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Durango, CO, US

Durango, Colorado, United States

At Ascent Digital, I develop and implement content strategies that enhance the impact of our videography production. I collaborate with creative teams to ensure our video content aligns with client objectives, optimizes audience engagement, and delivers measurable results. My role involves content planning, storytelling, and overseeing production workflows.

Durango, Colorado, United States

• Updated and managed company websites to amplify sales and streamline services.
• Acted as a primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring continuous communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Managed and issued invoices, processed payments, and maintained accurate financial records, contributing to efficient office operations.
• Developed and executed content strategy for social media and marketing platforms, enhancing brand engagement and outreach.
• Collaborated with clients to understand their design needs.
• Developed standard operating procedures to develop baseline succession planning and training for employees.

Montrose, Colorado

• Specialized in the craftsmanship of handmade brick, tile, pavers, and adobe block, contributing to mitigating local sedimentation challenges and enhancing regional irrigation efficiency.
• Led product development initiatives aimed at diversifying market presence, elevating brand recognition, and promoting awareness of local environmental and climate issues.
• Oversaw inventory and production processes to align with sales targets and organizational objectives, ensuring efficient workflow and goal attainment.
• Developed and executed content strategy for social media and marketing platforms, enhancing brand engagement and outreach.

Boise, Idaho

• Served as a key liaison between agricultural producers and regulatory bodies, fostering trusted relationships, communicating farmers' needs to policymakers, and facilitating access to resources while demystifying.
• Led the design and delivery of statewide Produce Safety certification courses for Idaho's fresh produce sector, enhancing industry knowledge and compliance.
• Developed educational materials and managed website content to support the fresh produce industry's learning and development needs.
• Conducted mock inspections across farms statewide, preparing growers for federal compliance and enhancing readiness for official audits.Certifications and Training: Produce Safety Alliance Trainer Certification, Baton.

I worked as a substitute teacher for a stint between graduate school and my first post-grad career.

Ridgway, Colorado

• Oversaw the execution of multiple concurrent municipal projects
• Conducted policy research, drafted reports, and provided advisory support to the Town Council and Planning Commission on legislative matters.
• Managed critical infrastructure data, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), permitting processes, and oversight of development projects.
• Led the development and ongoing management of the municipal website, enhancing public communication and access to services.
• Directed the streetscape and wayfinding elements of a $12.5 million downtown revitalization project, focusing on aesthetic enhancements and functional improvements.

Colorado Springs

• While completing my undergraduate thesis on the impacts of the marijuana industry in local communities, I spent a year managing a medical dispensary to understand how the legal system works and operates internally..
• Store management
• Overseeing operations
• Navigating marijuana laws to ensure legal compliance
• Updating and managing patient data and records
• Maintaining the medical patient portal system

Juneau, AK

In the midst of a drastic shift in undergrad majors, I sold everything I owned and found myself in Alaska working on a glacial helicopter base. While there, I studied the Juneau Ice Field and Alaska's geography. It was an amazing, and cold, experience that provided me with the direction and clarity that pushed me through undergrad and into grad school..

Olathe, Colorado

During college, I started a color guard and dance team to give young girls in a rural community a healthy outlet that focused on body positivity and inclusivity in my coursework - two things that I felt were really vital for growth (but elusive) as a teenager. I coached for 2.5 years and watched several young women flourish through creativity and a common.

Master'S Degree, 3.93

Activities and Societies: Cathy Shipley Best and Brightest ProgramPolitical Science and Public Policy; Local food systems, community.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science - Public Policy, Magna Cum Laude, 3.84

Activities and Societies: Political Science Honors, Mountian Lion Honors, The National Society of Leadership and Success, Dean's.

Bachelor'S Degree - Honors, Political Science

Activities and Societies: CMU Honors Department, Philosophy Club Co-Founder 2013, Colorado Capital Conference Attendee & Scholarship.