Freelance Videographer and Photographer Connoreckfilms.com

Coordinate logistics for special events, including annual signature fundraising events “The SurfAid Cup” and community benefit events. Administer registration, ticketing, and technology systems to support an effective and efficient process for donors and guests. Ensure appropriate recognition and promotional benefits are fulfilled for sponsors and donors. Create and implement donor stewardship materials for campaigns, special events, and ongoing development programs, including direct mail, acknowledgement letters, individual correspondence, thank you cards, and other communications via phone and email. Provide support and content for social media channels for the active engagement of SurfAid supporters. Support all aspects of department administration, including list segmentation, maintenance of donor records, and vendor coordination. Serve as representative as needed for external events and appearances.

Working the cash registers, receiving and unloading deliveries, stocking shelves, building displays, cleaning the floor, answering questions about Trader Joe's products, and making sure that every customer has a friendly and informative shopping experience.

Sorted over 5,000 packages daily for distribution during peak holiday season shipping.

Intern reporting to the USA Marketing Manager responsible for assisting with all marketing and communication activities including: Marketing strategy; Creative process for product development and event marketing; Event planning, coordination and promotion; Networking with industry sponsors, partners, shop owners and vendors; Trade show booth transportation, set-up and tear-down; Billabong Surf Camps website content creation and management; Global shipping to billabong sponsored events and surf team members.

Responsible for surfboard, skateboard and clothing sales including: Product selection and purchase through industry sales representatives; Sales event planning; Visual merchandising; Cashier.

Responsible for surf camp operations including: Customer satisfaction; Management and direction of 15 instructors and 60 weekly campers; Registration organization and processing; Financial analysis and reporting; Payment management; Street marketing; Open water safety. Voted best surf camp in the Houston-Galveston area.

Responsible for private and group surf lessons.