Viki Hurst Email & Phone Number

Murietta, Ca

Part-time writer of blog and web content copy for clients specializing in behavioral health nationwide.

San Diego, Ca

Facilitate online classroom courses for non-traditional, adult students in (a) Personal and Professional Leadership Development and (b)Organizational Behavior, which cover basic, undergraduate concepts. Teach average of 10 classes per year -- 612-24 hours a week when I am teaching.

Santa Ana, California

Facilitate online classroom courses in Student Success for learning challenged adult students, covering topics such as effective reading, financial management, and research skills. Serve as faculty mentor and student tutor. eCollege format.

San Diego

Provide leadership development and training for women who are breaking cycles of domestic violence, homelessness, addiction and other major life challenges. Facilitate classes and coach participants on stress management, public speaking, career development, conflict management and interpersonal communication. Inspire clients to move from survival mode to workplace and lifestyle success.www.leaptosuccess.org

Oceanside, California

Designed and implemented comprehensive marketing plan for nonprofit with $5 million budget. Managed marketing communications, media relations, community outreach and employee communications. Wrote, designed and produced sponsorship proposals, appeals, donor communications. Provided direction and support to executive director for organizational and leadership development. Made presentations to potential funding organizations. Maintained organizational brand.●Identified and guided organization to exceed marketing goals●Garnered first corporate sponsorship for organization’s highest-grossing annual event●Designed and implemented first Executive Director face-to-face meetings with employees, integrated into culture as E.D.’s State of Casa Report●Through focus groups, internal and external surveys, research and extensive work with Board of Directors, created organization’s first branded messaging and marketing materials●Conceived, recruited, trained and led volunteer Community Outreach Team

Carlsbad, Ca

Wrote and promoted two mainstream books for Woodlake Books. Wrote and self-published third book through Infinity Press. Fulfilled extensive marketing responsibilities.● First book went into second printing● Traveled throughout Canada and U.S. on publisher-sponsored promotional tours that included print and broadcast interviews, bookstore signings and public speaking engagements.● Designed and implemented media plan for third book, resulting in nationwide coverage● Created and conducted workshops and retreats relevant to book contenthttp://www.woodlakebooks.com/search/results/inventory/All-Products/Spiritual-Practices/Personal-Pilgrimage#synopsis http://www.woodlakebooks.com/search/results/inventory/All-Products/Spiritual-Practices/Personal-Pilgrimage-at-Midlifehttp://www.buybooksontheweb.com/Search.aspx?kw=Viki%20Hurst&typ=Author

Taught International Business Fundamentals. Delivered prepared course content for ESL students.

Encinitas, Ca

Co-owned marketing communications firm specializing in the development of marketing plans and materials for small to mid-sized businesses. Client relations, concept development, strategic planning, writing and editing, production. Brochures, websites, annual reports, magazines, direct mail, advertising, newsletters. My co-owner is not on linkedin but is available as a reference upon request.

Carlsbad, Ca

Conducted organizational needs assessments, designed and delivered training to address needs, along with executive coaching. Emphasis on nonprofits and change management. Clients included North County Health Services, Planned Parenthood, the San Diego Urban League and the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club.

La Jolla, Ca

Delivered three-day, stand-up career transition workshops for mid-management to executive level employees who had been laid off from corporate jobs; delivered specialized two-hour workshops on career-related topics. Counseled and coached individual clients.

La Jolla, Ca

Delivered prepared course content in Marketing Fundamentals, Introduction to Global Marketing, and Oral Communication. Worked on campus to facilitate experiential learning and reinforce text book concepts in the classroom.

San Diego, Ca

Managed global employee communications. Conducted employee focus groups and surveys worldwide to determine best practices. Created and produced internal media and events including employee newsletter and annual reports, employee magazine, and Quality Celebration. Consulted with senior management on employee morale and communication issues. Created and delivered management and supervisor training. Coached CEO on delivery of quarterly Report to Management; produced report collaterals.