Experience

Westminster Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive/Special Projects

  • janv. 2022 - - aujourd’hui



Toast Coffee & Wine Bar

• Owner

  • juin 2017 - sept. 2021



Rebecca Bender Initiative

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

• Chief Operations Officer

  • janv. 2016 - sept. 2018



Laramie County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • janv. 2009 - sept. 2017

  Adjunct faculty for business courses, in the classroom and online. Adjunct faculty for business courses, in the classroom and online.



Wyoming Office of the Attorney General, Division of Victim Services

• Senior Public Relations Specialist and Program Manager

  • mars 2011 - janv. 2016

  • Supervise and manage contract staff and volunteers. • Communication with the public, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials. • Develop public awareness materials and campaigns. • Advise agency on public involvement methods.• Serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson for the DVS and various statewide committees. Respond to media inquiries. Respond to requests from the Governor’s Office and other agencies. • Develop and design marketing and training materials. • Develop and manage the Communication Plan, social media strategy, and website. • Write press releases, speeches, and other media outreach documents. • Manage administrative budgets for 3 federal formula grants, 2 discretionary grants, and 1 state grant program.• Created and serve as the Chair for the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Task Force. Interpret federal and state guidelines and statute to develop goals and action plans. Create sub-committees to accomplish goals. Make appointments to the Task Force, prioritize goals, and develop policy and procedures.• Develop the statewide data collection system. Data collection and reporting to stakeholders, including the public, providers, the federal government, and the legislature. • Conduct needs assessments to identify training and development needs. • Coordinate the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner programs, including training, simulation labs, peer review, certification, and protocols and procedures. • Provide technical assistance to over 60 victim services programs regarding sustainability, marketing, fundraising, public outreach and collaboration, fiscal systems and processes, reporting methods and processes, and policy creation.• Head various statewide and local committees. • Manage all aspects of 3 conferences each year, including budget, sponsorship, marketing, training topics, and other logistics.



HCMS Group

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • mai 2009 - mars 2011

  • Performed marketing and public relations for Human Capital Management Services, including media campaigns, advertising, and marketing to potential clients. • Worked closely with sales team, consultants, and executives to determine marketing strategy and demand creation strategy. • Managed leads process, including qualification, communications, and sales. • Developed methods to gain new clients, managed business development, and conducted communication trainings for key staff. • Monitored the ongoing success of marketing and sales activities and made adjustments.

• JobAssist Program Coordinator

  • mai 2008 - mars 2011

  • Established on-going communication between state agencies to better serve clients with a wrap around approach. • Coordinated with Workforce Center staff to facilitate monthly Workforce Investment Act activities.• Conducted activities to locate candidates who would benefit from intensive services. Provided and facilitated a full range of employment and training services to clients, with the primary focus on meeting the needs of those who were unable to obtain employment through core services, in close cooperation with all appropriate Workforce Center staff, businesses, and partners. • Provided job assistance/preparation and career counseling to applicants. Case managed individual clients and monitored progress throughout the program. • Developed policies and procedures for the JobAssist Program. These policies addressed case management practices, program eligibility requirements, and various processes regarding service clients. • Created marketing materials and website content.



Health as Human Capital Foundation

• Board of Directors

  • nov. 2008 - mars 2011

  • Served as campaign manager for the company academic book, provided content for the foundation website, and monitored webpage for feedback, potential speaking engagements, education/research clients, and potential distribution outlets for foundation education and research materials. • Monitored book sales and dealt directly with the publisher. • Provided online education for new employees and affiliates. • Served as campaign manager for the company academic book, provided content for the foundation website, and monitored webpage for feedback, potential speaking engagements, education/research clients, and potential distribution outlets for foundation education and research materials. • Monitored book sales and dealt directly with the publisher. • Provided online education for new employees and affiliates.



Sprint

• Non-profit Organizations

• Operations Manager

  • juin 2004 - avr. 2008

  • Developed business-to-business sales strategies and business-to-consumer strategies.• Initiated sales goals and plans, managed training and development programs and leadership and marketing processes. • Managed follow-up program to track sales and client relations. Initiated incentive contests and informed employees about sales goals. • Led the team to reach objectives and managed audit compliance, coaching logs, and compliance reports.• Completed cycle and inventory counts, as well as receiving inventory, returning inventory, and creating an organizational system. • Led staff in the grand opening of the Cheyenne, Wyoming store.



Up 'til Dawn

• Canada
• Retail

• Executive Director

  • sept. 2002 - mai 2004

  • Managed the Up ‘til Dawn Program at the University of Wyoming. This is a nation-wide program that raises funds for and increases awareness about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.• Conducted informational meetings about the hospital for groups and individuals. • Selected and managed a group of 12 executive members in effort to raise funds and plan the grand finale event for over 500 in attendance. • Managed team organization, public relations, and marketing on a limited budget.