Samantha Belilty

Experience

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  The Orlando Museum of Art

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Marketing Intern

  • Planned and hosted community outreach events & membership activities.• Assisted the Marketing Department in the support of marketing and administrative activities.• Participated and help to increase in membership sales by targeted grassroots marketing.

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  Clear Channel Communications

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Marketing Intern

  • Conducted client category research. • Created Sales Proposals/ Assisting in execution on sales promotions. • Collaborated on writing and producing commercials. • Worked on e-commerce website.

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  Intellectual Decisions for Environmental Awareness Solutions

  Apr 2011 - May 2012

  Founding Director of IDEAS for ARTS​

  • Created a national program enabling students to spread awareness for environmental issues through art. • Organized art competitions and showcased the winners at the Orlando Museum of Art. • Auctioned upcycled art and donated 100% of the proceeds to The Seminole County MudWalk-$3,000

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  Mitigation Marketing

  May 2011 - Jan 2012

  Marketing Intern

  Founded in 1998, Mitigation Marketing was the first company of its kind in Florida, and today the company remains the largest firm specializing in marketing support for mitigation banks. Known throughout the nation as a leader in the mitigation banking industry, Mitigation Marketing has developed a systematic approach to the marketing and sales of mitigation credits and focuses on service at every level. Using this approach, Mitigation Marketing has created the largest inventory of mitigation credits in the state of Florida.• Coordinated the company’s market research, marketing strategy, sales, advertising and promotional activities.• Assisted with the implementation of statewide effort for marketing and sales of twenty-two Mitigation and Conservation Banks. • Represented Mitigation Banks through association membership, workshops, and committee work. • Marketing coordination and implementation in support of sales of mitigation credits. • Coordinated Database Management and direct mailings. Show less

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  Greensleeves LLC

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  Marketing Associate

  Greensleeves LLC is a knowledge & systems technology company that provides integrated high performance energy solutions to the built environment through the application of advanced control algorithms packaged into pre-configured control packages. Greensleeves' software for controlling commercial building scale geothermal heat pump systems is self-learning, self-adapting and self-healing.• Maintained the website using WordPress HTML editor and tracked performance metrics through Google Analytics & Google AdWords. • Assisted in running direct marketing initiatives: writing press releases, enhancing SEO, direct mailings, database tracking and outreach events. • Designed and developed all print publications and digital materials such as trade show displays, ads, brochures, presentations, one-sheets, website and press releases. • Updated and maintained CEO's calendar and arranged participation in several clean energy conferences. • Coordinated and set up high-level conference calls, board and management meetings, special events and travel arrangements for top executives. Show less

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  UCF Environmental Coalition

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Creative Director / Graphic Designer

  •Developed the Environmental Coalition’s website through WordPress HTML editor. •Increased Twitter followers by over 175% & Facebook ‘likes’ by over 160%. •Responsible for the Environmental Coalition’s branding and graphics.

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  Freelance Graphic Designer and Artist

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2017

  Artist

  • Washington DC’s Art Soirée Productions Featured Artist • Nuit Blanche DC Featured Artist • Body Painter Washington Life Magazine YGL party at Arena Stage• Art’s Education Partnership Graphic Designer• Graphic Designer for Certified Fitness Trainer - Salina Duggan • Wild Hordeum Brewing Graphic Designer• Live Painter and Resident Artist at Cafe Tu Tu Tango• Orlando Museum of Art 1st Thursday Resident Artist

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  Liberty Universal Management, Inc.

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Marketing Administrative Associate

  • Focused on brand development in the commercial real estate industry and implemented an inbound/outbound marketing plan that included SEO enhancements, email campaigns and conference participation. • Designed all print and web materials: brochures, signs, info sheets, email campaigns and website. • Conducted extensive research on competitors and potential acquisitions. • Coordinated all meetings, program functions and marketing for properties and trade shows. • Communicated with multiple vendors to address and secure timely tenant repairs. • Provided superior administrative support to the president by handling all travel and accommodationlogistics, organizing meetings, answering calls and managing calendar. Show less

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  Washington Project for the Arts

  Oct 2014 - May 2015

  Auction Coordinator

  WPA was founded in 1975 by the art impresario Alice Denney, organizer of the legendary NOW Festival in 1966. Over the past four decades, and under the leadership of nearly a dozen directors, WPA has presented more than 500 exhibitions; 1,000 performances; 700 lectures, workshops, and symposia; 250 screenings; and 58 public art projects. Nearly every major visual artist in the District between 1975 and today has had some connection with WPA. WPA supports artist-driven projects, advocacy, and dialogue so that artists can live, work, and flourish. • Managed the 34th Annual Art Auction Exhibition & Gala - one of DC’s most highlyanticipated art events and WPA’s largest fundraiser consisting of over 1,000 guests and104 local and international artists.• Implemented a digital bidding system and raised record-breaking funds for both theorganization and participating artists.• Coordinated all print and digital media efforts, including launching the event website,social media promotion, auction catalog & invitations. Show less

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  GRID Alternatives

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2017

  Marketing Associate and Office Manager

  GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic brings clean, renewable solar power to families across Maryland, D.C. Virginia and Delaware, and provides hands-on training opportunities for thousands of volunteers and job trainees. GRID Alternatives is 501(c)(3) certified non-profit organization based in Oakland, California, with nine affiliate offices serving all of California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. In addition to having a national Tribal Program, and an International Program serving Nicaragua, Nepal and Mexico.During my time as the Marketing and Executive Assistant with GRID, my scope of work was as follows: • Built our brand as the largest non-profit solar installer in the country by managing all corporate events, fundraisers, media campaigns, and overall digital marketing activities for the Mid-Atlantic branch. • Collaborated with Executive Director, Giving Manager, and Outreach Manager to create annual donor cultivation and marketing strategies. • Supported the Outreach team’s goal to increase solar adoption in the District of Columbia by planning local events, developing all promotional materials, growing our social media platforms, and maintaining the GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic website. • Managed the overall daily operations of an office environment including staff management, customer service, onboarding, and building management. • Increased Facebook likes by 200% and grew Twitter followers from 50 to 1,000+ in less than a year. Show less

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  ARTECHOUSE

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  Seasonal XYZT Marketing & Exhibition Manager

  Opened in June 2017 in Washington, D.C., ARTECHOUSE is a first-of-its-kind innovative art space dedicated to showcasing experiential and immersive large scale installations by artists who are forerunners of the new age in arts and technology.During my time working to launch the opening exhibition, my scope of work was as follows: • Managed the gallery experience for visitors for the opening world traveled XYZT exhibition at ARTECHOUSE. • Lead the creative direction for the exhibition’s digital marketing and social media efforts.• Worked closely with director and artists, in the development, production, and installationof exhibitions and programs, including commissioned works for private and corporate programming.• Executed all aspects of exhibition development and implementation at the highest professional standards, including research, writing, presentations, budgeting, and coordination with Artistic Director• Actively pursued strategic opportunities for capturing volume and group ticket sales for tour and non-tour groups ; serviced all group requests and handled all group customer inquires. Show less

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  New Columbia Solar

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2019

  Communications & Marketing Manager

  New Columbia Solar (NCS) is a fully-integrated Solar developer, EPC, financier, owner and operator. Founded in 2016, NCS has been involved with more than 15 megawatts, or nearly $50 million, of District based solar construction and financing, making them the leading commercial solar developer in the nation’s capital. During my time as the Marketing Manager with NCS, my scope of work was as follows: • Strategized and executed sales-driven marketing communications campaigns that resulted in increased lead generation and brand awareness.• Worked as interim Sales Manager and lead revisions of internal efficiency procedures, resulting in improved forecasting accuracy by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing lead generation data trends.• Negotiated energy purchasing agreements resulting in over 20 new partnerships.• Maintained and developed website content, analyzed metrics, and utilized SEO best practices.• Managed deliverables and directed cross-functional teams in preparing qualifications, technical responses, and cost estimates for various government and private RFPs.• Supported business development efforts by generating materials and experiences that connected with NCS audiences, including targeted email campaigns, digital and print advertising, Op-eds, community events, sponsorship opportunities, and media outreach. Show less

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  NatureServe

  Nov 2019 - now

  Marketing & Communications Director

  For nearly 50 years, NatureServe has been the authoritative source for biodiversity data throughout North America. To protect threatened biodiversity, NatureServe works with over 60 organizations and 1,000+ conservation scientists in the U.S. and Canada to collect, analyze, and deliver standardized biodiversity information, providing comprehensive spatial data to meet both regulatory and conservation needs. NatureServe and its network partners develop and manage data for over 100,000 species and ecosystems, answering fundamental questions about what exists, where it is found, and how it is doing.As the Marketing and Communications Manager, I conceptualize, develop, and execute our marketing and public relations strategy to build the NatureServe brand. Show less