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San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

• Represented Boochcraft at various high traffic events around San Diego County.

• Training and development for new hires.• Leading tours throughout the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. • Managing tour groups of up to 50.• Taking tour groups to experience the La Jolla Ecological Reserve and foster an understanding and appreciation for the outdoors the ocean, and marine life.• Analyzing and responding to various hazardous situations.• Anticipating and responding to the various needs of customers from around the world.

San Diego, California

• Customer Loyalty Manager: Build and maintain trust with customers to improve return customer rate.• Sales and Marketing Manager: Onboard and manage accounts. Implement strategic email marketing initiatives. Create marketing briefs and act as project manager to ensure deliverables are met and on time. Manage and update all website copy and content. Social Media Manager. Brand and product development.• Surf Team Manager: Manage network of ambassadors, content creators, and competitive surfers, including writing and negotiating contracts to meet the needs of XTERRA and the sponsee.

Greater San Diego Area

Strategic role coordinating logistics, event planning and implementation of Merchandise operations for the Rock n Roll Marathon Series. Collaborative position working with graphics, accounting, marketing, sales and many other facets of the company to develop the Rock N Roll brand. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) is the active lifestyle industry’s leading media and event entertainment company. CGI owns and operates 36 events around the world, including its flagship Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series welcoming more than 600,000 professional and amateur participants in 2017.

La Jolla

Provided tour groups with a one of a kind vacation experience around La Jolla, and educated them regarding the biological and geographical features found in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. Able to take visitors from all over the world and connect them to the ocean, leading to a greater appreciation and admiration of nature.

San Diego

• Provided excellent customer service while delivering a quality product in a fast paced, team-oriented environment• Fostered fellow associates’ professional development, assisting them in earning promotions and heightening criticalthinking and problem solving skills• Trusted to file the store’s bank deposits• Ensured that shifts ran smoothly by assisting with day to day business and planning• Responsible for ensuring food safety by conducting weekly walkthroughs and reports • Ensured proper safety precautions were being practiced by associates• Safety Coordinator: Ensured that proper safety procedures were being followed.

Greater San Diego Area

Executed two major fundraising events for the local nonprofit, raising over $50,000Implemented new and varied marketing strategies to reach an assorted populous as well as stimulate interest for the events. Forged new partnerships with local businesses such as Taylor Guitars, the San Diego Symphony and the PB Shore Club, as well as maintained existing partnerships to create vibrant local connections. Additional duties included reaching out to over 12,000 people through bi-weekly newsletters and volunteer emails, as well as representing the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County chapter at various events. Job required highly advanced organizational skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skill. Worked with a dynamic team to protect over 70 miles of San Diego's coast.