Experience

Western Colorado Community Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Development Associate

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

  Led all aspects of the non-profit business while working to attract new sports, enhance existing sports and operate owned sporting events that have a positive impact on the community and economy.● Researched and bid on three nationally recognized events; 2020 USA BMX Nationals, Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Series, 2021 USA BMX Nationals● Created and managed a new grant funding program for community sporting events, securing 17 new engagements● Developed and tracked GGJSC key performance metrics and data, including event attendance and economic impact● Oversaw staffing of student workers, interns, and contractors and hired first full-time employee● Managed operations, contracts, and execution of the Rim Rock Run; increasing participation by 10% from previous year



UCHealth

• Project Support Admin

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  Provide administrative & operational support for UCHealth’s Medical Surgical Progressive Care & Medical Specialties Units● Compiled data for special reports, relating to unit and staff efficiencies● Created, compiled, and analyzed data to improve unit and staff efficiency and productivity● Coordinated new hire on-boarding and staff training, timesheets and continuing education● Trained and facilitated orientation schedule for new Program Support Assistant hires Provide administrative & operational support for UCHealth’s Medical Surgical Progressive Care & Medical Specialties Units● Compiled data for special reports, relating to unit and staff efficiencies● Created, compiled, and analyzed data to improve unit and staff efficiency and productivity● Coordinated new hire on-boarding and staff training, timesheets and continuing education● Trained and facilitated orientation schedule for new Program Support Assistant hires



The Denver Post Ride The Rockies & Pedal The Plains

• Tour Director

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Led all event operations, logistics & management of Ride The Rockies (RTR) & Pedal The Plains (PTP)● Directed, and managed all aspects of RTR & PTP recreational bicycle tours and auxiliary events, including Route Announcement Party, VIP Prologue, Silent Auction, Cycling Seminars, Media Pass Program, First Time Rider Social and PreTour Clinics● Developed and implemented event operations, logistics and crisis communication● Orchestrated route development by soliciting and reviewing RFPs from potential host communities● Adhered to strict budgets and raised over $300K, benefiting The Denver Post Community Foundation● Oversaw three full-time staff and 150 volunteers● Developed marketing & communication collateral; direct mail, E-newsletters, advertisements, PSA’s● Fielded media interviews for pre-tour and tour events, to include press releases and press conferences

• Community Relations Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Nov 2016

  Served as liaison between Ride The Rockies (RTR) / Pedal The Plains (PTP) and its community partners● Met with, and engaged, necessary entities within communities, and fostered the development of Local Organizing Committees to ensure seamless event execution● Managed and developed Grant Advisory Committee, and oversaw grant application process for charitable arm of RTR & PTP● Managed vendor relations, cultivation and retention; host communities, services, sponsors, expo and route vendors● Created & managed Collaborative Partnership Program, Route Vendor Program and Demo Program● Executed on-site management during tour events, to include all headquarter/entertainment site logistics, and leadership of tour HQ volunteers and community volunteers

• Event Coordinator

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  Coordinated and managed Tour and Office volunteers, Pre-tour Events, and Ride The Rockies Prologue● Managed, developed and promoted all aspects of the RTR VIP Prologue Experience; route development, permits, safety, brand, marketing, communications, participants, volunteers, route support● Created and managed all phases of tour rider registration and participant confirmations through registration vendor● Managed coordination of office and event volunteers, to include; application process, communications, job documents, meetings, training's and volunteer projects

• Tour Assistant

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Assisted in production and onsite management of pre-tour events and bicycle tours● Managed pre-tour events; First Time Rider Social, Wheat Ridge Cyclerly Clinic and VIP Sponsor Party● Managed and coordinated Ride Medic and Ride Official program● Managed product production for ride credentials, finisher medals, VIP partner and volunteer gifts