Experience

Aspen Youth Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Aspen Youth Center is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive place where youth connect, learn, and grow. The organization builds character by using active, engaging programs to foster emotional and social growth, keeps youth safe by offering them an engaging, friendly place to spend their out-of-school hours when they might otherwise be alone, benefits the community by giving peace of mind to parents and supporting the work of public safety officials, teachers, and others that help youth… Show more Aspen Youth Center is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive place where youth connect, learn, and grow. The organization builds character by using active, engaging programs to foster emotional and social growth, keeps youth safe by offering them an engaging, friendly place to spend their out-of-school hours when they might otherwise be alone, benefits the community by giving peace of mind to parents and supporting the work of public safety officials, teachers, and others that help youth develop into responsible adults. • Responsible for fostering public awareness of, and cultivating financial support for, the programs and services offered by Aspen Youth Center. • Coordinating the efforts of the Aspen Youth Center staff and board of directors in the implementation of the organization's annual fundraising strategy with the goal of increasing revenue in order to establish long-term sustainability. • Functions as the organization's principal grant writer, donor relations manager, fundraising event organizer, and marketing and communication liaison. The Aspen Youth Center's fundraising strategy includes, but is not limited to, research, acquisition and stewardship of new donors; management of annual giving program; research and solicitation of corporate and foundation support; grant research and applications; and event management and organization. • Responsible for all graphic design and web design for the organization; • Responsible for youth, parent, and community relations; • Manage employees, daily, monthly, and annual finances; • Assist in program execution and development alongside our programs manager;

• Development Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

  Aspen Youth Center is a safe and supportive place for youth to connect, learn and grow. The organization builds character by using active, engaging programs to foster emotional and social growth, keeps youth safe by offering them an engaging, friendly place to spend their out-of-school hours when they might otherwise be alone, benefits the community by giving peace of mind to parents and supporting the work of public safety officials, teachers, and others that help youth develop into… Show more Aspen Youth Center is a safe and supportive place for youth to connect, learn and grow. The organization builds character by using active, engaging programs to foster emotional and social growth, keeps youth safe by offering them an engaging, friendly place to spend their out-of-school hours when they might otherwise be alone, benefits the community by giving peace of mind to parents and supporting the work of public safety officials, teachers, and others that help youth develop into responsible adults. • Responsible for fostering public awareness of, and cultivating financial support for, the programs and services offered by Aspen Youth Center. • Coordinating the efforts of the Aspen Youth Center staff and board of directors in the implementation of the organization's annual fundraising strategy with the goal of increasing revenue in order to establish long-term sustainability. • Functions as the organization's principal grant writer, donor relations manager, fundraising event organizer, and marketing and communication liaison. The Aspen Youth Center's fundraising strategy includes, but is not limited to, research, acquisition and stewardship of new donors; management of annual giving program; research and solicitation of corporate and foundation support; grant research and applications; and event management and organization.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design, Social Media, Marketing and Web Development

  • Jul 2001 - Mar 2015

  • Freelance work with non-profits, small businesses and international companies • Branding, collateral, website development, social media implementation/analytics,marketing, PR,media planning, translation and more Clients include: Ann About Aspen AspenOUT Aspen T.R.E.E. Avnet Behavior Basics BluStar Consulting Delizie, Delizie! Dwayne Bodie, D.M.D. of New York Evolvemint G-Force Marketing Hello Gorgeous! IBD Pediatrics Idcon, Inc. Idhammar AB… Show more • Freelance work with non-profits, small businesses and international companies • Branding, collateral, website development, social media implementation/analytics,marketing, PR,media planning, translation and more Clients include: Ann About Aspen AspenOUT Aspen T.R.E.E. Avnet Behavior Basics BluStar Consulting Delizie, Delizie! Dwayne Bodie, D.M.D. of New York Evolvemint G-Force Marketing Hello Gorgeous! IBD Pediatrics Idcon, Inc. Idhammar AB (Sweden) Janke Wikholm AB (Sweden) Kwe Chi Marketing (Kenya) Mastiff Television (Sweden) The Mia Connect The Organized Photographer Read to Me Colorado Sport Obermeyer Style Crone Teater Giljotin (Sweden) www.tenyearson.org (South Africa) Tiyatien Health Trail Runner Magazine The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Women's Center Yellow Bird Sweden Zodiak Television Sweden Show less • Freelance work with non-profits, small businesses and international companies • Branding, collateral, website development, social media implementation/analytics,marketing, PR,media planning, translation and more Clients include: Ann About Aspen AspenOUT Aspen T.R.E.E. Avnet Behavior Basics BluStar Consulting Delizie, Delizie! Dwayne Bodie, D.M.D. of New York Evolvemint G-Force Marketing Hello Gorgeous! IBD Pediatrics Idcon, Inc. Idhammar AB… Show more • Freelance work with non-profits, small businesses and international companies • Branding, collateral, website development, social media implementation/analytics,marketing, PR,media planning, translation and more Clients include: Ann About Aspen AspenOUT Aspen T.R.E.E. Avnet Behavior Basics BluStar Consulting Delizie, Delizie! Dwayne Bodie, D.M.D. of New York Evolvemint G-Force Marketing Hello Gorgeous! IBD Pediatrics Idcon, Inc. Idhammar AB (Sweden) Janke Wikholm AB (Sweden) Kwe Chi Marketing (Kenya) Mastiff Television (Sweden) The Mia Connect The Organized Photographer Read to Me Colorado Sport Obermeyer Style Crone Teater Giljotin (Sweden) www.tenyearson.org (South Africa) Tiyatien Health Trail Runner Magazine The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Women's Center Yellow Bird Sweden Zodiak Television Sweden Show less



Challenge Aspen

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing, PR, Communications

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Promoted Challenge Aspen's REC, Autism and Military services through event marketing, social media and PR. • Photography and videography for use on website, social media and marketing platforms. • Cultivated social media followers across Challenge Aspen channels • Re-designed marketing materials to better promote Challenge Aspen's mission and programs. • Created brand guide for company use creating a consistent and professional feel. • Coordinated, managed… Show more • Promoted Challenge Aspen's REC, Autism and Military services through event marketing, social media and PR. • Photography and videography for use on website, social media and marketing platforms. • Cultivated social media followers across Challenge Aspen channels • Re-designed marketing materials to better promote Challenge Aspen's mission and programs. • Created brand guide for company use creating a consistent and professional feel. • Coordinated, managed, and promoted social media community through content curation and networking. • Re-designed website to better fit the needs of the organizations. Researched and implemented tools to make site user-friendly for everyone, including people with various disabilities. • Designed all print marketing, advertising, event promotion, and advertising materials. • Event management and implementation of event marketing strategies to increase attendance and further improve fundraising efforts. • Wrote press releases and distributed them through various channels Challenge Aspen makes possibilities for people with disabilities through recreational, educational, and cultural experiences for people with disabilities. Challenge Aspen is dedicated to impacting lives by presenting meaningful recreational, educational and cultural experiences to individuals faced with cognitive or physical challenges. The aim of Challenge Aspen is to carefully orchestrate life changing adventures, giving participants the courage to learn something new, trust their own abilities and carry that ideal forward, reaching toward goals in other areas of their lives. Show less • Promoted Challenge Aspen's REC, Autism and Military services through event marketing, social media and PR. • Photography and videography for use on website, social media and marketing platforms. • Cultivated social media followers across Challenge Aspen channels • Re-designed marketing materials to better promote Challenge Aspen's mission and programs. • Created brand guide for company use creating a consistent and professional feel. • Coordinated, managed… Show more • Promoted Challenge Aspen's REC, Autism and Military services through event marketing, social media and PR. • Photography and videography for use on website, social media and marketing platforms. • Cultivated social media followers across Challenge Aspen channels • Re-designed marketing materials to better promote Challenge Aspen's mission and programs. • Created brand guide for company use creating a consistent and professional feel. • Coordinated, managed, and promoted social media community through content curation and networking. • Re-designed website to better fit the needs of the organizations. Researched and implemented tools to make site user-friendly for everyone, including people with various disabilities. • Designed all print marketing, advertising, event promotion, and advertising materials. • Event management and implementation of event marketing strategies to increase attendance and further improve fundraising efforts. • Wrote press releases and distributed them through various channels Challenge Aspen makes possibilities for people with disabilities through recreational, educational, and cultural experiences for people with disabilities. Challenge Aspen is dedicated to impacting lives by presenting meaningful recreational, educational and cultural experiences to individuals faced with cognitive or physical challenges. The aim of Challenge Aspen is to carefully orchestrate life changing adventures, giving participants the courage to learn something new, trust their own abilities and carry that ideal forward, reaching toward goals in other areas of their lives. Show less



Challenge America

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

• Director of Visual Communications

  • Nov 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Promoted Challenge America's mission through event marketing and social media. • Cultivated social media followers across Challenge America channels • Re-designed marketing materials to better promote Challenge America's mission. • Coordinated, managed, and promoted social media community through content curation and networking. • Designed all print marketing, advertising, event promotion, and advertising • Event management for inaugural Challenge America… Show more • Promoted Challenge America's mission through event marketing and social media. • Cultivated social media followers across Challenge America channels • Re-designed marketing materials to better promote Challenge America's mission. • Coordinated, managed, and promoted social media community through content curation and networking. • Designed all print marketing, advertising, event promotion, and advertising • Event management for inaugural Challenge America Military Opportunities event held at the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas Challenge America brought a unique opportunity for me to put my varied skills to great use. Starting as the Director of Corporate Administration I was then promoted to Director of Visual Communication. When the opportunity arose to create and launch a new initiative with Challenge America, I suggested the implementation of a new model for a nationwide launch. The launch occurred at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on January 19, 2013 and was a great success! Show less • Promoted Challenge America's mission through event marketing and social media. • Cultivated social media followers across Challenge America channels • Re-designed marketing materials to better promote Challenge America's mission. • Coordinated, managed, and promoted social media community through content curation and networking. • Designed all print marketing, advertising, event promotion, and advertising • Event management for inaugural Challenge America… Show more • Promoted Challenge America's mission through event marketing and social media. • Cultivated social media followers across Challenge America channels • Re-designed marketing materials to better promote Challenge America's mission. • Coordinated, managed, and promoted social media community through content curation and networking. • Designed all print marketing, advertising, event promotion, and advertising • Event management for inaugural Challenge America Military Opportunities event held at the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas Challenge America brought a unique opportunity for me to put my varied skills to great use. Starting as the Director of Corporate Administration I was then promoted to Director of Visual Communication. When the opportunity arose to create and launch a new initiative with Challenge America, I suggested the implementation of a new model for a nationwide launch. The launch occurred at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on January 19, 2013 and was a great success! Show less



Mick and Mack

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director, Founder and Owner

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2011

  Hip, funky, handmade for kids. We made and sold blankets, burp rags, tutus, shirts, shoes and other children's accessories. All handmade. Hip, funky, handmade for kids. We made and sold blankets, burp rags, tutus, shirts, shoes and other children's accessories. All handmade.



Backbone Media, www.backbonemedia.net

• Social Media and Media Planning

  • May 2011 - Sep 2011

  • Social media campaign implementation, analytics and research • Clients included New Belgium, Black Diamond, Sun Valley, Idaho and Snowmass, Colorado • Social media campaign implementation, analytics and research • Clients included New Belgium, Black Diamond, Sun Valley, Idaho and Snowmass, Colorado



Hydra Forlag

• France
• Wholesale

• Art Director and Owner

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2010

  Hydra Forlag is an up and coming book publishing company based out of Stockholm, Sweden. • Designed books covers and created layouts • Edited images and content • Wrote press releases and distributed to relevant resources • Event planning and implementation for book releases • Client management • Artist management Hydra Forlag is an up and coming book publishing company based out of Stockholm, Sweden. • Designed books covers and created layouts • Edited images and content • Wrote press releases and distributed to relevant resources • Event planning and implementation for book releases • Client management • Artist management



AfricaScan

• Kenya
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing

  • Oct 2007 - Sep 2009

  AfricaScan is an online source for information on the African market. Our goal is to promote business relations between Africa and Northern Europe. AfricaScan is an online source for information on the African market. Our goal is to promote business relations between Africa and Northern Europe.



Idhammar

• Sweden
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Design

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2007

  I worked as a designer creating catalogues, internal newsletters, advertisements and translating technical documents. I worked as a designer creating catalogues, internal newsletters, advertisements and translating technical documents.



ProWorld Volunteers

• Marketing and New Programmatic Projects

  • Jan 2006 - May 2006

  • Initiated program to develop sustainable agricultural tourism projects • Designed, developed and edited collateral for tourists and educational materials for residents • Initiated program to develop sustainable agricultural tourism projects • Designed, developed and edited collateral for tourists and educational materials for residents



Idcon, Inc

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

• Marketing and Design Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Entrusted with the marketing and sales of international and domestic conferences. Used telemarketing, direct mail and email campaigns to increase attendees as well as exhibitors. Designed, translated and edited books, marketing materials, brochures and trade show materials. Handle social media including twitter and facebook profiles. Entrusted with the marketing and sales of international and domestic conferences. Used telemarketing, direct mail and email campaigns to increase attendees as well as exhibitors. Designed, translated and edited books, marketing materials, brochures and trade show materials. Handle social media including twitter and facebook profiles.



National Geographic Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Art and Production

  • Apr 2004 - Sep 2004

  Worked in the art and production department of National Geographic Adventure magazine updating layout design, scanning and editing photos, contacting illustrators, creating information graphics, and more. Worked in the art and production department of National Geographic Adventure magazine updating layout design, scanning and editing photos, contacting illustrators, creating information graphics, and more.