Dave Nevins

Experience

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  No Limits

  Jan 2005 - now

  Executive Director (volunteer position)

  — Use of strategic approach in encouraging and motivating individuals with diabetes and other medical conditions by establishing a nonprofit diabetes outdoor and adventure group— Mobilization of various fundraisers with donations for local diabetes organizations and the community, as well as facilitation of events, social media, speaking engagements, photography, and films in inspiring individuals with diabetes and other medical conditions— Fulfillment of diverse roles including race director for the Sitka Sound Ocean Adventure Swim (10k/5k in Sitka, Alaska); director for Banff Mountain Film Festival in Sitka, Alaska; director for Radical Reels Tour (Banff Mountain Film Festival) in Sitka, Alaska; and director for the Dive for Diabetes (Skydive) Event in Caldwell, Idaho— Conceptualization of a large skydiving event in the Pacific Northwest— Expert supervision as the team captain of four mountain bikers with type 1 diabetes within 24 hours in Old Pueblo that was featured in the film I created entitled “You Only Live Once”— Hands-on assistance in developing “Sugar Free Ocean” which was a film documentary on the organization’s Destination Alaska Sea Kayak Expedition— Creation of the Kayak Program through Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC): Steps to a Healthier Southeast Alaska for individuals diagnosed with diabetes— Integral role in obtaining funding for the film project (Sugar Free Ocean) from Banff Film Fest Sitka— Open Water Swim Clinic featuring two renowned open water swimmers to prepare swimmers and kayakers for our coming Sitka Sound Ocean Adventure Swim.— Rickshaw & Canyons Adventure Film Festival; created by the Greater Sitka Arts Council and No Limits. Benefitted the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Show less

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  Sitka Convention & Visitors Bureau

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Director of Visitor Services

  — Oversight of 1 employee as well as 5 to 11 volunteers at two visitor centers— Commendation for skills in hosting numerous media and travel writers with planning and follow-up— Representative in featuring photography regarding the beautiful area of Sitka, Alaska— Design and implementation of the Sitka Picture Perfect Photo Contest— Lead person for the visit of the Russian sailing ship Pallada during the international event

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  Race Across America

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Driver & Film Assistant for Media 1

  — Provision of coverage of the Race Across America race leaders by driving Media 1 Team while assisting the lead video journalist— Provision of assistance to lead video journalist in capturing photos and videos for the Race Across America as well as in handling gas, hotel budget, and receipts— Steering of efforts in completing two complete cross-country drives across the country in 19 days

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  American Diabetes Association

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Market Manager

  — Establishment of productive relationships with corporate community and individuals for mission funding through sponsorship, retail campaigns, event teams, donations, and other partnerships— Cultivation of partnership by closely collaborating with high-level volunteers that provided leadership and resources— Facilitation of various activities, including the Tour de Cure ride and the Step Out Walk events— Employment of expertise in raising $250K to $500K annually from corporations, teams, and individuals through fundraising strategies formulation and implementation Show less

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  The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  Director Of Tourism

  — Involved with the Regional Destination Management Organization as one of five people who represented the Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge area in Tourism and helped to make key decisions for the region and oversaw the regional funding from Travel Oregon— Developed a Tourism Advisory Committee— Managed the Food, Wine & Art (FWA) and the History & Heritage (HH) Committees while working on a new event (FWA) and successfully received a grant to create a new Historical Walking Tour brochure (HH)— Coordinated a visit by the U.S. National Christmas Tree— Supervised two other employees while they were engaged in the tourism team (they were also involved with the Chamber of Commerce)— Made quarterly presentations to City Council— Involved with the Travel Oregon Mural project and celebration— Helped prepare the 2019-2020 Community Tourism Marketing Plan— Exhibited at the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show (Portland, OR)— Assisted The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce with events and participated in select networking functions Show less

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  Dave Nevins Media

  Sept 2019 - now

  Creative Director

  Book Design, Photography, Videography, Filmmaking, Writing

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  Self-employed

  Feb 2020 - now

  Caregiver / Family Assistant
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  City of Douglas

  Sept 2023 - now

  Tourism Coordinator