-Art Gallery-Meeting & Makerspace-Photography Studio-Social SpotALL MonteZUma County ArtistsWhere Community & Collaboration Meets ArtEnjoy Colorado Wine & Beer by the glass with monthly live music, workshops and more. Free WIFI and coffee/tea by donation. Space available for rent (up to 50).

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Exposure for Business & LifeCommercial, Products, Food, Events, People, & Pets

Helping to create real social change that leads to better and healthier communities. #LiveUnitedSWCOPrevious: Special Events Manager January 2019 - April 2020Marketing, Events, and Digital Initiatives Manager April 2020 - January 2021

Part-time, Contract Position

Seasonal Position

My role at Ballantine Communications, Inc./BCI Media Serv. includes the digital marketing you've come to know me for along with a large palette of regional print advertising.Ballantine Communications Inc. is a privately held, U. S. based company with over 60 years of experience in the news and entertainment media products and services industry.

Creative/Graphic Design, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Photography, ArchiveThe Greeley Stampede is the Colorado’s premiere summer western celebration. This longstanding event has grown in diversity and popularity since its inception and has provided music and rodeo entertainment to hundreds of thousands of people every summer. Marketing-Coordinates, assists, implements and tracks annual marketing campaign & budget-Creates, edits and oversees promotional materials including brochures, posters, yard signs, newsletters, passes and event signage-Creates, edits and oversees all print, outdoor and digital ads-Creates copy for TV and radio ads-Manages and coordinates all social media pages including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat and Instagram-Manages and coordinates content for event website and e-newsletters-Coordinates research and information gathering for publications including annual reports, newsletters, press releases and informational materialsMedia Relations-Prepares or reviews material for distribution to news media, state and community organizations, businesses and the general public-Creates, maintains and fulfills event media donations and sponsorships Responsible for initial contact, contract agreements, sponsorship fulfillment and year-end evaluation-Manages press releases, press kits, brochures and other miscellaneous writing projects-Develops story ideas to attract media attention-Functions as Stampede spokesperson as needed-Arranges public speaking engagements and interviews for radio, television, and newspapers-Works with the media including gathering information upon request and acting as a producer when necessary-Negotiates with media for advertising and promotional exposure-Creates and maintains strong relationships with media contactsCommunity Engagement-Represent the organization in the community through presentations, collaborative efforts, meetings and networking

media relations, website content development and social media engagementThe Food Bank for Larimer County’s mission is to provide food to all in need through community partnerships and hunger-relief programs. We are a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest food bank and food rescue network and are the only Feeding America clearinghouse for donated food in Larimer County. The food donations we receive are distributed to individuals in need through three programs: Food Share, Child Nutrition and Food Link.

Social media marketing, graphic design and web presence for business. Lead creative process for branding, implementation, strategy and results analysis. Includes set-up and customizing ofsocial media platforms, graphic design, and daily administration of accounts. Manage daily operations of business including billing, training, and employees. Point person for public speaking engagements and training. Constant Contact Master Certified and Authorized Local Expert.

Oversee and facilitate: marketing (print, radio, tv, social media), bookkeeping (Quickbooks), budgeting, event planning, community outreach, project facilitating, grant writing, sponsorships, fundraising, writing (press releases, blogging, web content), website creation/maintenance, volunteer coordinating, graphic design, community center.Projects to date: Minturn Community Garden, Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, Singer-Songwriter Series, Community Jam, Poetry Night, Ice Cream Social, Minturn Mutts Calendar, Missoula Children's Theatre, Minturn Masterpieces, Letters to Santa, Tourism Info Center, Minturn Mondays, Neighbors in Need Funding, BRAVO Concert in Minturn, Christmas on Main Street, Mini Music Makers, Halloween Fundraiser, Skijoring Fundraiser, Minturn Market Fundraiser, National Night Out, Kayak/Rafting Series, Community Ice Rink, Pro Cycling Challenge in Minturn, Copper Triangle Fundraiser, Book Exchange, Local Artist Gallery, Open House, Beard & Moustache Contest, Popcorn Fridays, Postcard program, Minturn Matters e-newletter, window calendar, Minturn merchandise space, Minturesting Wall, Sponsor Wall, Giving Tree, Borrow-a-Bike, Volunteer Appreciation Party, Sponsor Appreciation Party, World Book Night Giver, Minturn Cardboard Challenge.

assisted with projects, developed marketing materials, created and coordinated marketing aspects of events/classes (print, radio, tv, web, e-news, social media, and cross-promotion).Side: taught Social Media Taster class

Barista - The Cup, Peace & A Cup of JoeGift Wrapper - Bealls Department StoreBookkeeper - Bealls Department StoreRetail Merchandiser - Bealls Department Store, Solo ServeConcessionaire - Dollar Movie TheaterFast Food Cashier/Supervisor/Prep- McDonalds, WhataburgerTelemarketer - West TelemarketingScheduler - MCI WorldcomRadio DJ - KRCC - 91.5 FM, KLNX - 107.9 FMVoice Over Artist - ERA Shields, CaremarkMortgage Processor - Green Home Mortgages, Wells Fargo Home Mortgages

Managed Customer Care for 27 restaurant locations and Baltimore based call center. Responsible for response and follow-up to all customer inquiries via telephone, email and mail. Tracked and reported customer comment cards, complaints, and requests directly to CEO and restaurant managers. Create and maintain training dialogues for call center. Monitor call center quality through mystery shopping and follow-up training. Responsible for handling and tracking all telephone and mail order requests for gift cards and product delivery. In addition, managed unique customer loyalty caricature program.

I managed and produced successful event fundraising for a non-profit organization. I increased membership by 20% by improved communication materials to prospective members and organized retention of current membership. I fostered positive community partnerships and sponsors. I also managed and produced online,print and radio advertising and marketing efforts which focused on tourism, membership recruitment and events.

Managed customer call dispatch and administrative support for the Customer Care Organization. Maintained DataWorks system information with respect to customer and field service modules; designing processes and procedures to improve call support infrastructure. Tracking field service charges and follow up with Third Party Maintenance providers and Accounting; ensuring proper invoicing to customers and monitoring customer purchase orders for service. Providing pre and post-sales support on pricing information, time and materials charges, and outside services. Providing status on field activity by analyzing and reporting on call flow, customer history, and department workflow.

I managed the customer support and maintenance renewals that generated over one million dollars in revenue during my employment. I created, organized and implemented the training and development of all customer care and technical support specialists in improved customer service skills. In addition, I promoted company-wide customer awareness and focus by organizing teambuilding games and distributing tips and techniques. I also represented the company in a professional, pro-active, and dependable manner for trade fairs, customer meetings, and prospective business.