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Boutique consulting firm serving the following large clients. Addendum with smaller clients available upon request. FLAGSTAFF FAMILY FOOD CENTERDirector of DevelopmentInterim Executive Director▪ $4 million in grants/donor engagement.▪ $300,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds.▪ Re-opened Soup Kitchen after 2 year closure due to pandemic.▪Filled long-vacant positions: Kitchen Manager, Volunteer Director, Warehouse Manager, and Children's Literacy Director.LOWELL OBSERVATORYInterim Marketing Manager▪ Developed, oversaw, implemented, and evaluated advertising strategies across digital and analog platforms to effectively engage target audience(s), resulting in record-breaking sales. ▪ Created and deployed post-COVID-19 re-open campaign; grew revenue by 550% in two (2) months; ▪ Acquired Twitch Affiliate Status▪ Assisted fundraising for new $58M Astronomy Discovery Center; broke ground at 80%; ▪ Created new Premium Access Programming; concept to launch to revenue in under 8 months, reaching $40K in revenue per week. KARMA SUSHI BAR GRILLDirector of Marketing ▪ Grew Google presence [restaurant’s #1 review source] from 40K to 1.2M visitors per quarter, resulting in 2,900% increase; also grew sales by 8%+ within first year.FLAGSTAFF DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ALLIANCEDeputy Director▪ Provided leadership/liaison skills regarding Marketing, Media/Public Relations, and Issues Management.▪ Created and launched campaigns for popular “Locals’ Night” and “Opt Downtown” events; LOCAL FIRST ARIZONANorthern Arizona Business Liaison▪ Moved $90M from big banks to local credit unions; recruited 120 local businesses to join within 6 months; ▪ Created five (5) Summer Series programs featuring statewide initiatives; launched flagship office. FLAGSTAFF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRADirector of Marketing & Communications.▪ Managed day-to-day marketing operations▪ Increased engagement by 58%, sales by 14%, and community programming by 25%;

MartAnne's Breakfast PalacePrepare a business plan that will:A. Influence investors into financing the opening of a second location within the Flagstaff area B. Attract franchisers into opening new MartAnne’s locations in additional areas

Flagstaff, Arizona, Us

Key Accomplishments: ▪ Generated $4 million in grants & donor engagement in the past 14 months.▪ Generated $1,500,000 of $1.8m budget in the first 5 months of this fiscal year▪ Secured $300,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds in Q4 2022▪ Oversaw re-opening of Soup Kitchen to the public after two (2) year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.▪ Eliminated dependency on temporary workers from 15 to zero, saving the organization $4K to $10K weekly; refilled long-vacant positions, i.e., Kitchen Manager, Volunteer Manager, Administrative Assistants, Assistant Warehouse Manager, Assistant Kitchen Manager, Children's Literacy Director, and other leadership roles.Our Food Bank & Kitchen provides hot meals, childhood literacy programs, and food boxes to our local food-insecure neighbors. Currently spearheading and holding oversight of creative roadmaps and directives aimed at raising awareness and revenue for multiple programs, including Free Hot Meals, Free Sack Lunches, Children’s Literacy, Food Box & Food Rescue Programs, Home Deliveries, and the expansion of Neighborhood Distribution efforts.

Flagstaff, Arizona, Us

While filling both the Development Director and interim Executive Director roles with the Flagstaff Family Food Center, I updated many facets of the organization including the filling of vacant positions, upgrading infrastructure, reducing the reliance on temporary staff, new grant approvals, rebuilding community & stakeholder relationships, and significant work culture improvements.

Phoenix, Us

Advance the Local First Arizona (LFA) mission throughout northern Arizona. Build a strong network of locally owned, Arizona-based businesses throughout the region and organizing events that promote locally owned business members in the Flagstaff region.This position is shared with the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance.

Flagstaff, Az, Us

The purpose of this role is to support the executive director in the development and implementation of the FDBA's strategic plans and policies and to provide leadership and direction to staff, interns, and volunteers.Serve as a mentor, coach, and guide to staff, interns, and volunteers.Represent the organization to the public.Provide guidance for fundraising and donor management, business development, and partnership activities.Provide guidance for program activities including outreach, volunteer & intern coordination, and partnerships development, as well as marketing, media relations, public relations, and issues management activities.Other duties as requested by the Executive Director.This position is shared with Local First Arizona.

Flagstaff, Arizona, Us

MARKETING ADMINISTRATION:• Plan, implement, and evaluate programs that meet or exceed attendance goals for concerts, events, and activities of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra by utilizing appropriate marketing mediums• Write copy, select photos, and oversee the content for all promotional brochures, program booklets, postcards, posters, signage, e-blasts, etc.• Create, oversee, and adhere to the annual marketing and PR budget for the organization• Continually explore new ways to increase the visibility of the Symphony and expand its audience reach• Represent the Marketing Department at meetings and eventsARTISTIC ADMINISTRATION:• Work closely with the Executive Director, Office Operations Manager, and Marketing Committee to create, implement, and monitor the Orchestra’s artistic objectives and programs, and evaluates their success(es)VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION:• Utilizes the skills and talents of direct-service volunteers in a manner that provides meaningful volunteer experiencesBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:• Build relationships with various individuals and groups including giving lectures or speeches to other community organizations• Negotiate trade deals• Develop program ad sales from new and current businesses• Develop and maintain a Salesforce database of patrons for analysis and campaign delivery• Be available to assist with the planning and execution of special events, such as post-performance receptions, gala benefits, subscriber events, etc.• Be available to the Executive Director as a consultant, letter writer, editor, and sounding boardEXTRACURRICULAR:• Recruit concert sponsors and negotiate agreement terms• Design and implement fundraising strategies in order to identify and cultivate donor, foundation and public agency relationships

Flagstaff, Arizona, Us

Plan, implement, and evaluate programs that meet or exceed attendance goals for concerts, events, and activities of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.

Flagstaff, Az, Us

Educate a classroom of 19 students on the basics of capturing a well exposed and composed image.

Flagstaff, Arizona, Us

Master of AdministrationSmall Business Administration

Consult on best-fit CRM softwareFacilitate data migration of paper data into customized PatronManager softwareCultivate and tailor CRM deliverable content by providing targeted, segmented lists for marketing emails, calls, and mailingsReview, analyze, and modify the database system, including testing and debuggingMaintain standards of security and efficiency

Created and Prioritized workload for local and international (India) teams Built infrastructure to support the demands of an eCommerce business, including:+ Developed and implemented inventory strategies+ Cultivated drop-shipping arrangements and relationships+ Constructed workflow configurations+ Built eCommerce website+ Drafted manual for training staffBuilt web presence via SEO and Advertisingbabbittsbackcountry.combabbittsbackcountry.com/shop

Built collaboration and understanding of project goals between team members, despite language and cultural barriersCoordinated multiple clients, products, locations, talent, and teams during photo shootsDirected team(s) to produce a professional quality end product, meeting the expectations of the client

Multimedia journalism management positionManaged staff skills of story production and developmentTrained staff for camera and electronic media useInitiated, wrote, filmed, and edited weekly newsworthy stories Attended Emmy Awards Ceremony in 2011, as member of nominated news team

Large scale information gathering and processing.By executing the complexities of deadline management our operations were consistently accomplished ahead of deadlines, resulting in my promotion to supervisor within the first month of employment.Managed 50 employees daily; up to 100+ employees for larger projectsChecked accuracy and organized flow of data of more than 2,000 incoming field reports per day

Sarasota, Florida, Us

Managed inventory for the department ($100,000+)Founding member of the peer interview committeeStrengthened critical thinking and command-decision implementation under pressure Trusted to handle complex clinical procedures, including lumbar punctures and chest tube removals

Sarasota, Florida, Us

Managed the expert interpersonal skills required to have oversight of an entire hospitalPrioritized the needs of 32 nursing unitsAssisted in medically emergent situations as a member of the response teamReceived the yearly “Award of Excellence” Featured “Employee of the Quarter”

Master'S Degree, Small Business Administration

Master'S Degree, Business Fundamenals

Mba Coursework

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical Science, Chemistry Minor

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Arizona General Education Curriculum

Emergency Medical Technician, Emtb

Phlebotomy

Diploma, High School Education