Lukas Ray
Community Collaboration Director at Kingdom Trails- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Kingdom Trails
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Collaboration Director
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Apr 2022 - Present
Strengthen partnerships, plan, implement and manage education and recreation opportunities. Engage in community outreach, local partnership development, program planning, resource-gathering and logistics. Bringing together landowners, visitors, KT members, community members, nonprofits, schools, regional development agencies, businesses, and all who wish to participate through programs and opportunities. Fostering an enjoyable and respectful experience with an aim to preserve and protect the natural environment as well as the interests and goodwill of local stakeholders. Show less
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Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications & Partnerships Manager
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Apr 2020 - Mar 2022
Manage social and traditional media, community outreach and partnership networking, and promotion and marketing. Work with community members on Management Planning for AFNHA Congressional mandated National Heritage designation 3-year plan. Donor research and growth, networking with local communities. Co-Chair the Potomac Highlands Creative Economy Council, a regional tourism and business development initiative. • Generated invigorating social media content. • Utilized excellent communication and writing skills to develop topical and interesting stories and outreach initiatives. • Operated with a willingness to embrace chance and adapt strategies accordingly. • Functioned collaboratively with various partners and stakeholders. Show less
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Families Moving Forward NC
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Associate
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Dec 2018 - Aug 2019
Managed day-to-day operation of front office, including answering questions in-person or on the phone, intake process of in-kind gifts and processing, greeting visitors, and handling communication between staff and residents. Worked with the Development Director to find new donor sources by planning events, public appearances and processing donations. Conducted Grant Research for new funding opportunities. Coordinate programs and volunteer’s programs. Assist in managing incoming payments and outlook for yearly fiscal budget. Assist any other department as needed. • Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner. • Leveraged strong relationships and networks to increase organization presence and opportunities. • Served as an influential contributor for content development projects. • Managed a variety of internal communications and office space/equipment. Show less
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Education
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Appalachian State University
Master of Arts - MA, Appalachian Studies & Nonprofit Administration -
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies