Kristen Almer

About Kristen Almer

Sponsorship consultant with 30 years of experience helping corporations, sanctioning…

Experience

1. Co-founder Executive Director

   Ridesafe Foundation

   Aug 2018 — Present

   MISSIONRideSafe is a 501(c)3 organization which exists to significantly reduce the number of powersport injuries and fatalities by inspiring children and adults to wear helmets and proper safety gear and obtain safety certification before operating Powersports equipment.1 in every 5 ATV related fatalities is a CHILD under the age of 16 In 9 out of 10 ATV/UTV fatalities, the victim was not wearing a helmet —and in up to 95% of fatalities, the victim had not received safety certification.The number of children fatally injured the US on an ATV or UTV is over since 1982Children under 12 represent nearly half of all child ATV-related injuries were treated in the U.S. emergency departments from 20••••17. An average of 527 people every single day. More than 1 in 4 of these injuries were sustained by children younger than 16 years of age.* that is 132 children every day. GEAR, SAFETY CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING ARE THE ANSWERRideSafe:1)Creates fun, humorous, shareable powersport safety-oriented content by enlisting the world\'s leading video content producers and popular sports and entertainment icons. 2) Spreads the Message— through a powerful coalition of influencer allies and corporate partners3)Works collectively with school districts, law enforcement, state agencies, national organizations, corporations, dealers, and local businesses to host and support RideSafe events —which educate and inspire children to always wear the proper gear before riding on any form of powersport equipment. 4) Empowers others— encouraging positive conversation and promoting safety.

Education

• University of Minnesota Duluth

  Bachelor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Applied Science Psychology, Native American Studies, English Literature

  1988 — 1995

Skills

• Product Marketing
• Brand Awareness
• Partnership Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Sponsorship Activation
• Sponsorship Research
• Idea Generation
• Lead Generation
• Brand Management
• Motorsports
• Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Trade Shows
• Sports Marketing
• Powersports
• Budget Setting
• Advertising
• Sales Letters
• Marketing
• Media Relations
• Market Planning
• Corporate Communications
• Sponsorship Program Development
• Media Planning
• Cover Letters
• Online Advertising
• Sponsorship Sales
• Direct Marketing
• Corporate Sponsorships
• Proposal Writing
• Marketing Communications
• Sponsorship
• Business Development
• Online Marketing
• Racing
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Sales