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Steve Wilkinson

Steve Wilkinson

Songwriter and performer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director, Operation Nightwatch; Musician

  • Education

    • Portland State University

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      BS Economics

      Studied the emerging economies of the then ever changing eastern European bloc, began playing in 'real' rock bands including early shows with seminal Northwest bands of the early 90's. Also worked in production for KPSU-TV including camera, grip, programming, and tech support.

  • Experience

    • Steve Wilkinson Music

      Jan 1991 - now
      Songwriter and performer

      Writing, arranging, recording, producing, performing, managing, touring, and public relations.

    • Cobalt Group

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      Account Executive

      Sales and consulting for web products and services for auto dealership and OEM industry.

    • DealerTech Services, LLC

      Mar 2005 - Mar 2010
      Founder, Partner, Director of Sales

      Owned, operated, hired, fired, and managed all sales operationsfor photo and data collection firm for automotive dealerships.Grew revenue from $0 to $600K in less than two years and managedit as a recurring income business as my partner ran theday to operations of the business.

    • Citysearch

      Oct 2006 - Feb 2010
      Account Executive

      Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems.

    • Groupon

      Mar 2010 - Sept 2016
      Senior Account Executive

      First ever outside rep for the Portland market. I worked to find the best businesses and organizations in the metro region to structure features that offer huge local online exposure and guaranteed, paying customers. Personally generated over $32 million in revenue during my 6-plus year tenure, and managed local meet-ups, sponsorships, speeches at social media events, trade conferences, reputation management, and coordination of team activities.

    • Wilkinson Blades

      Jan 2011 - now
      Singer, Guitar player, drummer, songwriter

      Write, compose, arrange, play, record, produce, and perform original and collaborative music projects, in addition to promoting and booking.

    • American Red Cross

      Apr 2017 - Feb 2023
      Biomedical Account Manager

      American Red Cross Biomedical Account ManagerResponsible for all facets of account management and promotion for sponsors, including business development, community outreach, presentations to new and existing clients, increasing drive frequency, territory and calendar planning, booking, scheduling, education, training, ensuring adherence to industry and FDA regulations, marketing, and acquiring staffing and equipment for blood drives in the east Portland, OR territory.

    • BeeHive Media, LLC

      Feb 2023 - now
      Copywriter

    • Operation Nightwatch Portland

      May 2024 - now

      • Interim Executive Director

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Executive Director

        May 2024 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Google Certified

    • Certificate in Grant Writing

      The People's Nonprofit Accelerator
      Jun 2024

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Oregon Food Bank
      Oregon Food BankAssociated with Steve Wilkinson

    • Tutor

      Issued by SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
      SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)Associated with Steve Wilkinson

    • Organizer, Fundraiser

      Issued by Oregon Ballot Measure 88 on Aug 2014
      Oregon Ballot Measure 88Associated with Steve Wilkinson

    • Videography, Marketing, Consulting, Event Planning

      Issued by Yes on Oregon Ballot Measure 99, Outdoor School for All on Apr 2016
      Yes on Oregon Ballot Measure 99, Outdoor School for AllAssociated with Steve Wilkinson

    • Board Member

      Issued by Operation Nightwatch on Mar 2023
      Operation NightwatchAssociated with Steve Wilkinson