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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 5, 2021
4:00 PM, City Council Chambers
130 S Galena Street, Aspen
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I.WORK SESSION
I.A.Boards and Commission Interviews
I.B.Council Board Reports & Council Updates
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nicole Henning, City Clerk
DATE OF MEMO:December 23rd, 2020
MEETING DATE:January 5th, 2021
RE:Citizen Board Appointment for the Next Generation Advisory Commission
City Council has been conducting board interviews for various citizen boards twice a
year, typically in January and July. Council has shown desire to fill all boards with
vacancies with qualified and passionate members of the community. To be consistent
with how board interviews have been conducted in the past and do to the interest of
these applicants, staff is recommending that Council interview the individuals for the
board at the same time instead of conducting individual interviews.
Included in the packet for this board is a list of the current members, the most recent
ordinance or code section as well as bylaws if available, and applicant resumes.
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ORDINANCE #1
Series of 2014)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ASPEN, COLORADO, CREATING "THE
NEXT GENERATION ADVISORY COMMISSION"AND MAKING INITIAL
APPOINTMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen places a high priority on engaging the public in civic
discourse. Public participation is essential in having a thriving political atmosphere.
WHERAS, it is clear from City meetings, representation on City boards and commissions
and participation in public engagement sessions that the 18-40 year old demographic is
underrepresented.
WHERAS, as these individuals are the future of Aspen, Council said it was important to
engage them in current City issues as well as hear what topics concern them the most.
WHERAS, for the past two years, one of City Council's top ten goals has been to
encourage and the 18 to 40 year old demographic in civic life, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to create an advisory commission composed of 18
to 40 year olds - "the next generation"to advise City Council on decisions that affect the future
and to make policies beneficial to the 18 to 40 year old demographic so they can thrive, life and
work here.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1
That the "Next Generation Advisory Commission"is hereby established as follows:
A.Qualifications — Seven members and alternates shall be appointed by the City
Council to the Board and each appointment must live or work in the Aspen Urban Growth
Boundary. All members shall be within the targeted demographic and if they get too old,
they're out!
B.Membership will consist of seven (7) members and one (1) alternate. A majority
of the Members must be City of Aspen residents. All Members must live or work in the Aspen
Urban Growth Boundary.
C.Members shall serve four-year terms.
D.All efforts will be made to appoint a commission that is representative of the Next
Generation demographic — in terms of age ranges, gender, working classification/incomes and
interests.
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Section 2
Initial terms will be split between 1-year, 2-year, 3-year and 4-year terms so as to create
staggered terms—those initial appointments would be as follows:
Skippy Mesirow - Chair - 4 years
Christine Benedetti - Co-Chair - 3 years
Jennifer Bennett - Treasurer- 2 years
Kimbo Brown-Schirato - 1 year
Jill Teehan- 4 years
Lindsey Palardy - 3 years
Summer Woodson-Berg - 2 years
ALT: Catherine Lutz - 1 year
E.Meetings of the Next Gen board be at least four times/year. Meeting dates shall
be set and scheduled by the commission and publicly posted.
F. The Mission statement of the Next Gen is to advance the policy interests of the
18-40 year old demographic who live or work within the Aspen Area.
G.The Next Gen shall endeavor to encourage more citizens within their
demographic to partake in civic life and to participate in making Aspen a desirable and
attainable place to live for the 18 to 40 year olds.
Section 3
If any section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
thereof.
Section 4
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to affect any right, duty or liability under any
ordinance in effect prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and the same shall be continued
and concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 5
A public hearing on the Ordinance shall be held on the 27th day of January 2014, in the City
Council Chambers, City Hall, Aspen, Colorado.
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INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHP-D as provided by law by the City Council
of the City of Aspen on the 13th day of January 2GI4,'
Steven Skadro, , Mayor
ATT T:
Kathryn S. K h, City Clerk
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 27th day of January 2014
Steven Skadron, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathryn S. h, City Clerk
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23Pub2014lished
in the Aspen Times Weekly on JanuaryAvisTIM:1
STATE OF COLORADO,
COUNTY OF PITKIN
I,Jim Morgan,do solemnly swear that I am General
Manager of the ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY, that
the same weekly newspaper printed,in whole or in
part and published in the County of Pitkin, State of
Colorado,and has a general circulation therein;that
said newspaper has been published continuously and
uninterruptedly in said County of Pitkin for a period
of more than fifty-two consecutive weeks next prior
to the first publication of the annexed legal notice or
advertisement.
The Aspen Times is an accepted legal advertising
medium, only for jurisdictions operating under
Colorado's Home Rule provision.
That the annexed legal notice or advertisement was
published in the regular and entire issue of every
number of said daily newspaper for the period of 1
consecutive insertions;and that the first publication
of said notice was in the issue of said newspaper
dated 1/23/2014 and that the last publication of
said notice was in the issue of said newspaper dated
1/23/2014.
In witness whereof,I have here unto set my hand
this 02/03/2014.
Jim Morgan,Gener Manager
Subscribed and sworn to before me,a notary public
in and for the County of Garfield,State of Colorado
this 02/03/2014.
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Pamela J.Schultz,Notary Public
Commission expires:November 1,2015
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Next Generation Advisory Commission (NGAC)
Open Positions
One regular member
One alternate member
Current Members
Christine Benedetti exp. 2/2022
Benjamin Diggles exp. 7/2021
Leah Bouche exp. 7/2023
Nicholas Byrne exp. 1/2021
Marcus Blue exp. 7/2023
Morris Hogan exp. 7/2023
*Open member exp.
*Stephanie Janigo exp. 1/2021 Alternate
The Aspen Area Next Generation Advisory Board, an unincorporated
association, agrees to the following By-Laws effective this 10th day of June,
2013. These By-Laws supersede and replace any and all prior By-Laws of the
Board.
1.DEFINITIONS:
1.1.Annual Meeting: has the meaning described in Section 4.5.
1.2.Commission: Commission refers to the Aspen Area Next
GenerationAdvisory Commission which shall have an
existence as determined by the Aspen City Council. .
1.3.Constituency: all 18-40 year olds who live or work in the Aspenarea.
1.4.Executive Committee: has the meaning described in Section5.
1.5.Goals: Goals are defined in Section 2.2.
1.6.Members: Members are defined in Section 3.1.
2.MISSION AND GOALS:
2.1 Mission: To advance the policy interests of the 18-40 year old
demographicwho live or work within the Aspen area.
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2.2 Goals: The Board shall vote to approve annual Goals that
promote the Mission at the Annual Meeting.
3.MEMBERSHIP:
3.1 Members. There shall be one class of Members who will be
comprised of individuals between the ages ofapproximately18-40 years
old who liveor work in the Aspen area.
3.2 Expectations of Members. Members are expected, amongst
other things, to: (i) attend at least 75% of the Board meetings throughout
the year, in person or by phone, (ii) sit on and actively participate in a
committee, (iii) attend a majority of committee meetings, in person or by
phone, and(iv)be an active and accountable participant in accomplishing
the annual Goals.
4.BOARD:
4.1.General Powers. The Board shall have the responsibility,
duty and power to address the needs of the Constituency; to identify or
propose the creation of policies and programmatic opportunities; to
address those needs and to inform the necessary elected and appointed
officials of those needs. The Board shall also serve as the meaningful voice
to ensure that the Constituency is engaging with the City ofAspen.
A. 4.2. Number, Tenure and Qualifications. Seven members and
alternates shallbe appointedbytheCityCounciltotheBoardandeach
appointmentmustliveorworkintheAspen UrbanGrowthBoundary. All
membersshallbewithinthetargeteddemographicandiftheyget tooold,
they’reout! Membershipwillconsistofnolessthanseven(7)andnomore
thantwelve
(12)– inclusive of alternates. AmajorityoftheMembers mustbeCityof
Aspen residents. All Membersmust liveor work intheAspenUrban
GrowthBoundary.Membersshallservefour- yearterms.
All efforts will be madeto appoint a commissionthat is representativeof
theNextGeneration demographic–in termsof ageranges, gender,
workingclassification/incomes and interests.
Initial terms will be split between 1-year, 2-year, 3-year and 4-year
terms so as to create staggered terms– those initial appointments would
be as follows:
Skippy Mesirow - Chair -4 years
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Christine Benedetti - Co-Chair - 3 years
Jennifer Bennett - Treasurer - 2 years
Kimbo Brown-Schirato - 1 year
Jill Teehan - 4 years
Lindsey Palardy - 3 years
Summer Woodson-Berg - 2 years
ALT: Catherine Lutz - 1 year
4.3.Election of Members; Election of the Executive Committee. All
openings on the Commission will be filled by an appointment made by a
majority of the Aspen City Council. The NGAB may make recommendations
to the City Council for candidates to be interviewed, but an application must
be made to the City Council in a manner designated by the City Clerk. At the
AnnualMeeting,theCommissionshallelectExecutiveCommitteemembers
foraoneyeartermas follows:(i)ChairoftheCommission,(ii)Vice-Chairof
theCommission,(iii)Treasurerand(v)any other officers the Commission
determines arenecessary..
4.4.RegularMeetings.RegularmeetingsofCommissionshallbeheld
throughouttheyear as determined by the Members. The Commission will
meet at least six times throughout the year. The Chair shall provide the
Members with at least 10 days written notice of the location together with
theexactdateandtimeofthemeeting.Suchnoticeshallbeprovidedtothe
publicbytheAspen City Clerk as required by Colorado statute. An agenda for
each meeting will be circulated to the Members electronicallybytheChair at
least 24hoursin advanceofthemeetingandposted bythe Aspen City Clerk
in accordance with Coloradolaw..
4.5.AnnualMeetings. AnAnnualMeetingshallbeheldeachyearas
determinedbythe ExecutiveCommittee.Noticewillbeprovidedtothepublic
bytheAspenCityClerkasrequiredby Colorado statute. At each Annual
Meeting, the Commission shall elect Executive Committee officers,setannual
Goals,anddeterminethedatesandtimesforCommissionmeetingsinthe
coming
year.
4.6.SpecialMeetings.SpecialmeetingsoftheCommissionmaybe
calledattherequestof theChairoramajorityoftheCommissionandwillbe
noticedbytheAspenCityClerkinaccordance with Colorado statute.
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4.7.NoticeofSpecialMeetings.Noticeofanyspecialmeetingofthe
Commissionshallbe givenatleastten(10)daysprevioustheretobywritten
noticedeliveredpersonallyorsentbymail,e- mailorfacsimiletoeachMember
asshownintherecordsoftheCommissionandwillbenoticedby theAspen
CityClerkinaccordancewithColoradostatute.NoticestotheCommission
membersby e-mail are expressly authorized and shall be considered to be
writtennotice.
4.8.Telephonic Attendance at Meetings: One or more Members,
after reasonable prior arrangements, may participate in any meeting of
the Board by means of a conference telephone orsimilarcommunication
bywhich all persons participating in the meetingcan hear one another
simultaneously. Such participation shall constitute presence in person at
such meeting.
4.9.Quorum. Five Members, or one-half of the total number of
Members plus one, whicheveris greater, shall constitute a quorum forthe
transaction of businessat anymeetingof the Board.
4.10.Manner of Acting. The act of a majority of the Members
casting votes at a meetingat which a quorum is present shall be the act
of the Board, unless the act of a greater number is required by law or by
theseBy-Laws.
4.11 Proxies. Once a calendar year, any Member may authorize
another Member to act for them by proxy in all matters in which a Member
is entitled to participate, whether by waiving notice of any meeting, voting
or participating at a meeting or expressing consent or dissent without a
meeting. Every proxy must be in writing signed by the Member or sent
electronically directly from the Member’s email address of record, and must
be received before the start of the meeting to which it applies. A proxy is
only valid for the specific meeting provided. Every proxy shall be revocable
at the pleasure of the Member executing it. Participation in a meeting by
proxy shall not constitute presence in person at such meeting, nor shall it be
counted towards quorum.
4.12 Action without a Meeting. Any action required or permitted to
be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all Members
consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the action and
the written consent thereto is filed with the Secretary as minutes of the
proceedings of the Board. An email from the Member’s email address of
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record with the Board shall be sufficient written consent for purposes of
this section. If, afterreasonable efforts to reach a Member, a Member cannot
be reached, then the Board may act without that Member’s written consent.
4.13.Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in the Commission by
resignation, removal or otherwiseandanyvacanciestobefilledbyreasonof
anincreaseinthenumberofMembers willbe made by the Aspen City
Council. Any Member filling a vacancy shall complete the term of the
departing Member whose vacancy is beingfilled.
4.14.Compensation. Members as such shall not receive any
stated salaries or other compensation for their services on the Board.
4.15.Removal. Any elected Member of the Commission may be
removed by the affirmative vote of four votes of all City Council Members,
whenever in their judgment the best interests of the Commission would be
servedthereby.
4.16.Resignations.AnyMembermayresignatanytimebydelivering
oremailingwritten notice of their resignation to the City Clerk of the City of
Aspen. Any such resignation shall be effective at the time specifiedtherein.
5.OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE:
5.1 Officers. The officers of the Board shall be a Chair, Vice Chair,
Treasurer and a Secretary. The Board may elect or appoint such other
officers as it shall deem desirable, such officers to have the authorityand
perform the duties prescribed, fromtime to time, bythe Board. Only one
office may be held by the same person at any onetime.
5.2.Executive Committee. The Officers shall lead the Board in
decision making, set the agenda for meetings, recommend annual Goals,
and provide oversight and guidance to committees.
5.3.Election and Term of Office. The officers of the Board shall be
elected annually by the Board at the Annual Meeting. If for any reason the
election of officers shall not be held at such meeting, such election shall be
held as soon thereafter as conveniently may be. New offices may be created
and filled at any meeting of the Board. Each officer of the Board shall hold
office until the next Annual Meeting and until his or her successor has been
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elected. The Chair may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
However, for good cause, as determined by the Board Recruitment
Committee and approved by the Board, this term limitation may be waived
for a Chair whose contribution or participation will be difficult or impossible
toreplace.
5.4.Removal. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board may
be removed by the affirmativevoteofthree-fourths ofall Members,
wheneverin theirjudgment the best interests of the Board would be served
thereby.
5.5 Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death,
resignation, removal, disqualification or otherwise, maybe filled bythe
existing Boardfor the unexpired portion of the remaining term.
5.6 Chair. The Chair shall be the principal executive officer of the
Board and shallin general supervise all of the business and affairs of the
Board. The Chair shall conduct all meetings of the Board and the Executive
Committee consistent with Roberts Rules of Order, or another method of
facilitating decision making adopted by the Board. In general, the Chair shall
perform all duties incidental to the office of Chair and such other duties as
may be prescribed by the Board from time to time. The Chair shall serve as
the primary liaison between the Members and the City ofAspen.
5.7 Vice-Chair. The Vice-Chair shall be the secondary executive
officer of the Board and, in the Chair’s absence, shall in general supervise all
of the business and affairs of the Board. In general, the Vice-Chair shall
perform all duties incidental to the office of Vice-Chair and such other duties
as may be prescribed by the Chair or the Board from time totime.
5.8 Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of
the Board. The Treasurer shall (i) have charge of the funds, receipts and
disbursements of the Board (ii) be responsible for deposits in and
withdrawals from the depositories of the Board, (iii) shall render an account
ofthe financial condition of the Boardand of transactions, and (iv)in general
perform all duties incidental to the office of Treasurer and such other duties
as may be prescribed by the Chair or the Board from time totime.
5.9 Secretary. The Secretary shall (i) keep the minutes of the meetings of
theBoard;
(ii) see that notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these
By-Laws; (iii) maintain contact information of each Member, including
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mailing address and email address, and
(iv) in general perform all duties incidental to the office of Secretary and
such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Chair or by
the Board.
6.COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
6.1 Committees. The Board, by resolution adopted by a majority
of the Members, may designate and appoint one or more acting committees,
each of which shall consist of two or more Members, which committees, to
the extent provided in the resolution, shall have: the designation thereto of
authorityofanysuch committee; provided, however, suchdelegation shall
not operate to relieve the Board, or any individual Member of any
responsibility imposed by the By-Laws or law.
6.2.Permanent Standing Committees. The Board shall at all times
have and maintain the following committees with the following basic
responsibilities:
6.2.1 Executive Committee. The Board shall have and
maintain an Executive Committee as more particularly described
in Section4.2.
6.2.2 Board Recruitment Committee. The Board
Recruitment Committee shall consist of at least two Members
appointed by the Board, to identify and recommend potential
new Board members.
6.3.Other Committees. Other committees may be appointed in
such manner as may be designated bya resolution adopted bya majorityof
the Boardpresent at a meeting in which a quorum is present. Any Member
of a committee may be removed by the Board whenever, in their judgment,
the best interests of the Board shall be served by suchremoval.
6.4: Removal. Any Member of a committee may be removed from a
committee by the affirmativevoteofthree-fourths ofall Members,
wheneverin theirjudgment the best interests of the Board would be served
thereby.
6.5.Term of Office. There are no term limits for committeemembership.
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6.6.Committee Heads. Each committee shall have achairperson.
6.7.Vacancies. Vacancies in the membership of any
committee may be filled by appointments made in the same manner as
provided in the case of the originalselections.
7.EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS; CHECKS AND ENDORSEMENTS;AND DEPOSITS
7.1.Execution of Instruments. Only the Chair of the Board, or the
Vice Chair in the Chair’s absence, has the authority to sign contracts,
endorsements or any other documents on behalf of the Board. Only the
Chair or the Treasurer may sign checks and deposits on behalf of the
Board.
8.BOOKS, RECORDS AND BANKACCOUNTS:
8.1 Books and Records. The Board shall keep correct and complete
books and records of account and shall keep minutes of the Board meetings,
as well as a record containing the names and contactinformation ofall
Members, includingmailingaddresses and email addresses.
8.2 Bank Accounts. The Board may maintain one or more accounts,
including, without limitation, checking, cash management, money market or
investment accounts, in such banks or other financial institutions as the
Board may select. All amounts deposited by or on behalf of the Board in
those accounts shall be and remain the property of the Board. Deposits and
withdrawals from such accounts shall be made by the Treasurer or
signatories designated bythe Board.
9.AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS:
9.1 Amendment. These By-Laws may be altered, amended or
repealed and new By-Lawsmaybe adopted byan affirmativevoteofthree-
fourthsofall Members, ifat least ten days’ written notice is given of
intention to alter, amend or repeal or to adopt new By-Laws at a meeting.
10.STATEMENT OFNON-DISCRIMINATION:
10.1 Notwithstandinganyprovisionofthese Bylaws, the Boardshall not
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discriminate against any director, officer, employee, applicant, or participant on
the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, ethnicity or nationalorigin.
THE UNDERSIGNED, being the at least a three-fourths (3/4) majority of the
current Members, hereby certify that they have, pursuant to Colorado law and
other authority, adopted the foregoing By- Laws as and for the By-Laws of the
Board.
Print name Membersignature
Print name Membersignature
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Board / Commission Application
Instructions:
Please submit your application along with a resume to the City Clerk’s office.
Interviews for board/commission openings will be held in January and June. Please
check the residency and age requirements for the various boards.
Name Stephanie Janigo
Street Address 200 E. Main St
Mailing Address sjanigo@gmail.com
Phone 3609278085
Email sjanigo@gmail.com
Board or commission for which application is made Aspen Next Generation
Advisory Commission**
I desire the appointment for the following reasons:Apply for a new term on
NextGen
Resume StephanieJanigoResume.pdf
Electronic Signature Agreement I agree
Electronic Signature Stephanie Janigo
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STEPHANIE JANIGO
sjanigo@gmail.com | (360) 927-8085 | P.O. Box 3187, Aspen, Colorado 81612
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management and Implementation - Event Coordination and Curation - Networking - Team building - Brand
strategy - Program Evaluation & Research Design - Agency management including advertising, creative, public
relations, experiential marketing, research and field marketing - New business development - Maximizing promotional
opportunities - Driving consumer awareness and engagement
SUMMARY OF SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Suite Wordpress Quickbooks Social Media Savvy
Leadership Skills Organized Self Motivated Positive Thinker Detail oriented
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Aspen Next Generation Board, Jan 2020 - Present Women’s Entrepreneurs Day Summit, 2018
AIDS Project Los Angeles, Capacity Building Internship 2012 LA Summit Festival, 2018
Our Community Listens, 2017 Aspen Entrepreneurs Cohort, 2016
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Community Health - Communications and Social Marketing Specialty
Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Family Assistant / Estate Manager | July 2019-Present
Local Renowned Family
●Coordinate all familial and administrative dealings for an Aspen local and their family consisting of 5 kids.
●Book all family and business travel, including custom trip design and execution, international reservations,
and private plane bookings.
●Manage household staff as well as coordinate the schedule and task list for property managers, maids, and
project-based workers.
●Assist with interior design, art placement, all while managing the head of household’s expectations of said
staff and projects.
●Maintain the family’s calendar, including travel, social activities, restaurant reservations, kids activities,
business meetings and conferences.
●Plan and execute private events at their home, including fundraisers, holiday parties, intimate dinners, and
special occasions.
●Perform concierge activities, including shipping, dry cleaning, vehicle management, personal services
arrangements, entertainment ticket purchasing, restaurant reservations and online ordering.
●Assist the head of household with business dealings, including email management and correspondence with
high level contacts in multiple business dealings.
CEO / Co-Founder Messenger Aspen | 11/2015 - 7/2019
Aspen 411 LLC - Events, Marketing and Promotion Agency - 426 E. Main St, Aspen, CO
●Discovered a need in Aspen and developed a business which provided an effective and profitable solution.
●Evaluated, researched, and adapted to ensure the business was relevant and competitive.
●Responsibilities included but were not limited to: Creating and executing internal and external
communications & digital strategy across all channels; Event Development, Marketing & Activation; Social
Media Strategy & Execution; Manage PR agency; Manage Social Media content strategy, creation &
distribution; Brand Strategy; Networking with strategic community relationships, key influencers and media
partners.
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Co-Owner/Co-Founder Grotto Aspen | 5/2018 - 9/2018
Grotto Aspen - Nightclub - 515 E. Hopkins St, Aspen, CO
●Created a nightclub in a joint venture with a NY company to activate their Aspen location.
●Applied market research to design a club which addressed the local needs of the community while creating
an economically viable business plan.
●Responsibilities included but were not limited to: Branding, concept curation and physical build out; Booking
and managing talent; Planning and executing media operations & logistics onsite; Managing & organizing
strategy for onsite PR staff; Event specific announcements, releases & messaging; Hiring, training and
managing staff and vendors; Overseeing financials; Creating promotional strategy; Monitoring event
activities; and resolving the day-to-day issues.
The Snowball Party Coordinator Aspen | 12/2016 - 10/2019
The Snowball Party - LA
●Developed and executed different complex party concepts for 64+ people, each included; complicated
logistics, extensive planning, time sensitivity and thorough communication.
●Negotiated and created all event activities with local purveyors and services.
●Lead ‘The Snow Patrol Team’ to carry out a time sensitive, detail oriented schedule.
●Improvised, redirected,, and maintained a positive attitude with clients and employees when challenges
occurred.
Event Planner & Coordinator | 5/2017 - 10/2017
Aspen Valley Land Trust - 50th Anniversary Gala
●Coordinated each event detail including proposal and menu creation, within the scope of the client’s needs.
●Organized all event materials, event design and production.
●Created a competitive and appropriate event budget.
●Directed the coordination of all tasks involving third party vendors and staff before, during, and after the
event, ensuring client confidence and satisfaction.
●Managed invites and high level VIP guest list.
●Utilized marketing strategies to increase attendance resulting in the most successful fundraiser AVLT had
experienced.
Challenge Aspen Adaptive Assistant | 11/2012-5/2014
The Pub - Chamonix, France
●Anticipated, identified, and fulfilled customer needs.
●Assessed client demeanor and identified when to call behavior to the attention of management.
●Managed a busy bar and restaurant under pressure by continuously multitasking and prioritizing tasks to
provide the best service possible; Trained new staff, Balanced cash register, Communicated effectively with
people from all over the world that did not speak English.
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Board / Commission Application
Instructions:
Please submit your application along with a resume to the City Clerk’s office.
Interviews for board/commission openings will be held in January and June. Please
check the residency and age requirements for the various boards.
Name Amanda Vanderpool Flynn
Street Address 208 Cottonwood Lane Aspen, CO 81611
Mailing Address 208 Cottonwood Lane Aspen, CO 81611
Phone 3108747101
Email amandavanderpoolflynn@gmail.com
Board or commission
for which application is
made
Aspen Next Generation Advisory Commission**
I desire the appointment
for the following
reasons:
I feel that my extensive business background as a young
entrepreneur would be of value to the board. I think that Aspen
provides unique hurdles for the younger generations to become
successful along with the lifestyle unlike anywhere else in our
country. I deeply love this town and feel this is the best fit for me
to serve our incredible community.
Resume Amanda_Vanderpool_Resume_7_2020.docx
Electronic Signature
Agreement
I agree
Electronic Signature Amanda Vanderpool Flynn
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AMANDA VANDERPOOL
208 Cottonwood Lane, Aspen, CO 81611 | H: 310-874-7101 | amanda@upwardlysocial.com
SUMMARY
Resourceful Digital Marketing Leader able to successfully execute strategic marketing initiatives and effective
brand management in both domestic and international markets. Resourceful product positioning and
messaging expert well-versed in cost-effective branding and marketing programs to quickly drive market
awareness and high-quality leads.
SKILLS
• Project oversight
• Communications management
• Campaign planning
• New customer acquisition
• Customer service-oriented
• Media relations
EXPERIENCE
7/2019 – 1/2020
02/2019 to 04/2019
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Slifer Smith and Frampton – Aspen, CO
• Assisted Marketing Director by executing all digital marketing campaigns.
• Designed all digital assets for social media content using the Adobe Suite
software that included Premiere, Rush and Photoshop.
• Delivered monthly reporting that included conversion data and digital ROI
valuation.
• Developed marketing materials and advertising campaigns from conception
to completion that were timely and effective.
Digital Marketing Director
Lift One Corridor － Aspen, CO
• Develop marketing strategy.
• Monitor all social channels for crisis management and respond appropriately.
• Implement engagement strategy.
• Create and publish engaging graphics and video content.
• Execute social media advertising.
12/2018 to Current Marketing Director
Betula Aspen － Aspen, CO
• Develop and execute marketing strategy.
• Design website and perform routine maintenance with content updates.
• Create engaging social media graphics and video content.
• Coordinate food and beverage media shoots with local photographers and
videographers for digital and print advertising.
• Respond to all inbound communication associated with reservations, customer
service and media inquiries.
• Monitor all reviews and provide appropriate responses.
• Boost advertising exposure by negotiating rates and magazine placements.
01/2012 to Current Founder / Director 20
Upwardly Social － Aspen, CO
• Analyze our client's future technology, marketing, branding and creative needs
to determine strategic and quantifiable goals.
• Provide digital strategy, social media marketing, influencer marketing and
content production.
• Build best in class consumer experiences that increase conversions and build
brand loyalty.
• Strategise new approaches to meet client objectives, capitalize on emerging
opportunities and drive growth.
• Deliver monthly reporting which includes conversion data and digital ROI
valuation.
• Design visionary sales-driven programs and promotions to expand existing
advertising methods.
08/2012 to 02/2013 Producer, Social Media Strategies Summit
Global Strategic Management Institute － Beverly Hills, CA
• Recruit 45 top industry speakers and collaborate with them to construct their
presentations.
• Create a written plan for the conference including a list of potential topics,
their outlines and speakers.
• Plan, organize and conduct meetings and teams conference, including
drafting agendas, supplying pre-conference informational materials, preparing
venue and following-up with attendees to clarify or provide additional
pertinent information.
• Prepared, monitored, and maintained conference budget.
• Execute advertising campaign.
• Write press releases to generate publicity for the conference.
• Oversee all activities during the conference.
• Welcome attendees and introduce the keynote speakers.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Arts: Communications
University of California - Los Angeles － Los Angeles, CA
2005 Associate of Arts: English
Orange Coast College － Costa Mesa, CA
WEBSITES
• www.UpwardlySocial.com
• www.AmandaVanderpool.com
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