Colin Gbolie
Creative with a knack for getting his sunny disposition across via bio.
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I design,
I write,
I produce,
I direct,
I cook.
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A little on me
Brand leader / creative project manager with 10+ years of experience in marketing, storytelling, and community building. Developed and successfully operates a spice-focused food business in Colorado (Diamond Doughnuts), currently over three years and going. Developing impactful projects that improve our communities and world at large is where I like to spend my time.
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Over 3 Years of Business Ownership
Spearhead the strategic development and management of the Diamond Doughnuts brand, operating across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels; averaging over 27% year-on-year increase in sales revenue.
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10+ Years of Creative Workforce Experience
Across Psychology/Mental Health, Live Entertainment, Food Industries, Audio/Visual Content Production, and Publications (Web/Print).
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Community Advocate
Conceptualized and executed events in joint effort with local nonprofits, restaurants, bars, and regional affiliates to increase community giving.
Diamond Doughnuts
Spearhead the strategic development and management of the Diamond Doughnuts brand, operating across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels; averaging over 27% year-on-year increase in sales revenue.
Case Studies
Psychology/Counseling
Worked in concert with clients to reframe narratives and co-create biannual holistic therapeutic treatment plans, embodying a client-centered approach to rehabilitation.
Writer and Creator
Website content writer, audio engineer, and interviewer across different industries; culinary, music, entrepreneurship, interior design and other creative outlets.
Live Production
Liaised between departments, conducting gap analyses and mitigating communicative lapses, securing effective bidirectional communication and streamlining operations/venue functionality.
Marketing Management
Oversaw and launched a mobile box office truck resulting in: streamlined patron access, enhanced ticket accessibility, and eliminated third-party transaction fees reducing cost by an average of 10% per ticket.
Team Development
Supervised a staff of over 100 ushers/managed patron interactions in a 6000 capacity arena, achieving the Pollstar Theater of the Year award through; the cultivation of lively rapport, effective delegation, proactive servicing, and leading with humility to enhance the overall concert experience.
