Experience

Access Venture Partners

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Platform / Investor

  • Aug 2020 - 3 years 5 months

  Denver, Colorado, United States We are a Colorado-based VC firm funding fiercely passionate founders leading visionary, early-stage technology companies. What I do: I support our portfolio companies operationally & find innovative founders to invest in. LinkedIn is not the USPS. Please provide the context if you're reaching out! If you're seeking early stage funding use the form on our site to submit (Yes, we check it.) --> https://www.accessvp.com/contact



Paired

• United States
• Professional Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Apr 2020 - 3 years 9 months

  Denver, Colorado, United States Kick boring to the curb! Join Paired: the only place to build quality connections with a curated network of Colorado's startup founders, investors & talent. Bad ass people & events. -> https://www.paired.co/apply-to-join <----



Gravity Haus

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Problem Solver

  • May 2019 - Apr 2020

  With a blank slate and only rough visionary framework, I oversaw the development of the entire membership and hotel concept within a 6 month timeframe. This included brand development, establishing technology systems and data logic, marketing automation, pricing and business operations. Highlights: First hire - operations / marketing / product Developed and executed all digital entities and go-to-market strategies for all Gravity Haus brands, including websites, digital presence… Show more With a blank slate and only rough visionary framework, I oversaw the development of the entire membership and hotel concept within a 6 month timeframe. This included brand development, establishing technology systems and data logic, marketing automation, pricing and business operations. Highlights: First hire - operations / marketing / product Developed and executed all digital entities and go-to-market strategies for all Gravity Haus brands, including websites, digital presence and marketing strategy. Built convoluted marketing and technology logic to manage and differentiate journey between various customer personas. Executed tactical demand-generation and growth strategies to build lead (0 to 20,000) and member base (0-200) in 3 months time. Collaborated with tech teams to build products to serve multiple ICPs. Established highly effective sales/ marketing automation strategies (content, drip campaigns, list segmentations, qualification scoring, etc.) Developed partnerships with multiple retailers, manufacturers, industry stakeholders & influencers that led to long-term engagements & collaborations Show less



Cloud Elements

• GTM Strategist & Partnerships, Digital Enterprise & Financial Services

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

  Greater Denver Area My purview was to build out a new vertical to expand the TAM for the CE API integration platform. This included the initial discovery of product market fit - which spanned in-the-field market research and studying international trends. From there, I led the execution of lead development, marketing angle and was involved in all day-to-day activities from top-of-funnel to solidified customer acquisition. Overall responsible for vertical growth.

• Market Development

  • Oct 2016 - May 2019

  Greater Denver Area Working with large technology platforms, fintechs & financial services to develop and establish interconnected ecosystems.



Built In

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Market Operations

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2016

  Greater Denver Area / Austin As the first non-founding hire for the tech network, my role entailed GTM strategy, market growth and expansion. Read: a hustler! This learn-and-conquer environment gave me the opportunity to develop the various skills that are essential to cultivate a successful business based on an emerging concept. We were building a startup ecosystem seeped in employer branding on the cusp of market readiness. As we expanded, I focused on market operations and concentrated on fueling our growth through… Show more As the first non-founding hire for the tech network, my role entailed GTM strategy, market growth and expansion. Read: a hustler! This learn-and-conquer environment gave me the opportunity to develop the various skills that are essential to cultivate a successful business based on an emerging concept. We were building a startup ecosystem seeped in employer branding on the cusp of market readiness. As we expanded, I focused on market operations and concentrated on fueling our growth through partnerships and marketing. During this time, I developed an understanding of technology & employment trends and successful startup/ community execution patterns. Highlights: - Cultivated Colorado & Austin markets to 14,000+ members - Led successful new market launch (Built In Austin) and nurtured industry-wide support with the fastest growing tech companies and community stakeholders - Prospected, led and closed national partnership opportunities with mid-size firms to Fortune 500 organizations, including Salesforce, IBM, Goldman Sachs, CBRE - Assisted in content conceptualization and acted as creative lead for both Austin & Colorado Show less



Downtown Denver Partnership

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

• Special Events Operations & Marketing Lead - Contractor

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

  Greater Denver Area Created and implemented marketing plan to increase event participation and attendance for entire event roster for Downtown Denver, one of the largest private, economic development organizations in Colorado and producer of Denver Startup Week. Managed and oversaw digital content, which included managing website and social media promotion for city-wide events. Managed marketing, promotional, and logistical efforts, highlights: Managed and led digital content and copy for… Show more Created and implemented marketing plan to increase event participation and attendance for entire event roster for Downtown Denver, one of the largest private, economic development organizations in Colorado and producer of Denver Startup Week. Managed and oversaw digital content, which included managing website and social media promotion for city-wide events. Managed marketing, promotional, and logistical efforts, highlights: Managed and led digital content and copy for promotional materials, web presence, and social networking efforts Managed and developed all partnership relations, community business partners and participating parties Managed logistical support for special inclusions and all festival-related events Show less



Denver Art Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Special Exhibitions Assistant - Contractor

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Assisted in research, planning and day-to-day operations of Museum in a highly-trafficked activity zone that accompanied high profile temporary exhibition. Launched innovative additions to make space more interactive and engaging Assisted in studio management and customer relations.



Mizel Museum

• Educational Programmer - Contractor

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Greater Denver Area Developed educational programming for the Museum's permanent exhibition as well as collaborated in the development of new school education programming with NEA grant (Stories Matter). Facilitated Stories Matter educational programming in Denver-area public schools, which entailed working in classroom and ended with instituting permanent art exhibition in schools. Assisted in Museum program planning and execution, ranging from on-site tours to off-site programming. Assisted in research… Show more Developed educational programming for the Museum's permanent exhibition as well as collaborated in the development of new school education programming with NEA grant (Stories Matter). Facilitated Stories Matter educational programming in Denver-area public schools, which entailed working in classroom and ended with instituting permanent art exhibition in schools. Assisted in Museum program planning and execution, ranging from on-site tours to off-site programming. Assisted in research and day-to-day operations of Museum. Planned and executed an interchangeable, permanent photography exhibition to showcase museum events and activities. Show less



Madden Museum

• Special Event Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Greater Denver Area Participated in the juried selection of artwork to be presented and sold for charity event gala exhibition. Assisted in marketing and public outreach efforts, including web-based resources for the exhibition. Assisted in exhibition design and installation, as well as sales of exhibited fine artwork. Developed docent tour & programming for the exhibition.



Paderewski Fine Art Gallery

• Gallery Sales Associate

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  Beaver Creek, CO Responsible for the successful daily operations of a high end art gallery, including financial, inventory, and artist management duties. Generated sales through building client relationships and providing outstanding customer service. Sales transaction and inventory record-keeping, including auction and investment pieces. Full spectrum of operational & sales duties including installing exhibitions, shipping & receiving, framing, lighting, maintaining budgets. Worked with artists to… Show more Responsible for the successful daily operations of a high end art gallery, including financial, inventory, and artist management duties. Generated sales through building client relationships and providing outstanding customer service. Sales transaction and inventory record-keeping, including auction and investment pieces. Full spectrum of operational & sales duties including installing exhibitions, shipping & receiving, framing, lighting, maintaining budgets. Worked with artists to organize residency, new work, commissions, and seasonal spotlight catalog. Show less



National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Federal Public Policy Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2009

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Prepared, proofed, and dispatched correspondence, issue documents, and policy statements to Congressional Members and NFIB Members. Assisted managers in creating, running, and managing coalitions chaired by NFIB, including The Small Business Coalition for Affordable Healthcare. Duties included organizing monthly meetings, hospitality management, and meeting presentation. Acted as a liaison between the Federal Public Policy staff and other departments, as well as a healthcare contact for… Show more Prepared, proofed, and dispatched correspondence, issue documents, and policy statements to Congressional Members and NFIB Members. Assisted managers in creating, running, and managing coalitions chaired by NFIB, including The Small Business Coalition for Affordable Healthcare. Duties included organizing monthly meetings, hospitality management, and meeting presentation. Acted as a liaison between the Federal Public Policy staff and other departments, as well as a healthcare contact for NFIB members' inquiries. Prepared expense reports, lobbying budgets, and managed Healthcare Coalition financing. Developed and maintained multiple healthcare websites and social networking sites. Analyzed related media and press coverage. Attended Congressional meetings and prepared debriefings. Show less



Congressional Office

• Communications Intern

  • Nov 2008 - Jan 2009

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Composed and proofread informational issue memos and press releases, while insuring that proper recipients (constituents, Congressmen, media) received according correspondences. Conducted administrative operations in a fast-paced setting, including answering and fielding phone calls, sorting faxes and mail, and directing (invited and uninvited) visitors. Composed congressional outreach and issue letters. Tracked constituent concerns and related media. Managed local and national media… Show more Composed and proofread informational issue memos and press releases, while insuring that proper recipients (constituents, Congressmen, media) received according correspondences. Conducted administrative operations in a fast-paced setting, including answering and fielding phone calls, sorting faxes and mail, and directing (invited and uninvited) visitors. Composed congressional outreach and issue letters. Tracked constituent concerns and related media. Managed local and national media guests, press scheduling, and meeting organization. Conducted daily Internet research and data-entry. Prepared advisory spreadsheets. Show less



Presidential Campaign HQ

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jul 2008 - Nov 2008

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Served as a liaison between nationwide departments and regional operating units in the resolution of administrative and operational hiccups. Resolved operational and organizational problems by implementing a more efficient day-to-day working procedure towards reaching a common goal, in a fast-paced environment. Managed local and national media guests, press scheduling & meeting organization, inc. managing live television reports and impromptu guests. Assisted in the organization and… Show more Served as a liaison between nationwide departments and regional operating units in the resolution of administrative and operational hiccups. Resolved operational and organizational problems by implementing a more efficient day-to-day working procedure towards reaching a common goal, in a fast-paced environment. Managed local and national media guests, press scheduling & meeting organization, inc. managing live television reports and impromptu guests. Assisted in the organization and managing of volunteer operations at headquarters. Show less



Office of Congressman

• Public Policy Intern

  • May 2006 - Sep 2006

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Participated in daily operations of congressional office. Greeted visitors, assisted advisors, answered phones, and drafted correspondence. Responded to constituent requests, collected feedback, and compiled data.