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Immersive Events & Productions * Event Planning * Event Marketing * PR * Artist Sourcing * And so so much more…

Worked to build and manage the entertainment program at Casa Bonita from the ground up - starting with 2 employees and growing to over 100. Collaborated with an incredible team to create a proscenium magic show, cliff dive shows, puppet shows, pop up performances, and immersive entertainment. Created and maintained clockwork for up to 10 hours of continuous and consistent entertainment.

A full service experiential design company.

rainbowmilitiacircus.comRainbow Militia is a full service immersive circus and entertainment company, specializing in elevating the ordinary to the extraordinary. From magicians and tarot readers to acrobats and aerialists. We excel at helping curate your event from the ground up, but are able to bring entertainment to fit any needs and budget.I specialize in tarot reading and aerial dance.

raconteurdenver.comRaconteur Denver combines the joy of exploring new locations, meeting new people and hearing stories from Denver's vast communities. We choose three phenomenal storytellers to get the night moving, but then we want to hear from YOU! Audience members will have two minutes each to share their stories on the selected topic.I am proud to have created this amazing storytelling evening. The stories I have gathered can be heard on the website at raconteurdenver.com, or if you are in the Denver area, come to one of the events and share a tale of your own.

wonderbound.comBy the close of this decade, Wonderbound will be celebrated as a treasure in the international dance community and will be a crown jewel in Denver’s artistic landscape. It will be a leader in a burgeoning creative renaissance that will define Denver as a cultural capital in the world. It will help to obliterate boundaries between mediums to uncover new possibilities in artistic expression. And, Wonderbound will help re-imagine how the performing arts are created, supported and shared in a rapidly evolving world.We are a small team with each of us wearing many hats. In addition to doing whatever needs to be done to further our awesome mission, my primary roles include:* Writing press releases, creation of media advisories, management and creation of bios, copywriting and managing editorial content for programs, posters and other collateral materials.* Media relations including maintaining relationships with local and national journalists and news organizations, pitching stories, distributing press releases, organizing interviews and generating general interest in what Wonderbound is currently working on.* Graphic design of all collateral materials* web design and maintenance* social media creation, growth and management

In this position I worked to do anything from member services (customer service) to recruiting/sales, management, graphic design, web programming etc. My position title was vague because the position is broad. As on many small teams we work to get what needs to be done, done and constantly wear many hats. My primary focus is on recruiting new members, and helping keep current members happy.Part of a team recruiting funding and retaining memberships from non-profit organizations, foundations and individuals.Working to launch an individual membership strategy to fundPNS work in existing states and helping to expand into new states. Leadership position in providing membership retention services, including online development and marketing, and helping to develop new revenue streams that may include supporting outreach to Foundation, LOHAS and direct media sales.Responsibilities Include:• Create copy and design of collateral marketing and PR materials• Web programming and design of company site• Represent organization at various conferences• Manage and train a team of interns

"Doing Things in the Name of Fun"I have a passion for planning, marketing and executing events and spend a good portion of my free time making them happen. In the last six months I have worked to put together both the Masked Extravaganza and Fixing Clyde (see projects below). All for fun. In the past, I have worked to put together several dozen events through my time at the Center of the American West, and executed two weddings from start to finish as well as helping to coordinate weddings of friends. I have done most of this for fun, but would love the opportunity to do it full time some day.

PR/Marketing• Maintained relations with press contacts • Worked as production editor on various Center publications including Annual Reports and newsletters• Wrote content for press releases and ad copy for all Center events and product releases• Managed a schedule of PR events and tasks• Managed and maintained all web communication, social media, and PR• Constantly searched to find new an innovative ways to reach our target market which included one of the hardest demographics to reach: college students• Managed marketing budget of $40,000/yrManagement• Managed a team through delegation of work and prioritizing of schedules• Trained assistants on various responsibilities and softwareWeb Development/IT Services• Created, edited, and maintained Center website through the use of XHTML, CSS, PHP, MYSQL and JavaScriptManaged IT budget and made software and hardware purchasing decisions • Tracked web traffic and measured the effectiveness of ad campaigns• Created comprehensive databases through the use of FileMaker ProEvent Planning• Created and managed the schedules of VIP speakers • Planned and coordinated events with attendance of anywhere between 200 to 2,000 peopleDonor Relations• Helped to grow donor base through the use of solicitations and general networking• Created and maintained a database of members and donors consisting of a wide demographic• Facilitated and managed all asks and drives for donations• Tracked all donations and set up and maintained a system for thanking each one. Including the tracking of pledges and recurring gifts• Created, maintained, and managed mail lists of 4,000+ (and growing) potential donors and handled all mass mailings and solicitations

Customer relations, book orders, etc

• Designed marketing materials through use of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop• Created and programmed company website• Facilitated relations with Center donors• Maintained and compiled comprehensive listings of donors and donations.• Designed databases for Center functions, customer listings, and events• Organized and coordinated Center Events• Promoted to Director of Marketing upon graduation with B.S. Marketing

• Created marketing materials for distribution of products• Designed, and programmed company website• Examined, diagnosed, and solved customer problems on a day-to-day basis• Configured and mailed invoices