Natalie Alkire
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Natalie Alkire

NATALIE C. ALKIRE
OAKLAND, CA
ABOUT
NCALKIRE@GMAIL.COM------------
Talent for strategy and project management.
I am a collaborative worker that performs well in leading groups to take resourceful initiative, develop systems of organization for growth, and coordinate projects. My objective is to apply these skills to my artistic community, and contribute in a more significant way to our art culture in the bay area.
EXPERIENCE
- Designer/ Business Development & Operations, Unicorn Consulting (current)
Leads professional development initiatives for the Design Department to continually improve through operation strategy, vendor and new client relationships, product planning, and piloting new project types. Developed procedures and introduced inventory, CRM and project tracking tools to the department. Created sales deck for investors and marketing materials. Attends design trade show annually as buyer to maintain existing relationships, scout new suppliers and monitor consumer trends.
- Director of Marketing, Chalet View Lodge (Graeagle, Ca)
Drove the development and implementation of integrated media strategies for boutique hotel brand. Instrumental in generating an average 30% growth consistent over two seasons, and a fully booked wedding venue calendar for 2017. Acted as on-site venue contact during weddings and group events. Instrumental in educating business owners of Plumas County on the Tourism Business District initiatives.
- Founder, Hail- Ethical Intimates (Melbourne AU)
Set out to start an ethical intimates line in 2014. Awarded Young Business Hustler in 2015, Melbourne by Big Think and Dukes of Ed. Market and supply analysis. Developed brand and messaging, designs, marketing and distribution plan. Grew network of social entrepreneurs, fashion designers, manufacturers, and human rights activists. Sourced eco-friendly fabrics, green factories and production lines in Melbourne, Indonesia, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Prototyping and product development. Filmed for crowd funding campaign. Ceased operation in 2016 due to family hardship.
- Counselor, San Diego Youth Services (San Diego, Ca)
Oversaw safe and positive environment for at risk foster youth. Behavioral coaching, independent living skillset support. Help assure success of placement by providing assistance in the implementation of casework plans, intakes, collateral contacts, and follow-up. Provided telephone crisis intervention services during all working hours.Organized special documents, missing person reports, special incident reporting.
EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Bachelor of the Arts Psychology, minor of Neuroscience Wake Forest University, 2008-2012
Supply Chain Innovation: FutureLearn, University of Twente
SKILLS
Entrepreneurship
Sales
Squarespace / WIX Inventory management tools Social media
ACTIVITIES
- Lost Sierra Working Group: TBID Steering committee, Makerspace Committee
_ The Space Whale, The Generator (Sparks, NV) ------------/makrspc
- Think Tank Facilitator training - KIDMOB ------------/pctmd
- Events: World of Wonders Science Museum
- Tree Italyve: Artist Manager ------------/astoldbytree