My purpose is to catalyze innovation that empowers people around the world to live more inclusive and sustainable lives.
EMPATHIZE
Whole Earth Provision Company – Floor Manager (1994-1995)
Interpersonal Skills – Listened to customers to gain an understanding of how to best meet their actual needs, often while juggling multiple sales at the same time.
Teton Mountaineering – Hardgoods Buyer (1995-1999)
Sales Forecasting – Attended trade shows and met with industry representatives to choose, purchase and merchandise outdoor equipment and footwear.
DEFINE
Briefing.com – Equity Analyst (1999-2001)
Analytical Thinking – Provided independent, live market coverage, commentary and analysis of U.S. and international equities, fixed income, commodities and futures.
Sotheby’s International Realty – Marketing Associate (2001-2003)
Information Technology – Administered network, database, website and email while producing marketing materials and serving as a technical consultant to relators.
IDEATE
Synergy Energy Systems – Installation Technician (2003-2005)
Systems Design – Installed and maintained solar hot water systems, radiant floor heating and window treatments that worked together to provide efficient warmth.
Habitat for Humanity – ReStore Manager (2005-2006)
Operational Expertise – Standardized pricing and increased retail space by more than 150% resulting in increased donations and proceeds supporting affordable housing.
PROTOTYPE
Teton Science Schools – Outreach Coordinator (2006-2011)
Relationship Building – Connected potential partners at over 75 organizations from western rural communities to place-based residential education and teacher training.
So What LLC – Creative Strategist (2009-Present)
Visual Communications – Created brand strategies, multimedia presentations and data visualizations that were used to raise over $65 million for social initiatives.
VOLUNTEER
TEDxJacksonHole – Event Manager (2011-2015)
Volunteer Management – Led a team in all aspects of planning, production and speaker selection of five sold-out events attended by 500 annual participants.
Acumen Academy – Challenge Team (2017-2018)
Human-Centered Design – Explored increasing drop rates of fellows at Amal Academy in Pakistan and customer trust issues at Green Energy Biofuels in Nigeria.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University – BS in Economics, Minor in Engineering Technology (1994)
Expanded worldview and learned about cultural differences without the expense of studying abroad though active membership in the International Student Association.
Presidio Graduate School – MBA in Sustainable Business (2008)
(formerly Bainbridge Graduate Institute)
Completed a two-year social entrepreneurship project that redefined executive leadership training around the principles of sustainability and social justice.
PROCESS SKILLS
Creative Strategy, Design Thinking, Strategic Communications, Brand Identity, Information Design, Visual Storytelling, Digital Asset Management, Photography
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Final Cut, Premiere Pro, Audition, Camtasia, Moodle, Captivate, Canvas LMS, Keynote, PowerPoint, HTML, CSS, Javascript