• Oversee and manage several employees that work in education, economic development, tourism, outdoor recreation, and workforce development related to the city of Raton’s and Colfax County’s economic goals, objectives, and projects which include the Coal Camp Kitchen, SkillSharp workforce training and High School Equivelancy Testing, Raton Supercross, Typsy Training, the Raton Visitors/Tourist Information Center, and the El Raton Media Works Film Projects.• Connect interested stakeholders… Show more • Oversee and manage several employees that work in education, economic development, tourism, outdoor recreation, and workforce development related to the city of Raton’s and Colfax County’s economic goals, objectives, and projects which include the Coal Camp Kitchen, SkillSharp workforce training and High School Equivelancy Testing, Raton Supercross, Typsy Training, the Raton Visitors/Tourist Information Center, and the El Raton Media Works Film Projects.• Connect interested stakeholders to organizations and affiliates to promote relocations, business expansions, etc and create cooperative partnerships with businesses, vendors, and services inn town• Work as a liason and partner alongside local EDO’s, government officials, and businesses to enhance the tourism industry in northeast New Mexico and southeast Colorado by helping to facilitate and write successful grants such as the T-Mobile Hometown Grant and begin grassroots projects like the Online Virtual Cash Mobs featured in national news• Responsible for the management of Explore Raton, the city’s tourism brand and media content pertaining to the promotion of Raton as a vacation destination and affordable location to reside in• Continually update content on ExploreRaton.com, social media accounts, and manage 120K of Google Ad Grant money, and track all analytics, and analyze marketing dollars efficiency• Edit or write articles on ExploreRaton.com, and partner with other journalists, feature writers, and content creators to feature engaging content promoting Raton’s brand• Send out press releases and coordinate Raton’s public and media relations efforts• Connect with outside advertisers and make spending recommendations for city advertising to the Lodgers Advisory Tax Board and the City Commission• Designed and edited the first Explore Raton-branded Official Visitors Guide acting as editor-in-chief in 2021 with a confirmed reader distribution of 10,000 copies across New Mexico Show less

• Provide technical assistance, strategic and business planning for entrepreneurs and businesses that need help with management, marketing, and/or necessities as requested.• Create networks of support to foster an entrepreneurial spirit and support from the community.• Facilitate community-wide projects with community leaders and economic developers that increase economic activity.• Host workshops in which business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs can utilize for growing their… Show more • Provide technical assistance, strategic and business planning for entrepreneurs and businesses that need help with management, marketing, and/or necessities as requested.• Create networks of support to foster an entrepreneurial spirit and support from the community.• Facilitate community-wide projects with community leaders and economic developers that increase economic activity.• Host workshops in which business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs can utilize for growing their business and capitalizing on affordable training and tools.• Schedule, organize and hold meetings with the public and special interest groupsto formulate, develop, or address issues regarding economic growth in Raton.• Serve as a liaison with government officials.• Help build positive networking relationships with members of the community and businesses.• Manage communications through public and media relations, social media and GrowRaton! website.• Prepare necessary paperwork for marketing and advertising.• Recruit and train volunteers and fully utilize them through effective organizationand scheduling.• Prepare presentations for individual and community meetings.• Keep updated records and create reports for economic development initiatives. Show less

• Responsible for coordinating signature theater, cultural, and wellness events such as the Annual Mt. Carmel Festival, Legacy Dinner, and Christmas at Mt. Carmel, Canvas & Conversation, Youth Explorers Camp, Conservatory, Diabetes Management Classes, Chronic Pain Managements Classes, Leadership 21 Classes, Cooking Matters (Eat Well, Live Well), Tai Chi, Yoga, Mt. Carmel Kids Choir• Manage and recruit vendors, entertainers, volunteers and other participants for the Mt. Carmel… Show more • Responsible for coordinating signature theater, cultural, and wellness events such as the Annual Mt. Carmel Festival, Legacy Dinner, and Christmas at Mt. Carmel, Canvas & Conversation, Youth Explorers Camp, Conservatory, Diabetes Management Classes, Chronic Pain Managements Classes, Leadership 21 Classes, Cooking Matters (Eat Well, Live Well), Tai Chi, Yoga, Mt. Carmel Kids Choir• Manage and recruit vendors, entertainers, volunteers and other participants for the Mt. Carmel FestivalBook private events for clients such as weddings, special parties and events, reunions, and meetingsPromote and enhance Mt. Carmel brand through networking with the local community and marketing/advertising of services• Establish non-political working relationships and partnerships with Trinidad community groups and organizations• Work directly with COO and Mt. Carmel team in the development of programs and events including accountability, budgeting and assessments• Assist in adjusting monthly forecasts based on historical and projected activity• Manage all aspects of events: tour, meet, contract, event set up, execution and evaluation• Book caterings and improve customer service in conjunction with Emily's Cafe staff and chef• In charge of the official Mt. Carmel social media accounts and public image on new media• The in-house graphic designer and press release writer for promoting special events and wellness programs held on the campus• Work with staff to ensure the proper policies and procedures are followed, paperwork is properly filled out and customer satisfaction surveys are collected• Help COO and others with grant writing processes for wellness programs• Supervisor of the AmeriCorps interns with current wellness programs like Cooking MattersGive educational and history tours of the facilities• Implement and execute fundraising events such as the Legacy Dinner, which give patrons the opportunity to invest into programs for all ages by buying Legacy Items Show less

• Write and publish weekly features/news in Greyhound Gazette• Oversee and schedule social media advertisements; track account analytics• Act as project manager for print and newspaper advertisement projects, resulting in first-ever 100% on time delivery of ads for two annually recurring campaigns; including applying creative design approach for general messaging; assuring strict adherance to ENMU graphic standards; working closely with graphic designers, editors and Communication… Show more • Write and publish weekly features/news in Greyhound Gazette• Oversee and schedule social media advertisements; track account analytics• Act as project manager for print and newspaper advertisement projects, resulting in first-ever 100% on time delivery of ads for two annually recurring campaigns; including applying creative design approach for general messaging; assuring strict adherance to ENMU graphic standards; working closely with graphic designers, editors and Communication Services director to coordinate regular use of relevant award notices and appropriate messaging• Create design solutions and write copy for weekly newspaper advertisements Show less

• Design handouts/flyers, posters, invites, buttons, logos, branding, computer graphics and other projectsfor various clients• Receive and complete multiple orders in a timely fashion• Schedule consultation meetings and design briefs with clients, and set prices• Process client jobs, including printing, drying, trimming, and/or laminating finished works• Acted as receptionist as necessary, providing necessary information, receiving calls and taking messages;performed… Show more • Design handouts/flyers, posters, invites, buttons, logos, branding, computer graphics and other projectsfor various clients• Receive and complete multiple orders in a timely fashion• Schedule consultation meetings and design briefs with clients, and set prices• Process client jobs, including printing, drying, trimming, and/or laminating finished works• Acted as receptionist as necessary, providing necessary information, receiving calls and taking messages;performed secretarial duties, including as filing, sorting and verifying information; maintained inventoryfor office supplies Show less

• Responsible for creating social media posts within group settings about current and upcoming events on campus through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Snap chat, and Wordpress.• Tracking social media trends and analytics. Created and managed campaigns for ENMU which include: "#SpreadtheLoveENMU" and "I am thankful for ENMU because…"• Experience in blog writing with the My Eastern Experience Blog, which represents ENMU students, their stories, tips, and all things College… Show more • Responsible for creating social media posts within group settings about current and upcoming events on campus through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Snap chat, and Wordpress.• Tracking social media trends and analytics. Created and managed campaigns for ENMU which include: "#SpreadtheLoveENMU" and "I am thankful for ENMU because…"• Experience in blog writing with the My Eastern Experience Blog, which represents ENMU students, their stories, tips, and all things College, Eastern, New Mexico, and Portales.• Design and schedule weekly social media posts• Work with multiple platforms such as the ENMU Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as Snapchat• Attend and publicize ENMU events• Interact and engage with parents and students, faculty, employees, and the public through various platforms• Compose weekly blog posts for ENMU’s Eastern Experience blog• Generate and advise campaigns for ENMU’s diverse audiences Show less

• Design promotional advertisements and campaigns for events/pageants/appearances, as well as event décor• Coordinated and managed Program Book design for Miss New Mexico Outstanding Teen Pageant, MissNew Mexico Pageant and State Guide Competition books• Write and edit scripts for emcee of State Pageant• Excel in fast-paced environment with quick deadlines• Coordinate with the Executive Director for photographers, prints shops, etc. for all competitiondesign… Show more • Design promotional advertisements and campaigns for events/pageants/appearances, as well as event décor• Coordinated and managed Program Book design for Miss New Mexico Outstanding Teen Pageant, MissNew Mexico Pageant and State Guide Competition books• Write and edit scripts for emcee of State Pageant• Excel in fast-paced environment with quick deadlines• Coordinate with the Executive Director for photographers, prints shops, etc. for all competitiondesign projects• Assist in campaign and event planning process of state and local pageants• Perform basic office duties including answering phones; faxing and emailing, and maintainingdocumentation of general office activities pageant events and workshops. Show less