Experience

Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Community Outreach

  • 2017 - 2019

  Lynnwood, WA • Developed partnerships with nonprofit agencies, financial institutions, and veterans groups to build awareness of housing programs • Created financial literacy classes for over 125 low income families, veterans and first time homebuyers • Redesigned website, social media presence and e-mail marketing programs. Facebook likes tripled to 1,900 and e-mail list subscribers grew from 1,500 to 9,000 in two years. • Created and distributed online video to tell success stories of homeowner… Show more • Developed partnerships with nonprofit agencies, financial institutions, and veterans groups to build awareness of housing programs • Created financial literacy classes for over 125 low income families, veterans and first time homebuyers • Redesigned website, social media presence and e-mail marketing programs. Facebook likes tripled to 1,900 and e-mail list subscribers grew from 1,500 to 9,000 in two years. • Created and distributed online video to tell success stories of homeowner families. • Garnered strong newspaper and radio coverage for events and affiliate activities. Includes two front page feature stories in the Everett Herald. Show less



Rick Steves' Europe

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  • 2008 - 2016

  Edmonds, WA • Managed media partner relationships and distribution strategy for digital audio and video content. • Designed the popular audio walking tours and Rick Steves’ Audio Europe app. • Oversaw the development of the Rick Steves Channel on YouTube, now the second most visited travel channel. • Introduced live web streaming for their travel classes, attracting large audiences worldwide. • Negotiated public television video content licensing for cruise ships, inflight… Show more • Managed media partner relationships and distribution strategy for digital audio and video content. • Designed the popular audio walking tours and Rick Steves’ Audio Europe app. • Oversaw the development of the Rick Steves Channel on YouTube, now the second most visited travel channel. • Introduced live web streaming for their travel classes, attracting large audiences worldwide. • Negotiated public television video content licensing for cruise ships, inflight entertainment, domestic and international cable networks. • Developed corporate sponsorships for public media broadcast and podcast programs.

• COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

  • 1997 - 2008

  Edmonds, WA • Oversaw implementation of two e-commerce websites and conducted website usability studies. • Developed a social network for customers and e-mail marketing platforms. • Managed the network infrastructure; including MS Exchange, voice and data systems. • Launched the Travel with Rick Steves radio show podcast on Apple iTunes – featured as one of the ten most popular podcasts on iTunes in 2005. • Oversaw media relations, garnering a 60 Minutes segment and New York… Show more • Oversaw implementation of two e-commerce websites and conducted website usability studies. • Developed a social network for customers and e-mail marketing platforms. • Managed the network infrastructure; including MS Exchange, voice and data systems. • Launched the Travel with Rick Steves radio show podcast on Apple iTunes – featured as one of the ten most popular podcasts on iTunes in 2005. • Oversaw media relations, garnering a 60 Minutes segment and New York Times magazine cover story.



TRAVELYNX, INC.

• Truck Transportation

• OWNER

  • 1994 - 1997

  Chapel Hill, NC Provided marketing strategy consulting and website development for tour companies.



Hostelling International USA (HI USA)

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• TRAVEL STORE MANAGER

  • 1986 - 1993

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Managed retail location for travel merchandise and Eurailpass sales. Introduced airline ticketing agency and online hostel reservation system. Conducted travel workshops for university study abroad programs focusing on packing and personal safety.