Ursula Squire

 Ursula Squire - - Durango, CO, 81301 EDUCATION HATFIELD SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Portland, OR M.S. Political Science (June 2015) Awards & Honors: top 10% of class FORT LEWIS COLLEGE Durango, CO B.A. Philosophy (April 2012) ADDITIONAL SKILLS Team Leadership Community Development Social Media SEO Marketing Strategy Development Affiliate Marketing Advertising Marketing Outreach Microsoft Office Suite Google Analytics Slack Basecamp Critical Thinking Persuasive Communication Virtual Employee ABOUT ME Results-oriented professional with 5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of brand management, marketing strategy, and community development. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Basmati.com, Remote / May 2016 – Present Manage operations of publication (in-house team, writers, affiliates, advertisers). Assign illustration & commission original artwork. Direct social media strategy. Lead marketing initiatives (SEO, advertising, affiliate marketing) Community building, outreach and fundraising (social media, advertising). Supervise editor(s) as they prepare, rewrite, and edit copy to improve readability and audience engagement. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - MINERALS Idaho Department of Lands, Boise, ID / Oct. 2015 – May 2016 Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for executives, committees and boards of directors. Review operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures. GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT Portland State University, Portland, OR / Sept. 2014 – Jan. 2015 Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers. Prepare or proctor examinations. Liaison for all student/professor communication. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Southstar PM, Inc., Portland, OR / Nov. 2013 – Oct. 2014 Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents. Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work. Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, and personnel issues to aid executives. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE & RIVER GUIDE Durango Rivertrippers, Durango, CO / May 2006 – June 2012 First point of contact for clientele. Increase social media presence by 40%. Improve scheduling model. Manage team of employees. Trained river guides for the season (reading water, etc.). Involvement in water usage rights/policy and river restoration initiatives as a result of working in the family business.