Niko Kirby
Director of Marketing and Communications at Denver Urban Gardens- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Portuguese Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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TESOL
TESOL International Association
Experience
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Denver Urban Gardens
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Marketing and Communications
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Jun 2020 - Present
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Freelance Designer + Marketing Strategist
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Aug 2018 - Present
I specialize in working with soloprenuers and small businesses to develop authentic brand identities and connect with their target market through beautiful and responsive websites. I specialize in working with soloprenuers and small businesses to develop authentic brand identities and connect with their target market through beautiful and responsive websites.
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Principal Cofounder
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May 2016 - May 2019
Discover, conduct outreach, and collaborate with local artisans to plan and successfully execute monthly creative skill building workshops Develop organizational strategy and oversee projects from initial stages to completion, managing multiple events in various stages of developmentSet and manage budgets, timelines and measurable outcomes in-line with strategic goalsProvide logistical and marketing support for emerging artists to increase exposure and confidence in sharing their passions
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University of Denver
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager, Student Engagement
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2017 - 2019
Design and implement diverse programming for international and domestic engagement, including campus-wide events, off-campus trips, and workshops; manage budget, oversee logistics, maintain vendor relationships and quarterly reportingDevelop and manage student-volunteer partnership programs; recruit and retain volunteers and track program data to inform future programming decisions; supervise volunteers throughout program implementationCreate weekly newsletters and digital content, draft and edit copy for events, develop social media content as well as create flyers and other print media to advertise events Supervise grad student workers and work collaboratively to achieve departmental goals; maintain clear lines of communication and openly give and accept feedback
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Lecturer, Activities Chair, English Language Center
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2010 - 2017
I developed and taught language and culture courses which create open environments for authentic discussion and intercultural communication for non-native English speakers. Courses taught include Intro to Sustainability, Digital Magazine, Service Learning, and Business Communication. As Chair of the Activities committee, I also spearheaded the operations of regular cultural events and social outings for students to integrate into the Denver community, such as overnight camping trips, ice cream socials, and conversation partners.
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Calico Culture
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United States
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Director of Programs and Community Development
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2014 - 2016
Founding Board Member and Director of Programs and Community DevelopmentDeveloped social programming designed to foster interaction and community building between international students and local Denverites (events included yoga/dance, scavenger hunts, henna and calligraphy design and a soccer league) Designed curriculum for foreign language classes in Spanish, Japanese, Hindi and Portuguese and oversaw the hiring and training of language and workshop instructors Founding Board Member and Director of Programs and Community DevelopmentDeveloped social programming designed to foster interaction and community building between international students and local Denverites (events included yoga/dance, scavenger hunts, henna and calligraphy design and a soccer league) Designed curriculum for foreign language classes in Spanish, Japanese, Hindi and Portuguese and oversaw the hiring and training of language and workshop instructors
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US-Brazil Connect
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Facilitation Specialist
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Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
Developed and implemented leadership and language curriculum for Brazilian high school students participating in a short-term experiential learning program Provided coaching for global Fellows on English language and classroom instruction best practicesMaintained a strong social media presence for stakeholder engagement and implement successful teaching strategies for distance education Developed and implemented leadership and language curriculum for Brazilian high school students participating in a short-term experiential learning program Provided coaching for global Fellows on English language and classroom instruction best practicesMaintained a strong social media presence for stakeholder engagement and implement successful teaching strategies for distance education
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Habitat for Humanity
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Americorps Member
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2005 - 2006
Interacted closely with daily volunteers to ensure they had positive experiences while also teaching basic construction skills and co-managing the operations of residential job sites Interacted closely with daily volunteers to ensure they had positive experiences while also teaching basic construction skills and co-managing the operations of residential job sites
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Education
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University of Denver
Graduate Certificate, Communication Management, Concentration in Marketing Communication -
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business
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University of Colorado Denver
Master's Degree, Linguistically Diverse Education, Adult Curriculum Design and Methodology -
Transylvania University
Bachelor's Degree, English Literature, Spanish Language and Literature