I provide flexible creative and operational support to small businesses working in arts, culture, and issue advocacy.
Areas of Expertise
Proposal Development
Workflow + Operations Support
Creative Direction + Strategy
Small Business Marketing
Grant Writing
Currently, I am…
Building and managing handpoke tattoo education programs as a Program Assistant at Love Always Tattoo in Yucca Valley, CA.
Assisting with operations, marketing, and business development to support Amiable Consulting as they help Earth scientists get more $$$.
Drafting fundraising materials for my old friends at Gutsy Media as they imagine a new future for their non-profit work.
Studying grant writing through University of Georgia.
Career Background
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Helping clients identify how creative solutions can help them achieve their project goals. Once approved, I help to build and manage that effort.
Collaborate with clients to distill the branding objectives, audience demographics, and market positioning shaping their project.
Develop and execute holistic creative strategies spanning visual design, copywriting, and multimedia content to achieve project goals and ensure communication effectiveness.
Provide ongoing guidance and support to ensure the continued implementation of creative solutions.
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Accelerated business development and managed client relations for a fast-growing creative studio, directly contributing to revenue growth exceeding $2 million over a span of 2 years.
Crafted compelling individualized proposals that led to the successful acquisition of 50+ contracts. Duties included research, contractor management, copywriting, final edit/proof and compilation.
Spear-headed creative recruitment efforts in specific communities nationwide, attracting diverse top talent and fostering high-performing teams in high-pressure campaign atmospheres
Helped to conceptualize our studio's end-to-end creative and strategic approach to a client's project needs and, subsequently, articulate it all into a comprehensive proposal.
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Produced multi-faceted production projects from award to final delivery; often times managing A-list talent on and off screen. Notable clients include: Universal Music Group, Sony Music UK, Columbia Records, Park Pictures, Open The Portal
Develop and pitch comprehensive production proposals to a variety of key stakeholders, potential investors, and future clients
Oversaw the coordination of resources, including hiring and management of crew, locations, equipment, and talent,
Optimized efficiency and minimizing costs while maintaining healthy work environments
Collaborated closely with directors, creative teams, vendor contacts and clients to translate creative visions into feasible production plans that fit time and budget constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Filmmaking (2012) University of Colorado at Boulder
Introduction to Grant & Funding Research (2024) San Diego State
Foundations of Grantwriting (2024) University of Georgia
Advanced Grant Writing (Current) University of Georgia
Certifications
Graphic Design Certificate (2015) CalArts
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate (2023) Google Professional Program