Elevated Copackers

Chief Operations Officer

The San Diego River Park Foundation

• Lead person for all communications included printed newsletter, web site, annual
report and digital content.
• Lead person for creative content development including graphics, images and videos.
• Work with volunteers and student interns as a vital team members for
communications and events.
• Design and organize large events annually including River Days, Anniversary Party
and other events.
• Support Philanthropy program with emphasis on communications strategy and
content creations including for capital campaigns.
• Maintain organization’s style guide and actively participate in organization’s branding.
• Be active participant in public outreach include speaking engagements and
networking opportunities.

Community Engagement Manager

Elevation Culture

•	Right hand to owner; oversaw daily operations of 10+ employees, coordinated all logistics, inventory and supplies. 
•	Expanded business and partnership ventures in new industries (e.g., retail), leading to 55% year-over-year growth.
•	Researched, developed and sold industry first new products to existing and new clients.
•	Sourced and implemented economically and environmentally conscious materials, increasing profit margins by > 10%.

Director of Operations / Creative / Branding

Of Global Interest

Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, is not that easiest of places to visit. A few others and myself made the trek to Mount Everest base camp in October of 2017. After flying from Katmandu to Lukla (The History Channel in 2010, rated this airport as the most dangerous airport in the world for over 20 years) we trekked to more than 18,000ft in elevation and 100+ miles to experience Mount Everest. Hiking with a purpose, with the support from family and friends, we were able to help brighten and lighten smiles to the children in Nepal by providing over 100 crayons/colored pencils and over 300 tooth brushes/toothpaste throughout our journey.

Trekker

Xocial Marketing Inc.

In 2013, after years of experiential marketing experience and direct client service, I co-founded Xocial Marketing as a genuine alternative to big box experiential agencies with the goal of providing event marketing solutions. This entrepreneurial endeavor was driven by an industry need for dynamic, adaptive, and honest service. Over four years, our company’s growth from small to big name clientele such as Under Armour and Ghirardelli allowed for my own personal growth in project management, client relations and graphic design. 

•	Provided account management and program execution to diverse clientele within sports nutrition, premium chocolate, hydroponic nutrients, consumer product goods, energy supply, motorsports, motivational speakers and athletic apparel industries.  
•	Led all creative conceptualization, produced graphics assets using Adobe Creative Suites, and managed third party vendors to fabricate program elements.
•	Developed and lead 6-month nationwide retail marketing tour, three holiday retail activations, two-month three-market local market sampling program, 30+ B2B and B2C trade shows.
•	Responsible for half a million in sales for a client directly through marketing execution.
•	Facilitated 75,000+ attendee registrations using technology partners’ system over eight events.
•	Managed 50+ brand ambassadors across client programs and provided leadership to contract staff.
•	Collaborated with co-founder to create pitch decks, RFPs and budgets for prospective clients. 
•	Maintained vendor communication and relations to find cost effective solutions within budget to create program savings. 
•	Researched, administered and deployed updates based on programs current performance, industry trends and technology advances.

Co-Founder of Xocial Marketing Inc.

Moosejaw Mountaineering

• Greeted customers enthusiastically and determined their needs and wants
• Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements and previous experience in the field
• Advised customers for additional care and complimentary products to enhance their products
• Researched alternative products, resources and vendors if the item is unavailable
• Demonstrated products and their functional abilities
• Quoted prices and discounts as well as, warranties and delivery dates
• Prepared sales and accepted payment through cash and credit card
• Assisted in display of seasonal merchandise
• Updated and helped maintained sales records for inventory control

Retail Sales Associate

Appalachian Trail

Successfully completed hiking the entire Appalachian Trail.  Under the group name of BackpackingAT, three good friends started off this trail spanning 2,185.9 miles, 14 States, took  almost 7 months to complete. With the aid of the latest technology, sponsors, past experiences and a great mixture of personalities, I've updated, upload, tweeted, posted, captured, and blogged our adventures. From my 50 mile day hike, to weathering a snow storm where the fastest wind was recorded on a mountain to staring a bear in the face  to our emotional experiences on the trail... I've shared it all. Growing my followers organically to over 6,000 people across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, I have been able to provide a daily vicarious experience and interact with my fans to educate and entertain them along way.

BY THE NUMBERS:
Facebook: 1,300 Likes - 148,076 Interactions - 1,780,030 Impressions
Twitter: 4,938 Followers - 2,136 Tweets - 45,186 Impressions
Instagram: 498 Followers - 271 Photos - 3,035 Likes
Pinterest: 241 Followers - 197 Repins - 104 Pins

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/BackpackingAT

Backpacking AT Thru-Hiker

Programa Restauración de Tortugas Marinas (PRETOMA)

Spent 5 months volunteering at a Turtle Conservatory in a remote area of Costa Rica, starting early July 2012 and ending the beginning of December, 2012.  Helped Sea Turtles nest and hatch their eggs safely from poachers, natural predators and other harmful environmental conditions. My daily duties were building a hatchery, patrolling the beach for nesting turtles, releasing babies that hatch and exhuming the eggs left over in the nest. Acted as main chef for our project site, preparing and cooking the meals for the volunteers and guests. On the side, assisted other programs of Pretoma such as community involvement, sustainable fishing, ecological reforestation. 

Check out my experience...        
        http://www.helpingturtles.com/
        http://www.facebook.com/HelpingTurtles

BY THE NUMBERS:
        Website:11,170 Views - 3,011 Pictures Uploaded - 159 Posts Written
        Days Away from Home: 159
        Days of Rain in Costa Rica: 90
        Total Turtle Nests Saved: 92
        Total Turtle Eggs put into the Hatchery: 9,370 
        Total Baby Turtles released into the Ocean 2,579 
        Miles Patrolled on Beach: 400+
        Cubic Feet of Sand/Dirt Moved: 72,000


Check out the below video and see my experience in action!

Volunteer Assistant Research Coordinator

WIDECAST WIDER CARIBBEAN SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION NETWORK INC

Spent a little over one week at Playa Blanca, Costa Rica helping Turtles. Here we helped Widecast, a sea turtle conservation non-profit organization, with their daily tasks of capturing turtles and their data, mangrove restoration and mapping underwater topography. 

Check out my recap experiences below!

Capturing Turtles & Data
(http://www.seethewild.org/2476/23/see-turtles-volunteer-contest-winner---part-3-of-3.html)

Mangrove Restoration
http://www.seethewild.org/2476/22/see-turtles-volunteer-contest-winner---part-2-of-3.html

Check out my experience here:
http://www.seethewild.org/2476/20/see-turtles-volunteer-contest-winner---part-1-of-3.html



Check out the below video and see my experience in action!

Assistant Research Coordinator

SEETurtles.org

I sent a contest application to SeeTurtles (http://www.seeturtles.org/1/see-turtles.html) to become a volunteer for a week in Costa Rica, helping gather information on Sea Turtles. After applying and being selected as a top ten finalist, I went to work creating a brand identity and campaign, HelpingTurtles. The purpose of this campaign was to get more Facebook "Likes" than the other nine contestants during the week long voting duration. 

During this campaign I was able to publicize my HelpingTurtles campaign by utilizing social media outlets. Check them out:
http://www.facebook.com/HelpingTurtles
http://www.youtube.com/user/tmanvic

The time leading up to the voting week, I designed and created much of the collateral, give-a-ways and set up several guerrilla marketing events as well as a voting party at the end. With the help of some great friends and family I was able to create a sensational arsenal of tools. These items can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.411026562252399.94970.408545785833810&type=3

During the voting week, I spent every waking moment coordinating friends across the globe (literately) to share my story and vote for me. Using tactical postings on various sites, networking with people and groups and promoting myself as a local celebrity I was able to reach the masses. 

With over 2,500 votes (Facebook "Likes") and 1,000+ shares we conquered over the other 9 finalist to win a round trip flight to Costa Rica, free lodging and food at a Sea Turtle Conservatory.


Check out the below video and see my experience in action!

Contest Campaign Executive

I've lived many lives and worn many hats, shoes and (wet)suits; from turtle conservation efforts in Costa Rica to starting a successful experiential marketing company to handcrafting wooden medals and experiences for mountain sports to most recently helping manage a nonprofit advocating for health of the San Diego River.  

Now we venture on to the next opportunity. #RespectTheAdventure

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