People have always asked my mom, "So, what is Mark interested in today?" Since I was a child, I have been an explorer. I like to know how things work by taking them apart. I am an activist, a traveler, an entrepreneur, and most importantly, a listener.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2009 – Present, Owner, Denvelopers, Denver, CO

  • Responsible for establishing a healthy relationship with clients
  • Delegating work to local designers and developers
  • Lead a client from the beginning stages of courtship to launching a fresh, brand new website and online presence

August 2009 – March 2010, Graphic Design and Web Development Coordinator, Healing Waters International, Golden, CO

  • Design and create all print materials including flyers, brochures, and posters
  • Collaborate with contracted web agency to develop a better functioning website
  • Consult the executive staff on design and web design improvements

March 2008 – August 2009, Director of Communications, The 1010 Project, Denver, CO

  • Monitor and create all communicative materials for the fundraising, development, and advocacy teams
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with media partners, industry associations, NGOs and others to build credibility, awareness and business opportunities
  • Implement a strategic marketing plan to generate awareness and demand for services across multiple platforms including e-mail, web, online and print media, and events
  • Optimize and maintain web technology including PHP code, CSS, HTML, Google AdWords, social media, and Content Management Systems
  • Create and implement SEO strategies with the goal of increasing organic search engine traffic and offsite SEO networks
  • Excel in an environment with extremely limited resources and learn to develop best practices for utilizing current free and open-source software
  • Direct a team of six graduate-level interns in organizational operations

March 2007 – March 2008, Shift Manager, Dazbog Coffee Company, Denver, CO

  • Managed baristas and employees on staff
  • Ensured that policies and procedures of the company were being met by the staff
  • Generated customer loyalty by giving excellent customer service and requiring it of employees

February 2006 – March 2008, Intern, The 1010 Project, Denver, CO

  • Started a student-led publication to raise awareness and understanding about the global community
  • Wrote and edited articles and photographs for the publication

June 2001 – July 2006, Seasonal Accounting Assistant, V3 Companies Ltd., Woodridge, IL

  • Assisted executive staff in daily office operations
  • Maintained and updated a list of company assets
  • Updated yearly financial audit schedules

EDUCATION

B.A. International Studies, May 2006. Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO

SPECIAL SKILLS

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, HTML code, CSS web design, PHP code development, internet research, both PC and Mac operating systems, and custom WordPress theme design and software installation
  • Conversational Spanish speaking skills perfected by studying abroad with The Center for Cross-Cultural Studies in Seville, Spain August 2005 – September 2006

Contact Information

References

  • Adam Delp, Chief Operating Officer, The 1010 Project
    303-570-9005
  • Erin Sorce, Concern Worldwide US
    303-819-4303
  • Scott Byington, Co-director, Elias Fund
    303-842-2952
  • Andrew Syed, Amnesty International
    303-564-3031
  • Aaron Walling, Healing Waters International
    303-526-7278 x. 211
  • Keith Ives, American Red Cross – Mile High Chapter
    720-281-3782