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University of Denver

Ritchie School of Computer Science and Engineering 

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The Maker Space and Innovation Labs

Marketing & Events Lead

Focusing on Digital Storytelling: Growth Engagement and Retention Strategy

Applied Skills: Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Copywriting, Event Planning, Community Outreach



 

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Impact & Results

  •   Strategize, create, and curate content, programming, branding, copy, and resources through social channels, digital and print marketing materials; moderate, respond, and engage with social media followers.

  •   Research, analyze, and present the labs’ impact in funding presentations and budget meetings with the chancellor, provost, dean, labs director, manager, and business operations team.

  •   Develop organic content resulting in a 1,700% increase in accounts reached (from 100 to over 18k) and 1,900% increase in LinkedIn followers (from 14 to 257); as well as an increase of 8,930% in accounts reached (from 13 to over 1k), 980% in accounts engaged (from 13 to 140); and 256% increase in Instagram followers.

  •   Directed, shot, edited, and scripted an Instagram reel instructing 3D printer use for student clubs with over 23.7k views.

  •   Organized and led orientation, campus tabling, and resource fair events resulting in the labs being the only campus organization mentioned by name (repeatedly) in incoming student data as a campus resource and student employer.

  •   Repurposed and redistributed the labs documentary into social media content across social channels in collaboration with the DU Film & Journalism School: resulting in an increase of 1908% Instagram views (from 153 to 3k) and 25% increase (from 13 to over 3k) of organic LinkedIn impressions over one month.

  •   Developed an Instagram series of alumni and student leads to share increase in DEI, professional development, mentorship, and labs’ impact into graduate education, start-up opportunities, and multidisciplinary programming. 

  •   Marketed and recruited across campus resulting in a 250% applicant increase (from 10 to 35) within a two-day period.

Semiconductor

Meet The Team


One goal of this series is to portray the diversity of thought, background, and campus engagement of the Innovation Labs' student leaders. A secondary goal is to celebrate and showcase the impact on innovation, cross campus collaboration, and professional development that the labs has had on our students' 4D  Experience:

Series, Concept Creator & Copywriter

Ana Loor 
 
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Fun & Games in the Maker Space

Innovation Lab Alumnus Feature

Notable Events

The Chris Hinds forum allowed for a dialogue between in our maker space discussing accessibility and innovation.

The Ritchie School of Computer Science & Engineering

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Tomorrow's Accessibility Forum will be featuring Remy St. Pierre USG: Chair of Accessibility, Equity, and Access. Remy will be sharing his accessibility initiatives on campus and Chris will be speaking on accessibility in general within his career.

 

Ana Loor, Innovation Labs Marketing & Events Facilitator, has shared an article that covers Chris Hinds handling an unfortunate event with grace and turning it into a teaching opportunity on the importance of accessibility in all spaces. No registration is necessary.
 

Please feel free to share with your networks and contact Ana Loor ana.loormendoza@du.edu with questions. 

#accessibility #innovation #technology

As Featured in the DU Clarion

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DU Leadership & Community Recognition

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2022-2023
Team Leadership, Impact and Professional Development

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Hosting and Collaborating with Campus Clubs & Fairs

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Upcoming

Innovation Labs Selected & Featured for 1Day4DU

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