I’m thrilled to share what I’ve been up to lately, in my new role as Development Director at Grow Some Good! 🥳🥕GSG is a non-profit org feeding/nourishing Maui with community and school gardens, teaching the importance of eating locally, and supporting sustainable practices. 🧡🌱We’re raising money for our programs, and every bit helps. If you’ll please donate to our “Give Some Good” End-of-Year Campaign, I’d love to *THANK YOU* personally for your support!! If everyone in my LI network gave $25, we’d hit our goal! I know it’s a hard time to ask for funding, but your dollars would go to a great cause, and grow into a lot of good!💚 https://grow-some-good.monkeypod.io/give/Give-Some-Good-2024-casey-findtner… or contribute anytime via our website, at:💚 https://GrowSomeGood.org/Donate/I’m grateful for this opportunity to create a positive impact, and I appreciate all of you.I hope you enjoy your holidays, have a happy new year, and grow some good everywhere!https://mauinow.com/2024/12/15/grow-some-good-announces-new-development-director/

CONSULTANT: BUSINESS, OPERATIONS, SALES, BRANDING, WEB DEV, & SELF-IMPROVEMENT SERVICES* Led growth of tech projects, companies, and e-commerce (incl. online presence, branding, sales).* Collaborated on product development, and business/personal style/social media/ops make-overs.* Created websites (concept to “go live"), logo designs, B2B/B2C initiatives, asset mgmt plans, etc. * Provided IT solutions, project launch directives, team/schedule/budget mgmt, SEO/ads, SM posts.

Direct the design/creation/execution/production/distribution of strategic marketing campaigns in high-end real estate.Develop effective, accurate, & aesthetic communication materials, direct mail, print & digital ads, social media, e-newsletters, signage, multimedia projects, etc.Create websites, manage MLS listings/photos, & design compelling branding pieces for one-of-a-kind properties (magazines, books, brochures, videos, & experiences). See samples below.Produce quick & successful results by supporting clients, generating interest, connecting to audiences, & inspiring action/engagement.> My Marketing Portfolio (Photo Magazines; Detail Books; Websites; Social Media):MauiRealEstateAdvisors.com/Marketing-Samples__Photo-Magazine_Wailea-Point-1202-1204MauiRealEstateAdvisors.com/Marketing-Samples_Features-And-Details-Binder_Wailea-Point-1202-1204WaileaPoint.infoMauiRealEstateAdvisors.com/Marketing-Samples__Photo-Magazine_Wailea-Point-901MauiRealEstateAdvisors.com/Marketing-Samples_Features-And-Details-Binder_Wailea-Point-901MauiRealEstateAdvisors.com/Marketing-Samples__Photo-Magazine_195-E-Ikea-Kai-Place* Instagram.com/MauiRealEstateAdvisors* Facebook.com/MauiRealEstateAdvisors* LinkedIn.com/company/Maui-Real-Estate-AdvisorsLuxuryHomeMagazine.com/Hawaii/77675 (WP 1202/1204's Property Ad)LuxuryHomeMagazine.com/Hawaii (On LHM's Homepage: "Featured Luxury Condos") *** Additional Portfolio Hardcopies, Emails, & Links Are Available, Including:* Custom Websites (RE Listings, Companies/Businesses, Galleries, Book Launches, etc.)* EBooks (Interactive Textbooks With CSS, HTML Coding, Assessments, & Widgets)* Printed & Digital Productions (Photo-Based Magazines, RE Detail Books, etc.)* National Magazines & Advertisements (Graphic Design, Layouts, & Specs)* Glossy Property Brochures, Flyers, & Postcards (In-House & Direct Mail Campaigns)* Event Production (Details, Photos, & Marketing Items)* Branding (Logos, Websites, Signs, & Swag)

Quickly promoted to oversee a large MarComm team, and manage social media content, print/digital/tv/film features, branding, ads, SEO, and the online presence for MTP, Mill House Restaurant, MH Roasting Company & Café, Maui Chef’s Table, Maui Tropical Plantation Events, and The Rolling Mill. Initially executed Corporate Events and Weddings in 12+ venues, at this unique and expansive Central Maui property. Designed and coded HTML/CSS web pages, to create new layouts, formats, text, and animations. Marketed a food trailer launch (“The Rolling Mill”), weekly Chef’s Table events, daily Mill House dining, tram tours, and MTP activities. Promoted our eco-friendly practices to "Architectural Digest," Hawaiian Airlines’ "Hana Hou!" in-flight magazine, etc. Worked with Owners, GM, F&B Director, Sales/Events/Mktg Director, and Exec. Chef to help lead ~300 staff members. Added a fun, respectful, supportive, and productive work culture, to unify diverse teams within the vast, complex property.🏆Managed employees, advised GM/Directors/Owners/Chefs, and improved Sales, Web Dev, Marketing, Ops, and HR. 🏆Curated SM posts, stories, tickets, and reviews for 6+ brands, on 8+ platforms, and handled print, TV, and film features. 🏆Executed impromptu, or extensively detailed, long-range, planned events for corporate clients, small/large groups, and wedding parties of varying sizes.🏆Provided IT/Tech Support to Events, Sales, Marketing, Comm., and Executive Teams, to create operational efficiency. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🥇🥇🥇🥇 2020 = “Best Farm to Table,” “Best Chef’s Table,” “Chef of the Year!," & “Best Wedding Venue: not beach/resort"🥈🥈🥈 "Best Restaurant; Bar; Biz Lunch"(Maui Nō Ka 'Oi's - 2020 'Aipono Awards)* The pandemic closed MTP indefinitely, so employees were furloughed/laid off.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Initially executed Corporate Events and Weddings in 12+ venues, then managed Marketing, Social Media, Web Dev, IT, etc.🌺 Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū offers memorable experiences, and is a "must-see" on Maui! It accommodates groups of all sizes for custom events, with formal or casual rustic elegance, and breathtakingly spectacular views. Catering by Mill House, and Maui Chef's Table, delights palates with sustainable, locally-sourced, farm-to-table ingredients that create the cravable flavors in our craft cocktails, pūpūs, lunch, and dinner. MTP, a one-of-a-kind property, was voted:🥇💍⛰ "BEST WEDDING VENUE (not a beach or resort)" in HAWAI'I Magazine's 2020 Reader's Choice Awards. Mahalo!The Mill House Restaurant also received Maui Nō Ka 'Oi's - 2020 'Aipono Awards:🥇"BEST FARM TO TABLE” 🥇"BEST CHEF'S TABLE"🥇"CHEF OF THE YEAR: Taylor Ponte"🥈🥈🥈 "Best Restaurant; Bar; Biz Lunch"Our fascinating flora and fauna can be experienced on nature walks, at the duck pond, from our open-air tram "Tropical Express Tour," or from above on ziplines or helicopters... Learn more about MTP:www.mauitropicalplantation.comwww.millhousemaui.com@mauitropicalplantation@millhousemaui@mauichefstable@millhouseroasting@therollingmillmaui@mtpevents• Corporate Parties • Special Events • Indoor and Outdoor Weddings • Fine Dining • Unique and Scenic Venues • Beautiful Views • Gourmet Catering • Farm-to-Table Cuisine • Craft Cocktails • Expansive Grounds • Open-Air Tram Tours • Adventurous/Family-Friendly Ziplines • Coffee Roasting Co. & Café • Hawaiian Gift Stores • Scoop Ice Cream Shop • Kumu's Farm & Market • Hibiscus • Purple Taro • Sugarcane • Red Bamboo • Strawberry Papayas • Honey • Jackfruit Trees • Apple Bananas • Coffee Plants • Pineapple Fields • Macadamia Nut Trees • Mango Orchard • Grand View Lawn • Field of Dreams • Sunsets • Rainbows • Coconut Demos • Nature Paths • Duck Feeding • Birds • Chickens • Texas Longhorns • Nēnē Geese (State Bird) •

At EdTech publishing co. for 5 yrs in 2 positions, with a 2018 name change...🏆Managed 60+ projects at once.🏆Elected to Co-Lead the "Jubilation Committee" to create a productive work culture, with healthy office environments and fun perks. Also executed charitable and community engagement events, and coordinated office moves and enhancements.Efficient and organized Project Manager (promoted) at an Ed-Tech company that specialized in eBook conversion, content enhancement and CSS application, interactive tools, instructional design, and authoring services. Pearson chose us as their Digital Content Provider, to convert all textbooks and learning resources.Managed complex and time-sensitive e-projects for Clients in U.S., Canada, India, and Australia, aligned with sales cycles and Higher Ed school schedules.Responsible for meeting and/or beating aggressive deadlines, while driving dozens of intricate projects through all phases of production and Technology Enabled Services (i.e. Development, Interactivity, QA, Client Review, Testing, Revision, "Go Live" to Market, & Billing). That process involved creating project guidelines, schedules, and meticulous instructions, knowledge sharing, resource development, and status updates for multiple groups and individuals. We then provide final products that exceed Clients' expectations, desired specifications, and required functionality for various learning/reading platforms. ▪Technical Skills --- Proficiency in JIRA, Slack, Microsoft Office, Google's G-Suite, Clarizen, Workamajig, SmartSheets, Adobe, BitBucket, MIROR, Box, Alfresco, Screencast, PXE, HTML/CSS, ePUB2, Revel, eText2.0, Chaucer, Widget Portal, and more from previous employment.From cookbooks to comic books, art to science, and preschool to higher ed, our innovative technology and brilliant team produce content/software that's engaging, interactive, and pedagogically effective. In 2018 we changed our name to launch an exciting new product: KNOWBLY

🏆Quickly excelled in revamping all Sales processes, in a previously high-turnover role.🏆Promoted to PM after streamlining Sales Ops by implementing effective procedures, critical resources, and prospect responses.Sales Operations Manager focused on closing new sales, retaining customers, providing support, and continually improving internal/external processes in an Ed-Tech company that specialized in eBook conversion, content enhancement and CSS application, interactive tools, instructional design, and authoring services. Later managed complex and time-sensitive e-projects for Clients in U.S., Canada, India, and Australia, aligned with sales cycles and Higher Ed school schedules. Pearson chose us as their Digital Content Provider, to convert all textbooks and learning resources. Responsible for:• Drafting, negotiating, and managing Statement of Work (SOW) and Change Order (CO) contracts, until fully-executed and transferred to the production team.• Meeting with Clients and Prospects to provide customized solutions and detail the lifecycle of each product we develop.• Creating company-wide structure with adaptable, agile, and scaleable systems that support exponential growth in a cutting edge and fast-paced industry.• Being the first or main point of contact for all Prospects, Clients, Vendors, Visitors, Marketing, Billing, etc. • Building relationships with Vendors, as well as new/existing International Clients, including Arvato-Bertlesmann, Microsoft, Pearson Ed, Scholastic, Cengage, Nat Geo, CIA (Culinary Institute of America), NBC, Lucas Learning, Apple, and more.▪Technical Skills --- Proficiency in JIRA, Slack, Microsoft Office, Google's G-Suite, Clarizen, Workamajig, SmartSheets, Adobe, BitBucket, MIROR, Box, Alfresco, Screencast, PXE, HTML/CSS, ePUB2, Revel, eText2.0, Chaucer, Widget Portal, and more from previous employment.In Jan. 2018, we became Knowbly.com

🏆Achieved unprecedented, award-winning sales growth with my Amazon account in 2013 & 2014.Key member of Sales & Operations team, and a primary liaison to buyers, reps, resellers, and consumers for a world-renowned Swiss cookware, gadget, and knife manufacturer. Responsible for growing and managing large accounts (Amazon, Sur La Table, Crate & Barrel, etc.), negotiating new sales of high-end pressure cookers, blades, and unique kitchen tools, and collaborating on store-branded products, designs, and themes for customized production runs, while developing creative solutions, training staff, and eliminating obstacles.Also responsible for driving sales, brand exposure, and customer education at the biggest kitchenware events and conferences in the world, managing multi-day warehouse sales to the general public, and improving all operational procedures covering inventory, forecasting, purchasing, fulfillment, warehousing, billing, collections, and customer support/satisfaction.

🏆Received CGP Education's "MVP Award" for vital contributions to the company's growth and success.🏆Quickly achieved record-setting sales of "Full Curriculum Adoptions" in the biggest unified school districts in the U.S.President's first hire, tasked with creating and managing an innovative educational publishing company, from its inception through all phases of its evolution.Responsible for designing strategic BizDev initiatives, driving sales and branding efforts, directing all staff, office, and warehouse expansions, and managing all production and fulfillment.Managed all aspects of the business and its growth, while also:• Recruiting, training, & supervising staff.• Developing teacher training workshops, seminars, & curriculum resources.• Managing an online ed-based forum.• Creating all tradeshow strategies, promotional materials, games/prizes, & our effective multi-conference presence.• Creatively marketing to decision makers, influencers, & end users.• Meeting with partners, prospects, & vendors, onsite or at educational institutions & tradeshow events.• Expanding offices to multiple sites and cities, designing new warehouse/pallet infrastructure, & advising the President in all critical business-related decisions.📚 Products include State and National Standards-Based Curriculum, lightweight but robust Grade 6-12 Textbooks, Digital Resources for students, teachers, administrators, and parents, and Test Prep guides in all core STEM subjects, including state high school exit exams.

🏆Accomplished drastic improvements, stabilization, and growth, in a short amount of time, spanning all areas of the business.Practice Manager, Director of Staffing, Sales & Marketing Manager, and the Executive Assistant to the Owner and all DVMs (Drs. of Veterinary Medicine) at a highly-reputable animal hospital and 24-hour boarding facility for pets.Responsible for:• Opening and closing the practice, monitoring hospital procedures, & handling finances.• Managing all Receptionists, Vet Techs, Kennel/Cattery staff, & Vendors.• Generating new sales through new branding, marketing efforts, and promotional events.• Ordering drugs & medical supplies, & revamping client-facing sales inventory.• Managing extensive and simultaneous office building renovations & technology installations, including a 15-computer LAN network, cutting edge digital radiography equipment, & an indoor/outdoor security camera alarm system.

🏆Rapidly achieved record-breaking sales of "Historical Abstracts and America: History and Life" by directly growing the product into the leading reference database for history.Senior Sales Manager (promoted) for an educational publisher distributing to K-12, Public Library, and University markets, as well as Consortia, nationally and globally. Advertising Manager (simultaneously) for all publications acquired/launched by ABC-CLIO.Responsible for strategizing, selling new subscriptions, increasing customer retention, managing sales operations and staff, developing a training program, collaborating on marketing campaigns, overseeing billing, and selling print and digital advertising in various publications.

🏆Special Achievement Awards (from OCCU and from colleagues) for: Exceptional Leadership; Outstanding Service; Perfect Record of Zero-Error Transactions; Selling the largest number of RelayForLife.org luminarias and tribute cards, to support awareness for American Cancer Society.Keyholder/Manager of confidential bank accounts, employee onboarding and training, shift scheduling, and security measures in a new branch of a financial organization serving 100K+ members. Trusted to open the branch and be the only employee in the CU for early operating hours.

Executive Assistant to the President, the Office Manager, all Project Managers, and all Estimators, as well as the first point-of-contact for a commercial concrete and masonry subcontractor, focused primarily on building schools throughout the Southeastern U.S.

Director of the Research Department's acquisition of assets, development of the resource library, and implementations of software solutions for all commercial and residential real estate appraisals, sales, and foreclosures at the largest Board of REALTORS in GA, serving 7,000+ members.

Coordinator of multiple projects associated with the Federal Order audit of dairy plants, co-operatives, and handlers pertaining to regional pricing regulations for 10 Southeastern states.

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