Ash Zolton

Ash zolton

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location of Ash ZoltonGrand Junction, Colorado, United States
Phone number of Ash Zolton+91 xxxx xxxxx
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  • Timeline

    Jan 2008 - Aug 2013

    Director of Fundraising and Events

    Chico Rugby Foundation
    Sept 2009 - Aug 2010

    Adventure Guide

    HQ Events & Teambuilding
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

    Program Facilitator

    Odyssey Teams Inc.
    Nov 2010 - Apr 2013

    Senior Trip Leader

    Bold Earth Adventures
    Feb 2013 - Jan 2014

    Event Specialist

    Downtown Chico Business Association
    Sept 2013 - Jan 2014

    External Relations Coordinator

    California State University, Chico
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

    Trip Leader

    Backroads Active Travel
    Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

    Brand Experience Manager

    Giant Bicycles
    Current Company
    Apr 2016 - now

    Founder, CEO

    Roam Events
  • About me

    Founder & CEO | Roam Events

  • Education

    • California state university-chico

      2004 - 2009
      Recreation administration event management & tourism

      Activities and Societies: Recreation Hospitality and Parks Society (RHAPS) Community Action Volunteers in Education Women's Rugby Football Club

  • Experience

    • Chico rugby foundation

      Jan 2008 - Aug 2013
      Director of fundraising and events
    • Hq events & teambuilding

      Sept 2009 - Aug 2010
      Adventure guide
    • Odyssey teams inc.

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
      Program facilitator
    • Bold earth adventures

      Nov 2010 - Apr 2013
      Senior trip leader
    • Downtown chico business association

      Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
      Event specialist
    • California state university, chico

      Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
      External relations coordinator
    • Backroads active travel

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      Trip leader

      Led world-class custom expeditions with the largest luxury adventure travel company on the planet. • Assisted in establishing new itineraries including research, design, & development of bookings, route planning, advanced safety plan, community engagement, and transportation• Problem-solved on the fly in a wide array of scenarios including guest dynamics, business partnerships, subcontractors, and logistics• Assigned most comprehensive trip schedule of new hires, leading over 19 trips in a six month period. • Onboarded 150+ guests annually, using systemized communication and live feedback to establish relationships and set the experience up for success• Autonomously directed logistics, local teams and a budget up to $100k both domestically and internationally• Earned consistent top performance ratings among 500+ leaders worldwideCamping, Zion National ParkMultisport Family, HawaiiMultisport, Charleston-SavannahBiking, Asheville-GreenvilleBiking, Vermont-QuebecBiking, Maine Show less

    • Giant bicycles

      Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
      Brand experience manager

      Developed and produced field marketing brand experiences.Direct consumer marketing, brand development, transportation logistics, event permitting and planning, bike maintenance clinics, skills clinics, group rides, athlete support, ambassador training retail training, festivals, fundraisers, and community events.

    • Roam events

      Apr 2016 - now
      Founder, ceo

      Founder and CEO of Roam Events, an event production company redefining how our clients interact and engage with customers and communities through authentic brand experiences. Net Promotor Score 87+The CEO and executive planner of: - Roam Fest - the first and largest femme mountain bike festival in the world- Roam Retreats - exceptional white-glove mountain bike vacations across the US- Roam Rally Demo Tour - a high-touch demo tour in collaboration with Specialized Bicycles- The Sturdy Dirty Enduro - the largest women's-only enduro race in the US- Rebecca's Private Idaho: Outside Magazine's Top 25 Cycling Events in the World- Rusch Academy: bespoke endurance training academy with 7-time World Champion Rebecca Rusch• Executive manager of all operations including a team of 75 event production specialists and up to 24 unique events in a year• Developed and managed a $400,000 annual company budget and successfully executed an additional $500,000 in secondary event budgets• Produce, strategize, and execute event production logistics, schedule, and runsheet• Director of marketing and brand development including regular use of Adobe Suite (primarily Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) to plan, create, and promote digital and branded event marketing materials • Full-stack web design and implementation of customer registration platform, event websites, and digital marketing campaigns • Facilitated permit applications and compliance with Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, state, county, city, and private stakeholders including food, liquor, alcohol, and road closure permits• Evaluated and reconstructed standard operating procedures both back and front of house to increase productivity, satisfaction, and event success Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Wilderness first responder

      Nols - national outdoor leadership school