Supporting Colfax Ave BID businesses by enhancing public exposure, connecting them with city and community resources, and building strong community support. Organizing community events to boost foot traffic and visibility, creating a thriving business environment that benefits the local economy and community.

The Urban Cookie proudly bakes traditional cookies, paying respect to each variety's unique qualities and textures as well as over-the-top flavors celebrating the more rebellious, nontraditional side to cookie construction.There wasn't a more perfectly urban avenue to call our first home. Colfax Avenue boasts a wonderfully unique and eclectic vibe - admirably situated at the corner of Colfax and York, nestled in the beautiful and historic Savageau Building of 1930.

• Oversaw all aspects of daily operations• Guided the implementation and growth of the membership program by developing relationships and providing engaging programs to community business leaders• Promoted a culture of support and continuous improvement with staff, board, and members• Cultivated key relationships with sponsors to ensure they felt valued and appreciated• Completed financial reporting, collections, budgeting, and strategic planning• Managed social media, marketing, and communications using WordPress for website updates • Facilitated organizational change by implementing a new CRM system that increased productivity and empowered members to be more proactive and autonomous• Performed HR and operational responsibilities including supervision of all personnel, design, and implementation of systems and processes, CRM (database) implementation, event planning, and execution

•Managed hiring practices, recruiting high-caliber talent to promote the brand•Trained and mentored employees, with a focus on quality standards and customer service•Maintained strong attention to detail, ensuring the highest health and safety standards were met•Earned reputation of providing exceptional customer service and products•Designed and developed innovative social media marketing strategies that grew the company•Streamlined and improved processes that achieved the highest ROI•Built relationships with community partners, associations, and city and state government officials •Generated revenue and managed the company’s budget, financial goals, and objectives

•Designed and launched one of Denver's most beloved food trucks•Created media strategies that took Denver-based social media by surprise•Paved the way for social media-driven food trucks and services in the Denver Metro Area •Found creative ways to interact with customers/fans via savvy marketing tactics and varied media outlets to include an organic attraction to print, radio, and TV media•Conducted market research and developed a successful and well-thought-out business plan•Experienced in Project Management, acted as General Contractor for site planning, construction, and development•Oversaw HR, recipe design/menu Design, recipe development, marketing/social media presence, and graphic materials•Handled all aspects of the business, including design, strategic planning, operations, PR, inventory management, vendor relations, budgeting, and cost analysis•Coordinated community engagement and public speaking opportunities on local and national television, radio, and at conferences•Provided staff development, including offering internships, training, coaching, and mentoring•Supervised staff, conducted product sourcing•Designed and implemented company-wide processes and systems•Established and enforced company-wide safety standards and procedures

• Developed jobs in the community for underserved clients• Developed and assisted clients with treatment plans• Accurately managed monthly reporting responsibilities• Built and maintained community relationships with businesses and employers• Continually met or exceeded monthly job placement and job retention goals• Recognized as a top performer for job placements each month• Facilitated job skill-building activities, including resume writing, cover letter writing, job coaching, and on-the-job training• Conducted counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination of clinical and follow-up treatment

• Supervised youth in a residential treatment program• Administered prescribed medications • Maintained a safe and supportive environment• Train independent living skills, assisted with job readiness and job hunting• Designed and facilitated independent living curriculum, health/wellness and nutrition training• Provided training on money management and personal budgeting🔑 KEY ACHIEVEMENT: • Equipped many young women with the necessary skills to live on their own successfully