nishan ardon

communications director

About

Dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience, a wide range of knowledge and abilities spanning communications, marketing, technology, and digital media. Proven ability to lead diverse creative and technical initiatives and teams, set effective strategies, and execute in hands-on roles to build brands and engage audiences. I am a high-level strategic thinker, planner, and organizer. A partner, adviser, and leader. A creator, collaborator, and a doer. I am a creative visionary with a keen eye for design, extending from ideation to the visual, and into words that inspire the imagination. Over the years I have served at various levels and roles in organizations whose missions are focused on contributing to positive change and the greater social good. I thrive when doing meaningful work. Specialties: Communications and Marketing Information Systems Management Non-Profit Organizational Development Organizing Major Events and Meetings Diversity and Inclusion Here are a few samples of my work...

Country

united states

City

san francisco

Industry

civic & social organization

Skill

organizational development, strategic communications, nonprofits, leadership, strategic planning, event management, event planning, community outreach, marketing communications, volunteer management, non profits, fundraising, public relations, project management, workshop facilitation, management, marketing, corporate governance, community development, media relations, board of directors, conference coordination, conference organization, international development, editing, hospitality management, social enterprise, computer graphics, data management, project planning, nonprofit organizations

Experience

founding member and board chair and president

youth spirit artworks

2007-7 - 2011-6 · 4 yrs

* Oversaw strategic planning and development with responsibilities that included monitoring and * strengthening of programs and services, evaluation and support of the Executive Director, and * ensuring compliance with fiscal sponsor requirements and nonprofit regulations. * Contributed to fundraising efforts and led program development and marketing initiatives. * Served as Chair and President of the Board of Directors in 2011 to lead transition from incubation * under a fiscal sponsor to independent operations as a nonprofit. Collaborated with founder and * board members to transition governing body from original founders to new Directors.

managing director

international research foundation for development

2003-1 - 2008-7 · 5 yrs 7 mos

communications director

california minority counsel program

2008-9 - Present · 18 yrs 1 mo

Spearhead strategic direction initiatives, and the planning, coordination, and management of CMCP's integrated marketing, public relations, and internal and external strategic communications. Lead the creation and communication of agenda messaging, ensuring consistency of brand and image (corporate profile) in line with the mission and objectives of the organization to advocate for and promote diversity in the legal profession. Establish new and nurture existing relationships, with focus on the legal publishing industry, raising awareness of organization and its activities within and beyond the legal industry. Collaborate with and lead various individuals and teams within and outside the organization, consisting of board members, committees, staff, consultants, interns and volunteers in this membership association comprised of over 200 global, regional and local law firms as well as the legal departments of several transnational corporations.