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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

-Spearheaded the launch of Stranahan’s newest restaurant and high-end cocktail bar concept – the Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge in Aspen, CO. The Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge officially opened on March 8, 2024 and offers alpine-inspired bites, premium whiskey cocktails, and breathtaking mountain views in the heart of Aspen, one of the world’s top tourist destinations.-Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and sales strategies for Stranahan’s Whiskey Brand Homes, encompassing the Stranahan’s Distillery & Cocktail Lounge (Denver, CO) and the Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge (Aspen, CO).-Direct daily operations and business activities, including overseeing budget P&L and managing capital expense projects to ensure financial health and operational efficiency.-Manage retail, food, and beverage operations, utilizing cost analysis and performance metrics to drive sales growth and improve profit margins.-Lead Brand Home agency teams in charge of social media, digital marketing, public relations, experiential marketing, and paid media to ensure cohesive and effective brand messaging.-Mentor and guide a diverse team, including a General Manager, Head Chef, Assistant General Manager, Marketing Supervisor, Hospitality Supervisor, over 20 tour guides, and more than 5 mixologists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Greater Denver Area

-Directed ticketed events and branded activations from idea generation, production,promotion, team management, execution, and ROI.-Optimized social media content and engagement strategy across all major platformsfor five brands: Denver Union Station, The Crawford Hotel, The Cooper Lounge,Terminal Bar, and Pigtrain Coffee.-Developed analytics reports, media kits, brand guides and sponsor decks presented to potential sponsors, community partners and tenants.-Generated revenue driving hotel packages, offers, and partnerships.-Created upwards of five monthly email marketing campaigns.-Lead creative design and branding efforts for digital advertisements, photo/videoshoots, brochures, signage, menus, and all related marketing materials.-Oversaw duties, workflow, and professional growth of Marketing Coordinator.

Denver, Colorado, United States

-Design campaigns, digital/print advertisements, event branding, and brochures for restaurant and retail focused clients-Direct photoshoots for restaurant and retail focused clients

Denver, Colorado

-Managed social accounts for 13 restaurant and retail properties under Larimer Associates, including Denver Union Station-Served as event lead for all public events at Denver Union Station-Served as event support for all public events at Larimer Square-Oversaw graphic design needs including advertisements, event branding, banners,logos, menus, brochures, posters and more

Denver, Colorado

-Assisted with on-site preparation and promotion of summer events, including Denver Chalk Art Festival, Dining Al Fresco, Le Jardin Secret, and the Denver Union Station grand re-opening.-Updated Facebook and Twitter accounts of Larimer Square.-Wrote press releases involving Larimer Square events, restaurants, and retail merchants.-Designed print material utilized at Denver Chalk Art Festival and Denver Union Station grand re-opening (i.e. cocktail menus, donation bins, volunteer information, and voting ballots).-Collected/organized weekly lists of media content related to Larimer Square and Denver Union Station.

Hastings, Nebraska

-Created signage for upcoming spring/summer events-Designed informative posters and flyers detaling library resources-Developed style guide for Youth Summer Reading Program

Hastings, Nebraska

-Expansion of previous job as Promotions Director of HCTV to all mediums of HC Media (print, online, video, and radio). -Strategized methods of brand recognition, promotions, social media optimization, and viewership growth. -Wrote press releases targeted to off and on-campus media outlets.-Produced new advertising options and pricing layout. -Hired/managed 5 sales associates. -Formulated/distributed potential client lists to sales associates. -Oversaw 20 client-network relations.-Developed/organized contracts for 7 sponsors.-Designed over 15 print, digital, and video advertisements for clients. -Worked with business manager to effectively utilize budget expenditures.

Lincoln, Nebraska

-Created and implemented game time promotions, including themes, giveaways and interactive between-inning games. -Scripted and filmed video board displays. -Assisted/worked with professional entertainers. -Handled guest relations and customer service area, addressing questions or concerns of fans.

Hastings, Nebraska

-Developed graphic/video content utilized to promote organization and effectively communicate work operations. -Assisted with volunteer orientations. -Partnered with Match Specialist to formulate recruitment tactics.

Hastings, Nebraska

-Promoted and marketed the Hastings College television network. -Managed client-network relations including developing/organizing contracts and producing graphic/video content.

Hastings College

-Operated and maintained live streams of sports and news broadcasts aired via the student-run campus website.

Bachelor'S Degree, Advertising/Public Relations & Broadcasting

Activities and Societies: HCTV, HC Media, Society of Collegiate Journalists, Hastings College Admissions, Beta Chi Fraternity, and Big.

College Prep

Activities and Societies: Cross Country and Track