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United States

Leading all revenue and growth efforts for The Adventure Parks of Outdoor Ventures. Responsible for brand, guest services and sales for all customer segments, including General Admission, Groups and Birthday parties across our six Parks:The Adventure Park at Long IslandThe Adventure Park at NashvilleThe Adventure Park at Virginia AquariumThe Adventure Park at the Discovery MuseumThe Adventure Park at StorrsThe Adventure Park at Heritage Museums & Gardens

Greater Denver Area

Working with companies in the Denver/Boulder area and nationwide to attract, hire and engage amazing talent. I offer retained executive search, recruitment outsourcing, training and consulting to companies of all sizes. I am especially passionate about working with growing organizations to scale their teams and evolve their culture.FEATURED SEARCH EXPERTISE:Chief Executive Officer, Food and BeverageChief Executive Officer, Produce DistributionPresident, Active PerformancePresident, Beverage and QSRUS General Manager, Active PerformanceExecutive Director, NonprofitVP Brand, GroceryVP Sales, OutdoorVP Operations, Beauty/CPGVP President Product Design, Active PerformanceVP Digital Ecosystem, Active PerformanceVP President Marketing, CPG

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Adjunct Instructor for the Department of Advertising, Public Relations and Media Design in the College of Media, Communication and Information.

Boulder, Co

Teaming up with Luke's Circle to launch Talent Acquisition Services. Whether you just need a little help with resume screening or have a critical role that needs a highly focused search effort, we have Talent Acquisition options to help you make the right hire.Founded in 2010, Luke's Circle has helped thousands of job seekers find their dream job. We work exclusively with emerging companies, desirable employers, nonprofits and other enterprises that match the interest of our members.

Boulder, Co

Running the Boulder office of Notogroup, I cultivated relationships with candidates and employers in the outdoor, sporting goods, natural foods and healthy living sectors. I have over 20 years of hiring experience in leadership positions at a diverse range of organizations disciplines, including: Operations, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Production, and Supply Chain.

Westminster, Co

Online and classroom instructor teaching Business Communications and Introduction to Business.

Boulder, Co

CEO from June 2013 - May 2014VP Marketing from January 2010 - June 2013We apply innovative technologies to bring new adventure recreation equipment to the climbing, zip line, adventure and amusement industries.Head Rush products make adventure activities safer, while increasing throughput and enhancing customer experience.We’re best known for our application of eddy current braking technology in products such as our TRUBLUE Auto Belay and zipSTOP Zip Line Brake.climb. zip. jump.

Boulder, Co

Heading up all aspects of marketing and communications for custom climbing wall systems at an industry leader known for innovation, blue sky design, expertise and turnkey solutions.Concurrently held positions at sister companies Eldorado Climbing Walls and Head Rush Technologies.

Developed and executed business development, marketing and communications strategy for Generator Group, a talent management services firm offering executive search and consulting services to companies in consumer products, technology and public transportation.Created and implemented an integrated social media, communications and marketing strategy to establish the firm as a talent management expert in the consumer products, technology and transportation industries.

Boulder, Co

Leadership responsibility for member acquisition and retention strategy, business solutions program development, program and product management, member research, alliance partnerships, new revenue opportunities, customer service and staff managementCreated and executed marketing and sales communications to support membership and Business Solutions programs through all channels – email, direct mail, website, telesales, tradeshows, events, partner marketingAchieved 152% of new member acquisition goal, 110% of total revenue goal and an increase in overall membership base in first year despite 40% increase in annual member dues; tracking to 140% of new member goal in second yearSuccessfully launched and grew new Business Solutions programs, including Outdoor Industry Career Center, Outdoor Industry Directory, credit card processing, business services and travel

Greater Denver Area

Leadership responsibility for all airline sales and sponsorships, including strategy, goal setting, program development, marketing communications, market research, sales plan implementation and analysis, negotiations, business development, promotional marketing and partner relationsLead development of branding, marketing strategy and tactical implementation for all business to business programs, as well as third party online travel agency consumer programs (Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz) and major-league sports team sponsorshipsRestructured organization, processes, internal communication, tracking and measurement to increase corporate revenue 44% in first eighteen months using existing budgeted resourcesNegotiated, analyzed and implemented multi-million dollar sponsorship and travel agency commission agreements

Houston, Texas Area

Sr. Director Specialty SalesJanuary 2000 – March 2005Responsible for Specialty Sales division generating over $1.5 billion in annual revenue through Meeting, Incentive and Group Sales, Business and Tactical Sales, and Telesales, consistently meeting and exceeding all sales goalsResponsible for a division that ranged from 41 to 55 employees, including a management team of three department heads, while frequently interacting with senior managementSales Development Manager, Meetings Incentives and GroupAugust 1999 – January 2000Managed department generating over $300 million in annual revenue through Meeting, Incentive, Group and Alliance marketing and salesSales Development Manager, Small Business and Tactical ProgramsOctober 1997 – August 1999Built department generating $250+ million in annual revenue through marketing and sales programs targeting small businesses and travel agenciesCreated, launched and managed Continental’s RewardOne loyalty program for small businesses, growing revenue to $100+ million Marketing Manager, Certificate ProgramsOctober 1996 – October 1997 (1 year 1 month)Senior Marketing Analyst, Marketing ProgramsOctober 1995 – October 1996 (1 year 1 month)

Mba, Marketing And Finance

Ba, Magna Cum Laude, Economics And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa

Graduate Certificate - In Process, Organizational Behavior