He puts his best effort into everything he does and always produces high-quality work.”

Blake has experience in the communications field from creating content for platforms like Instagram or LinkedIn to developing brand guidelines to conducting engaging in strategic marketing. He currently possesses nearly five years of marketing experience and is consistently looking to enrich his skills through his professional work.

He has worked for a variety of companies and organizations including the Alhambra-U.S. Chamber, Green & Growing Education, Magnetic Ag, Iowa FFA Association, and Iowa Pinto Horse Association. Blake has also developed targeted marketing campaigns for the Iowa State University Creamery and Musco.

To learn more about Blake's qualifications and professional experience, take a glance at his previous work or his professional experience below!

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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES

Onsite Communications Manager

National FFA Organization | Washington D.C.
​March 2023 - August 2023

• Edited photography and videography before uploading to the organization's Digital Asset Management system
• Served as the conference relations professional for high-level sponsors including Pepsico and media outlets
• Supervised an onsite communications team consisting of photographers, videographers, and PR professionals

WHO Big Show ISF Intern

iHeartMedia | Des Moines, Iowa
​August 2021

• Collected photos of the Iowa State Fair events for WHO Social Media platforms.
• Reported markets and recorded segments for “The Big Show” on Newsradio 1040 WHO.
• ​Supervised recording and interview schedules throughout the Iowa State Fair.

Germinate Social Media Intern

​​Green & Growing Education | Remote
​May 2021 - July 2021

• Assisted in event planning for Green & Growing Education's virtual Germinate Conference.
• Developed cohesive marketing through an organizational branding guide.
• ​Engaged with public following and target prospects on social platforms.

Digital Communications Assistant

Iowa State University Dean of Students Office | Ames, Iowa
​March 2023 - June 2023

• Coordinate meetings with university entities to discuss website needs and desires.
• Report on progress to Communications Manager and client recommendations during project timelines.
• Transfer 17 university client websites in accordance with updated marketing guidelines.

Marketing Intern

​Alhambra - U.S. Chamber | Remote
​May 2021 - August 2021

• Encouraged positive conflict-resolution within the international marketing team.
  
• Guided content creation utilizing user persona analysis and marketing strategies.
  
• Prioritized organizational tasks according to constraints and deadlines.

State Reporter

Iowa FFA Association | Ankeny, Iowa
​June 2020 - April 2021

• Presented to audiences of up to 5,000 individuals regarding agricultural education and the FFA Organization.​
• Updated the Association's Standard Operating Procedures for content scheduling, photography, and videography.
• Served as the lead content creator one of Iowa's largest youth organizations, representing over 16,400 student members.