• Created and oversaw a $300,000+ budget for communication & programming based on an annual and 5-year strategic marketing plan for the promotion of NBGA itself and on behalf of the dry bean industry.• Managed and created digital video, audio, and print content that humanizes the Northarvest Bean Growers Association excelling in the reputation management of the organization.• Recruited communications partner teams to produce content for print magazines, weekly e-newsletters, weekly radio programs, and social media channels.• Oversaw social media platforms and supervised social media marketing partner materials and calendar, including acting as Brand manager for “Bean Institute” consumer brand.• Produced & directed 20+ long-form video shoots to build an organizational content library• Created magazine editorial calendar, contributed writing to every issue• Tracked & validated engagement metrics across various platforms and produced data-driven media partner information to recommend informed marketing/communication decisions for the Board of Directors.• Created and managed all non-vendor-created marketing & communication materials such as infographics, newsletters, press releases, email announcements, and planned print publications for external use.• Served as liaison between media, farmer leaders, and NBGA staff, including coordinating interviews, preparing background materials, and developing key organizational messaging.• Managed media relations and developed contacts with government agencies, media members, influencers, and Ag industry leaders.• Instituted and oversaw the first-ever live-streaming video event coverage for the annual dry bean commodity "Bean Day" conference.• Developed and implemented policy & procedural manuals for agency/vendor/media relations.• Contributed to organizational 5-year strategic planning, grant writing, and project reporting.

- Strategically led organization oversaw Chamber budget, nurtured organizational memberships, developed community partnerships, and created & organized regular fundraising events to further the organization's mission of fostering a positive local business climate while equipping its members for long-term success- Implemented organizational rebrand; redesigned website, managed content, wrote weekly email newsletter, conducted and maintained a brand identity refresh.- Evolved the organization's membership services by creating annual marketing strategies including offering traditional marketing & social media marketing classes to small business owners and members in-person and virtually, and instituted regular networking events. - Provided business assessments to small business owners/members to provide tailored recommendations for google ranking, website performance & social media improvements.- Managed volunteer recruitment and cultivated a team of cross-collaborative board members.- Monitored financials & provided administrative support for Wadena Convention & Visitors Bureau, including networking at regular industry conferences.- Acted as the key liaison between the community, local government, media outlets, and its dues-paying members.- Created organizational “best practices” policy handbook which included implementing new standard operating procedures.• Planned & managed events attracting up to 3,800 paying guests - nearly doubling previous attendance records on an annual event 43 years running.• Created a 10X increase in paying participants in the 5k “Wadena Zombie Run.”• Increased Chamber Print Directory ad sales by nearly $4,000 in a single year while trimming print & production costs by nearly 25%.• Grew Chamber’s Facebook audience by nearly 30% (without running a paid “like our page” campaign) in addition to earning a 100% messaging response rate.• Managed $49,000 advertising budget, regularly reporting metrics to Board of Directors.

Established meaningful benchmarks, created company-specific “best practice” guides, suggested content to build meaningful online connections, and encourage followers to act while staying on brand within a budget. Worked with 15+ clients in the restaurant, retail, and personal fitness industries. - Provided informed evaluations of clients’ online standing to deliver comprehensive, multi-channel social media strategy to raise visibility, grow brand following and increase reach per client objectives.- Created & presented content for client approval, integrating client input through to deliverables. - Managed and created campaigns across multiple social media platforms per client request for upcoming promotions, live events, and business information. - Evaluated client websites for mobile performance and optimal search engine rankings; Researched keywords relevant to marketing efforts of clients.- Introduced, implemented, and executed scheduled targeted email marketing programs; wrote company “best practices” for customer communication & brand reputation management.- Taught one-on-one Brand management & content creation to business owners.

- Created and implemented marketing campaigns for all organizational events, including all graphic design and copywriting. - Created museum exhibits that included video, print information, signage & artwork as well as organizational promotional videos. - Served as FAM's regular media point of contact, regularly appearing via Radio & TV to promote the museum, exhibits, & events. • Executed marketing promotion that attracted hundreds of attendees to the annual Celebrity Dinner & Auction Gala event that netted a then-record of over $225,000.• Developed & created membership content, writing as well as designing graphics for all channels of communication including a regular email newsletter.• Maintained FAM social media accounts, during which Facebook page “likes” grew by nearly 1,500 fans. • Designed, built, and launched a new website with the intent of educating the audience on aviation history, museum info, upcoming events, and potential venue rental.• Implemented & oversaw volunteer-run social media accounts using informative and engagement strategies to capture the audience. • Oversaw implementation, and time-sensitive live event troubleshooting of mobile bidding for Celebrity Dinner & Auction annual fundraiser, maintained the website for same. Planned and executed marketing campaigns for the organization and its events, including creating marketing plans & advertising copy across all channels – television/radio/print/online. • Promoted from marketing coordinator to marketing manager.- Managed a $50,000 advertising budget, and regularly reported metrics to the museum Board of Directors.- Assisted with Organizational volunteer recruitment/management. - Provided additional customer & guest services.

Freelance Field Producer for Websedge showcasing the College of Engineering at North Dakota State University. Produced & directed on location interviews, as well as assisting with B-roll footage, delivered to client's specifications. Founded in 1892, the College of Engineering at North Dakota State University has built a strong tradition of graduating engineers who compete successfully -- regionally, nationally and around the world. Dean Gary Smith says it's the strong work ethic that drives NDSU faculty, staff and especially its students. They are the future engineering leaders of the world, and a handful are spotlighted here through ASEE TV.

Freelance Field Producer for Websedge showcasing North Dakota State University & its Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials. Produced & directed on location interviews, as well as assisting with B-roll footage, delivered to client's specifications. North Dakota State University knows coatings. They are one of very few departments in the world that focuses on coatings technologies and coatings materials. Faculty and students in Fargo are doing some really exciting, cutting edge research, mostly surrounding sustainable materials. Learn more with MRS TV.http://ndsu.edu/cpm

Received, organized, digitized, and coded incoming invoices. Created spreadsheets tracking incoming and outgoing accounts payable documentation. Facilitated forwarding of invoices and support materials to ensure delivery to various Cargill locations. Assisted in writing and editing the how-to guide for new Accounts Receivable Specialists.

Sold cameras and photographic equipment at retail location. Certified photography instructor; taught one-on-one photography & video classes with a variety of equipment, each tailored to the client's request. Opened/closed store on regular basis including cleaning, organizing, bookkeeping, and preparation of nightly deposits.

Provided legal document creation, processing, and proofreading for large law firms (50 + lawyers) from around the country. Extensive use of Microsoft Office suite including creation and edits to visual presentations with Visio. Transcribed audio and video files using Winscribe software. Actively applied formatting and content edits to existing legal documents with communication from clients.

Fielded calls requiring software troubleshooting and information in four different software platforms using six different computer programs to diagnose and correct problems and provide assistance. Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving client issues with hardware maintenance, installations and upgrades. Communicated effectively both verbally and in writing to provide excellent service for the technical call center operations. Extensive call/case documentation additionally prepared.

Produced and directed classroom E.S.L. lessons, one-on-one classroom time, interviews with instructors and students at several Adult Education locations throughout the Twin Cities area. Edited instructional videos for potential instructors and future students. Authored DVDs to clients’ preferred specifications.

Interviewed, evaluated, and assisted in casting potential film extras for “Prairie Home Companion” feature film.Assisted in categorizing and tracking hundreds of potential extrasResponsible for ‘Extra wrangling,’ accompany extras to and from holding areas to the set.Office Administration including switchboard operator, and written correspondence.General production assistance, on-set P.A. work; set runner, securing set.