• Lead person for all communications included printed newsletter, web site, annualreport and digital content.• Lead person for creative content development including graphics, images and videos.• Work with volunteers and student interns as a vital team members forcommunications and events.• Design and organize large events annually including River Days, Anniversary Partyand other events.• Support Philanthropy program with emphasis on communications strategy andcontent creations including for capital campaigns.• Maintain organization’s style guide and actively participate in organization’s branding.• Be active participant in public outreach include speaking engagements andnetworking opportunities.

• Right hand to owner; oversaw daily operations of 10+ employees, coordinated all logistics, inventory and supplies. • Expanded business and partnership ventures in new industries (e.g., retail), leading to 55% year-over-year growth.• Researched, developed and sold industry first new products to existing and new clients.• Sourced and implemented economically and environmentally conscious materials, increasing profit margins by > 10%.

Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, is not that easiest of places to visit. A few others and myself made the trek to Mount Everest base camp in October of 2017. After flying from Katmandu to Lukla (The History Channel in 2010, rated this airport as the most dangerous airport in the world for over 20 years) we trekked to more than 18,000ft in elevation and 100+ miles to experience Mount Everest. Hiking with a purpose, with the support from family and friends, we were able to help brighten and lighten smiles to the children in Nepal by providing over 100 crayons/colored pencils and over 300 tooth brushes/toothpaste throughout our journey.

In 2013, after years of experiential marketing experience and direct client service, I co-founded Xocial Marketing as a genuine alternative to big box experiential agencies with the goal of providing event marketing solutions. This entrepreneurial endeavor was driven by an industry need for dynamic, adaptive, and honest service. Over four years, our company’s growth from small to big name clientele such as Under Armour and Ghirardelli allowed for my own personal growth in project management, client relations and graphic design. • Provided account management and program execution to diverse clientele within sports nutrition, premium chocolate, hydroponic nutrients, consumer product goods, energy supply, motorsports, motivational speakers and athletic apparel industries. • Led all creative conceptualization, produced graphics assets using Adobe Creative Suites, and managed third party vendors to fabricate program elements.• Developed and lead 6-month nationwide retail marketing tour, three holiday retail activations, two-month three-market local market sampling program, 30+ B2B and B2C trade shows.• Responsible for half a million in sales for a client directly through marketing execution.• Facilitated 75,000+ attendee registrations using technology partners’ system over eight events.• Managed 50+ brand ambassadors across client programs and provided leadership to contract staff.• Collaborated with co-founder to create pitch decks, RFPs and budgets for prospective clients. • Maintained vendor communication and relations to find cost effective solutions within budget to create program savings. • Researched, administered and deployed updates based on programs current performance, industry trends and technology advances.

• Greeted customers enthusiastically and determined their needs and wants• Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements and previous experience in the field• Advised customers for additional care and complimentary products to enhance their products• Researched alternative products, resources and vendors if the item is unavailable• Demonstrated products and their functional abilities• Quoted prices and discounts as well as, warranties and delivery dates• Prepared sales and accepted payment through cash and credit card• Assisted in display of seasonal merchandise• Updated and helped maintained sales records for inventory control

Successfully completed hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. Under the group name of BackpackingAT, three good friends started off this trail spanning 2,185.9 miles, 14 States, took almost 7 months to complete. With the aid of the latest technology, sponsors, past experiences and a great mixture of personalities, I've updated, upload, tweeted, posted, captured, and blogged our adventures. From my 50 mile day hike, to weathering a snow storm where the fastest wind was recorded on a mountain to staring a bear in the face to our emotional experiences on the trail... I've shared it all. Growing my followers organically to over 6,000 people across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, I have been able to provide a daily vicarious experience and interact with my fans to educate and entertain them along way.BY THE NUMBERS:Facebook: 1,300 Likes - 148,076 Interactions - 1,780,030 ImpressionsTwitter: 4,938 Followers - 2,136 Tweets - 45,186 ImpressionsInstagram: 498 Followers - 271 Photos - 3,035 LikesPinterest: 241 Followers - 197 Repins - 104 PinsFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/BackpackingAT

Spent 5 months volunteering at a Turtle Conservatory in a remote area of Costa Rica, starting early July 2012 and ending the beginning of December, 2012. Helped Sea Turtles nest and hatch their eggs safely from poachers, natural predators and other harmful environmental conditions. My daily duties were building a hatchery, patrolling the beach for nesting turtles, releasing babies that hatch and exhuming the eggs left over in the nest. Acted as main chef for our project site, preparing and cooking the meals for the volunteers and guests. On the side, assisted other programs of Pretoma such as community involvement, sustainable fishing, ecological reforestation. Check out my experience... http://www.helpingturtles.com/ http://www.facebook.com/HelpingTurtlesBY THE NUMBERS: Website:11,170 Views - 3,011 Pictures Uploaded - 159 Posts Written Days Away from Home: 159 Days of Rain in Costa Rica: 90 Total Turtle Nests Saved: 92 Total Turtle Eggs put into the Hatchery: 9,370 Total Baby Turtles released into the Ocean 2,579 Miles Patrolled on Beach: 400+ Cubic Feet of Sand/Dirt Moved: 72,000Check out the below video and see my experience in action!

Spent a little over one week at Playa Blanca, Costa Rica helping Turtles. Here we helped Widecast, a sea turtle conservation non-profit organization, with their daily tasks of capturing turtles and their data, mangrove restoration and mapping underwater topography. Check out my recap experiences below!Capturing Turtles & Data(http://www.seethewild.org/2476/23/see-turtles-volunteer-contest-winner---part-3-of-3.html)Mangrove Restorationhttp://www.seethewild.org/2476/22/see-turtles-volunteer-contest-winner---part-2-of-3.htmlCheck out my experience here:http://www.seethewild.org/2476/20/see-turtles-volunteer-contest-winner---part-1-of-3.htmlCheck out the below video and see my experience in action!

I sent a contest application to SeeTurtles (http://www.seeturtles.org/1/see-turtles.html) to become a volunteer for a week in Costa Rica, helping gather information on Sea Turtles. After applying and being selected as a top ten finalist, I went to work creating a brand identity and campaign, HelpingTurtles. The purpose of this campaign was to get more Facebook "Likes" than the other nine contestants during the week long voting duration. During this campaign I was able to publicize my HelpingTurtles campaign by utilizing social media outlets. Check them out:http://www.facebook.com/HelpingTurtleshttp://www.youtube.com/user/tmanvicThe time leading up to the voting week, I designed and created much of the collateral, give-a-ways and set up several guerrilla marketing events as well as a voting party at the end. With the help of some great friends and family I was able to create a sensational arsenal of tools. These items can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.411026562252399.94970.408545785833810&type=3During the voting week, I spent every waking moment coordinating friends across the globe (literately) to share my story and vote for me. Using tactical postings on various sites, networking with people and groups and promoting myself as a local celebrity I was able to reach the masses. With over 2,500 votes (Facebook "Likes") and 1,000+ shares we conquered over the other 9 finalist to win a round trip flight to Costa Rica, free lodging and food at a Sea Turtle Conservatory.Check out the below video and see my experience in action!

The INDYCAR Fan Village is a 100' x 175' interactive area set up for fans young and old during IZOD IndyCar Series races. INDYCAR partners will each have a unique space where fans can experience a wide range of activities including a social media lounge, racing simulators, autograph sessions with current and past stars of INDYCAR, photo opportunities and contests. Additionally the main stage will feature a large video screen and programming throughout the weekend.• Contact staff prior to event activation to confirm details for event• Manage staff (22-35 depending on city) on site - breaks, check in/ check out, hours submission• Tally hours for each staffer and submit to HR contact internally by following Tuesday of each event weekend • Consistent communication with HR contact during activation for last minute needs (on call)• Following event, provide feedback on staff to HR contact for internal profile updates• Communicate key messaging points • Encourage participation in onsite programming and photo opportunity to gather leads • Take photos and video during event • Engage consumers and create a positive and interactive experience

• Assist with onsite event management; logistics, timelines, and overall consumer experience• Travel to each event to assist with load in, event, and strike• Troubleshoot onsite issue and creatively solve problems• Ensure event experience is up to company standards and follow client guidelines• Adapt to one off request, schedule changes and client requests

Operations Account Manager (6/2010)Senior Operations Coordinator (6/2009)Operations Coordinator (12/2008)Account Coordinator (6/2008) Assistant Account Coordinator (11/2007)• Reported to Sr. Production Manager, led the only additional four members within operations team to support entire agency of 200+ employees by researching, developing and implementing methods for marketing campaigns, on-site interactives, drive to retail promotions and direct response campaign management.• Oversaw multiple event site builds worth $1,000,000+ to ensure quality, efficiencies and adaptability for future use.• Established and maintained fabrication, vehicle, printing and technology vendors nationally to create event site elements and campaigns.• Traveled nationally to manage pre-promotion and execution events 80+ days of the year while directly assisting client’s needs onsite and remotely.• Mentored and managed 10+ internal staff and 5+ traveling brand ambassador teams of various seniority.• Trained 100+ brand ambassadors on product knowledge, vehicle safety, driver training, event site assembly and interactive components.• Produced, updated and organized agendas, instructions, invoices, budgets and government documents.• Organized travel logistics, coordinated conference schedules and calendars for departments and multiple satellite office locations.• Utilized technical and operational knowledge within social media, mobile technology, iMovie, Adobe Photoshop, FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Office.• Created database and was responsible for managing inventory of 7,000+ mobile and computer devices.

• Traveled throughout Midwest, promoting Verizon Wireless by demonstrating product function, support and durability for six months• Aid in the attainment of hundreds of leads on a weekly basis to expand companies consumer database• Managed technical support and equipment to ensure effective brand promotion and utility• Maintained close working relationship with same tour partner throughout entire program

• Collaborated with 20+ faculty members, organizing and adjusting lab manuals• Lead and implemented a team to refurbish equipment, resulting in a cost savings of approximately $5,000 by updating the labs technical work system, reorganizing and inventorying stock• Responsible for preparing chemical compounds and technological instruments for student labs daily while following safety protocol

•Performed marketing research and analyzed demographics, statistics and values from programs such as Media Audit, Trac Media, Nelson Media Research and the Internet. •Found more than 50 prospective customers and matched their needs to key personnel.•Collaborated with various departments to complete projects on time and on budget.