WORK EXPERIENCE
Interim Executive Director
Camp Fire San Diego County - San Diego, California
November 2012 - Present
. Assure Camp Fire SD has a long-range strategy, which achieves its
mission
. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial
plans, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board
. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers
. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with
federal, state and local regulations
. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends
. See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the
organization
. Develop and identify strategic marketing objectives
. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals.
. Identify consumer market and brand positioning to agencies,
organizations, and the general public
. Monitor brand and progress of brand initiatives to agencies,
organizations, and the general public
. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements
with community groups and organizations
. Research and submit Grants and Awards
. Design and maintain Council Website, Social Media sites
. Write and create council marketing collaterals, including monthly
newsletter
. Write and submit press releases
. Plan and coordinate Camp Fire SD parties and events; including Ignite
Gala, Cahito Spooktacular, Camp Fire Fun Run
. Responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all
personnel, both paid staff and volunteers
. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance
evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in
place
. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist
program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program
of the organization
. Responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
. Oversee that the organization operates within budget guidelines
. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to
carry out its work
. Conduct official correspondence of the organization
Director of Outdoor Education and Marketing
Camp Fire San Diego County - San Diego, California July
2009 - October 2012
. Plan, coordinate, and direct 24 plus weeks of Themed Camps for
children
. Manage, retain and coordinate 20-35 employees a year
. Purchase all event supplies and promotional giveaways
. Create and maintain budgets for all events and programs
. Develop and identify strategic marketing objectives
. Design and maintain up to date Council Website
. Research and purchase marketing collaterals for organization
. Implemented and maintain a database for over 3,000 donors, sponsors,
participants
. Manage and create various spreadsheets including; affiliates, press,
distribution
. Research and implementation of search engine optimization including,
Google AdWords
. Create and manage company online marketing
. Research and submit Grants and Awards
. Create and manage all Social Media sites, including Facebook and
. Manage email and direct mail campaigns
. Write, create and update council marketing collaterals, including
council newsletter
. Write and submit press releases
. Plan and coordinate Camp Fire SD parties and events; including Winter
Wonderland Festival, CaHiTo Spooktacular, PLANT, Archery classes
. Contract negotiations with various vendors
. Research and coordinate volunteers from events to social gatherings
. Evaluate CaHiTo and created plans to grow program
. Monitor and maintain budget for CaHiTo and various events
Contract Event Coordinator
Sony Online Entertainment - San Diego, California
May 2009-July 2009
. Assist in planning and coordination of SOE tradeshows; E3, FanFaire,
ComicCon, and GenCon
. Assist in research of conferences and coordinate the exhibit and
attendees
. Contract negotiations
. Research and purchase marketing collaterals for tradeshows
. Create and manage various spreadsheets including; hotel tracking,
flight tracking, budgets, etc
Event Coordinator/Marketing Assistant
REVShare - Temecula, California
September 2007-February 2009
. Plan and coordinate REVShare parties and events
. Research conferences and coordinate the exhibit and attendees, various
venue buyouts
. Contract negotiations
. Research new conferences and value of attendance
. Identify strategic marketing objectives
. Write and submit copy for press releases
. Create copy and purchase marketing collaterals for tradeshows
. Oversee the research needed and coordination between all departments
. Manage and create various spreadsheets including; affiliates, press,
distribution
. Research trademark infringement
. Maintain and track press; keep all online press up to date
. Research and implementation of search engine marketing including,
Google AdWords
. Research and submit Speaker Submissions and Awards for various events
and tradeshows
EDUCATION
2000 to 2004 - Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA
BA in Communication Studies specializing in Marketing
Minor in Art Studio & Art History
SKILLS
Proficient on both PC and Mac; MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Access, Publisher), ID card, Lotus notes, Adobe Suite including
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator.