Chase Norris Email & Phone Number

Tempe, Arizona, United States

At the ASU Foundation, I serve as the Associate Director of Development, supporting the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts (HIDA). My role focuses on building and nurturing relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations that share an affinity for ASU’s mission and vision. By engaging these stakeholders, I help secure resources and partnerships that drive meaningful impact for both ASU and HIDA, contributing to the university’s commitment to innovation, creativity, and community transformation.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Mentor student founders and ventures in the Venture Devils program• Meet weekly with assigned venture guiding them for ideation, prototyping, product development, go-to-market strategy, validation, revenue generation, and scalability• Host networking events and workshops to support startups’ growth and development

• Teach online undergraduate course, which incorporates in-depth application of entrepreneurial concepts including opportunity recognition, value creation, and new business management• Grade and provide feedback for approximately 40 students each semester on industry analysis, cost structures, and customer discovery• Continue to learn best online teaching practices while striving to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Serves as lead Project Manager on all EdPlus academic domestic partnerships where we provide: o Consulting on internal capacity building and online readiness, including student support and success o Expertise in online and digital teaching, instructional design, and academic technologies o Access to a catalogue of our online courses and 200+ online degree programs• Builds, develops, and maintains collaborative working relationships across the university and senior leadership teams with our partnered universities (Presidents, Provosts, Executive Directors, etc.), managing differing priorities and resolving conflict.• Plans, develops, implements, and manages a project team through complete task definition and work requirement identification and assignment. Project teams have included instructional design, marketing, technologies, portfolio management, and business strategies• Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders, leadership, and other related staff to define project objectives and scope, strategy, schedule, budget, procedures, and outcomes during various phases of the project life cycle• Identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and external sources to ensure optimal outcomes• Assigns tasks and identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness• Manages, coaches, and supervises all project team members both internal and contracted to ensure optimal outcomes• Prepares and maintains all project status reports; tracks milestones, risks, critical paths, and dependencies; develops roadmaps and iterative project plans and disseminates the information to all interested parties

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Entrepreneurship + Innovation

• Establish onboarding system for approximately 250 ventures annually, including creating and distributing online applications, evaluating submissions, communicating expectations, and activating industry/need specific mentorship for each venture• Serve as venture development ambassador for multiple unit-wide initiatives, including an entrepreneurial ecosystem assessment for Downtown Mesa to recommend strategic programming and assess the infrastructure requirements needed to activate the ASU Innovation Studios• Develop, launch, and manage a circular economy + an arts/culture vertical under venture development to specially meet the needs of sustainability-focused/art based entrepreneurs, including workshops, panels, mentorships, and tools• Collect and analyze data for over 1000+ founders engaged with venture development at ASU utilizing several platforms, including StartupTree, Salesforce, MyReports, Analytics, Excel, GoogleSuite, and PeopleSoft• Oversee day-to-day operations of venture development at Arizona State University, which includes corresponding with prospective founders, navigating resources, managing online platforms, and communicating opportunities• Support, coordinate and train the venture development mentor network• Ensure donor intent is adhered to with regards to supporting ventures, in collaboration with development offices• Manage marketing and communication strategy to promote and recruit participants for the Venture Devils Program• Organize digital and physical marketing assets for strategic deployment to maximize saturation and conversion

Tempe, Arizona

• Worked with Directors and Faculty members to achieve Grand Challenge Scholars Program and Fulton Study Abroad goals based on the strategic plan focused on student engagement and career readiness• Oversaw the program budget for Grand Challenge Scholars Program ($58K) and Study Abroad ($45K)• Executed over 50 small and large-scale events annually, including study abroad fairs, lectures, and hack-a-thons• Engaged and coordinated with the community, mentors, and outside collaborative groups to enhance student engagement, experiences, and success• Led student recruitment for global experiences and Grand Challenge Scholars Program

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Developed strategic plans to exceed the $100,000 annual revenue budget and controlled expenses• Led the planning and execution of over 100 educational, private, donor, and community-wide events with partners including The City of Phoenix, LEGOLAND, The Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions, Girl Scouts of the USA, Boeing, Girls in STEM, Intel, and more• Supervised, managed, and trained three diverse functioning teams, including three sales associates, six program facilitators, and three resource managers, in addition to dozens of volunteers• Directed the curriculum development of programming, which included tinkering, arts, crafts, equipment training, robotics, etc.• Created and implemented marketing campaigns for daily programs, camps, special events, and workshops• Collaborated with Development Office to generate and implement strategies to increase contributed revenue, including galas, programming for grant proposals, tours, and VIP events• Served as a liaison between marketing, administration, learning, facilities, senior staff, development office, and external stakeholders, to ensure seamless communication and execution of programs and events• Cultivated relationships with community partners, city officials, and donors through community meetings and open communication channels• Oversaw building maintenance, sanitation, and risk assessment, including equipment safety (CNC, laser cutters, 3D printers, etc.), Code Adam protocol, exhibit installation, and more• Supported public relations activity by interviewing with the press (television, radio, and print, including 12 News, Fox, and CW commercial).• Provided special tours for donors and city officials• Maintained a flexible mindset and leveraged historical knowledge during organizational restructures to alleviate staff concerns and preserve the institution’s culture

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Oversaw day-to-day management of newly opened 6,500 sq. ft. makerspace – CREATE at Arizona Science Center• Hired, managed, and trained 5-person facility staff• Developed weekly schedules for daily activities, workshops, and events • Supported development, marketing, and sales in securing both earned and contributed revenue• Managed building space resources by developing and overseeing booking systems for the CREATE space, classrooms, library, and public hall• Updated CREATE offerings in Tessitura ticketing system• Managed the $100,000 CREATE budget dedicated to staff resources, equipment, retail needs and procurement

Phoenix

• Oversaw upkeep of gallery exhibits and collaborated with technicians to ensure all exhibits were working properly • Led the creation and implementation of demonstrations/activities through the Center• Hired, trained, and supervised a team of 20 full-time and part-time gallery interpreters• Developed outside partnerships with industry and educational institutions to position the Center as a pillar in the community• Controlled budget for program development, exhibit upgrades, staffing, and professional development expenses• Ensured excellent guest experiences and guest satisfaction within the Center through the development and implementation of new exhibits, demonstrations, activities, and events for the galleries.• Served on Arizona Science Center’s NIH – Science and Education Partnership Award Design Team to assist with project programming that resulted in the development of Body Depot exhibits, online app - Dr. Know, and demonstrations• Presented on the Arizona Science Center’s SEPA project development and execution at the 2014 SciEd Conference in Washington D.C.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Controlled budget for program development, exhibit upgrades, staffing and professional development expensesHired, trained and supervised a team of (8) eight full-time and part-time gallery interpretersEnsured excellent guest experiences and guest satisfaction within the Center through development and implementation of new exhibits, demonstrations, activities, and events for the galleries.Served on Arizona Science Center’s NIH – Science and Education Partnership Award Design Team to assist with project programming that resulted in the development of Body Depot exhibits, online app - Dr. Know, and demonstrations

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Managed property operations and security of a AAA Four Diamond 744 all – suite resortResponsible for confirming, updating and completing guest regulations in PMS system Fulfilled nightly reservations audit via Springer Miller SystemHandled cash, made change and balance house bankRecorded security logs, property operations logs, and answered phone calls as Public Branch Exchange Operator

Master Of Arts - Ma, Creative Enterprise And Cultural Leadership

Activities and Societies: Herberger Institute for Design and the ArtsThe Master of Arts in Creative Enterprise and Cultural Leadership.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Tourism