Horticulture Research Technician, Marketing And Communications
Olathe, Ks
Increased HighTunnels.org Program website traffic over 70% by strategically revamping website (WordPress) and marketing efforts. Produce reports of digital analysis through Google Analytics. Administer social media channels – Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Designed, develop and maintain Urban Food Systems Symposium (ufss2018.org) website in WordPress. Produce reports of digital analysis through Google Analytics. Administer social media channels – Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. Manage and implement Google AdWords during the registration period.Conference Coordinator, Website Designer/Administrator, Graphic Designer and Marketing Committee Chair for Urban Food Systems Symposium in 2016. Registration closed two weeks early due to meeting maximum location capacity.Organized and provided overall direction grant and privately funded research projects from planning to reporting for the fruit and vegetable program. Identify trials production schedules, oversee protocol development and implementation, perform data analysis and reporting.Designed and wrote content advertising and marketing materials for the research center and extension programs.Created, implemented and managed horticulture center quarterly e-newsletter using MailChimp.Developed and maintained long-term relationships with farmers to provide ongoing research and extension support.Presented findings to industry, farming, and academic communities at regional conferences and workshops.Managed educational and outreach activities by seeking out new partnerships, facilitating events, providing technical expertise, and evaluating feedback to continuously improve outreach impact.Supervised student seasonal and temporary staff in addition to working with graduate students to coordinate multiple research projects conducted at the research and extension center in Olathe, Kansas.Research Technician position that drove marketing and communications efforts of the Olathe Horticulture Center.