The experience-rich culture of our world-class events and venues in the most pristine Rocky Mountain setting is unmatched anywhere in North America.Since 1981 our nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation has been committed to providing leadership in athletic, cultural, educational and community-based endeavors to enhance and sustain the quality of life in the Vail Valley for its residents and guests.From annual programs such as the Vail Dance Festival, Vilar Performing Arts Center, the American Ski Classic, GoPro Mountain Games and World Cup Ski Racing to major international events such as the 2001 World Mountain Bike Championships and the 1999 and 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships, the Vail Valley Foundation is committed to keeping this community vital and exciting.Our Birds of Prey World Cup is the #1 stop in the world on the Men's World Cup Ski calendar each year. Our Mountain Games is the largest outdoor adventure sports, arts and music festival in the world with 92,000+ attendees, 4,900+ athlete registrations and 120+ total sponsors and vendors. Brand experience has never been met by such an engaged and active audience.Our Vail Dance Festival is the top event of its kind in the world, having celebrated our 36th Anniversary in 2023.

A brand-consumer connection catalyst who brands and agencies trust for delivery of access to audiences, for engaging, brand story-telling and unparalleled experiences.I identify/match brands with events, venues and humanitarian initiatives around the country and other parts of the world. These include sporting events, venues, concerts and festivals, humanitarian initiatives, awards events, and more.Our partnerships offer brands engagement opportunities on all verticals... experientially on site with artists, influencers and fans, and measurable access to millions through media coverage, branded digital content and social channels.Since 2014 I've lead the sponsorship charge for Bonfire Entertainment including WinterWonderGrass CO, CA and Baja, MX, RiverWonderGrass and Billy Strings Renewal Festival in Buena Vista, CO.In 2024, Bloom Connections added an official sales and distribution partnership for Arborjet-Ecologel, providing large scale festivals and outdoor event venues with dust suppression and turf care solutions.

Actively work with founder, VP and board of directors to grow foundation through strategic partnerships, community relations and co-production of events and initiativesSecure venue partners for eventsIdentify, secure and activate brand partners throughout the year for fan events and the annual Induction Ceremony and Dinner GalaSeek and secure permanent structure location for Nevada Boxing Hall Of Fame Museum

Extended effort to help bring donors, sponsors and underwriting to the station to ensure its continued existence and the good it does for the community.

The foundation existed to connect charity organizations with celebrity ambassadors to help bring more awareness and support to the great causes.As director of development I produced two-day events during the Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards weekends at the Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills and the London West Hollywood Hotel. They were gifting suites by day that saw up to 300 celebrities, influencers and media editors each... and cocktail receptions, "giving back" awards, and dance parties by night. We were successful in bringing in 20+ brand sponsors and ample cash contributions for each event.

1. Consistently maintained accounts and renewed 85% of all sales in the 9 years magazine was published.2. Produce Colorado’s premier monthly nightlife and entertainment guide3. Coordinate with four department managers and 25 plus staff members for all areas of operation4. Set, regulate, and enforce deadlines for creative artwork, content, photography, and advertisements5. Ensure that content, graphic design, layout, and public “Image” are fresh and unique6. Build and maintain public and industry relationships constantly7. Design and enforce quality control with the final product but also with each step of content creation, data capture, subject relations, client relations, and representative appearance8. Edit final product each month with managing editor after other multiple edits and present final files to printing company9. Proof initial press copy before final press run10. Monitor Distribution, recalculate and design distribution each month