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Seattle, Washington, United States

Portland, Or

Founded in 2005 by Keenan and Ben Longcor, Friends of Baseball has provided $4.1 million in programming, scholarships, grants, and equipment and served over 50,000 children. As a lifetime entrepreneur, baseball fan, and player, I am working with the early founders to scale Friends of Baseball into an enduring institution supporting youth access. 3.5 million children will lose access to sports in the next decade. To fill this gap, we investdonations and funding from community… Show more Founded in 2005 by Keenan and Ben Longcor, Friends of Baseball has provided $4.1 million in programming, scholarships, grants, and equipment and served over 50,000 children. As a lifetime entrepreneur, baseball fan, and player, I am working with the early founders to scale Friends of Baseball into an enduring institution supporting youth access. 3.5 million children will lose access to sports in the next decade. To fill this gap, we investdonations and funding from community foundations in programming, volunteer coach training,field renovation, and gear and equipment donations and distribution to ensure no child is deniedthe chance to play due to financial ineligibility, social exclusion, or lack of programming. Key organizational results 2015-2019The Full Count after school and summer program launched in 2015, has served over 1000 youthand has grown to 20 sites in just 4 years through a baseball-inspired curriculum that includes physical recreation, academic, and socio emotional enrichment activities, and an emphasis on positive self-identityBoard expansion to include additional industry and community membersLaunched strategic fundraising efforts including anchor event Gala supported by 350+ attendees and over 30 sponsors with 57% growth from 2018 to 2019Increased operating revenues 6x since 2014Developed and expanded partnerships with key sponsors including MLB, US Conference of Mayors, Portland Diamond Project, the Hillsboro HopsBuilt strategic communication tools including a launch of a new online fundraising platform and website, social media channels, and launched a new brand and brand toolkitOperational expansion including addition of Program Coordinator position, 2 AmeriCorps program mentors, staff training, program protocols and procedures, and sponsored office and meeting space in downtown Portland Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Founded to accelerate business and organizational success Blue Hill worked both directly with clients and in partnership with transformational consultancies across the region. We are proud of the challenging and innovative projects that have allowed us to make a lasting impact in the region.Here are a few examples:Conceived, planned and executed multiple large scale events including Portland State University’s Power Lunch in 2012. This is an anchor event in the region that has… Show more Founded to accelerate business and organizational success Blue Hill worked both directly with clients and in partnership with transformational consultancies across the region. We are proud of the challenging and innovative projects that have allowed us to make a lasting impact in the region.Here are a few examples:Conceived, planned and executed multiple large scale events including Portland State University’s Power Lunch in 2012. This is an anchor event in the region that has now raised nearly $2 million to support developing women leaders in Oregon.Worked with a complex multidisciplinary stakeholder group to develop a strategic roadmap, website, communication plan for a major urban area to grow the need and market for applied digital technologies in areas such as business, education, health and medicine, and communication by fostering education, research and economic partnershipsDeveloped multiple software platforms for consumer and business to consumer markets resulting in increased sales revenue, streamlined backend operations, and increased site visits for clients Show less

* Internal communication plan and tool deployment for small and large businesses* Intranet/Internet site audits and navigation design* Internal messaging including vision, mission, values creation* Event concepts and project management* Corporate or brand identity standards

- Managed Center events including annual fundraising event with 2012 event grossing over $100,000- Developed strategic partnerships with community organizations for Center programs, including the Annual Day of Service event on the Martin Luther King holiday- Managed launch and subsequent events for the Abigail Scott Duniway Speaker Series featuring scholars and authors- Led the development of the first digital exhibit from the Oregon Political Leadership Archive- Created print… Show more - Managed Center events including annual fundraising event with 2012 event grossing over $100,000- Developed strategic partnerships with community organizations for Center programs, including the Annual Day of Service event on the Martin Luther King holiday- Managed launch and subsequent events for the Abigail Scott Duniway Speaker Series featuring scholars and authors- Led the development of the first digital exhibit from the Oregon Political Leadership Archive- Created print and online communication tools to steward board members, donors and alumnae- Managed branding and website for Center Launch- Supervised work study students and organized volunteers Show less

Managed the internal PECI community, powered by Jive Software.- Set strategy and guidelines for internal knowledge management and collaboration- Facilitate focus groups and interviews with senior leadership and prepare summary document and presentation of findings- Increase adoption rates and community participation- Encourage sharing of knowledge facilitated by available web tools- Develop user training and support plan to create a knowledgeable and effective community

- Responsible for managing all events for Global Operations in several countries, including vendor contracts and finances- Managed employees in 3 countries and led non-direct report employees in large-scale strategic projects- Set internal communication strategy for the 4000-employee Global Operations organization within adidas Group- Created communications (investor presentations, speeches, quarterly updates) for Executive Board Member- Developed and standardized communications… Show more - Responsible for managing all events for Global Operations in several countries, including vendor contracts and finances- Managed employees in 3 countries and led non-direct report employees in large-scale strategic projects- Set internal communication strategy for the 4000-employee Global Operations organization within adidas Group- Created communications (investor presentations, speeches, quarterly updates) for Executive Board Member- Developed and standardized communications to support the launch of strategic initiatives Show less

* Developed and standardized communications to support the launch of strategic initiatives.* Created a Global Operations intranet website for internal adidas communication.

Make recommendations on candidate endorsements; coordinated house party fundraiser and dine out for the environment sponsors.