Lead the Student Associate program, comprised of undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Utah. Oversee programming and education around housing affordability, real estate development, zoning and regulatory reform, finance, innovation, and entrepreneurship.Facilitate student engagement in Hack-A-House, and support the nomination and selection process for the Ivory Prize.

Ivory Innovations is an applied academic institution at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business dedicated to catalyzing high impact innovations in housing affordability. Ivory Innovations seeks to promote the most compelling ideas in housing affordability by working across sectors, providing monetary awards for groundbreaking innovations and leveraging its network and resources. Ivory Innovations aims to utilize expertise in policy, finance, and design & construction to facilitate broad systems change.

+ Write and deliver press releases to curated media lists+ Create social media content for over 20 organizations, ranging from restaurants, distilleries, art galleries, and fashion boutiques+ Work directly with clients to help them identify their goals and execute marketing plans that adhere to their budget and timeframe+ Manage one-off projects ranging from website rebrands, Kickstarter campaigns, community outreach initiatives, candidates campaigning for political office, and copy editing

The Utah Foodie is a weekly radio show and podcast that tells the untold stories behind our state’s fast-growing food scene. The food business is tough: 9 in 10 restaurants fail, the margins are awful, and diners and food critics are harsh on review sites like Yelp. To go into this business by choice, you’d have to be crazy. That… or incredibly passionate, committed to the craft, and downright obsessed with providing a great culinary experience. Each week, we allow our listeners explore their food scene by publishing weekly stories and interviews from the owners and chefs behind the top restaurants and hidden hole-in-the-wall gems all across the state. The Utah Foodie is a local and independent podcast founded by Chase Murdock and produced by Ryan Samanka. The program is heard by more than 10,000 monthly listeners through iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, 90.9fm KRCL Listeners Community Radio of Utah, and theutahfoodie.com. Subscribe and discover your food scene on The Utah Foodie.As the Director of Marketing I oversee all social media channels, website content, and partnerships to expand the reach of each episode. Along with Chase and Ryan, we've developed the voice and brand of The Utah Foodie as a relatable resource for foodies throughout Utah.

+ Identify and foster relationships with community leaders.+ Coordinate staff meetings, phone calls, and outreach activities + Assist with outreach and external communications+ Coordinate house parties, fundraisers, and special events

Located in downtown Salt Lake City, Impact Hub provides Utah’s entrepreneurs a dedicated space to connect and co-create socially-driven ventures. Impact Hub was founded in London in 2005 and is a global network of 7,000+ changemakers spanning five continents who collaborate on enterprising ideas for a better world. With top rate universities nearby and a community known for its entrepreneurial spirit and drive to serve others, we believe creating the needed infrastructure for a high level of collaboration will provide a catalyst for finding solutions to some of the largest social, and environmental, challenges we face today. As the Marketing Coordinator, I am responsible for establishing strong and consistent communication channels with our members, in addition to creating relationships with groups and organizations throughout Salt Lake City. From posting on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to creating email newsletters and online magazines, I generate content that informs, engages, and occasionally entertains.

We’re the Salt Lake Valley’s chapter of the worldwide Social Media Club organization based in San Francisco, California. We are the voice of social media — whether it be for business or personal use — in the Salt Lake area. We aim to expand social media literacy, provide educational opportunities and promote ethical social media standards within our community. Along with coordinating events, we initiate networking opportunities for social media and marketing practitioners, and create opportunities to share ideas and improve the work we do in the area, and around the country.

Responsible for developing and fostering client relationships. I managed a team of social media writers, and oversaw the execution of contract fulfillment. I developed personal relationships with my clients, and collaborated with my social media team to design promotions and engaging content. Served as content editor, and worked with writers to develop and implement social media strategies. I was also responsible for the occasional campaign, Nicklemania trip, and was a vocal advocate for Thai food at lunch.

The Forum is a completely independent, student run newspaper. Every issue of the paper requires a combination of consistency in brand image, as well as new design for each article or spread. Issues are designed despite time constraints or other limitations, therefore improvisation is very important. Along with editing for consistency, I assisted writers with story creation, along with writing articles for the paper itself. I managed a 20 person staff, and served as the representative of The Forum to all students, and the Westminster administration. I gained leadership and management skills, and learned how to motivate a team under stressful and tight deadlines. I also oversaw design and content of both the newspaper and website, and pushed for consistency and accuracy.

Worked directly with the Student Life Office at Westminster College. We focused on creating campus communities, ensuring the safety of residents, and facilitating academic and personal development. I gained conflict resolution skills, improved leadership skills, and developing relationships with a variety of personalities in a high-trust environment. Worked with over 80 residents during my tenure.

During the summer of 2012, city golf courses around Salt Lake City participated in "Summer of 100 Events." I was responsible for coordinating and running the events at Rose Park Golf Course. I consistently had 50+ participants weekly, and generated repeat businesses and word-of-mouth referrals for the event.

The First Tee is a non-profit organization focused on teaching valuable life lessons through the game of golf. Worked with 300+ children weekly, ranging from 5-year-olds to 18-year-olds. We relied heavily upon our volunteer core to help run events and lessons. I was responsible for recruiting and scheduling 20 volunteers every week, and implemented a training and scheduling process to ensure that all tasks and goals were accomplished weekly.

94.5 KCFS is a student-run station on the University of Sioux Falls campus. I hosted a weekly program during prime-time on Friday evenings. Was responsible for running advertisements, monitoring sound levels, and coordinating program schedules. Was given the freedom and flexibility to interview guests, and had weekly segments that facilitated conversations with the community.