Caitlin Addlesperger Email & Phone Number

Sheridan, WY, US

Serves on the board of the Wyoming Arts Alliance, a nonpartisan non-profit 501c(3) organization dedicated to improving the climate for arts and culture throughout the state

Ucross, Wyoming

Works closely with the President and Board of Trustees to carry out the mission of the acclaimed artist residency program and art gallery on a historic 20,000-acre ranch, while creating and implementing a new five-year strategic plan.

Ucross, Wyoming

• Summary: Raised the national profile of and expanded the support network for the famed artist residency program and gallery through communications, events, and development.
• Directed all branding, marketing, and communications
• Led development efforts, including 40th Anniversary Campaign (raising $5 million+ by end of 2023), major gifts, grants, appeals, giving societies, and online giving days
• Directed Ucross Art Gallery, including daily operations, exhibition materials, events, tours, and outreach; conceived of, launched, and directs operations for Ucross Café
• Planned, directed, and promoted all events, e.g., the 40th Anniversary Gala in WY and Houston Gala & Benefit in TX, raising $1 million+ within six weeks; An Evening with Joy Harjo; the Ucross Arts Festival, annually.
• Supervised External Relations and gallery staff and contractors; fostered internal communication through leading workshops for all-staff retreats, training sessions, and meetings, as well as board meetings across the.

Ucross, Wyoming

• Managed marketing and branding. Developed the Ucross editorial calendar and related outreach, including social media, website, traditional, email marketing, and regional and national community engagement
• Planned major public and internal events, such as book launches in New York and LA, major Wyoming arts festivals, board retreats in New Mexico, and more
• Built community for artists and supporters through strategic campaigns

• Developed and oversaw projects, most notably "The Ucross Cookbook," from conception to publication, managing staff, dozens of contributors, and printers; managed a Kickstarter development campaign; and maintained the.

• Directed all marketing via print, digital media, and community relations
• Created Press Pass, a membership program with county-wide partnerships
• Launched and directed content for My Bighorns, the first local events app
• Directed events, including the U.S. Senate debate at Sheridan College, 150th Anniversary of Wyoming Women’s Suffrage at The Brinton Museum, and more
• Wrote a weekly column and occasional articles for the newspaper

Greater New York City Area

• Developed strategic 360 campaigns with the marketing team for the national brand, individual stores, and eCommerce, including 4 store openings, 9 branded restaurant launches, and 12 major promotions per year.
• With an emphasis on storytelling, managed written and visual content for the website, newsletters, social media, paid/earned advertising, visual merchandising, and media and internal communication.
• Collaborated with a diverse group of people across the world. External partners included Italian and American farmers, producers, chefs, and restaurant groups. The internal team ranged from CEO to directors to.
• Directed all content on Eataly.com for an audience of 500k per week. Curated an editorial calendar; wrote and edited cultural and promotional copy; and commissioned visual content. Designed gift boxes and product.
• Oversaw the launch of Eataly Magazine, a digital publication with 25 cultural articles, recipes, and how-to guides published per month. Acted as managing editor and head writer, overseeing and commissioning work from.
• Managed email marketing project for stores and eCommerce to a database of +200k. Oversaw the editorial calendar for newsletters and created monthly reports and analyses. Edited approximately 10-15 newsletters per week.

Greater New York City Area

• Developed and executed media strategies by creating press releases, pitches, and blog posts for Eataly NYC Flatiron
• Fostered key internal friendships, media contacts, industry connections, and strategic partnerships
• Conducted informational and educational tours for journalists, VIP clients, students, and referrals
• Produced fast-paced photo and film shoots with journalists, documentarians, and film and television producers
• Developed, managed, and occasionally led external and internal branded events and cooking classes, toggling between team members and third-party organizations, from chefs to warehouse staff to clients
• Conducted and edited interviews, channeling the voice of staff members and partners

Perugia, Italy

• Member of Marketing and Communications team: managed social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+); edited monthly newsletter for students; and wrote articles for a bi-semester newsletter to study abroad advisers.
• Assisted students with the day-to-day problems that arise while living in Italy for 400 American and foreign students annually
• Created and coordinated diverse programming for students outside of class
• Conceived of, coordinated, and led field trips consisting of up to 50 students to various destinations around Italy: itinerary planning, budget transportation, and lodging
• Handled student emergencies involving police, detectives, hospital, fire department, consulates, and embassies
• Coordinated with professors to order books and course packets

Perugia, Italy

• Coordinated with the O.N.A.O.S.I. professor to prepare and teach English lessons twice a week

Sheridan, WY

• Taught credit course
• Researched and developed syllabus, student objectives, handbook, and progress evaluations
• Incorporated cultural and societal insights into curriculum
• Presented PowerPoint presentations

Sheridan, WY

• Hired and managed stage crew
• Scheduled and ran rehearsals
• Oversaw 12 shows

Sheridan, WY

• Researched, investigated, and wrote articles under a variety of beats, including arts and culture, business, lifestyle, and nonprofits
• Conceived of, designed, edited, and wrote for Scene, a weekly arts-and-culture magazine
• Edited themed monthly magazines
• Copy-edited stories

• Assisted attorneys in court; prepared files and documents for paralegals and attorneys
• Performed receptionist duties: answered multi-line phones, greeted clients, and triaged requests
• Redesigned and implemented a deadfile system
• Utilized Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, Excel, and Entourage

• Taught credit course
• Researched and developed syllabus, student objectives, handbook, and progress evaluations
• Incorporated cultural and societal insights into curriculum
• Presented PowerPoint presentations

• Wrote approximately 12 articles per week under deadline
• Interviewed a variety of people; sought out and investigated stories
• Covered council meetings, school and sport functions, rodeos, and other community events
• Worked closely with the news team, photographers, and editors; researched databases
• Copy-edited weekend edition bimonthly
• Worked during college breaks

Perugia Area, Italy

• Conceived, designed, and implemented tutoring program for Intensive Italian through Culture course
• Tutored students of various ages in language and cultural skills

Gambier, Ohio

• Developed and executed language drills
• Facilitated conversational skills
• Evaluated student performance tri-weekly
• Worked closely with professor

Sheridan, WY

• Performed receptionist duties: answered phones, filed records, and triaged requests

• Assisted in field surveys and office tasks

Ba, Modern Languages And Literature

Activities and Societies: Archon Society, Foreign Languages in Elementary Schools, OAPP, Assistant Teacher

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