level events, conferences, meetings• Support strategic vision of the Marketing and Communications team by providing project management on vital programs and engagements• Communicate with executive level DoD and industry leaders to coordinate enterprise-level programs• Utilize budget management system to assist in building and sustaining balanced financials as part of the Marketing and Communications team

• Responsible for the successful completion of over 18 meetings and conferences, some co-occurring, impacting over 1500 NDIA members in five divisions and one affiliate• Direct meeting logistics including RFP’s, print material design, agenda coordination, website maintenance, vendor selection, communication and event execution• Coordinate with multiple program leaders to complete an extensive variety of events• Maintain event records and event website using NetFORUM and SharePoint• Develop professional relationships with division leaders and internal teams

Due to organizational restructuring, my previous position was eliminated and a new position was created to better fit the needs of the organization.Responsibilities for the Training & Events Manager Include:• Coordination and execution of internal events hosted in Fargo, ND, Bismarck, ND and St. Paul, MN including client events and a statewide travel industry conference.• Market Fargo, ND, Moorhead, MN & West Fargo, ND as a destination for the Group Travel Market by attending Group Travel Tradeshows, developing customized itineraries, scheduling meals and activities and acting as the leisure travel expert at the CVB.• Create and manage the budget for the Tourism Sales Department.• Act as the administrator on internal CRM (iDSS) and online housing (Meetingmax) systems, as well as provide training and support to partners at over 50 hotel properties. • Contribute to CVB blog and other social media avenues.• Develop strategies for future customer service and brand awareness training for local hospitality industry workers.

Responsibilities for the Director of Tourism Sales & Event Services:• Market Fargo, ND, Moorhead, MN & West Fargo, ND as a destination for the Group Travel Market by attending Group Travel Tradeshows, developing customized itineraries, scheduling meals and activities and acting as the leisure travel expert at the CVB.• Hire, supervise and provide assistance with the Event Services Department staff and projects.• Create and manage the budget for both the Tourism Sales and Event Services Departments.• Act as the administrator on internal CRM (iDSS) and online housing (Meetingmax) systems, as well as provide training and support to partners at over 50 hotel properties. • Host international travel writers visiting the area.• Contribute to CVB blog and other social media avenues.

Responsibilities for the Event Services Manager Include:• Facilitate client meetings and fulfill client requests through design and production of banners, signs, name badges and other printed materials for meetings, conventions and sporting events.• Assist with hiring process, supervise, schedule and delegate to summer interns & onsite registration staff.• Maintain accurate records of services provided to clients and events & report in CVB CRM system (iDSS).• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop and Microsoft Office Mail Merge functions.

Responsibilities for Interpretive Tour Guides Include:• Lead historically accurate, informative and fun tours of the reconstructed home of General George A. Custer's for visitors of all ages as a costumed docent.• Engage visitors in conversations and hands-on activities to introduce them to the culture and traditions of the Mandan Tribe at the On-A-Slant Indian Village.