Client Roster

NCWIT – Community Manager

[The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is] ”a coalition of over 250 prominent corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and non-profits working to increase the participation of girls and women in computing and IT. NCWIT is a 501(c)(3)*, established in 2004.”

[NCWIT believes] that inspiring more women to choose careers in IT is a compelling issue of innovation, competitiveness, and workforce sustainability. In a global economy, gender diversity in IT means a larger and more competitive workforce; in a world dependent on innovation, it means the ability to design technology that is as broad and creative as the people it serves.

My role: social media community management of online communities including Facebook and Twitter, including engagement, information sharing, conversation, and reporting.  Responsible for growth of these communities. Actively involved in campaign promotion and other communications projects and assignments.

Appolicious – Guest Content Manager

Appolicious is online resource and community where iPhone apps are reviewed, rated, and explained.

My role: Manage relationships between Appolicious.com, AndroidApps.com, and guest bloggers who contribute articles and blog posts about app news and reviews. Additionally, promote traffic to and track engagement with these posts and their authors.

Business Development

20-Something Bloggers – Biz Dev Manager

“Today, 20 Something Bloggers has brought together thousands of bloggers from all over the world, and spawned a vibrant community of like-minded, fascinating people who thrive on one another’s support and feedback. The network includes an active forum, more than 250 subgroups, and an endless stream of community events.”

My role: Manage ads, partnerships, and sponsorships in an effort to grow our influence and revenue.

Speaking Engagements & Mentorship

Startup Weekend: Portland

April 2011: Social Media Mentor. Provided direction, advice, and consultation to various groups at Portland’s fourth Startup Weekend with regards to social media planning, strategy, and execution.

Boulder Social Media Action Council

August 2010 – I spoke with business owners, located in the downtown Boulder area, on the role of blogging for small, local businesses.

The College of St. Catherine

On February 6, 2009, I had the opportunity to speak to a Marketing/Advertising class at St. Catherine’s in St. Paul, MN about personal branding, social networks, and how to use the two to create meaningful campaigns and lasting impressions.

In February, 2010, I returned and spoke to that year’s class on the same topic.

Other Relationships

Nintendo | Brand About Town

I’m a Brand Enthusiast for Nintendo, a relationship managed by the innovative, and incredibly forward-thinking agency Brand About Town.

Brand About Town works with brands to establish “direct and dynamic relationships with customers by creating viral programs that generate word of mouth advocacy” (via the Brand About Town website). As a Brand Enthusiast/Ambassador, I’m invited to try new products early, attend special events, and am a part of an incredibly active community of gadget-loving girls.