Founded niche adventure travel organization and developed the concept of Humanitourism, Humans helping Animals through ecoTourism. Currently managing all aspects of both long range and day-to-day business operations with a results-oriented approach. Currently generating operational funding through fundraising campaigns and events. • Planning and managing global humanitarian projects, including: animal welfare and sterilization education campaign, homeless animal feeding program, animal shelter rehabilitation and sea turtle conservation in Greece, spay/neuter clinic in Mexico, rebuilding in Nepal and shelter work in Africa. o Hands-on Participation and Leadership in All Projectso Establishing, Organizing and Managing Collaborative Efforts with Local Organizationso Team Building, Group Facilitation and Volunteer Coordination on Projectso Creative Problem-Solving and Resourcefulness in Unfamiliar Environments• Managing event and adventure activities logistics, contractors, budgets, risk• Developing creative and innovative fundraising campaigns and events, both small and larger scale, including a fundraiser event for Pet Aid/Colorado Veterinary Medicine Association, concerts, various themed house party events, educational classes and veterinary supply drives• Maintaining a strong commitment to mission statement in all aspects of business

Active fundraiser and event organizer for various non-profit organizations. Specializing in animal causes, education and the environment. Developing creative and innovative fundraising campaigns and events, both small and larger scale, including a fundraiser event for Pet Aid/Colorado Veterinary Medicine Association. Major accomplishments include: Raising nearly $100K for animal causes in individual contributions through events, email and social media campaigns; Fundraising and sponsoring a veterinarian for spay/neuter clinic in Mexico that sterilized 440 animals in five days; Organizing donor campaigns and arranging transport of over $20,000 in veterinary supplies for PATA Manzanillo, KAZ Shelter, Greek Animal Rescue and Cozumel Humane Society; Fundraising for and facilitating multiple international animal rescues.

Friends of Mexican Animal Welfare is a US based nonprofit. Our purpose is to raise funds in the United States and Canada to support all animal welfare programs in west central Mexico. Mainly spay/neuter clinics and sheltering and placement of homeless animals.

Development Committee member. The Development Committee advises the Board of Directors on activities of fundraising strategies and outreach.

Program instructor/guide for outdoor skills courses ranging from rock climbing to backpacking to nature photography.

Leader of Hike for Discovery and Snowshoe Adventure fundraising programs, benefiting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Design, administer and lead hiking & snowshoe programs designed to educate and train participants in all aspects of frontcountry and backcountry foot travel while facilitating fundraising for the organization.

Photography/graphic design/strategic marketing Provided fully integrated marketing services along with event, stock, commercial, portrait, action/adventure, landscape and fine art photography. Major clients included Amgen, City of Longmont, University of Colorado Women’s Basketball, Michigan Department of Education, Michigan State University, Pierson Maps, Steamboat Ski Corporation, US West.

Managed media campaigns for multiple client accounts, crafted all press releases and bios. Planned, directed and spoke in press conferences and special events. Managed production of product artwork and marketing collateral. Managed office and event staff & event budgets.Instrumental in tripling growth of company client base, media database and revenue. Worked with high level movie, record and sports industry clients, including The Temptations, Vanessa Williams, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn and Lenny Kravitz.