Nicole Ellis Email & Phone Number

Fargo, ND, US

Fargo, ND

Program Manager and Communications Specialist at the Agriculture Policy and Trade Research Institute at North Dakota State University

Moorhead, Minnesota, United States

• Person in Charge for weddings, corporate meetings, and private events.

• Breakfast host at Element by Westin (March 2022-present)
• Bartender at Courtyard by Marriott (February 2024-present)

Moorhead, MN

• Direct and oversee marketing at Concordia Language Villages, the premier language and cultural immersion program in the U.S., attracting over 10,000 villagers annually.
• Formulate marketing strategy to support public awareness, media relations, and year-round enrollment goals for all programs, coordinating priorities of all stakeholders; devise and implement large-scale, niche.
• Develop, oversee, and implement dynamic content and strategic outreach to all audiences through website, social media, digital advertising, email, conferences and events, photo/video, promotional materials, and.
• Manage and maintain key internal communications channels, communicating marketing initiatives and strategic direction; initiate new methods of internal communication; champion change management and culture; support.
• Serve as integral member of Executive Director’s senior leadership team, providing communications and public relations expertise and participating in organizational decision-making; member of crisis management and.
• Build and lead a results-driven marketing team, including hiring, training, and assigning workload; provide team with clear goals and impact measurements.

Fargo, North Dakota, United States

• Provide outstanding guest service in accordance with Marriott's high standards of excellence.
• Additional role as Host for The Mix evening social and breakfast host.

Fargo, North Dakota Area

• Provided a quality learning experience to NDSU students through the courses "Sport Promotions & Public Relations" (2014-2018), and “Socio-Cultural Dimensions in Sport” (2011-2013).
• Independently developed class curriculum, including syllabus and acquisition of course materials.
• Employed a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and encourage active learning in all students; maintained proper class-related records; assessed student coursework and.
• Remained abreast of ongoing developments and practices in related fields.

Fargo, North Dakota Area

• Developed and implemented innovative, effective communications strategies in a dynamic, high-growth environment at a nationwide developer and management company of select-service and extended-stay hotels with nearly.
• Led company communications strategies to drive key initiatives and priorities; implemented processes and programs that fostered greater communication across a geographically diverse employee population, while enhancing.
• Worked closely with executive leadership in order to align and synthesize corporate strategy and goals into clear, concise, and strategic corporate messages; served as trusted counsel.
• Served as system owner and key decision maker of $750k SharePoint intranet build project; developed content strategy for communicating corporate news through intranet blog and other channels.
• Led and managed communications planning for numerous company programs; member and lead of multiple internal committees, including culture, wellness, corporate social responsibility, and employee recognition.
• Effectively collaborated with internal stakeholders and created a culture of creativity; networked across organization and industry to build a broad perspective and a range of resources.

Fargo, North Dakota Area

• Planned and directed Swanson Health Products (SHP) public relations and community engagement programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image and raise SHP’s external profile; promoted products and.
• Directed, planned, and executed all aspects of SHP’s headline sponsorship of Fargo Marathon Health & Fitness Expo including vendor relationships, budget management, layout design, and marketing materials; assisted with.
• Liaised with national PR firm, serving as key point of contact.
• Wrote effective press releases, press kits, and external announcements in compliance with professional ethics guidelines; distributed press releases and conduct targeted follow-up with reporters.
• Developed relationships and worked closely with reporters in national, local, and trade media; served as direct contact and vetted inquiries for potential interviews; conducted outreach and developed story ideas.
• Developed strategies to leverage social media in PR efforts.

Fargo, North Dakota Area

• Led and directed marketing department, including responsibility for communications leadership, development, and implementation of all marketing, advertising, audience development, and public information plans to.
• Conceived and implemented overall communications strategy for Museum, including branding and positioning strategies to strengthen and enhance brand, deepen audience, and ensure consistent messaging across organization.
• Liaised with all Museum departments to provide marketing expertise, event planning, and garner full understanding of all facets of Museum activities in order to capture target audiences.
• Wrote annual marketing plan, quarterly newsletter, media releases, and grant reports; adept at copywriting, proofreading, and editing.
• Managed social media, e-blasts, blogs, website content, and other public information tools, including internal Museum event management; compiled, analyzed, and evaluated market data.
• Maintained and developed relationships with local and national media, community collaborators, and vendors in order to maximize marketing dollars and enhance relationships.

Fargo, North Dakota Area

• Managed all aspects of communications, public relations, and marketing for non-profit agency operating an emergency shelter for women and children, housing programs, racial justice, and a public childcare facility.
• Devised and implemented yearly public relations and marketing plan for agency, including crisis communications.
• Wrote and designed agency newsletter using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; wrote internal staff newsletter.
• Designed all public relations materials and informational literature, maintaining professional working relationship with multiple local print shops; managed print budget.
• Planned all agency events, including the two largest agency fundraisers; secured event location, coordinated event committee, and managed all other event details.
• Developed, managed, and maintained relationships with local media; wrote and distributed media releases.

• Handled all aspects of ticketing for minor league baseball team at Newman Outdoor Field, a multi-purpose facility seating over 4,500.
• Managed ticket office with the ability to open, close, and process daily reports; managed all mail order, telephone, and single game sales for sporting and internal events.
• Sold season tickets to individuals and businesses, as well as group ticket packages and picnics.
• Supervised and scheduled ticket office and game-day staff; developed and administered departmental budget.
• Produced brochures, handbooks, and flyers using Quark XPress publishing program.
• Worked with printing companies on design, layout, and ordering of ticket stock.

• Assisted with editing and writing of regular-season and post-season media guides; wrote feature articles for game program and team magazine.
• Media liaison for team practices and post-game interviews; escorted players to public appearances.
• Developed weekly update emails for local and national media.
• Supervised stats crew, including creating schedule and payroll.
• Point of contact for local and national media, including game night hospitality and media room supervision.
• Assisted other staff members with various daily responsibilities, including press conferences and news releases.

Master Of Science, Sport Management

Bachelor Of Science, Sports Management