Cris Bolton-Hunter Email & Phone Number

Durham, Nc

Co-Founder & Executive Director at Rainbows and ReflectionsPassionate advocate for LGBTQ+ youth and families, dedicated to creating safe spaces and fostering acceptance. As the co-founder and executive director of Rainbows and Reflections, I lead initiatives that empower and support the LGBTQ+ community through education, resources, and community-building programs.With a background in public health and experience in non-profit management, I bring a unique blend of compassion and strategic thinking to our organization. Our mission is to illuminate paths to self-discovery, celebrate diversity, and reflect the beautiful spectrum of identities within our community.At Rainbows and Reflections, we're committed to:- Providing mentorship and support for LGBTQ+ youth- Offering educational workshops for families and allies- Collaborating with schools and organizations to create inclusive environments- Advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and visibilityTogether, we're painting a world where every individual can proudly shine their true colors. Let's connect and make a difference!

Creating customized marketing solutions optimized for small businesses. Presently creating content for a specialty coffee roaster to increase social engagement.

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

As a Specialty Coffee Certified Barista, I combined my passion for community connection with excellent beverages. Utilizing coffee as a means for connection allowed me to foster dynamic relationships with community members, and provide specialty goods education in a relaxed setting. I partnered with other members of the team to execute lifecycle marketing campaigns and increase customer traffic.

Remote

Designed an individualized plan to meet client’s needs; prioritizing strategies to increase social media presence and engagement across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Youtube. Independently managed client’s calendar with over 50 weekly bookings, budget of 15,000 per quarter, and professional communications totaling an average of 1,000 emails per week. Pioneered client’s automized meeting scheduler and contact forms, improving response times by 2 business days. Produced native advertisements, graphic content, and presentations; consistently meeting all project deadlines within allocated budget. Evaluated campaign performance and created comprehensive reports key metrics to collaboratively develop optimization strategy, ultimately improving KPIs an average of 60%. Conducted market research to evolve brand strategy aligned with emerging trends; increasing social engagement and followers by 62% and requests for speaking engagements by 32%. Developed client’s press kit for special events; including a two-month-long collaboration with Blackademics TV by PBS. Equipped client with customized editorial calendar for continued success beyond collaboration

Washington, Dc

Managed CEO’s personal and professional calendar, implementing a streamlined meeting scheduler and standard booking procedures, leading to a reduction of 20% in rescheduled appointments. Developed brand identity, content strategy, and execution of posts across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and What’sApp; engaging 1500+ followers. Prepared reports on monthly media metrics, adjusted strategies based on KPIs and trends, resulting in a 45% increase overall in performance metrics. Designed graphic and video educational content for 10 distinct public health campaigns; optimized for intended platforms in Spanish and English. Filmed and edited 30 weekly short form educational videos to be published in collaboration with CNN’s 3-time, Emmy-Award Winning, Tu Salud, Tu Familia.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Recruited participants for studies via social media platform engagement; increasing enrollment by 27% in 3 months Created content assets from research protocol Managed marketing tools and community engagement efforts across social media platforms Fostered meaningful participant interactions and connections through comment management

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Maintained patient scheduling, events calendar, and professional calendar, implementing use of Google meeting software and Calendly.Managed email and voice communications. Designed graphic and video educational content across 7 social platforms. Developed marketing campaigns to foster client acquisition and retention, leading to a 300% increase in client growth over 2 years. Managed social media accounts; regularly engaging with 2,500+ followers

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Managed marketing platforms, project and content software, and professional media engagementsDeveloped and implemented educational content ; enrolling 700+ participants in weekly classesAuthored and lobbied policy changes; resulting in approved state legislation to increase food security for marginalized communities Designed an educational hub for daily mass communications during the COVID-19 pandemic Produced graphic and video content across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube