professional saavy
from all those times I wore a blazer
gonzo journalism
im a fanboy when it comes to music, art, culture. boogien down, taking notes, talking to artists.
world narratives
exposure through storytelling. a picture is worth a thousand words, but a world needs a thousand more. lets build a world.
all human
if the artist is human, the content should be. festivals, venues, artists, and everything inbetween the genres of the music world, I got words for it.
stewardship
bugging & booking. a story doesn't just live online. it breathes outside the venues, it feeds the digital feeds, its the ghostly presence always with promoters. a story is built over time through professional relationships with influencers, venues, promoters, and organizers. catsticks is here for it.
world building work
music, artist, festival media
I organize and promote showcase events and parties centered around emerging musicians, cultivating spaces where artists, venues, promoters, and audiences could naturally collide. The work focused on building performer communities and expanding fan bases through live experiences that felt immediate, communal, and creatively charged.
Worked alongside festival media crews at events including Sonic Bloom, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Symbiosis Gathering, and other large-scale extravaganzas where music, visual culture, and independent media moved together in real time. Led marketing teams focused on creative business development and opportunities within the independent arts sphere.
skier bowling
Developed and promoted community-focused events designed to create authentic connections between local businesses and Colorado mountain communities. One such initiative, Skier Bowling, transformed a playful concept into a collaborative winter gathering that brought together residents, creators, businesses, and outdoor enthusiasts through a shared experience rooted in participation and community involvement.
The event relied heavily on local collaboration, with videography, snow removal, venue preparation, and operational support often coordinated through cross-promotional partnerships and long-term relationship building rather than traditional transactional arrangements. The result was an experience that encouraged community participation while helping establish meaningful connections between a growing business and the mountain culture it sought to support and engage with over the long term.
blunts and bass music
Supported community engagement and experiential marketing initiatives surrounding One Vibration, an independent Colorado bass music festival held in the remote landscape outside Hesperus, Colorado. The work focused on creating meaningful connection points between festival attendees, artists, creators, organizers, staff, local residents, and sponsoring businesses through experiences designed to feel participatory, memorable, and community-driven.
Collaborated on branded activations including festival wristbands, sponsored performances, artist meet-and-greets, and immersive gathering spaces that encouraged interaction beyond the stage itself. Together, the efforts of organizers, sponsors, and creative contributors helped cultivate a community hub where relationships, creative collaboration, and long-term business connections could naturally develop, strengthening the ties between Colorado cannabis culture and the state's underground electronic music community.
beers and bongs
Worked extensively in the marijuana industry supporting grassroots marketing initiatives, sponsorship coordination, and long-term community relationship development throughout Southern Colorado. The work centered on building connections across music festivals, Pride celebrations, motorcycle rallies, winter sports events, local venues, and other community-driven gatherings where culture, commerce, and shared experience naturally intersected.
Focused on helping the dispensary establish itself as an authentic participant within the communities it served through experiential marketing campaigns, participatory event concepts, and locally rooted promotional efforts. Contributed to initiatives designed to strengthen community engagement, foster lasting relationships, and create meaningful brand presence through direct involvement rather than traditional advertising channels.
auntie lola's littles
Designed, developed, and currently manage the digital presence for a community-focused foster and adoption organization dedicated to connecting animals with foster families, adopters, and volunteers. The project focused on creating a welcoming online experience that makes the fostering and adoption process easy to understand while reflecting the organization's mission and values.
The work includes website development, content strategy, and ongoing platform management. Through clear storytelling, educational resources, and streamlined user pathways, the site serves as a central hub that helps connect community members with opportunities to support animal welfare and provide homes for animals in need.
biker rally joint rolling contest
Developed experiential marketing concepts centered on participation, shared experiences, and community engagement at regional events throughout Colorado. The work focused on creating environments where attendees could move beyond passive sponsorship interactions and become active participants in experiences that encouraged conversation, collaboration, and genuine connection.
One such activation evolved into a large-scale community competition when a simple joint-rolling contest at a motorcycle rally attracted far greater participation than anticipated.
What began as a small engagement concept ultimately expanded into multiple rounds and a tournament-style format as attendees enthusiastically embraced the experience. These community-driven activations helped create memorable points of interaction where individuals from different backgrounds could connect through humor, creativity, and friendly competition, strengthening relationships while generating long-term brand awareness and community goodwill.
Marketing professional
More than a decade of experience in marketing, consulting, and business strategy roles supporting organizations across the wellness, sports, and outdoor industries. Work with businesses ranging from small local operations to established national brands, helping leaders navigate growth challenges, strengthen customer relationships, and build more sustainable foundations for long-term success.
Current work is focused on helping organizations develop clearer brand narratives, more intuitive customer journeys, stronger technology systems, and marketing strategies aligned with the people and values behind the business. Business strategy with an emphasis on creating authentic connections, improving visibility, and helping businesses establish a recognizable presence in increasingly crowded digital environments.