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• Multi-certified JSCS life coach and AASI snowboard coach, equipping people with tools and strategies to design and live more fulfilling lives
• 200+ individuals and 4 corporate teams consulted through effective personal and professional transition as well as dramatic cultural transformation
• 300+ clients age 6-60 instructed through improved snowboarding, self-confidence, and bodily awareness at Mammoth Mountain and Breckenridge Ski Resort
• Reimagined a retired school bus into an award-winning luxury tiny home, a vehicle for driving positive change and community building
• Partnered with the National Forest Foundation to plant 10,000+ trees in 10 years. Currently 2,227 trees planted as of November 2024
• Led, organized, exhibited, and vended at events in sculpture parks, music festivals, campgrounds, and conferences

Coos Bay, Oregon

• Responsible for managing one-third of resort staff and 46 of 180 guest accommodations ranging from RV sites and Airstreams to glamping cabins
• Spearheaded recruiting efforts for local talent and regional workcampers, resulting in over 40 qualified applicants and several new hires across departments
• Collaborated with grounds and maintenance staff to ensure clubhouse, lounges, bathrooms, fitness center, laundry facilities, and indoor pool are pristine for guests
• Pitched, planned, and executed multiple employee events to improve culture and camaraderie amongst staff, including a fundraiser for the Coos County Walk to Fight Suicide

• Employee #3 at a ground-level startup, responsible for growing and capitalizing on a $350M deal pipeline
• Produced startup’s first $12M in closed deals through strategic introductions and relationship management
• Proactively sought and collected customer feedback to advocate for their needs and advise on product improvements
• Developed deep understanding of CRM to set company KPIs, track against targets, and optimize team workflow

Cleveland, Ohio

• Recruited, hired, trained, and empowered 100+ student team members to deliver $3.2 million in new business
• Implemented automated communication processes for efficient recruiting, onboarding, and team management
• Executed on-site marketing activations, meetings with top clients, and team building programs at 15 campuses
• Created marketing communication plans for sales conferences resulting in >70% of student workforce attendance

Peoria, Illinois

• Achieved 1500% increase in sales with self-directed marketing plan focused on obtaining and retaining clientele
• Personally closed 300+ deals with student organizations, academic departments, and local businesses creating >$250,000 in sales
• Provided excellent service while negotiating sales and directing artwork design for 15+ simultaneous clients
• Managed PR campaigns, distribution schedules, and cross-team communication for large campus event orders

Los Angeles, California

• Coordinated talent, organized props and rental equipment, and ensured studio shoots operated on-schedule
• Provided strategic language on fast-moving trends to ensure content resonated, driving 30% viewership increase
• Collected and organized style guides, content calendars, and communication standards to pitch DAM solution
• Acted on-camera, conducted interviews, and participated in various segments for global distribution via Snapchat

Peoria, Illinois

• Created and organized content for weekly newsletters distributed globally to 2,500+ employees and supervisors
• Directed, produced, and distributed video content to more clearly and concisely communicate technical initiatives
• Developed and executed PR strategy for annual United Way campaign, leading to dramatic increase in fundraising
• Conducted video interviews with senior leadership for corporate communications online and in broadcast

Bachelor’S Degree, Television Arts, Interactive Media

Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success.

High School, General Education

Bright Flight Scholar (Top 3% of all Missouri Students)