Emily Rios

Experience

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  Girl Scouts of Citrus Council

  Jan 2005 - May 2011

  Developed outcomes-based programs and events for 12- to 18-year-olds and implemented essential adult training and workshops around critical girl issues such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, and social pressures.Key project manager for two large scale self-esteem projects funded by Dove. -Lights, Camera, Action: Successfully planned and implemented a two –week Creative Arts day camp in Osceola county. Developed curriculum, secured guest speakers, and marketed the camp to girls of diversity. Campers gained self-esteem as they produced and performed a show of their own design. Girl testimonials got National attention from Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty.-Uniquely Me Project: Wrote curriculum proposal and budget for a Uniquely Me grant that resulted in a 25k funding for self-esteem programs. Acted as project manager, administrator, and volunteer trainer and program facilitator to girls ages 9-18. Show less

  • Manager of the Teen Leadership Experience-Travel & Virtual Pathways

    Jan 2008 - May 2011

  • Council Mentoring Administrator

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
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  Girl Scouts of the USA

  May 2011 - Aug 2013

  National Project Manager

  Consulted and mentored local Girl Scout Councils (112 nationwide) identify membership growth strategies, volunteer recruitment and management, fund development opportunities, and integrated marketing techniques around Girl Scouts highest awards (Bronze, Silver and Gold). Major Accomplishments:-Designed a robust online six-month webinar series on best practices and capacity building for the Highest Awards for two years, averaged 60%+ local council participation. -Initiated two annual conferences, developing content, recruiting speakers, managing all logistics, and coordinated scholarships for attendees; achieving an ‘excellent’ or ‘highly satisfied’ rating from 86% of conference participants.-Launched the first Gold Award Facebook page and grew the following to 2,600 fans in 90 days through strategic content creation, weekly posts and community conversation management.-Oversaw logistics, communications, marketing and content creation, for the National Young Women of Distinction and Girls’ World Forum. Which included multiple $1M events with 1,000+ attendees. Show less

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  We Heart Productions

  Nov 2013 - May 2018

  Business Development Director

  Lead Blogger for lifestyle and community blog We Heart Astoria. Major Accomplishments:-Instituted annual Best of Astoria; a signature event for businesses, community leaders, and Queens’ influencers. Manage marketing for ticket sales, volunteers, entertainment, small business outreach support (i.e.swag bags) and live social media. -Coordinator on all social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with over 48k followers.-Project manage annual holiday campaigns including the 12 Days of Giveaways and Holiday Gift guide. -Coordinate professional services for Gift Guide layout and photo shoot, and write all corresponding blog copy. Show less

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  Girls Learn International

  Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  Consultant

  Represent GLI organization in Working Group on Girls (WGG) a coalition of over 80 national and international non-governmental organizations with representation at the United Nations. Major Accomplishments: -Served as the key project manager for high profile International Day of the Girl program performance, overseeing AV, script editing, logistics for rehearsals, and communications to both teens and parents. -Supported the girl-led Teen Summit event prior to the Commission on the Status of Women for 200+ teen delegates. Show less

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  Points of Light

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2016

  Senior Manager, Youth Leadership

  National Project Manager for Youth Division of Points of Light organization tasked with managing youth leadership, trainings, and recognitions.Major Accomplishments: -Managed and conducted quarterly nationwide trainings on signature generationOn youth development program goLEAD, including managing all event logistics and facilitating a two-day training program for 20 participants on average. -Achieved consistent positive feedback from trainees (90% success rate) on training design and energy of facilitation. -Strengthened and streamlined the Hasbro Community Action Heroes award program, celebrating outstanding youth volunteerism, including managing application process and coordinating all logistics for recognition ceremony. -Revamped Ready, Set, Go program for ConAgra Fine Foods Foundation and facilitated trainings in Chicago, Houston, and Jacksonville, that taught hunger-fighting organizations how to integrate youth and families into their volunteer structures. Show less

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  National MS Society

  Jun 2018 - now

  Devised and executed dynamic campaign strategies, fostering engagement, recruitment, cultivation, and retention of participants for Bike MS: Oregon (formerly Willamette Valley).-Spearheaded revenue expansion by cultivating local corporate partnerships, securing in-kind donations, and orchestrating successful product and service acquisition for events.-Directed an internal and external team in 2022 to strategically relocate and rebrand event, leveraging data analysis and market insights for optimal impact.-Led the communication strategy for the new location and venue, harnessing local partnerships and sponsors to achieve revenue growth. -Secured a pivotal chapter-wide sponsorship of $60k for fiscal year 2024, ensuring presenting-level sponsorship across key campaigns (Bike MS, Walk MS, Uncorking the Cure).-Diligently monitored fundraising portfolio performance, ensuring prompt responsiveness to new registrants, celebrating milestones, and optimizing participant retention.-Established and executed strategic plans for campaign marketing and communications, enhancing visibility and engagement. Show less

  • President

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Development Manager, Bike MS: Oregon

    Jun 2018 - Nov 2023