Olivia Barry

Experience

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  Copper Mountain Resort

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  Ski Instructor

  Serving as a Part-time Ski Instructor and program registration staff; gaining significant experience with children under the age of 18. Specialized with 3-5 year olds, and twice won Playmaker of the Month at the Copper Ski and Ride School. Duties included following the proper procedures regarding medical forms, emergency contacts, and personal information, cultivate lasting relationships with clients, maintain professional demeanor regardless of circumstance, and create a memorable experience for the program participants. It was imperative that I be knowledgeable of current resort information, offerings, and events, as well as proactively engage and delight guests. Show less

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  Smithsonian Institution

  May 2015 - Jan 2015

  Intern

  I served as an intern in the Office of Advancement with the Friends of the Smithsonian Program and the James Smithson Society. Main duties included planning and executing large scale events, maintaining donor relations, and managing print materials. Both membership societies included high-level and prestigious donors, and required the utmost discretion and a high level of service. Day-to-day activities included answering phones and emails concerning our members, scheduling visits to the museums, and preparing travel itineraries and booking reservations for Smithsonian member representatives across the country. Events included a New Member breakfast, the Food For Thought lecture series, and annual Castle Garden tour and cocktail hour. The Food For Thought lecture series included researching and contacting prospective speakers, confirming all print materials, taking reservations, logistical prep work, and day-of assistance. Show less

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  The Aspen Institute

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Intern

  Served as an Intern with the Office of Institutional Advancement at the Aspen campus, directly involved with coordinating events, membership logistics, and administrative support with both the Society of Fellows (SOF) and the Office of the President and Special Events. Duties included creating a run of show, preparing vendor invoices, providing necessary materials for the events, tracking RSVPs, day-of support and execution, and follow-up after events. I largely worked on the Summer Celebration and Socrates Dinner that included extensive event preparations and many moving parts, including seating charts, tracking donations, and all interactions with outside companies to insure the smooth execution of the dinners. I worked on the Aspen Ideas Festival as auxiliary event support and help at the SOF desk for members during the Festival. Throughout the internship, the ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously while still maintaining a high level of detail and professionalism was necessary. Show less

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  Whitman College

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Chair of the Whitman Events Board

  As Chair of the Events Board, I led 12 student Directors and together we delivered over 20 events a semester, including live performances, nationally renowned keynote speakers, and skill building workshops to the Whitman student body. I led our weekly Director’s meetings; attended Executive Council meetings for our student government, and all Senate meetings. Together with a great team, I managed the largest budget of any student organisation, and we worked hard to deliver compelling content to our students. Teamwork, execution, attention to detail and strict deadlines drove our organisation and its success. Show less

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  The Aspen Institute

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  Summer Staff

  Served in the Office of Institutional Advancement at the Aspen Campus, under the Director of the Society of Fellows membership program. Worked to set up meetings with donors and craft publications and invitations, and helped to organize upper level dinners and receptions while working with cross-departmental teams and outside organizations. Gained proficiency in two CRM databases.

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  Crestone Capital, LLC

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  Brand Identity and Event Management Strategist

  Managed a budget exceeding $300k aimed at client engagement and continued firm growth through branding and event execution. Organized 3 conferences a year, numerous social events, a consumer-focused summit, and regularly communicated with high-net-worth clients regarding content and event management. Implemented innovative new branding protocols, modernized collateral, and created new vendor relations.

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  State of Colorado

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

  Deputy Director, Boards and Commissions

  Helped to oversee the application, appointment, and confirmation process for over 300 Boards and Commissions across the state with various statutory requirements. Integrated a new Salesforce system for applicants and appointees, thus streamlining the application process and increasing the diversity of Governor appointments.

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  University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

  Aug 2020 - May 2022

  MBA Candidate, Forte Fellow
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  Land O'Lakes, Inc.

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  MBA Marketing & Strategy Intern

  Developed a go-to-market approach for a product within the adjuvant space at WinField United. Worked with cross functional teams to better strategize the needs of growers and retailers

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  Land O'Lakes, Inc.

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Associate Marketing Manager, Deli Cheese

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Associate Marketing Manager, Foodservice Innovation & eCommerce

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2024