nicole sturzenberger

* Managed a $400,000 California Department of Food and Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant, focused on increasing the amount of fresh produce served in Yolo County public schools * Developed systems for capturing data, measuring deliverables, project effectiveness, and reporting for all grant projects in a timely manner * Organized all aspects of grant events, including working with donors, speakers, and sponsors * Managed 9 grant subcontractors, communicating internal grant goals and deadlines to the group * Worked with community organizations, schools, and local businesses to network and build long-term relationships for the farm to school movement * Created and maintained social media and website content, evaluating website using Google Analytics

Worked with head pastry chef to prepare all Cafe and Restaurant desserts

* The UC Davis Olive Center is a self-funded university/industry coalition that seeks to do for olives what UC Davis did for wine. * As Assistant Director I * Aided in the development and management of the UC Davis Olive Center, including the production of the UC Davis Olive Oil product line, the creation of the UC Davis Sensory Taste Panel, and all educational short courses * Created and disseminated both print and online marketing materials and comprehensive communications strategies, including copy editing, the use of social media, Mailchimp, and Constant Contact * Researched project funding opportunities and strategized action plans * Organized all Center short courses, conferences, and events * Responded to national, state, and local print, television, and online media inquiries including interviews with Fox Television and the Travel Channel

* Aided in the production of marketing and fundraising materials * Edited copy and proofread communications materials * Helped develop website and online event tools

The Office of Farm to Fork connects school districts and community members directly with California's farmers and ranchers, and provides information and other resources. As Outreach and Communications Manager I - Headed all communication efforts for the office, including leadership of print and web marketing materials, website, social media accounts, newsletter, and office blog, using the Adobe Creative Suite and performing necessary photography - Managed over $800,000 in federal grants, including partner, student, and staff management and collaboration - Provided public-facing presentations to key industry stakeholders and community members, often communicating complex technical material to a variety of audiences and knowledge bases - Created both short-term and long-term strategic communication plans for Office projects and mission

Managing general and program specific communication plans, including strategic direction development, key messaging, stakeholder segmentation, cadence, and execution - Identifying fundraising prospects through philanthropic, public, and private capital funding sources, such as grants, fee for service projects, and corporate giving - Managing key fundraising relationships, including funder communications, CRM, grant writing and reporting

Activities and Societies: Dalhousie Arts and Social Science Society

Communicating Quality Products","Studied the different aspects of food culture communication through lectures, tastings, and stages around Europe. Worked both independently and in groups creating multimedia presentations, producing food-related articles and marketing materials, based on the program's coursework and stages, 2006-2007."]