Masha Brown

Master of Arts Cultural Sustainability | Strategic Communications | Fundraising | Cultural Advocacy

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

I aim to work with organizations that enrich the lives of others, local and global. My experiences range from hiring, training and leading fundraising teams for local and global charities, to sales, marketing, branding and engagement on social platforms and in person for B2B and B2C. Event planning and philanthropy are my favorite ways to give back- focusing on arts like music, dance and visual engagement to inspire the community to make a positive impact.

Experience

  • Assistant Director of Sales at Anonymous Buffalo
    Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Helped drive the highest sales month in company history ($1.23M) by leading a team of five ambassadors, overseeing compliant sales execution, and relaunching Willie Nelson’s brand (Willie's Reserve) in Washington State; grew social audience by 420%.

  • Thistle and Horn Consulting (Seattle, Washington, United States)
    • Culture and Media Specialist
      Oct 2022 - May 2023 · 8 mos

      Brand identity & marketing plans for clients. Creating original copy, photography and assets.

    • Social Media Manager
      Oct 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Fundraising Director at Whole Washington
    Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 · 10 mos

    Working to get Universal Healthcare to all residents of Washington State. Management of CRM software, AB email marketing, social media marketing, spearheaded weekly team meetings with staff & volunteers, created fundraising events, organized rallies & volunteer management.

  • Director of Marketing and Communications at Harmony Farms
    Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Account management and brand ambassador for 300+ retail partners, supporting sustained high-volume monthly revenue ($1.5M → $1.97M) during tenure through vendor days, product placement, in-store education, and sales enablement; increased online following 190% with original content. First point of contact for customers online and in person to answer questions, concerns and find the right products for their needs. Created new protocol systems for event management with vendors. Ran all social media platforms, including garden & lifestyle photography, graphics, copy, vendor day materials, blogs and education materials. Tracked and analyzed data from social media campaigns and posts for growth and to direct future marketing campaigns.

  • The Evergreen Market (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Social Media & Outreach Manager
      Jun 2016 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Managed social media platforms by curating original & relevant content for IG, Twitter, Facebook & YouTube • Created brand presence on social media platforms (TW, FB, IG) resulting in 230% increase in followers in 12 months. • Wrote weekly blog with original photography, Blog listed #43 in Top 60 Marijuana Blogs by FeedSpot • Established positive relations with patrons through customer reviews and interactions. • Collaborated with community to organize events engaging in public outreach. • Resolved issues as copy editor for any publications and collaborations on behalf of the company, including publishing cook book with Chef Ricky Flickinger. Host of Chanel on YouTube. Award-winning blogger: Top Marijuana Blog listed by FeedSpot.

    • Assistant Store Manager
      Jun 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr

      • Lead all hiring and training for multiple store locations. • Opening and closing store duties, including handling large amounts of cash for deposits.