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What do you do if your public speaking engagements lack the use of technology and multimedia?
Props can be a great way to create a memorable experience or to get your point across, much more than a 2D image or video. Use props sparingly though - they should be thematic, illustrate an important point, and engage the audience.
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What do you do if your public speaking engagements lack the use of technology and multimedia?
Technology and multimedia can often be a distraction and stiffle the ability to grab on to key moments. When you present to a deck, it is harder to pivot to keep engaging the audience. Use these moments to recharge your speaking abilities, engage with the room, walk around, and ask questions. Know the material so well you do not need a deck. If you speak from knowledge without any aides, and you maintain a strong presence and engage, the audience will beleive you more than if you just read slides.
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Don't miss this event! Seriously. I've had the privilege of working with Jennifer Hotsko and Zainab Kakal. Both are amazing futurists at UNDP who…
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I'm looking forward to being in Boston with Rob Johnson, Meghan Fletcher Robert Jones, Taylor Voorhees, Alvaro Teran and António Santa Marta for…
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Experience
Education
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University of Houston
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What a fantastic program, much better than a standard MBA (at least for me). Foresight is critical to how we anticipate, prepare for, and create futures.
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Activities and Societies: Anonymous Saint Writer's Group Newman Center Student Council Intramural Speed Soccer
Studied English, Humanities, and Theater Production
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Chair
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION OF SANTA CRUZ
- 8 months
To improve public safety and security of downtown Santa Cruz and provide information and direction to shoppers and visitors.
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Den Leader
Boy Scouts of America
- 2 years 10 months
Children
I server as a local den leader and I am active in the local chapter of Cub Scouts. I organize meetings including transitioning to all digital engagement during Covid-19. I have additional training to lead overnight groups for our pack.
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Docent at Henry Cowell Redwood State Park
California State Parks
- 5 years 8 months
Environment
Docents are volunteers who help take care of the park and guide visitors to learn more about our amazing natural world.
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President
Scotts Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF)
- 6 years 11 months
Education
Scotts Valley Education Foundation is a non-profit that raises money for the under funded schools in Scotts Valley, CA. As a member, vice president, and president (2008-2009), I helped manage and create fund raising programs including our summer concert series, annual bike ride fundraiser, and the establishment of our endowment.
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Developer Volunteer
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
- 2 months
Children
I helped develop a plugin that interfaces with the CMNH donor data for a specific campaign and registers users based on their donation.
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Vice Chair
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION OF SANTA CRUZ
- Present 5 years 5 months
To improve public safety and security of downtown Santa Cruz and provide information and direction to shoppers and visitors.
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Board Member
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION OF SANTA CRUZ
- 11 months
To improve public safety and security of downtown Santa Cruz and provide information and direction to shoppers and visitors.
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Marketing Technology
Roger Snyder for Scotts Valley School Board 2016
- Present 8 years 8 months
Politics
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Fundraising
Catholic Community of San Agustin
- 1 year 1 month
Served as marketing head and board member for capital campaign to renovate an aging church building. Worked with parishioners, local partners, and Diocese of Monterey in securing funding.
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Honors & Awards
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1st Place 2021 Association of Professional Futurists Masters Student Recognition Program
Association of Professional Futurists - apf.org
Students who do outstanding work deserve recognition for that work, and institutions that develop outstanding students also deserve recognition. That concept has led the Association of Professional Futurists to develop a competition to recognize outstanding work by students in futures studies.
The scope of the competition
Each university can submit up to five student works that the university considers to be of exceptional quality in terms of originality, content, and…Students who do outstanding work deserve recognition for that work, and institutions that develop outstanding students also deserve recognition. That concept has led the Association of Professional Futurists to develop a competition to recognize outstanding work by students in futures studies.
The scope of the competition
Each university can submit up to five student works that the university considers to be of exceptional quality in terms of originality, content, and contribution to the field. No more than three entries can be submitted in any one category, i.e. graduate individual. Submissions may include papers or projects by individuals and team and must be formal papers, projects, and products.
Criteria
Quality of Content
Originality
Contribution to the field of foresight & futures studies
Appearance and presentation
Judging
Judging is by a committee consisting of four to 10 members from across APF membership. Ideally, three members will come from Australasia, three from Europe/Africa and three from the Americas, plus a Chair and Review Coordinator. -
First Place 2021 Association of Professional Futurists Student Award
APF
Students who do outstanding work deserve recognition for that work, and institutions that develop outstanding students also deserve recognition. That concept has led the Association of Professional Futurists to develop a competition to recognize outstanding work by students in futures studies.
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#1 in Top 20 User Experience Design Agencies
AgencySpotter
The Top User Experience Design Agencies Report from Agency Spotter uses verified client reviews, data, and expert inputs to rank UX design agencies including those focused on user experience for web, mobile UX, and e-commerce experience, as well as those agencies focused more on user experience for physical products and environments.
Organizations
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Association of Professional Futurists
Student
- PresentThe Association of Professional Futurists is a global community of futurists, dedicated to promoting professional excellence and demonstrating the value of strategic foresight and futures studies for their clients and/ or employers. Futurists work in global corporations, small businesses, consultancies, education, non-profits, and government. Founded in 2002, the APF now includes more than 400 members from 40 countries. APF sets the standard of excellence for foresight professionals. Members…
The Association of Professional Futurists is a global community of futurists, dedicated to promoting professional excellence and demonstrating the value of strategic foresight and futures studies for their clients and/ or employers. Futurists work in global corporations, small businesses, consultancies, education, non-profits, and government. Founded in 2002, the APF now includes more than 400 members from 40 countries. APF sets the standard of excellence for foresight professionals. Members include futurists from businesses, governments, non-profits, consulting futurists, educators, and students in future studies.
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Digital Signage Federation
Member
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