Jake Kupiec

Experience

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  University of Nevada, Reno

  Aug 2006 - May 2010

  Served as a project manager and editor for the annual Tahoe Summit publication and the Campus Sustainability report; provided general communications consulting, publication design and editing; served as creative director and project manager for two illustrated map projects; responsible for website creation, maintenance and support for Campus Sustainability initiative, the International Symposium on Terminus Lakes, Lake Tahoe Research and the Office of Undergraduate and Interdisciplinary Research. Show less

  • Graduate Student, Geography

    Aug 2007 - May 2010

  • Special Assistant to the President for Communications and Executive Director, Digital Initiatives

    Aug 2006 - Feb 2009
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  Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2016

  Director of Marketing and Communications

  Planned, developed and led the implementation of all marketing, internal and external communications, and public relations activities for the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University including unit-level communications and marketing materials and services. Managed a creative team of staff and student writers, web developers, videographers and photographers.

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  Colorado School of Mines

  May 2016 - Nov 2017

  Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing

  Led project to update university's website and platform; advised and implemented presidential communications; served as executive editor for Mines Alumni Magazine and oversaw its redesign; managed the design and development of new publications; managed content development and distribution across multiple channels; and managed a creative team of staff and student writers and photographers.

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  Arizona State University

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2022

  Project Director

  Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain–Africa (CARISCA) Provide project management for a USAID-sponsored $15M education and research capacity building project based in Ghana. U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E)Worked remotely as part of a multinational team on a USAID-sponsored $18M research and education project based in Pakistan. Developed the communication strategy for the project; oversee content development and distribution; redesigned and produced quarterly newsletters, quarterly reports, and annual reports; updated web content to showcase center accomplishments; shared content with the project's sponsor; and provided creative direction for photography, writing, design, and content development projects. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2019 - now

  Communications Consultant and Executive Coach

  - Consulting on messaging, brand alignment, presentations and more.- Project management for international development projects.- Executive coaching on people management, productivity, inclusion, prioritization and deep work.

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  Healing Circles Global

  Apr 2023 - now

  Volunteer Host and Trainer

  * Create safe and compassionate spaces for healing, connection, and support.* Facilitate healing circle gatherings and foster inclusivity.* Empower individuals on their healing journeys through active listening and empathy.* Facilitate training for new volunteer hosts.