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Missoula, MT
Employment HistoryWatershed Education Network August 2011 - present
Office Coordinator Trip Leader
Organization Mission: "Inspiring the next generation of watershed stewards." Impliments new marketing and public awareness initiatives. Assists with field based learning for area youth.
Georgia State University April 2011 - present
Touch The Earth Guide
Our outdoor recreation program offers a wide variety of experiences designed for all skill levels lead by a team of experienced volunteer trip leaders. In most cases, we provide equipment, transportation, leadership and handle all logistical planning.
Quincy Newspapers, Inc JUL 2010 - Aug 2011
Writer
Alternative Arts blogger for the Alt-Art blog of The Local Q, a regional online publication and division of The Quincy Herald Whig. Covers "Alternative" arts stories for the region including St. Louis, Chicago, Springfield and Columbia markets with a focus on film, performance, digital art, community projects, installations and craft brewing.
www.thelocalq.com/blogs/altarts
Investment Planners, Inc February 2007 - April 2011
Client Relationship Manager
Buildt and maintained client relationships via top-tier service model. Personally handled transaction tracking, document processing, reporting and securities research. Assisted a team of three licensed advisors. Coordinated roll-out and client education of new technology as well as coordinating all special projects. Designed and implimented branding for all client communication including design of company website, logo, mailers, and interactive media.
Spaceman X January 2006 - february 2007
sales manager
Full time weekday duties included acquisition of new contracts for service, maintenance of existing client relationships, and project management. Successfully developed and implemented contemporary sales and marketing strategies. Assisted in concept design and coordination of new projects.
Professional skills
Has acquired many skills in navigating various software platforms as well as usage and implimentation of new-media platforms. Has had fleeting interaction with many other technologies however has acquired advanced knowledge of the following:
EducationUniversity of Montana Missoula, MT August 2011 - Present
B.S Nature Based Tourism Minor in Nonprofit Administration
Received Leadership Award ScholarshipFounding member of Outdoor Writers Association of America - Missoula ChapterMember of the Nonprofit Leadership Student Association
John Wood Community College Quincy, IL FALL 2010 GRADUATE
A.A Psychology
Awarded full tuition waiver. Arranged cooperative relationship between the college and local community develpment project Chophouse Hijack to benefit local restaurants and promote the college's sustainable food growers program. Graduated with Honors.Non-Profit WorkMissoula Art Museum August 2011 - Present
Artini Committee Member
Missoula Art Museum's Mission: "Free Expression. Free Admission."
www.missoulaartmuseum.org/
Cornerstone: Foundation For Families SEPtember 2010 - april 11
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cornerstone's Mission: "Helping people meet life's challenges by providing the skills, support and hope needed for effective, fulfilling lives."
Chophouse Hijack SEPtember 2009 - April 2011
founder / coordinator
Chophouse Hijack is a grassroots initiative to support locally owned restaurants in Quincy, Illinois. Each month, a different restaurant is "hijacked" with movies, music, games or special menu items in a party-like atmosphere to boost patronage to Quincy's finest local eateries.
Young Professionals Quincy June 2007- JULy 2009
Social Committee Chair
YP Quincy is a network of young professionals that seeks to promote career opportunities, business development, entertainment and recreation in order to enhance the quality of life of the Quincy area.
The Big Dam Film Festival JULy 2006 - JULy 2009
Founder / Coordinator
The Big Dam Film Festival is an annual event organized by Young Professionals of the Quincy Area, a Non-Profit Networking and Community Development organization in Quincy, Illinois. The festival features independent films from around the world in a showcase format usually held on a Saturday evening during the spring.The proceeds from the event are used to organize and support events and endeavors throughout the community of Quincy, Illinois.
CGEM/WGEM News May 2006 - May 2007
"HYPE" Correspondent on the "9'OC" Nine o'clock news
Hosted a weekly spot on the nine-o'clock news covering regional entertainment news and stories of interest. Spot was created in cooperation with Young Professionals Quincy.