Edward Gavin Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Orlando, Florida Area

 Created strategically written press releases, blog posts, fact sheets and social media content to promote and deliver messages to the audiences of Disney Dreamers Academy, Westgate Resorts and Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Hotel resulting in more than two million impressions a month. Ensured thorough media monitoring and logged clips relevant to our clients using programs such as TVEyes and BurrellesLuce Researched, analyzed and compiled lists of favorable media contacts that would help deliver messages to key audiences using CisionPoint Checked-in and organized media during events while assisting with other on-site media management tasks to execute press conferences and celebrity interviews Planned editorial calendars for social media that reached and engaged key audiences Turned newsworthy travel and tourism stories into media pitches for key journalists

Titusville, Florida

 Actively worked on SEO and link generation to drive traffic to the company's website and other online assets Wrote monthly blog posts and email blasts to update more than 4,000 email subscribers Built and maintained relationships with numerous Chambers of Commerce, travel and tourism boards and local business to spread BK Adventure's brand across Central Florida Executed the purchase of advertisements in various mediums to promote BK Adventure's brand and services

Titusville, Florida, United States

 Main duties included instructing and leading groups up to 25 guests on kayak eco-tours through the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Guest safety, crowd management, and knowledge of area wildlife and history are crucial aspects of the position Relied heavily on backcountry navigation skills to lead guests through waterways at night Responsible for driving the company vehicle and towing trailers. Sometimes shuttled guests to the tour location and back Trained in safe paddling techniques and open water rescue procedures if a guest or myself capsized or encountered wildlife during the tour.

Orlando, Florida

 Set up and broke down events happening in multiple ballrooms and meeting spaces for various clients from student organization to celebrity presentations, the largest of which hosted more than 1,000 guests Managed teams of three to nine event service associates which required leadership skills and the ability to delegate tasks Provided and installed audio/visual equipment for clients, including projectors, microphones, speakers, and mixer boards

Orlando, Florida Area

 Drafted strategic press releases, media alerts, and blog posts to promote more than 10 different events, exhibits, and camps hosted by the museum to key publics Wrote two feature articles introducing two upcoming exhibits, one volunteer highlight, and multiple event calendars for SCOPE, the triannual magazine distributed to museum members Drafted and scheduled social media campaigns consisting of 75-100 posts promoting future exhibits directing content toward selected audiences Analyzed and implemented keywords to improve website search engine optimization to ensure the organization is displayed in search results for key audiences

Orlando, Florida Area

 Delivered up-to-date news involving the fraternity to key publics, such as our international headquarters and local student body, via email and social media outlets Operated alongside the event management and philanthropy chairs to market the 2017 Islander Week, a series of fundraising events that resulted in over $3,000 raised for the United Service Organization Designed and printed shirts, flyers, and invitations to promote recruitment events, philanthropy efforts, and entertainment functions