hank therien: Director of Sales & Sports Development in Bend, OR

The last 7 years of my career have been spent making a positive impact on the economy in Bend. I’ve had the opportunity to impact the economy through the direct spending of event participants, by making Bend more attractive to visitors through branding efforts, and I have acted as a marketing consultant for small business owners while selling the marketing products that Visit Bend offers to local tourism partners. I have started my family in Bend and am invested in and passionate about the community in Bend. My goal is to further my career in a capacity that I can be proud of for an organization that allows the opportunity to be genuine using the skills that I have developed over my career to date, including but not limited to: • Event Management • Marketing Sales • Destination Marketing • Marketing Strategy Development • Project Management • Recreation Resource Management • Market Research • Customer Service & Support