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Freelance Photographer + Designer

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Experienced Creative Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the outdoor industry. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Instagram, Art Direction, and Brand Development. Content marketing professional with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) focused in Visual Art from University of San Diego. 

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• Brand development and management 
• Social media  and content marketing
• Field marketing and community engagement 
• Action sport, event, studio, and portrait photography 
• Art direction including hiring on-screen talent and photographers, shoot design, copywriting, and shoot direction
• Experience in outdoor and wellness Industries
• Experience managing multiple projects at once• Graphic Design and Brand Consulting
• Work displayed in the Chicago Architrouve Gallery

• Lead execution of multimedia projects in accordance with the marketing plan, liaising and collaborating with external vendors as needed. 
• Collaborate with members of the Community Engagement and Leadership Teams in the creation of materials; collect and interpret project lead’s vision, present drafts, collect feedback, and gain full approval. 
• Complete projects by coordinating as needed with manufacturers, printers, consultants, etc..
• Contribute to the upkeep of Company Style Guide 
• Research and analyze trends within our member community and the active lifestyle industry, and their role within the visual representation of Company.
• Support ideation and development of written content as requested. 
• Support administration of advertising and marketing projects as requested.
• Support event planning and execution as requested.
• Contribute to strategic planning as requested.

Creative Arts Specialist

• Collaborate with C+P Team, Site Management, and Department Managers to develop and maintain effective web communications schedule.
• Manage Social Media accounts, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube, in accordance with Mesa Rim's short and long-term strategic goals.
• Create and distribute Department and Company promotional material while maintaining brand and culture consistency
• Create administrative Company materials in accordance with Company style guide.
•  Prepare and deliver bimonthly internal and external newsletters.
• Support and execute photo/video projects in accordance with multimedia vision
• Support in creation of Mesa Rim retail products and department-specific apparel.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives as requested.
• Ensure Mesa Rim's web communications is consistently industry leading, researching current market trends and making suggestions for appropriate actions.

Design + Social Communications Coordinator

• Create and distribute marketing material for department-specific events and programs, quarterly community events, and grand-scale company events.
•  Support in creation of Mesa Rim retail products and Department-specific apparel.
• Provide website maintenance as needed, ensuring content is updated and aligned with Company brand.
•  Manage Mesa Rim social media accounts, such as Facebook and Twitter.
• Document events through photography and videography.
• Attend events outside of Mesa Rim (ex: health fairs and networking events) to represent the Company and build professional relationships.
• Plan and execute in-house community events such as quarterly BBQs, fundraising events for local philanthropic organizations, and member appreciation gatherings. 
• Respond to donation requests and attend philanthropic events.
• Support Marketing Manager in planning and execution of grand-scale community events 
• Research current market trends and make suggestions for appropriate actions.

Marketing Assistant


• American Association of Snowboard Instructors Level 1 certified instructor 
• Rider analysis and leading ability level class assignment
• Work with private lessons as well as large group lessons
• Conducting lessons in English and Spanish
• Follow class progressions to educate guest ages 7-12 in proper snowboarding technique appropriate to their ability.  Occasionally instruct adult lessons and children ages 4-6
• Analyzes problems and resolves them in a positive and safe manner
• Promote safety and give students the knowledge to remain safe when they leave lessons to ski/ride on their own

Youth Snowboard Instructor

Jen Gold is a Freelance Photographer + Designer at Jen Gold Photo & Design in San Diego, CA.

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University of San Diego