Susannah Weaver Email & Phone Number

Redmond, Wa, Us

Develop business model for the organization Path of Compassion that provides meditation and mindfulness services to the Seattle community.Create education programs and curriculum for class, course, workshop and marketing materials.Drive marketing and promotion and public relations for business by collaborating with community partners to build brand and to offer services throughout the Pacific Northwest.Innovation in building market presence; adapt brand strategy to migrate services to Zoom during pandemic.Additional holistic offerings include meditation, lifestyle coaching, massage therapy, energy work, yoga and health and wellness support.

Remotely produce holistic social media and blogging content for a Chiropractic and Acupuncture clinic. Manage and update website. Communicated effectively using a variety of communication platforms.Built social media brand presence.Utilized a strong working knowledge of MS Office, and photo and video editing software.Operated with a willingness to embrace change and adapt strategies accordingly.Achieved target goal; provide marketing strategy to increase business and revenue.

Drive external and internal strategic marketing; manage digital and print marketing campaigns.Write and edit weekly and monthly newsletters, advertising copy, articles and press releases.Collaborate with departments to develop collateral; promotion and advertisement for weekly member/owner benefits through store sales, events, and programs.Manage website, CRM platform, media, public relations and marketing for events and workshops.Drive community relations to leverage partnerships with businesses and local groups to build brand presence. Build community through community giving programs, sponsorships, grant programs and fundraising.Collaborate with GM to execute Sustainability Impact Metric marketing report and fundraising campaigns. Accomplishments:Re-brand community giving programs under one umbrella: “Community Hero Program”; monthly increase in donations for partner recipient. Advance fundraising campaigns: Community Hero Program, Funding Our Future and the Farm Fund grant program (Food Agriculture Relationships and Markets Fund); 31K raised from community giving programs in 2018 (300% increase from funds raised in 2017). Project manager for Farm Fund grant program. Lead community relations to build partnerships with community organizations to grow the fund and make grants available to producers throughout San Juan County.Develop and implement strategic marketing calendar.Write article to educate the community on the co-op’s achievement in sustainability: Orcas Food Co-op was the recipient of a National Co+op Grocers Co-efficient Sustainability Stars Award 2018.Align impact metric campaign to compliment and support the 5-year strategic plan. Serve on Strategic Planning Committee; implement goals into 5-year strategic plan for annual member meeting.Collaborate with GM on the ‘Funding Our Future’ campaign to implement 5-year Strategic Plan.Exceed goals in 2018 - 2019 new member drive; Join in July.

Eastsound, Wa, Us

Direct marketing and public relations for cultural arts events at the Orcas Center. Lead marketing campaigns and media launches for Center venue housing 52 events in addition to classes and workshops throughout the year.Manage marketing collateral, website and CRM data base: draft and edit quarterly and monthly programming brochures and annual playbill, weekly newsletter content, social media and advertising, performance programs and posters for local and streaming events, in addition to weekly press releases for media and publication. Collaborate with graphic designer for guest event posters and annual playbill.Drive community relations with members, volunteers, donors, sponsors and talent through hands on engagement at events.Solicit and maintain sponsorship for programming and events.Collaborate with board in fundraising efforts for Annual Gala and Membership Drive to support the Executive Director.Successfully drive seasonal programming launches and roll outs.Supervise and train Box Office Manager; oversee 2017-2018 membership model build out in ticketing system. Supervise and mentor summer intern, supervise social Media contractor and production facility manager during special events.Accomplishments:•Produced new special event series: ‘Dinner & A Show’ with community partners. Successful strategy resulted in new sponsors and an increase in ticket sales.•Savvy Gala fundraiser campaign surpassed fundraising goals. •Procured premiere island location to increase attendance at the Orcas Center annual gala and fundraiser.•Built partnership with Doe Bay Wine Company; attracted new audiences and increased concession sales.•Drive community relations to attract new sponsorships; Orcas Center and Doe Bay Wine Company partnership offered exclusive wine and food pairings at partner events and Film Festivals resulting in an increase in members, donors and sponsors.•Provide training to the Interim Director and the new Executive Director during staff transitions.

Eastsound, Wa, Us

Manage the box office and the performance marketing schedule for the season: website publication, media launch, event creation in ticketing system, and performance collateral for all events including posters and performance programs and seasonal brochure. Collaborate with graphic designer to finalize brochure proofs for Executive Director.Manage weekly and monthly press releases and event submission to media channels. Manage website and weekly email newsletter content, creation and blast schedule.Design posters for local and streaming events.Engage members, donors and volunteers in the benefits of membership during member drive.Solicit and maintain sponsorships assets.Manage Box Office, membership and ticketing; box office databases, calendars, daily reports and volunteers. (See previous duties and accomplishments below)Produce monthly art installations, exhibitions and receptions and drive art sales; act as liaison between Orcas Center and the Visual Arts Committee.Lead special events; post-show parties and receptions for performers, board, staff, volunteers and members.Accomplishments:• Optimize social media. Develop and expand use of Facebook to manage and grow online presence event advertisement.• Take on Marketing and Special Events Management responsibilities in addition to Box Office Management during the departure of Marketing and Special Events staff members.• Take on public relations role when PR and Donor Relations Representative retired.• Manage assembly and publication of 2016-2017 season playbill. Collaborate with Board President in absence of Interim or Executive Director to ensure expedient publication.• Successfully implement seasonal programming launches for 4-6 months of events in August, January and April.• Develop strategies with Gala committee and board to reach fundraising goals• Lead solicitation and procurement of auction donations for Annual Gala and fundraiser.

Eastsound, Wa, Us

Manage box office and all performance marketing collateral, box office ticketing system and its interface with the website. Submit weekly event updates to various marketing channels.Create and run daily box office reports for ticket sales and membership. Supervise, train and coordinate front of house volunteers in order to staff house managers, ushers, merchandise and beverage sales and box office for all events.Manage art sales and act as liaison for monthly art installations, exhibitions and receptions for Orcas Center and the Visual Arts Committee.Drive customer service as primary staff interface with the public providing information services about events, ticket sales, programs, and classes.Provide timely Box Office support for all ticketed events one hour before performance, including Center Stage, Black Box, Madrona Room and the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival staffing with volunteers for varied hours as needed.Assist Executive Director with special event coordination and Annual Gala and fundraiser solicitation for auction donations.Collaborate with directors to produce, design and print all performance programs. Accomplishments:Developed campaign slogan, “Art is for Everyone;” implement and launch Subsidized Ticket program to provide access to the arts for all community members.Increase volunteer engagement by mentoring and training new house managers and ushers to lead and train volunteers.Drive a seamless transition in the emergency rebuild of the Orcas Center website; collaborate with web designer by providing assets and content for migration.Increased membership sales through swift execution of annual membership drive.

Act as Brand Ambassador, superfood educator and account representative for Vivapura. Educate and advocate for raw, organic, NonGMO, sustainably sourced superfoods in health food stores and co-ops throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Develop relationships. Initiate new accounts. Conduct superfood demos to educate consumers, support sales, and share the benefits of superfoods.

Oversee relocation of home and business through the move of a property in upper Ojai to a new residence on the East end of the Ojai Valley.Hire contractors, obtain permits, oversee workers, manage payroll and complete all duties necessary to outfit the ranch to go on the market and to equip the new residence for habitation. Supervise contractors and employ interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly, ease with conflict resolution and emotional intelligence to navigate professional interactions.Slash and streamline the budget; negotiate business provider discounts.

Freelance seasonal project manager and marketing consultant for an art gallery and store (featuring a cooperative of local artists, their goods and art) to increase holiday sales by implementing new strategies.Supervise artist staff and create schedules.Drive marketing campaign to increase Made In Ojai’s holiday mercantile sales.Innovate store procedures and operations manual, supervise artist scheduling/staffing, manage inventory and oversee store maintenance. Develop organization systems and processes to finalize business files to prepare store for sale to complete project.Revitalize the cooperative presence in community; foster relationships with community of artists, volunteers, community business partners and Made In Ojai customers.

Self-Employed Yoga Teacher & Massage Therapist C.Y.T & L.M.T. Namasta Group Member California State License: CAMTC Certification # 4825 CPR certification - 2014Modalities:Specialize in Swedish, Deep Tissue/ Myo-Fascial Release, and Heated Stone massage. Other expertise includes Tactile/Pregnancy massage, Acupressure, Crystal healing, and Cranio-Sacral therapy. Energy work includes both Reiki and Earth energy work. Sound Healing with Tuning Forks and crystal bowls.Hatha Yoga Classes:Gentle (Beginners), Basics (level 1), Mixed Level / Power Hour (Vinyasa flow, level 1-2 & level 2-3), Luna Yoga (Female Balancing practice), Pre/Post Natal, Stretch (Inspired by Yin yoga), & Restorative YogaYoga Workshops: “Introduction to Yoga: Asana, Pranayama & Meditation,” “Corporate Yoga for the Office,” “Vinyasa Flow for Every Body,” “Energywork and Yoga,” “Restorative and Reiki,” “Embodying Wholeness: The dance of Masculine & Feminine polarities,” “Introduction to Luna Yoga: Female Balancing,” “Summoning Shakti: Workshops for women to connect, empower & heal through our natural cycles,” “Full Moon Flow: Luna Yoga workshops for women.”Accomplishments:• Manage and market business• Customize individual classes and treatments to meet client/student’s needs• Extensive work with clients challenged by injury rehabilitation, illness, as well as with survivors of physical abuse and trauma• Provide health and nutrition counseling and support as well as stress management tools including fundamental meditation techniques

Teach weekly Luna yoga classesTeach weekly Yoga & Meditation classes Tuesday nights 6:25-7:25Sub Restorative, Gentle, Stretch and Yoga Basics on a regular basisCo-teach Summoning Shakti women's wisdom workshopsCo-teach Women's Full Moon Yoga Celebrations

Teach weekly Strong Yoga 4 Women classes Wednesday nights 5-6:15 & Yoga & Meditation classes Friday nights 6:30-8:00

Sell direct mail and marketing services specializing in CRM, customer relationship management through successful presentation, prospecting, and negotiating strategies to close sales and to meet goals.Manage account relationships. Exceed daily calls to meet targeted sales goals.Collaborate with programming, data management, customer service, and graphic design departments to develop strategy and execute marketing campaign.Cultivate new business relationships by attending trade-shows.Accomplishments:Corporate Project Manager for in house accounts within Dominion Enterprises.Recognized for outstanding presentation during Fortune 500 Sales Training licensing through Dominion Enterprises.

Prenatal yoga class Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm

Thursdays:Teach Pre/Post Natal yoga class (Khalsa Way) Thursdays 1:30-2:45Friday Restorative 7-8:30

Teach Saturday morning Foundational Hatha yoga classes 9:00-10:00am

Teach weekly Tuesday & Thursday Level 1 Yoga Blend classes 9:00-10:15amTuesday & Thursday Level 1/2 Yoga Blend classes 10:20-11:30am

Scottsdale, Az, Us

Direct clinic operations to achieve daily membership and retail sales goals by developing innovative sales training protocols.Promoted from Assistant Clinic Manager/Administrator to Clinic Manager/Administrator.Manage clinic with franchise owner to develop a foundation of business protocols.Supervise a staff of 50 and oversee HR duties as needed, including payroll, to effectively run and maintain clinic. Interview, hire and train staff: Massage therapists, Estheticians and Sales Associates.Upgrade staff by instituting innovative sales regimen, up-skill existing staff with continuing education and removing under-performing staff.Accomplishments:Grew revenue 55% in 12 months increasing membership base and achieving profitability for business that opened during major economic downturn.Grew membership base 64% during a very difficult economy in 2010.Achieve 2nd place in the KPI (Key Performance Indicator) rankings for national Murad skin care retail sales by effectively training a sales team to exceed sales goals.Drive and implement national pilot program. Successfully implement Massage Envy’s new spa model at clinic. Provide professional recommendations to Massage Envy Corporate to develop national spa model standards.

Scottsdale, Az, Us

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the clinic, achieve daily membership and retail sales goals• Managing sales associates and massage therapy staff• Train and monitor the performance of sales associates• Create and maintain staff and therapist work schedules

Collaborate with production team to produce and film television show: Shopping With Chefs, Fine Living/Scripps Network.Obtained and secured permits, insurance, and products for locations, network deliverables, and shoots.Completed research to collaborate in producing segments. Coordinate tasks as needed with producers and post production. Hired crew and coordinated crew schedules.Managed locations and lunch budget during production.Accomplishments:Promoted from Production Assistant where collaboration with producers and post production ensured timely completion of administrative production network deliverables. Responsibilities include: secure location, material, and guest releases for DIY Network, edit series content for lifestyle programming: Uncommon Threads, Craft Lab and Shopping With Chefs for DIY & Fine Living/Scripps Network to re-purpose for new media.

• Completed production deliverables for Uncommon Threads, Craft Lab, Fine Ideas and Shopping With Chefs for DIY & Fine Living/Scripps Network.• Secured location, material and guest releases for DIY and Fine Living shows. • Edited series content to repurpose for new media.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Lead the planning, preparation, and production of special events for Outfest: The 25th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Designed, staffed, and scheduled 25 on-site and off-site festival parties and receptions (10,000+ attendees) in collaboration with a team of staff and community partners. Collaborate with Little Divas productions for successful closing night Gala.Supervised special event team leaders and 300 volunteers in hospitality and service.Acted as liaison between festival and venue staff for 25 event sites throughout Los Angeles.Accomplishments:Establish relationships with community members to cultivate membership.Build relationships with donors for major gift solicitation.Streamline festival budget through savvy negotiation with vendors.

Voice acting in commercial television and radio. Clients include American Red Cross, Wendy's, Pueblo City Mall, Robinsons May, and Isuzu.

Worked as an actor in regional theatre in Colorado. (Separate resume upon request)

Ba, Gender & Feminist Studies

Advanced Massage Therapy Training, Holistic Massage Therapist: Level 2 Curriculum 250 Hours

Prajna Yoga Teacher Training

Dharmacarya, Meditation Teacher Training: Surah Parampara Solar Lineage

Ceu'S, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Bachelor'S Degree, Gender And Feminist Studies

Integrative Somatic Trauma Training, Somatics

S.A.T.Y.A., Somatics & Yoga

Mind-Body Coaching, Coaching And Somatics

Bachelor'S Degree, Gender And Feminist Studies