Jim Ridge

- Share the River was founded to promote the economic, recreational and social vibrancy of Cleveland's waterfront and remind people how cleaner, more vibrant rivers are an economic driver for America's waterfront cities. - We create and post original content about Cleveland's waterfront scene and distribute through STR's social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and website. We also repost third-party content we feel provides a context for the various issues and best practices that improve the quality of regional and national natural resources which in turn, improve the quality of life for ALL of us! - We collaborate with cross-sector stakeholders to drive social activity to Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie shoreline. Cleveland is a waterfront city and we're sharing all of the things that make for a vibrant and engaging space for residents and visitors. From heavy industry and maritime shipping, from environmental stewardship to infrastructure, from recreation and tourism to retail and residential developments, Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie stakeholders are catalysts for the region and essential parts of Cleveland's unique theater of the waterfront.

- Developed and implemented social media, web, and newsletter posts in accordance with the mission and vision of the organization. - Collaborated with fellow staff members to prepare content including website edits and original posts, e-mail communication, direct mail outreach (Constant Contact), social media campaigns, monthly newsletter, video creation, photo shoots. - Managed Canalway Partners website to ensure copy, images, and forms are relevant, accurate and up to date. - Developed and implemented social media activity on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. - Curated marketing content (copywriting, images, and video) for websites, social media and other assigned projects. - Managed Constant Contact email database. - Create graphic design materials for digital promotion of events. - Represented the organization and participated in collaborative marketing efforts with partners. - Assisted with production of in-person Canalway Partner events. - Coordinated with counterpart at Ohio & Erie Canal Coalition on global Ohio & Erie Canalway initiatives. Provided updates to OECA website as needed.

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- Branding design and product customization for bank ATM deployments. - Visualization services for landlord or local zoning/municipality review and permitting approval. - Photo-editing services to help client visualize proposed designs and streamline decision-making. - Perform site surveys and create 2D design layout for ATM and signage placement feasibility. - Coordinate delivery and installation of manufactured product with multiple vendors to ensure positive customer experience. - Manufacturer's Representative for Concept Unlimited, a custom modular ATM enclosure and surround, interior and exterior sign manufacturer in Columbia, SC http://www.conceptunlimited.com/

What began as a bunch of Cleveland rowers supporting our fellow athletes running the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon has morphed into a branding and marketing motion that celebrates the great things that happen when people get together to recreate. - Our long-time location partner, The Harp, connected us with Great Lakes Brewing Company for the first sponsored Pep Club Dance Party as we motivated over 16,000 10K, half and full participants at the 2015 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. - Pep Club Dance Party at 2013 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon partnered with Tremont TapHouse to raise awareness of and funds for Liz Ferro's Girls with Sole, a local non-profit working providing free fitness and wellness programs to empower the minds, bodies and souls of girls who are at-risk or have experienced abuse of any kind.. Community based outreach motion this year resulted in two front page articles in The Plain Dealer.

Member of Social Media & Networking team focused on increasing the profile of Rivergate Park, northeast Ohio's new recreational beachhead located on the banks of Cleveland's Cuyahoga River. Multi-faceted experience in promotion of Greater Cleveland recreational events with recognized strengths in media engagement, content creation, event development, and implementation of social media strategies to improve the visibility of Cleveland’s recreational communities. - Local production manager and liaison for USRowing’s webcast of the first ever Masters National Head Race championship, held in Cleveland (Sept. 2012). - Relationship manager for a variety of ‘non-rowing’ events at Rivergate Park including Public Square Group's Rollin’ on the River, Rivergate Fest, and Ohio Canal Corridor's River Sweep. - Organizer and producer of Crushers Crew Mob, a youth engagement event at Lake Erie Crushers for Cleveland’s scholastic rowing organizations and fundraiser for USRowing’s Olympic athletes. - Liaison for Zach Lewis Plain Dealer story ‘Cuyahoga River’s Best Sights are Seen at Water Level’ - Organizer and rowing community liaison for local radio producer Karen Schaefer story on the Head of the Cuyahoga regatta. Her 'Cuyahoga’s Comeback Gets Cleveland Rowing' story was broadcast across the country on WBUR/Only a Game’s 200 National Public Radio affiliates.

Public Relations Officer and Facebook administrator, focused on membership growth initiatives, business development, social media content creation, community outreach and engagement for Cleveland's 400 member adult rowing organization. - Race Director and promoter of 2010 Hammer Ergatta, first indoor rowing event in Cleveland to incorporate C2 venue racing software, virtual race display and video. Race garners publicity from Plain Dealer and row2k.com, the world’s most heavily trafficked rowing website.

Project Management experience ranging from large scale ATM product rollouts to single unit replacements. Performed remote and branch site surveys, making recommendations on standard product or designed custom products to address unique site conditions. Developed branding layouts blending customer image into manufactured product.