Experience

Downtown Tacoma Partnership

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Downtown Tacoma Retail Advocate

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  - Identify and build relationships with successful and independent operators from throughout the region by sharing the vision for a unique destination retail and dining experience in Downtown Tacoma. Work with prospective retailers from initial contact through store opening. - Work with property owners and their representatives in order to serve as a point-of-contact between them and prospective tenants. - Develop a database of prospective tenants and properties and businesses within the Downtown Tacoma BIA district. - Seek out developers with a track record of creating quality, successful projects in an urban setting. - Contribute to the development of marketing material and manage social media accounts. - Support existing operators on areas such as merchandising, window display, marketing and connecting to existing community resources. Show less



J.Elquist Hair

• Tacoma, WA

• Owner

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2019

  - Opened a barber shop in historic Court House Square in Downtown Tacoma, where in under two years, grew the client base to over 200 returning customers. - Managed all aspects of the shop: client services, chair rentals, retail sales, online and print marketing. - Identified and secured new location of the expansion of J.Elquist Hair, increasing brand visibility. Negotiated with additional stylists to join the expansion to increase overall revenue. - Opened a barber shop in historic Court House Square in Downtown Tacoma, where in under two years, grew the client base to over 200 returning customers. - Managed all aspects of the shop: client services, chair rentals, retail sales, online and print marketing. - Identified and secured new location of the expansion of J.Elquist Hair, increasing brand visibility. Negotiated with additional stylists to join the expansion to increase overall revenue.



Bad Luck Vintage

• Tacoma, WA

• Owner

  • 2014 - 2016

  - Managed all aspects of brand, from first vision, logo creation, lease negotiation, build out, product buying, to opening day. - Succeeded in creating a quality retail experience sought after in an area with minimal foot traffic through in-store events, window displays, and online & print marketing. - Built and managed a highly visited independent e-commerce site, reaching a broader customer base. - Directed and facilitated unique off site shopping events to boost brand visibility and increase sales. Show less



Feather & Oar

• Tacoma, WA

• Owner

  • 2012 - 2014

  - As a participant of Spaceworks Tacoma, established a brick and mortar menswear store in Downtown Tacoma, focused on high end second hand clothing. - Brokered multiple year lease incorporating planning and execution of major building renovation. - Produced numerous events to boost brand visibility and community collaboration. - Led agile business shifting inventory and style to align with ever-changing industry trends. - Fostered community of small business by coaching and supporting four enterprises through incubation phase into successful operations. Show less



Camp 6

• Tacoma, WA

• Founder

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

  - Created a unique online platform to tell stories of the merchants, style, and culture of our city. - Worked with businesses to define and execute business objectives in areas of merchandising, branding, marketing and more. - Hosted reoccurring community events focused on promoting small businesses and creatives, with rotating locations around town to attract new customers. - Created and managed a brand that rapidly gained regional recognition. - Created deep and lasting relationships with community members. Show less