Brenda Nance Email & Phone Number

Santa Barbara, Ca

Manages content and information on the ICB website. Works closely with web developer to maintain current and modern website platform that meets UCSB and ADA standards. Reviews, reorganizes, rewrites, and edits more than 60, 10 page scientific project submissions received from 60 different teams of faculty and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) to the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies (ICB) for its Annual Report to the U.S. Army. Submissions span a wide variety of disciplines: Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Computer Science and Control & Dynamical Systems. Verifies that all submissions meet U.S. Army requirements.Manipulates and adjusts scientific illustrations, photographs, and other graphics embedded within the scientific articles and papers by the original authors using a variety of styles and techniques into a consistent, standard format. Converts references submitted by authors in a variety of formats into standard APA formatting. Ensures headers, footers, and footnoting is consistent among documents. Drawing from the content of each report, produces comprehensive, cross-referenced listings of over 400 publications, honors and awards, patent filings and invention disclosures.Generates electronic copies of fully-edited reports for submission to the U. S. Army for review by Subject Matter Experts within three weeks of faculty submission deadline. Generates final copy for printing of 600 page bound ICB Annual Report for distribution to the U.S. Army and ICB Industrial Partners within six weeks of draft report submissions.

Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Member of the Chase International leadership team, responsible for the local and international marketing and communications for the entire organization. Developed and optimized multi-channel marketing campaigns, managed public relations, internal and external communications with vendors, overall creative direction and brand strategy. Oversee and direct the internal creative marketing team in a deadline-driven environment on the execution of all marketing initiatives. Ensure Chase brand standards are met on all company projects. Work with Chase leadership in the overall strategic direction and execution of the business.Chase International is the leader in luxury real estate in the Lake Tahoe/Reno region with more than 360 agents and 10 offices and over 2 billion in annual sales.

Zephyr Cove, Nv

Responsible for Live Out Loud's premier educational year-long program which focuses on entrepreneurial growth, development and success. Workshop sessions took place in Lake Tahoe, NV and Sydney, Australia. As part of the management team, developed new materials, researched and networked with new coaches and developed new and innovative peripheral programs to enhance the overall experience. Worked directly with clients and alumni to ensure a high level of client satisfaction was achieved. Served as on-site workshop director responsible for the facilitation of the overall program which included coaching sessions; multiple speakers and trainers; sales team and event staff—creating a life-changing program where client success, joy and satisfaction are the ultimate goals.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Planned all army/industry annual conferences, monthly seminars and workshops.Prepared and submitted proposals for ICB contracts and grants, including multi-year budgets.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Managed and organized all training events, coaches and client involvement. Organized locations, materials, and content.

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Managed all aspects of the vitamin company and health care clinic. Planed advertising and marketing with team. Bookkeeper—AP/AR, payroll, insurance billing, tax preparation. Negotiated with distributors, manufactures and advertising media. Educated clients on various products and health care services. Assisted with product development. Coordinated and attended all sales events, lectures and trade shows. Managed fast-paced office, order processing and database maintenance.

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Managed 10,000 square foot, import, restoration and retail operation. Managed the administrative office, bookkeeper and restoration staff. Worked with owner to develop marketing strategies. Managed and updated website content. Coordinated international merchandise delivery and receipt. Sales, interior design and customer service to high-end clientele. Responsible for overall appearance of retail space including merchandising, layout, display and vignette design. Photographed and cataloged merchandise for advertising campaigns and website.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Fine Arts

Environmental Design