Experience

Statecraft Simulations, Inc.

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• K12 Simulation Director

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Purpose To support High School Superintendents, Department Chairs, and Social Science teachers in engaging students through online simulations. - Research and apply to best fit RFPs across the country - Worked with Regional Education Centers to plan and facilitate Continuing Professional Education - Construct Long-term marketing plans for K-12 strategy - Plan and facilitate high school teacher simulations to better understand the student perspective - Host personal demos of the simulations to help schools best integrate the simulation into syllabi and classrooms whether online, in-person, or hybrid - Provide ongoing teacher and student support - Research educational markets to understand how technology incentivized to be used in classes - Undergo and utilize pedagogical research and implementation methods - Manage communication with high school students, teachers, and the Statecraft support team - Advocate on behalf of students and teachers for continuous improvement to all simulations - Build and track internal information using ZenDesk Sell Customer Relationship Management Database - Have fun knowing that students ACTUALLY learn how the US Government and International Relations functions through playing our simulations! Show less



Passion Impact, Inc.

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

• Executive Director and Co-Founder

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2023

  • Assess largest needs of the organization to create, recruit, train, and manage college interns. • Run program evaluations, research grants, write grants and secure funding. • Work with all government agencies for continued smooth cooperation with the law. • Build and manage all PI expenses through Quickbooks. • Recruit and manage PI's AmeriCorps VISTA member. • Build and run Student Leadership Training for the Volunteer Fair Program in which students improve their soft skills, program management skills, and leadership skills. • Reach out to and partner with new high schools to establish long-term leadership and volunteering programs. • Coordinate, carry out, communicate, and evaluate volunteer orientations and planning for a high school Volunteer Fairs with over 50 nonprofits and over 750 students engaged. • Train volunteers: Google Apps, Program Designers, Student Leaders Recruit volunteers through tabling, online media, classroom and work presentations. • Build and evaluate programs. • Plan and execute volunteer activities with reflections • Communicate with and encourage students to find and chase their passions through • Partner with organizations around the city and county • Build and maintain a social and web-friendly presence through Wordpress, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. • Record and edit footage from on-site visits with Volunteer Organizations • Remodeled an RV. • Communicated and managed a video editing team. Show less



Portland Ultimate

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Coordinator

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Plan and coordinate a team to build an improved High School and Middle School tournament in a weekend with over 250 players and 400 attendees • Order customized gear • Coordinate over 20 volunteers to help the Flick-or-Treat Tournament run smoothly • Organizing internal processes for youth coaches and their training • Targeting new schools and building and implementing recruitment plans for students and coaches • Helping organize and implement leagues for Elementary, Middle, and High School students • Organizing Ultimate Frisbee Tournaments for Youth from all over Oregon • Creating and developing leads at High School in the Portland area • Building relationships with students, teachers, advisors, and parents to build teams • Organizing Coaches training, practice fields, and Resource distribution • Having fun! Show less



Digital World Construction

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

  Purpose: To guide the company's efforts in an ethical direction that meets and exceeds professor's, student's, and professional's expectations alike.• Made instructional videos directed at professors • Designed and implemented MailChimp email database with weekly emails to prospective clients• Contacted and met with professors to implement Statecraft in their classroom• Managed the trade show booth at International Studies Association 2013

• Marketing and Customer Relations Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Researched target markets • Coordinated database management• Interviewed current customer base• Provided marketing communication enhancement• Attended and contributed to weekly Google Hangout meetings• Filmed and edited How To videos for customers and end users



Collegiate Strength Innovations

• Sporting Goods Manufacturing

• Business Development Director

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Developed a marketing platform for JMU students to expand upon • Worked with Strength and Conditioning Coaches to understand and communicate the purpose of their product solutions • Filmed and edited videos of products • Booked and prepared promotional items for the THSCA Trade Show • Designed and sent email campaigns • Engaged in customer discovery with Strength and Conditioning coaches in Virginia and D.C. • Recruited and trained students • Developed a marketing platform for JMU students to expand upon • Worked with Strength and Conditioning Coaches to understand and communicate the purpose of their product solutions • Filmed and edited videos of products • Booked and prepared promotional items for the THSCA Trade Show • Designed and sent email campaigns • Engaged in customer discovery with Strength and Conditioning coaches in Virginia and D.C. • Recruited and trained students



JMUTeach

• Harrisonburg, Va

• JMUTeach Peer Facilitator - Diversunity

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013

  • Spring 2011 submitted to JMUTeach to teach about diversity • Fall 2011 took a course on effective teaching through Center for Faculty Innovation at James Madison University • Crafted a syllabus and lesson plans based on Fink's models • Spring 2012 facilitated "Diverse Perceptions" JMUTeach course • Spoke at Duke Talks: "Appreciation", "Living in the Moment", "Diversunity" • Spring 2013 facilitating "Diversunity" JMUTeach course • Spring 2013 Completion of "Diversunity" with 5 certified students • Luncheon with Dr. Floyd Pitts and Maria D'Ambrosio, Chief Diversity Officer and Executive Director of The American Red Cross Show less



Vector Marketing

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Rep

  • May 2009 - May 2013

  My first 10 days selling coincided with the end of my high school career when I sold nearly $7000 worth of knives. As I continued that summer, I learned how to work with differing personalities finding the best feasible solutions to customers cooking problems. I entered a selling competition with a goal to sell $15,000 worth of knives in 2 weeks and sold nearly $16,000 placing 4th in the entire Southwest Region of the Company. That summer and the following summers have proven to enhance my organization and time management skills while allowing me to galvanize my sales techniques. Show less

• Assistant Manager

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  I recruited over 150 new representatives through grass roots marketing and cold calls. I personally challenged and grew 30 new representatives ranging in age from 17 to 45 and grossed over $13,000 in personal sales.



Phi Chi Theta - Delta Sigma Chapter

• James Madison University

• President

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Managed a crisis involving Risk Management • Enacted Risk Management classes to change the culture of the chapter • Established goals and communication through Summer Conference calls/ Google Doc meetings • Attended Phi Chi Theta National Meeting in Rochester, NY along with VP and presented our Risk Management struggles and successes • Collaborated with chapters nationwide to mutually benefit the organization as a whole • Worked with the VP, Secretary, and Treasurer to establish a cohesive organizational chart with proficient communication • Established leadership training for executive officers while incorporating Phi Chi Theta alumni. Included topics such as "How to delegate" and "How to handle stressful situations" • Helped design and run a comprehensive executive officer transition meeting • Helped secure a $5000 grant for our Phighting Cancer Together 5k • Mediated disputes between brothers through Top Executive meetings Show less



Dream Careers Inc.

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campus Marketing Intern

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  I provided information about internship programs Barcelona, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Hong Kong, Costa Rica, and Washington D.C. After having worked in San Francisco for my 2011 summer, I will happily attest to the entire program. Not only did the experience change me, but it bettered me as a person and I convey this in every conversation I have about my travel. I represent Dream Careers because they represented me when I needed them. I provided information about internship programs Barcelona, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Hong Kong, Costa Rica, and Washington D.C. After having worked in San Francisco for my 2011 summer, I will happily attest to the entire program. Not only did the experience change me, but it bettered me as a person and I convey this in every conversation I have about my travel. I represent Dream Careers because they represented me when I needed them.



ZOZI

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

• Multi-department Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  As an intern with zozi, I cater to the needs of a thriving start-up company. I have researched competitor markets and compiled data to provide a crystal clear path for the business development team. I have organized and transferred all customer relation files to a new database system. I have prepped leads for the sales team to tackle and have creatively assembled packaged experiences. My experience at zozi has given me a first hand look at what it takes to run an effective online business. As an intern with zozi, I cater to the needs of a thriving start-up company. I have researched competitor markets and compiled data to provide a crystal clear path for the business development team. I have organized and transferred all customer relation files to a new database system. I have prepped leads for the sales team to tackle and have creatively assembled packaged experiences. My experience at zozi has given me a first hand look at what it takes to run an effective online business.



BearFight! Records

• Sales and Marketing Director

  • Jan 2008 - May 2009

  Fostered the growth of amateur bands in Austin, Texas. Promoted local band competitions and provided a business plan for a city-wide competition. Designed and distributed merchandise while running a city wide campaign. Fostered the growth of amateur bands in Austin, Texas. Promoted local band competitions and provided a business plan for a city-wide competition. Designed and distributed merchandise while running a city wide campaign.