Senior Specialist, Event Technology
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC · Feb 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 yr 10 mos)

• Designed and published websites, registration forms, emails, surveys, and mobile apps using Cvent for internal events.

• Managed graphic design, reporting, user experience, customer service, and purchasing.

• Created and launched 40+ events and 10+ mobile apps, achieving 90%+ favorable ratings from attendees.

Co-Founder, Digital Marketing Specialist
Catholic Softball Group · Apr 2015 - Present (9 yrs 9 mos)

• Co-founded nonprofit and manage all aspects, including marketing, communications, event management, and HR.

• Grew membership to 1,000+ and organized 6 annual retreats and countless service events.

• Supported 14 couples who met through CSG and accumulated 1,000+ service hours.

High School Official (Football, Basketball)
Gopher State Officials · Jan 2009 - Present (16+ yrs)

• Officiated varsity high school football, basketball, baseball, and softball.

• Officiated 2021 6A and 2016 5A football state championships.

• Became White Hat in 2024, leading my own officiating crew.

Digital Marketing Specialist
Think Small · Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

• Managed six websites, including content updates (landing pages, copy, forms, images/videos), SEO, plugins, and CSS/HTML.

• Created and sent email blasts with custom copy and graphics.

• Led the development of two new websites: stories.thinksmall.org and redball.thinksmall.org.

• Developed a COVID-19 Resource landing page for parents and providers.

• Updated and added hundreds of titles on redleafpress.org.

Digital Marketing Manager
Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge · Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

• Managed multiple websites, social media platforms, and email campaigns.

• Co-developed, designed, and maintained mntc.org and three other in-house websites.

• Produced and scheduled social media posts for three accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

• Oversaw the production of video projects, including Prayer Warriors.

• Created and scheduled numerous email blasts, ensuring compatibility across devices.

Digital Marketing Coordinator
Fish & Richardson P.C. · Jan 2016 - May 2017

• Managed and maintained video library, including recording, editing, and producing videos.

• Created graphics such as banner ads, headers, news templates, and bio headshots.

• Updated firm websites (WordPress), fixing glitches and adding new content.

• Generated and sent email blasts to thousands of recipients.

• Recorded and produced firm Podcast episodes.

• Trained colleagues on programs and procedures.

• Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communications, 2005

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

• Associate in Applied Science, Web and Interactive Media, 2011

Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis, MN