As owner of Madrone Communication - I run a team that can help businesses with: - Website design and management services- Social media setup and management- Newsletter design and management solutions- Digital strategy and technology consulting - SEO and local search optimization services - Analytics and market strategy for B2B and B2C clients- Business systems and database consulting (CRM/CMS)- Content and copy creation (blogs, website copy, newsletter, and social media)

We provide integrated communications services to the world's leading and emerging innovative enterprise, wireless and consumer technology companies. We are also proud of our public relations partnerships with companies and organizations that are striving to make a positive difference in the world

Helping empower small and local businesses by providing the knowledge and tools needed to attract and truly engage customers through search engine optimization, digital strategy, social media and newsletter management, content creation, communication strategies, project management, and website development.

Off Road is consulting and marketing company that drives change through strategic process and marketing strategies for growth phase companies and organizations. I work with clients to make websites come to life, connect domains, create emails, wrangle content management systems, find business solutions, and optimize sites to be found on the web.

Helped apply Lean Startup processes and proven market entry tools to accelerate product-market fit and drive revenue for Startups. Focused on launching new products and building market momentum using product strategy, user experience and creative design.

Led all strategy and activities for media, promotions, social, marketing, web, brand management and graphic design.Created online and print advertising materials with Adobe Creative Suite.Increased web traffic & social media visits more than 100% over first 11 months.Managed all web, social media and email marketing campaigns.Produced press releases, press packets, and engaged media outlets for signature programs

Managed and updated 200+ Page website, mobile site, and blog. Trained businesses on Social media and web best practices.Specialized company digital strategy vision, initiatives and processes regarding online assets from websites, mobile, e-news, SEO, content marketing and offered statistical analysis.Created online and print advertising materials with Adobe Creative Suite. Created & managed Twitter and Facebook accounts, and within three years gained 8000 followers each. Edited, formatted and published bi-weekly newsletter to 6,000 subscribers. Administered Gift Card with Downtown Boulder merchants (over $250,000 in sales annually). Supervised Social Media/Web 2.0 implementation and tracking (Twitter/Facebook/YouTube) Responsible for customer service, mail distribution, supply inventory, and event support. Managing Editor and writer for Downtown Boulder Magazine (Circ. 15,000) .Supervised technology for 2 locations, free mall wireless, and various communications platforms.

Website design and management.Social media management. Marketing consulting and digital strategy.Developed and maintained membership database through SalesForce. Edited and developed weekly newsletter.

Oversaw all food operations in gourmet cafe as Chef and Kitchen Manager.Ordered, tracked and planned menus from opening through first year.Implemented kitchen policies and food cost plans to streamline operations. Ensured efficient and flawless operations including simultaneous oversight of employees, preparing food and creating dishes. Managed expenses, staff hires, and adhered to all health and safety regulations

Handled communication, created databases, updated websites, and maintained filing system for the theatre’s Artistic Director and Broad Comedy founder Katie Goodman. Increased visibility in large population centers through cross-scheduling, outreach, & press networking. Wrote and edited press releases, query letters, and advertising materials to further national touring capabilities of an all-women’s comedy troupe. Organized calendar, created media packets, and coordinated research to open selected markets.

Coordinated Executive Director's scheduling, email, phone messages, and travel plans. Handled correspondence, created reports and presentations, and maintained filing system. Assisted with installation of $600,000 exhibit entitled `Cargo: Equipment and Supplies of the Lewis and Clark Expedition'; a 3,000 square-foot, three-year installation Located and purchased items from all over the world for museum exhibit using prepared budgets and expense reports. Researched, penned, and edited text for exhibits and museum advertising.Facility Use Coordinator Maintained up-to-date version of event calendar, event contracts, and information relative to building usage. Responsible for all aspects of scheduling and coordinating facility use for tour groups, meetings, conferences, special events and assisted with catering management. Developed billing for rentals and interface with finance department. Managed department budget and assured profitable management in daily café operations, facility use and special events.

Programmed annual schedule of performances: prepared contracts and other agreements with artists, and confirmed all performances on an annual schedule throughout the year. Prepared production budgets for performance events with in-house production or co-producing relationships. Responsible for concessions, box office, and reservation financial statements. Developed and administered Performing Arts Classes and Student/Senior Matinees by scheduling classes, performances, and hiring teachers, assisting with marketing, registering students, and processing payment requests. Supervised volunteers and student interns, coordinated assignments that supported the performing arts program. Participated in monitoring budget expenditures, grant writing, and chairing board subcommittee.

Performed and designed multi-module intercultural learning programs for up to 120 High School age students to further the cultural mission of peace and understanding.Networked with partner offices in over 50 different countries to insure standards and resolve exchange issues including travel/families/students and local communities. Contributed to the development and implementation of a detailed and comprehensive plan to strengthen the team and local unit structures, to increase capacity for program delivery, to strengthen and extend school relations, and to maximize recruitment for AFS programs.Assessed and monitored volunteer structure health, facilitated growth in volunteer numbers and capacity within teams, and facilitated the goal-setting process for volunteer development with Area and Local Teams.Congress-Bundestag CoordinatorOrganized selection and award process for the U.S. State Department's Congress-Bundestag Scholarship Program in nine eastern states. Coordinated over 250 volunteers to select 60 full scholarship recipients from over 180 applicants from Portland, OR office. Selected 15 separate award committees and chaired the Boston area committee.

Facilitated grant award selection process by hosting of regional artists, displaying works, and coordinating materials.Provided clear program guidelines and criteria and distributed available resources, carefully allocating among program categories and applicants based on priorities defined by RACC's Board.Designed grant applications, updated and revised grant guidelines.