Laura Powers

Experience

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  Chance UK

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Administrative and Creative Intern

  At Chance UK, I served as an administrative and creative intern in charge of organizing mail, writing and logging checks and finances, assisting program managers with creative duties, compiling spreadsheets, assisting with donor research, writing thank you letters, and contacting local businesses for support. I gained experience in an office environment and also in being part of team.

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  City of Golden

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Childcare Coordinator

  As a childcare coordinator, I was in charge of the safety and entertainment of up to 20 children at a time ranging in ages from 6 months to eight years old. I had to be aware of safety concerns and food allergies and also provide entertainment for the children in my care. I had to effectively communicate with parents about policies and procedures and make sure that these were adhered to.

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  International Volunteer HQ

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2016

  International Volunteer

  I was an equine therapy volunteer in Argentina, an after school program volunteer in Peru, and received my TEFL certification from internationally accredited Maximo Nivel. I continued to volunteer in Tanzania as an HIV support volunteer and helped fundraise over $2000 to build a sustainable income generating business for HIV positive female artisans.

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  Vail Resorts

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

  -Design & create marketing materials for the department in adherence with brand guidelines-Work with with senior leadership to develop and implement a newsletter for our homeowners-Conduct website/marketing material audits and submit proposals for improvement and increased traffic-Act as a team coordinator to allocate and monitor tasks and keep properties in good condition-Participate in discussions about the personal development of the team and its members and plan team events-Work with senior leadership to streamline processes and re-structure the Property Management department-Act as a special projects manager for entire VRM team and wider Property Management team -Manage over 150 high-revenue generating properties, both homes and condos-Develop and maintain relationships with owners and cultivate an environment of trust and confidence in our organization as the primary point of contact-Liaise with contractors on behalf of owners-Monitor and track revenue analysis and have relevant discussions with owners-Track and approve labor and equipment expenses-Work with internal departments to facilitate guest appeasement Mostrar menos -Acted as the main point of contact for all homeowners and partners via phone, email, and in person providing excellent customer service and support-Answered phones promptly and professionally, and directed callers to the correct destination, and followed up on any calls and emails related to Property Management-Developed and managed relationships with local realtors and drove business to the Business Development Manager-Monitored the MLS and created and sent collateral packets to realtors-Worked in LMS & Asgard systems, pulled OWQ reports and maintained homeowner and internal databases-Designed & created marketing materials for the department in adherence with brand guidelines-Supported the Office Manager in event planning and execution and directed fellow employees as necessary to get tasks done Mostrar menos

  • Senior Property Manager

    Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Assistant Property Manager

    Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Administrative Assistant

    Mar 2019 - Nov 2019
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  The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

  Development & Events Coordinator

  -Work as part of the development team to identify opportunities for fundraising-Establish, manage, and maintain donor relationships -Maintain donor database -Conceptualize, plan, organize, and promote high level donor events, disability awareness events, and community building events-Design, write, and create content for social media, email campaigns, and web pages for both events and fundraising campaigns-Work with a social media team to identify themes, topics, and relevant material for our social media channels-Develop preliminary social media outline and monitor insights Mostrar menos

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  CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties

  Jan 2023 - now

  Director of Philanthropy