Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Creative and entrepreneurial professional with expertise managing multiple projects across industries. I'm a technology consultant and project manager, working with clients to create programs and marketing campaigns that build community. I also possess an abundance of experience planning and organizing on- and off-line events, writing cohesive web copy and building communities of interest using social media tools and web products.

In addition to my contracting work, I support my Alma Mater, Gettysburg College, by serving as the Chair of the Career Committee for Gettysburg College's young alumni association, 'Burgians of the Last Decade (BOLD). I also oversee events, marketing and communications for the DC Alumni Club. In the words of our motto, I am seeking to "do great work".

Work History

• Freelance Projects
• Strategic Business Consultant
• June 2009 to Present

• Leverage existing relationships and conduct strategic market research to build business partnerships for clients. Create high-level introductions and convert relationships to product and services sales.

  Manage multiple projects for various clients conducting strategic research and analysis to enhance client web 2.0 communications strategy. Assist in the scaling up of client social media marketing efforts, working within client need to increase optimization of web communication efforts.

• Clovis Group, LLC
• Marketing Coordinator
• October 2010 to Febuary 2010

• Conduct advance market research and competitive analysis to profile current and potential clients. Manage e-newsletter production and delivery. Write press releases and deliver to media contacts. Manage marketing department budget; justify expenses; analyze ROI for vendor applications. Lead training sessions on CRM implementation, social media and web 2.0 marketing strategy.

  Key Accomplishments:
  Conducted strategic market research to produce detailed company information for over 2,300 potential clients; Wrote and implemented a corporate social media strategy; Conducted study and analyzed corporate website, made recommendations to improve website usability and increase site traffic.

• Clovis Group, LLC
• Staffing Recruiter -- IT Division
• June 2010 to October 2010

• Managed sales, communications and administrative functions of recruiting desk and candidate workflow. Recruited for multiple positions across a variety of skill sets. Exceeded sales billing quote each month until promotion. Established reputation for seamless data management using CRM system.

• Inner Quest, Inc
• Outdoor Instructor (Seasonal)
• August 2009 to June 2010

• Led private client groups in team-building, conflict-resolution and leadership-training activities. Instructed co-curricular outdoor experiential education and leadership program for Madeira School. Coordinated program logistics, provided back-office support, and provided infrastructure maintenance.

• Vector Marketing
• Field Sales Manager and Assistant Division Manager
• June 2009 to Febuary 2010

• Coordinated training logistics for representatives; interview applicants and make hiring decisions.

  Managed front-office personal sales process for 114 clients, grossing over $30,000 in direct sales. Gained reputation as a peak performer, placing in the top 20 for three separate sales contests (#20, #12, #12).

• South Central Community Action Programming, Inc
• Intern; Student Program Coordinator (Circles of Support)
• Febuary 2007 to May 2009

• Successfully conducted outreach to policy makers, impacting local policy. Coordinated logistics, providing over 2,200 meals, and over 900 volunteer childcare hours. Completed strategic research to enhance program capacity. Partnered with community non-profits and individuals to facilitate poverty simulations. Designed, organized and supervised the “Voices from Poverty” community project.

Education

• Gettysburg College
• BA, IDS: Peace and Justice Through Social Activism, Philosophy, Writing
• 2005 - 2009