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Deft Communications is a Denver-based communications consulting firm specializing in communications training, content creation, and podcast production. We call ourselves “Deft” because it guides our approach to every client we work with, and each project we do. Any communications project your business undertakes should be in service of helping to achieve your business goals. Being “Deft” means understanding those goals, and tailoring our approach to stay nimble in a constantly evolving environment, being resourceful, and maintaining a sureness of touch. Deft has worked in a variety of roles in producing more than 25 different podcasts. We specialize in show creation and utilizing the unique platform of audio to supplement a brand's communication activities and support organizational enterprise goals. The Jon of All Trades Podcast has more than 400 total episodes and has been running for 10 years. Jon is an Executive Producer, Technical Engineer, Chief Strategist, and Voice Talent. Can be heard on iHeartRadio's HD station Punk Tacos, and occasionally guest hosting on 850 KOA in Denver.Clients worked with include Utah Petroleum Association, UCHealth, Air Methods, Common Sense Institute, Colorado Business Roundtable, Denver Regional Council of Governments, Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, Mile High Sports, and many others.

Real men, real babies, real-world advice.Boot Camp for New Dads® (aka Daddy Boot Camp®) is a unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men of different economic levels, ages and cultures to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads.I became a Master Coach in 2019 because it was by far and away the most helpful class I took before the birth of my first child. I'm proud to give back as a facilitator and Master Coach as I connect Rookie Dads with Veteran Dads while teaching some concepts along the way.

100 People, 1 Hour, 1 Check, 1 Charity, $10,000.00Want to be involved in your community but are already stretched for time? Do you want to be part of a group of like-minded people making an immediate, direct and positive impact on the lives of your neighbors? Do you want 100% of your donations to go directly to the community you live in? Do you want to learn more about the many worthy community service programs and organizations serving the residents of Colorado?Who We AreTechnically we don’t exist. We aren’t a charity and we have no bank account. Our volunteers simply organize the meetings and our members gather to support local charities. What’s great is that our members only need to commit to donating $100 per quarter to join, and 100% of that goes to local charities. We only meet four times a year and our meetings are fast! A great networking happy hour before each meeting helps connect like-minded professionals and the presentations from the charities are quick and to the point.Inspired by the success of groups like 100 Women Who Care and 100 Men Who Give a Damn, we’re bringing a great giving initiative to Denver. We’ve gathered a diverse group of liked minded people who care about our community and want to make a big impact.At our meetings, we combine our giving power and focus it on one charity. That charity gets a big stack of checks from our members as well as many new contacts and a lot of free awareness.There is literally no downside to our movement.Check out more, and sign up! http://milehigh100.org

Noble Energy is a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company with domestic and international operations. Noble Energy is an S&P 500 company with reserves of 1.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent and assets totaling over $16 billion at year-end 2011. Manage entire Northern Region (CO, WY, MT and NV) public relations program, which includes media relations, community investment, stakeholder relations and education, event planning and execution, media training and message platform development. Since February 2012, manage entire Northern Region government relations program including legislative strategy, state & local govt coordination and assistance on regulatory issues.  Oversee annual charitable giving/community investment budget of $1.5 million. Leverage partnerships, publicity and educational opportunities. Execution of Greeley Operations Center grand opening event featuring Gov. Hickenlooper, United States Rep. Cory Gardner, CEO Chuck Davidson, various media and over 200 attendees.  Coordinated participation, wrote script and provided resources for documentary about Pedal the Plains, a bike race on the Eastern Plains sponsored by Noble Energy, airing on Altitude TV October 2012.  Manager and spearhead of educational SE Wyoming Open House for over 300 landowners and 100 decision makers to introduce Noble Energy to stakeholders in a new project area. Creation of legislative, regulatory, and positioning strategy with team of consultants. Creation of trade show booth, collateral material and video content. Proactive media relations program earning coverage on Fox News Channel, Denver Post, Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Greeley Tribune, Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, local Denver and Grand Junction television stations, and various local media outlets. Content provider and reviewer of Noble Energy’s first ever sustainability report. Trained several executives for interactions with media, editorial boards, and presentations.

Provided tactical and strategic support for a diverse array of clients including Shell Oil Company, Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States (IPAMS), the Latin American Research and Service Agency (LARASA), the Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado, and many more. Strategic planning, media relations, paid advertising concept development and strategy, event planning and execution, internal and external publications copywriting, and social media strategy and execution. Devised strategic media plan and developed relationships with local media for LARASA earning placements in 11 local publications exceeding goals and ensuring positive coverage. Provided media relations support for Refuge Roundup, a free, family event at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Event won PRSA Silver Anvil Award, a national award of excellence in public relations in June 2009. Devised legislative outreach strategy and event planning and execution for Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado to prevent $1 million budget cut. Tasks included securing speakers (Colorado Senate Majority Leader Brandon Shaffer, among them), creating viral content across social media platforms to earn grassroots support, and event logistics and execution. Despite more than $700 million cut from the state budget, early childhood education programs were not cut. Developed concepts for paid advertising campaigns for IPAMS, Shell Mahogany Research Project, Royal Gold, Inc., and Colorado Education Association. Written several authored pieces, letters to the editor, and op-eds appearing in local media. Also wrote piece on corporate social responsibility appearing in Guide to Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility - Vol. 2. Provided presentation/media training for several executives for interactions with media, editorial boards, and presentations.

Federal and local lobbying and public relations firm providing support to Western Business Roundtable, Partnership for America, Americans for American Energy and others. Wrote online grassroots campaigns, press releases, and op-ed pieces. Coordinated with federal legislative offices to ensure participation in Washington, DC events for our clients. Coordinated speaking engagements all across the state for Executive Director of Colorado Energy Forum earning media mentions in local and statewide media. Wrote and prepared lobbying materials on behalf of natural resource industries for interactions at the federal level. Wrote more than 25 different online grassroots campaigns on energy issues in American West. Wrote content for viral marketing campaigns driving traffic to energy-related issues. Coordinated special events with budgets exceeding $100,000 providing strategic planning, event execution, and guest relations.

The Colorado Oil & Gas Association's purpose is "to foster and promote the beneficial, efficient, responsible and environmentally sound development, production and use of Colorado oil and natural gas." COGA is a nationally recognized trade association that aggressively promotes the expansion of Rocky Mountain natural gas markets, supply and transportation infrastructure through its growing and diverse membership. COGA is at the forefront of the legal, legislative and regulatory issues facing its member companies. Provided administrative support to Executive Vice President Greg Schnacke and Senior Vice President Ken Wonstolen on database projects, membership outreach, and all administrative tasks. Developed relationships with top executives in Denver oil and gas community through outreach events, board meetings, and industry functions. Planned and executed annual luncheon with budget of $15,000 and over 350 attendees as well as cocktail party for 100 members and state legislators, and board meeting for 40 members.

 Developed public speaking curriculum for 50 students per semester watching over 1,200 speeches in two years gaining media/presentation training experience. Coached and guided students with severe public speaking anxiety to successful speeches consistently earning excellent student and mentor reviews. Responsible for peer reviews among other instructors, review of grading curves, and aid in the development of final exam.