Work/Education
a creative direction
Work History
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA, - Senior Director of External Relations and Special Events2/2013 – present
• Led university-wide community engagement strategy, including donor events, public relations, and mission-driven partnerships. • Served as team leader on a $100 million comprehensive fundraising campaign. • Produced and directed Concordia Christmas on PBS, expanding from 6 local airings to 2,000+ national broadcasts, earning 14 International Telly Awards. • Grew the Gala of Stars donor event from $500,000 to $1,000,000 in annual fundraising revenue. • Mobilized 1,000+ volunteers annually through ConcordiaServes, the university’s community service initiative. • Built strategic partnerships with civic leaders, church communities, and major business partners to advance Concordia’s mission and visibility.
• Led university-wide community engagement strategy, including donor events, public relations, and mission-driven partnerships. • Served as team leader on a $100 million comprehensive fundraising campaign. • Produced and directed Concordia Christmas on PBS, expanding from 6 local airings to 2,000+ national broadcasts, earning 14 International Telly Awards. • Grew the Gala of Stars donor event from $500,000 to $1,000,000 in annual fundraising revenue. • Mobilized 1,000+ volunteers annually through ConcordiaServes, the university’s community service initiative. • Built strategic partnerships with civic leaders, church communities, and major business partners to advance Concordia’s mission and visibility.
Genesis One Design
Seattle, WA, Producer & Principal Consultant3/1996 – 2/2013
• Created award-winning media and engagement campaigns for nonprofits, ministries, and national corporations.
• Directed capital campaign storytelling for ministries, higher ed institutions, and Christian nonprofits.
• Clients included Microsoft, The ELCA National Youth Gathering, Intel, AT&T, and Children’s Circle of Care (with Bill Gates Sr.).
• Produced TheGoal.com, a digital platform sharing the testimonies of Christian athletes around the world.
• Provided creative direction, brand strategy, and fundraising video production to organizations navigating major transitions or growth.
Watts/Silverstein and Associates
Seattle, WA, Producer6/1991 – 3/1996
• Produced large-scale events and campaigns for Fortune 500 clients, managing concept-to-execution strategies.
• Collaborated with creative teams and corporate stakeholders to develop compelling live experiences.
• Clients included Disney Vacation Club, Nintendo, Kenworth Trucks, and PACCAR.
• Developed branded environments and staged national product launches across the tech, travel, and automotive sectors.
Educational Summary
• Masters in Organizational
Leadership - Concordia University Irvine
• Speciaic Ministry Pastor Certification - Concordia Seminary St. Louis
• BA in Communications - University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Skills
Masters degree in Organizational Leadership
Skilled preacher/public speaker
Musician/Worship Leader
Extensive experience in budgeting and project management
Proficient: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Premier, GoLive, ProPresenter, HTML, DVD Studio Pro, MS Office, spreadsheet, e-mail, MacintoshOS and Windows OS, team management and leadership
Experience: Director, Flash, Dreamweaver, Pro Tools, CSS, Javascript, PHP