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United States

Greater San Diego Area

Greater San Diego Area

Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. - Helped grow revenue by 22%+ in 2017 over 2016- Secured new brand partnerships and further developed existing partners and supporters to further the organization's mission-related work; secured two grants that enabled the chapter to launch a Blue Water Task Force program and roll-out three BWTF labs in San Diego; secured a corporate… Show more Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. - Helped grow revenue by 22%+ in 2017 over 2016- Secured new brand partnerships and further developed existing partners and supporters to further the organization's mission-related work; secured two grants that enabled the chapter to launch a Blue Water Task Force program and roll-out three BWTF labs in San Diego; secured a corporate sponsorship that enabled Surfrider to hire a part-time policy coordinator dedicated to the No Border Sewage issue resulting in significant policy advancement; implemented Classy to enable P2P fundraising and a heightened donor experience; created a Corporate Partnership Rights & Benefits offering; created an activation strategy for Surfrider's Ocean Friendly Restaurant program; revamped the budget to be consistent with development goals; oversaw the website redesign; and helped plan and execute the 2017 Art Gala & Auction, including initiating a partnership with Fashion Week San Diego to create an exclusive Trash Couture Collection that would help tell the stories of Surfrider Foundation San Diego's programs. Show less

San Diego, California, Usa

- Marketing Consultant to the Piehl Restaurant Group (www.piehlgroup.com); developed the design concept for One Door North and came up with the restaurant name; event manager for the Grand Opening media party; assisted with the marketing and communications for The Smoking Goat and One Door North; designed and manage both websites. (June 2014 - August 2016) - Vice President of Marketing for DonorNation (www.donornation.org). Initiated and oversaw a corporate name change and a complete… Show more - Marketing Consultant to the Piehl Restaurant Group (www.piehlgroup.com); developed the design concept for One Door North and came up with the restaurant name; event manager for the Grand Opening media party; assisted with the marketing and communications for The Smoking Goat and One Door North; designed and manage both websites. (June 2014 - August 2016) - Vice President of Marketing for DonorNation (www.donornation.org). Initiated and oversaw a corporate name change and a complete rebranding of the product, all brand assets, and corporate sales materials to cement a cohesive identity (August 2013 - April 2014)- Hired by GMR Marketing (www.gmrmarketing.com) to work on Proctor & Gamble’s ‘Thank You Mom’ program at the London 2012 Olympic Games (July - August 2012)- Retained by the International Children's Cancer Foundation (www.give-to-live.org) to develop a 5-year strategy plan, financial forecast, and Board Manual for the charity Show less

Vancouver, Canada

- Relocated to Vancouver, Canada to work on Olympic client programs for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games- Co-Wrote Nortel's sponsorship strategy for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games- Contributed to the strategy development for Richmond Olympic Oval's legacy phase- Co-Authored the RFP response to the Ministry of Ontario to “Design, Build and Manage Ontario’s Pavilion at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games”- Coordinator for OMEGA's 2010 Olympic Winter Games Hospitality… Show more - Relocated to Vancouver, Canada to work on Olympic client programs for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games- Co-Wrote Nortel's sponsorship strategy for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games- Contributed to the strategy development for Richmond Olympic Oval's legacy phase- Co-Authored the RFP response to the Ministry of Ontario to “Design, Build and Manage Ontario’s Pavilion at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games”- Coordinator for OMEGA's 2010 Olympic Winter Games Hospitality Program Show less

Toronto, Canada

- Hired by Honda to plan and oversee their $8 million sponsorship of the 2008 F1 Grand Prix du Canada for the third consecutive year.- Wrote and helped implement the marketing and communication strategy for MukiBaum Treatment Centre’s ‘Centre for Ability’ $5M Capital Campaign. MukiBaum Treatment Centres (www.mukibaum.com) is a charity for children and adults with complex disabilities. - Acting business manager to Life Outdoors Landscape & Design.

Toronto, Canada

- Supported the Managing Director with the launch the Toronto office, which included developing cross-border policies and procedures, providing leadership to account teams and staff hires.- Managed Honda’s sponsorship of the 2006 & 2007 F1 Grand Prix du Canada, an annual $6M hospitality and consumer showcasing program, which consisted of hosting 600 international guests across 4 days and 11 events. Won Gold for the Best Outdoor Consumer Environment at the 2007 Event Design Awards… Show more - Supported the Managing Director with the launch the Toronto office, which included developing cross-border policies and procedures, providing leadership to account teams and staff hires.- Managed Honda’s sponsorship of the 2006 & 2007 F1 Grand Prix du Canada, an annual $6M hospitality and consumer showcasing program, which consisted of hosting 600 international guests across 4 days and 11 events. Won Gold for the Best Outdoor Consumer Environment at the 2007 Event Design Awards. - Event Manager for the Lipton Winter Dream’s 8-week cross-Canada tour in 2005 that drove purchase intent by 41%- Event Manager for the live activation portion of Global Television’s Global’s Calling Promotion, named one of the top 3 promotions of the summer by Strategy Magazine in August 2005- Event Manager for Bell ExpressVu’s 10-week Canadian national shopping mall tour in 2005 that was credited with helping the retail outlets sell out of their units the days the tour was on-site. Show less

Toronto, Canada

SonicBoomerang was a technology company that used natural language programming and computational linguistics to read and understand digital print. By automating tasks such as competitive intelligence tracking, media monitoring, and document classification, SonicBoomerang addressed the escalating problem of information glut while making clients more productive.Responsibilities Included:- Writing the business plan- Overseeing the design & build of the corporate website… Show more SonicBoomerang was a technology company that used natural language programming and computational linguistics to read and understand digital print. By automating tasks such as competitive intelligence tracking, media monitoring, and document classification, SonicBoomerang addressed the escalating problem of information glut while making clients more productive.Responsibilities Included:- Writing the business plan- Overseeing the design & build of the corporate website - Securing & managing relationships w/ advertising agency & law firm- Pitching venture capital - Hiring and training eight employees- Securing Advisory Board members & keeping them updated- Promoting SonicBoomerang at trade shows & networking eventsResults: - It was an experience I consider to be my own personal MBA- Employed 8 people- Created a product named Most Innovative Product in 2002- Secured paying clients- Paid employees by juggling a second full-time job (Live Nation) Show less

Toronto, Canada

Examples of Programs Managed: - Imperial Tobacco Canada’s $10 million Alternative Channel’s Entertainment Program- Tour Director for the 2002 Canon SK8 with Elvis Stojko Tour, a $3 million 12-city cross Canada skating tour- Event Manager for the 2001 Labatt Blue / NHL Pick-up Marathon which broke a Guinness World Record for the Longest Game of Hockey Ever Played- Stage Director for Bud Bowl 2002 in Fredericton, NB

Toronto, Canada

Examples of Programs Managed:- Labatt Blue / NHL Pick-up Marathon which established a Guinness World Record for the Longest Game of Hockey Ever Played during the 2000 NHL All-Star Week in Toronto, February 2000- Toronto Maple Leafs Memories & Dreams Parade which celebrated the closing of Maple Leaf Gardens & the opening of the Air Canada Centre, February 1999 - Wrote and co-presented the winning bid to host the 2000 NHL All-Star Game on behalf of the Toronto Maple… Show more Examples of Programs Managed:- Labatt Blue / NHL Pick-up Marathon which established a Guinness World Record for the Longest Game of Hockey Ever Played during the 2000 NHL All-Star Week in Toronto, February 2000- Toronto Maple Leafs Memories & Dreams Parade which celebrated the closing of Maple Leaf Gardens & the opening of the Air Canada Centre, February 1999 - Wrote and co-presented the winning bid to host the 2000 NHL All-Star Game on behalf of the Toronto Maple Leafs,1998- Elvis Stojko Tour, a $3M, 12 city across-Canada skating tour, 1997 & 1998 Show less

Bachlor Of Commerce, Business, Marketing

Activities and Societies: President of Comm '98 in '06-'07, Chair of Formal Committee '98, Co-Chair of Q'BET '96, Social Conveynor in '94.

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