Jesse Burns
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Kristy Gustafson
Jesse is the epitome of a rockstar in every way. From his knowledge of the cannabis industry and the ins and outs of the marketing world to his creativity, leadership, and spirit, he was an awesome teammate and manager, and an absolute pleasure to work with! Thanks for everything Jesse!
Colin Kernick
Jesse Burns is a truly inspirational personal. His unending fascination with creativity is easy to see in everything that he does. I have had the privilege of working with Jesse for two years now and can honestly say I have never worked with someone who is as passionate about what they do. No matter the size or scope of the project, Jesse pushes himself and others to think of new and innovate solutions. A naturally creative person, Jesse’s impressive educational and professional experience in marketing and brand strategy are overshadowed only by his ability to motivate those around him to strive for greatness. It is an honor to have Jesse as a colleague, classmate, and most importantly friend, and I am certain that he would be an irreplaceable asset to any group.
Kristy Gustafson
Jesse is the epitome of a rockstar in every way. From his knowledge of the cannabis industry and the ins and outs of the marketing world to his creativity, leadership, and spirit, he was an awesome teammate and manager, and an absolute pleasure to work with! Thanks for everything Jesse!
Colin Kernick
Jesse Burns is a truly inspirational personal. His unending fascination with creativity is easy to see in everything that he does. I have had the privilege of working with Jesse for two years now and can honestly say I have never worked with someone who is as passionate about what they do. No matter the size or scope of the project, Jesse pushes himself and others to think of new and innovate solutions. A naturally creative person, Jesse’s impressive educational and professional experience in marketing and brand strategy are overshadowed only by his ability to motivate those around him to strive for greatness. It is an honor to have Jesse as a colleague, classmate, and most importantly friend, and I am certain that he would be an irreplaceable asset to any group.
Kristy Gustafson
Jesse is the epitome of a rockstar in every way. From his knowledge of the cannabis industry and the ins and outs of the marketing world to his creativity, leadership, and spirit, he was an awesome teammate and manager, and an absolute pleasure to work with! Thanks for everything Jesse!
Colin Kernick
Jesse Burns is a truly inspirational personal. His unending fascination with creativity is easy to see in everything that he does. I have had the privilege of working with Jesse for two years now and can honestly say I have never worked with someone who is as passionate about what they do. No matter the size or scope of the project, Jesse pushes himself and others to think of new and innovate solutions. A naturally creative person, Jesse’s impressive educational and professional experience in marketing and brand strategy are overshadowed only by his ability to motivate those around him to strive for greatness. It is an honor to have Jesse as a colleague, classmate, and most importantly friend, and I am certain that he would be an irreplaceable asset to any group.
Kristy Gustafson
Jesse is the epitome of a rockstar in every way. From his knowledge of the cannabis industry and the ins and outs of the marketing world to his creativity, leadership, and spirit, he was an awesome teammate and manager, and an absolute pleasure to work with! Thanks for everything Jesse!
Colin Kernick
Jesse Burns is a truly inspirational personal. His unending fascination with creativity is easy to see in everything that he does. I have had the privilege of working with Jesse for two years now and can honestly say I have never worked with someone who is as passionate about what they do. No matter the size or scope of the project, Jesse pushes himself and others to think of new and innovate solutions. A naturally creative person, Jesse’s impressive educational and professional experience in marketing and brand strategy are overshadowed only by his ability to motivate those around him to strive for greatness. It is an honor to have Jesse as a colleague, classmate, and most importantly friend, and I am certain that he would be an irreplaceable asset to any group.
Experience
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Grasslands: Journalism-Minded Agency™
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Marketing Officer
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Dec 2020 - Present
Grasslands is a full-service public relations and marketing agency specializing in highly-regulated industries. We have clients in cannabis, hemp, traditional healthcare, broadcast and technology. Our core services are public relations, thought leadership and content creation. Grasslands is a full-service public relations and marketing agency specializing in highly-regulated industries. We have clients in cannabis, hemp, traditional healthcare, broadcast and technology. Our core services are public relations, thought leadership and content creation.
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Sweet Grass Kitchen
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United States
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Director
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Jan 2015 - Oct 2020
Acquired by LivWell Enlightened Health in March 2020. Sweet Grass Kitchen is a small batch bakery that produces and distributes fresh, cannabis-infused edibles throughout Colorado. Our mission is to provide our community with the most reliable, delicious confections made from high-quality, crop-to-table ingredients. Acquired by LivWell Enlightened Health in March 2020. Sweet Grass Kitchen is a small batch bakery that produces and distributes fresh, cannabis-infused edibles throughout Colorado. Our mission is to provide our community with the most reliable, delicious confections made from high-quality, crop-to-table ingredients.
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Jen-ai Paddle Apparel
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Boulder, CO
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Vice President of Sales
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Sep 2010 - Apr 2015
- Partnered with Jen-ai Stokesbary, the owner + president // business planning, marketing strategy, new product development and design. - Recruited and maintained a team of sponsored professional athletes. Produced and directed photo shoots. - Developed and executed social media strategy including producing original video content. - Traveled nation-wide for prospecting and events. - Partnered with Jen-ai Stokesbary, the owner + president // business planning, marketing strategy, new product development and design. - Recruited and maintained a team of sponsored professional athletes. Produced and directed photo shoots. - Developed and executed social media strategy including producing original video content. - Traveled nation-wide for prospecting and events.
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Echo Canyon River Expeditions
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Raft Guide | Trip Leader
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May 2006 - Mar 2015
- 10 years of leading raft trips on Class III, IV, and V whitewater. - Trained 200+ new raft guides. - Four Corners Rafting, Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Expeditions, North American River Runners, ACE - 10 years of leading raft trips on Class III, IV, and V whitewater. - Trained 200+ new raft guides. - Four Corners Rafting, Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Expeditions, North American River Runners, ACE
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Highline
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer's Assistant
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Apr 2011 - May 2014
Worked with multi-talented team to produce very large events including concerts, comedy shows, and snow sports competition - often over 10,000 guests for acts such as Michael Franti, Sublime, MiMOSA, and Thievery Corporation. Worked with multi-talented team to produce very large events including concerts, comedy shows, and snow sports competition - often over 10,000 guests for acts such as Michael Franti, Sublime, MiMOSA, and Thievery Corporation.
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Education
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2013 - 2015
University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Entrepreneurship -
2002 - 2006
Wittenberg University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French Language and Literature -
2005 - 2005
School for International Training
Cultural Anthropology
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