Experience

Western Organization of Resource Councils

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Coordinator

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Media Coordinator is responsible for media outreach, both local and national, as well as the creation and distribution of media including social media; blogging; written, photographic, and video storytelling; communications and marketing strategy. I also consult with WORC's network of eight grassroots community organizations to help them strengthen their communities and shape policies on energy and agriculture.• Developed marketing strategies around the strengths of multiple traditional and digital media platforms to maximize both reach and influence• Used content marketing, SEO, and good website UX to bring unique visitors to the website and convert them to email subscribers• Created and ran CRM email campaigns including segmentation and nurture series• Developed key press relationships resulting in consistent mentions in publications important to our issues• Created communication “workflows” to aid smooth coordination between allies, member organizations, and organizers during issue campaigns• Participated in learning communities, workshops, and implementation of DEI priorities in an organization actively transitioning from being white-led and white-serving to one that employs more BIPOC staff, organizing around BIPOC issues and communities, and building trust within marginalized communities• Set and tracked KPIs using a variety of analytics tools; routinely presented findings to audiences with little digital communications experience



Self Employed

• Freelance Writer

  • 2006 - Present

  Writing/photography contributor to travel and adventure publications. I most often cover Montana and northern Wyoming (specifically, but not limited to the greater Yellowstone region. Published Stories include:On the Other Side of the World Someone Awaits7 Incredible Winter Experiences in Montana's Yellowstone CountryHow to Become a Wildland Firefighter9 Montana Backpacking Trips That Will Blow Your MindBike Touring Montana: Classic Big Sky RidesRoad-Tripping Montana: The Beartooth Scenic Highway10 Essential Items For Backcountry Travel20 Best Micro-Breweries in AmericaHow to Become a Hut Master5 Indoor Sports for All-Weather Adventure



Life's Fast Productions

• United States
• Motion Pictures and Film

• Video Editor / Producer / Filmmaker

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2022

  Video/film production and editing for feature film, network TV and the web and have included work for commercial and nonprofit clients including the American Red Cross, Kinetic Marketing, Northern Plains Resource Council, and Western Native Voice.-Won a silver Addy Award for Home Science Tools video.-Proficient at Final Cut Pro (both 7 and X), Adobe Premiere Pro, and Divinci Resolve. Some experience with After Effects, and other graphics software.-Proficient with many camera systems including Canon, Black Magic, and Panasonic.-Films have been screened at film festivals around the US, as well as throughout Europe and Africa. -Short film "Saving the Stockman" won People's Choice at the Magic City Shorts Film Festival.-Director of Photography for two TV pilot episodes, as well as narrative and documentary short films.-Audio recordist credit on a feature narrative film and several shorts.



Austin Adventures

• Marketing Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

  Managed marketing department and implemented email and content marketing strategy, managed website content, and managed social media.• Created and implemented marketing strategies that turned a drastic decline in sales into net gains after a corporate demerger• Managed an eclectic team of marketing professionals • Devised and tracked KPIs Managed marketing department and implemented email and content marketing strategy, managed website content, and managed social media.• Created and implemented marketing strategies that turned a drastic decline in sales into net gains after a corporate demerger• Managed an eclectic team of marketing professionals • Devised and tracked KPIs



Matador Network

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Producer, Matador Productions

  • Apr 2010 - Jul 2016

  Matador Productions: Edited / produced Matador Network original content, formatted contributor video, interviewed filmmakers, collaborated with other members of the Matador team as well as outside content creators on projects. Wrote copy for featured content.• Wrote and published over 250 articles while observing deadlines and themesMatador U (faculty):• Acted as faculty of the Travel Filmmaking program which included mentoring, workshopping, and coaching students through the program• Participated in curriculum development that included both filmmaking training and small-business marketing components



Summit Fine Art

• Art Agent

  • Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  Marketing art and artists, art sales, building / managing websites, social media / new-media marketing, web analytics, brand development, and strategic planning. Marketing art and artists, art sales, building / managing websites, social media / new-media marketing, web analytics, brand development, and strategic planning.



Creative Touch Design Group

• Co-Designer

  • Dec 2011 - Jul 2015

  Media production (video, photography, copy), web design, web development, animation, branding, and marketing. I oversee the technical side of design. Media production (video, photography, copy), web design, web development, animation, branding, and marketing. I oversee the technical side of design.



Paulie and Me

• Media Producer and CIO

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2012

  Media production including filming trailer and promotional content, photography of promotional material and collaborating on the creation of the website with Creative Touch (www.creativetouchmt.com)Microbrewery consultantOn-camera talent (as microbrewery consultant) Media production including filming trailer and promotional content, photography of promotional material and collaborating on the creation of the website with Creative Touch (www.creativetouchmt.com)Microbrewery consultantOn-camera talent (as microbrewery consultant)



Gorham Bike and Ski

• Service Lead

  • 2006 - Sep 2011

  • Managed a team of mechanics with diverse backgrounds by tailoring work to each member’s strengths.• Created a workflow that reduced wait times for repairs from five weeks to three days during peak summer season. • Managed a team of mechanics with diverse backgrounds by tailoring work to each member’s strengths.• Created a workflow that reduced wait times for repairs from five weeks to three days during peak summer season.



Adventure Cycling Association

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

• Sales Lead

  • 2005 - 2006

  • Built relationships with members through customer interactions• Solved problems to create positive experiences, often under stressful circumstances while people were mid-tour • Built relationships with members through customer interactions• Solved problems to create positive experiences, often under stressful circumstances while people were mid-tour



Missoula Bicycle Works

• Sales Manager

  • 2004 - 2006



Billings Outpost

• Freelance Photojournalist

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Provided both illustrations for stories and free-standing photographs for weekly newspaper. All but one appeared on front page. Provided both illustrations for stories and free-standing photographs for weekly newspaper. All but one appeared on front page.



Creative World

• Freelance Model Photographer

  • Mar 1998 - Aug 1998

  Photographed models and actors for their portfolios. Photographed models and actors for their portfolios.



Crystal Images

• Staff Photographer

  • Jan 1998 - Mar 1998

  Photographed skiers at Big Sky Ski Resort, Big Sky, MT, USA Photographed skiers at Big Sky Ski Resort, Big Sky, MT, USA