Profile
My passion is using creativity to solve problems. I love learning new things and working in creative environments with diverse thinkers to create truly original content. My goal is to inspire everyone I work with to always improve. My career is extremely important to me and I have a focus to make a big impact everywhere I go.
Career Summary
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, RISE NORTH AMERICA
2013-PRESENT
• Oversight and responsibility of an increase in nearly 10 million in annual revenue.
• Negotiate and create business partnerships to streamline operations while cutting costs.
• Oversee all marketing and partnerships, continuously analyzing productivity and margins.
• Communicate with executives daily focusing on company analysis and direction.
• Designed and manage company website. (www.RiseNorthAmerica.com)
• Created and oversee branding and application throughout company and marketing.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
2012-2013
• Oversaw all development and fundraising for the Institute of Technology, including the Center for Web and Data Science.
• Stewardship of portfolio consisting of 100+ donors, with gifts from $25k to $6 million.
• Work directly with Chancellor and Institute directors to engage community industry partners.
• Work with business executives to find opportunities for joint ventures. (Cisco, Intel, Microsoft, etc.)
• Serve on the Advisory boards of the Institute of Technology and the Center for Urban Waters.
ESTIMATOR, M.R. TANNER CONSTRUCTION
2009-2011
• Calculated the cost of earthwork and paving of public and private roads and developments.
• Used computer aided design software to create a 3D view of existing and future designs for each prospective project up for bid.
• Oversaw costs and designs on multi-million dollar commercial developments.
• Worked with engineers to solve design problems.
• Created mathematical formulas to facilitate the estimation of complex projects.
SALES MANAGER, ECLIPSE MARKETING
2008-2009
• Recruited and trained associates in sales tactics and as well as overcoming objections.
• Experience in commercial sales.
• Managed associates and the sales of contracts in the areas of Scottsdale and North Phoenix.
Qualifications
Arizona State University- Tempe, AZ — B.S. Communication -Hugh Downs School of Communication
A Little More About Me
My foundation in business and the skills I have were created from a situation I found myself in college. During my studies I was married, had one child and another on the way. I needed to make more money to provide for my family but vowed that I wouldn’t put school off or even go part-time. I decided to apply the education I was receiving in my Business Planning course and start a food vending company which allowed me to stay in school full-time while also giving me the flexibility to work. The business was successful and led me to take the risks necessary to grow the business. I learned Investing, Marketing, Finance, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain Management and much more. After years I eventually sold the company but still look back to the many lessons that I learned along the way.
