The Bates Center at Lewis & Clark College
Marketing Manager
Circular Innovation Challenge
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Created & executed the first year of the Circular Innovation Challenge (CIC), a shark tank-like residential program for prospective students interested in sustainability, entrepreneurship, and Portland, Oregon. Marketing lead for the following 4 years (and more to come).
In 2023, 68 campers attended, resulting in 40 applications and 10 enrolled students.
In 2025, 63 campers attended resulting in 49 applications and 8 enrolled students.
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Email campaigns to 11,000 prospective students/parents and 10,500 high school advisors (yearly).
Social media marketing produced 1,742 link clicks and 46,959 impressions with 4.73% CTR (‘25).
Partnered with local & national platforms to reach over 80,000 Oregon families via newsletters and social (‘25).
Postcard design and mailing to 14,000+ homes (yearly).
Personal outreach to 75+ high schools nationwide.
Designed logo & branding.
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Lead RA for the programs inaugural year, managed 6 other RAs.
Created and planned curriculum, logistics, and activities for campers.
The Minor
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Produced the Fall 2022 campaign including "Meet the Minor" kick-off event.
Sold-out event generated 40 applicants—the most in The Bates Center's 14-year history.
This momentum made it the most popular minor on campus 2022-2024.
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Ongoing social media content highlighting classes, speakers, and events.
OOH marketing (lawn signs around campus).
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Collaborated with executive directors and board members to develop the 2025 Annual Impact Report