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• Passionate writer with a literary voice. Adaptable, earnest, and direct style with anemphasis on editorial feedback and the irreplaceable human element ofcommunication.
• Writing and editing a variety of copy styles for a broad client base including:
• Nike
• Cult of Cult (IYKYK branded apparel, art, etc.)
• Numerous small businesses & brands
• Focus on brand development, vocal tuning, copy editing and refinement

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Successful foundation and oversight of a coffee startup in one of the most crowdedand prestigious marketplaces in the US. Grew the brand to wide recognition withinthe specialty coffee world.
• Co-founded and shepherded a profitable local Portland coffee brand dedicatedto the pursuit of consistency and quality in plant-based drinks.
• Served as a jack-of-all-trades: from behind the bar to brand development andstrategy, LLC foundation to closure, leadership from the front.
• Developed an exceptional team with some of the lowest turnover in theindustry through professional development, ownership share/promotion, andadvocacy.
• Spearheaded all communications and social media development & direction.

Oakland, California, United States

Developed and maintained all practices and standards for prospect research, supporting a non-profit with several million constituents and an annual budget in excess of $50M.Built and developed world-class prospect research team, consistently beating industry standards.Led international affiliates in the development of prospect research programs, aligning.