Experience

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  University of Idaho

  • Boise, Idaho, United States

  • Director of Development

    • Nov 2022 - Present
    • Boise, Idaho, United States

    College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

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  D&B Supply

  • Boise, Idaho Area

  • Content Specialist - Beekeeping

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • Boise, Idaho Area

    • Develop beekeeping educational content targeted at new and aspiring beekeepers • Create short educational videos and instructional videos/classes on specific beekeeping seasonal tasks• Write blogs on relevant seasonal content, including photos and videos for visual aid• Serve as a special guest on the D&B Supply Podcast with Matt Brechwald, available on iTunes • Serve as a regular guest on the live D&B Garden Show to answer listener questions about beekeeping• Present live community educational classes for Beekeeping 101 and other requested topics

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  Sweet Southern Spud

  • Boise, Idaho Area

  • Creator & Designer

    • Jan 2012 - Present
    • Boise, Idaho Area

    www.sweetsouthernspud.com• Manage a small business that creates custom and handmade bow ties and accessories• Consult customers to identify ideal fabrics and product shape based on event and existing wardrobe• Market a variety of products and design services to established new and potential clients across the country• Webpage development and maintenance, and social media marketing of products and design services

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  Boise State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Associate Director

    • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

    • Steward relationships with university leaders and departments to galvanize campus activities/service programs• Plan and implement Alternative Breaks, including local, regional, and international service projects • Identify and pursue fundraising opportunities to support student events, scholarships, and leadership initiatives• Liaison to the annual giving day committee, fundraising for leadership programming and scholarships• Marketing and communications lead, serving on divisional committee for student and staff messaging strategy• Supervise full time staff, graduate assistant, and interns who lead service and social programming for campus• Divisional lead for strategic student engagement and enhancing campus events and programs• Lead campus-wide programming committees including Homecoming, Campus Awards, and Bronco Welcome

  • Work U Instructor

    • Aug 2020 - Dec 2022

    • Instruct an upper-division career preparation academic course for students matched with local internships• Advise students on best practices for networking, resumes, interviewing, and career exploration• Build relationships with local corporate leaders to serve as resources and guest speakers for student interns• Mentor students to leverage their skills, abilities, and interests in current internships and future career path

  • Assistant Director, Student Involvement and Leadership Center

    • Mar 2018 - Sep 2022

    • Establish and maintain relationships with non-profits and government agencies to host service projects • Solicit sponsorships from local and national companies to support student programs and activities • Liaison to the annual giving day committee, fundraising for leadership programming and scholarships• Marketing and communications departmental lead, overseeing all digital, print, and social media messaging • Supervise the campus programs coordinator and provide leadership to the student event planning team• Provide strategic leadership to department, specifically in marketing, outreach, and program planning• Recruit campus partners to serve as committee members for large scale programs, such as Bronco Welcome

  • Campus Programs Coordinator

    • Jul 2015 - Mar 2018

    • Develop and lead variety of campus events, managing budgets totaling $212,000• Supervise 9 students who develop, host, and promote social and service programs for Boise State students• Create, implement, and evaluate large high-profile programs, including Bronco Welcome Week, Homecoming Parade, Campus Awards Ceremony, Finals Relief, and Graduating Student Leaders• Develop and implement processes to interview, hire, train, develop, and evaluate student staff• Assist with management and oversight of department marketing, ensuring brand standards compliance

  • Games Center Manager & Programs Coordinator

    • May 2013 - Jul 2015

    • Manage the Games Center, including the annual operating budget of $215,108• Supervise 16 student employees, event coordinators, and 1 full time mechanic• Organize and promote Games Center leagues, tournaments, promotions, and late night programming• Develop and administer programs, including Holiday Help, Game Day at the SUB, Student Appreciation Week, Global Showcase, trivia nights, and other late night programming for students• Review and recommend price structures, staff scheduling, and revenue generating programs/events• Manage, coordinate, promote, and supervise Student Union internships, including the rooftop garden, bee farm, and sustainability initiatives• Develop and implement processes to interview, hire, train, develop, and evaluate 16 Games Center student employees, 3 programming assistants, and 7 interns each semester• Create assessments and reports for all programs, events, and internships to include attendance, financial performance, outreach, and collaborations• Collaborate with a variety of campus partners, including Student Involvement and Leadership Center, academic departments, University Housing, student organizations, Health Services, Student Recreation, and Conference Services to create and enhance programs for students, staff, and the local community• Serve on various campus and community committees, including Bronco Welcome, Marketing Minds, Treasure Valley Beekeepers Club, Employee Annual Training, and Emergency Procedures

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Greater Atlanta Area

  • Fraternity & Sorority Life Graduate Assistant

    • Aug 2011 - May 2013
    • Greater Atlanta Area

    • Advise Interfraternity, National Pan-Hellenic, and Multicultural Greek Councils—57 chapters total• Plan the Greek Advance Leadership Retreat for chapter and council officers and lead activities including team building, leadership development, and goal setting• Orient new Greek students to the university and Greek community through the Greek Peer Education event • Assess Interfraternity and National Panhellenic Council recruitment by administering and analyzing data from questionnaire/focus groups of students who withdrew from recruitment • Collaborate with campus police, health promotions, and campus counseling to arrange educational orientation sessions and programming related to needs derived from needs assessments