Milan Calendine

About Milan Calendine

Geoscience, mining, stories, and stage presence are my jam. My value: Tech-Savvy StorytellingAfter two decades of collecting data around the world, business development, bootstrap marketing, and being a Swiss Army knife in a small-but-mighty geophysical company, I’ve hit a crossroads.Mining and geosciences have been good to me, but let’s face it, the way we talk about it is stuffy, boring, and outdated. For too long, the industry has treated mining like “Fight Club”: DON’T TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB! This silence has cost us in public trust, in talent, in progress.If we want a greener, tech-powered, climate-focused future, the capital \'T\' truth is we need to mine more, not less, and be in front of the public, not hiding in the shadows. Yep, that’s right, mining is the way to a cooler, brighter, more beautiful earth. I am on a mission to make mining the 21st-century hero- Here’s the \"Bootstrap\" version:1. I’m a bootstrap marketer and business development lead with two decades of experience in mining, geoscience, and tech-forward storytelling. I’ve launched websites, led brand development, built content ecosystems, and brought in a million in new revenue annually, all while wrestling budgets, exhibit booths, and bosses.2. I’ve given more than 100 talks on geophysics and mining. I’ve coached executives through keynotes, moderated panels with PhDs and CEOs, and helped tech experts not sound like AI on stage. My secret, speak human!3. I don’t chase marketing fads. I translate PhD speak into verbiage for the masses, data into visuals, and services into stories that connect with people, understand their needs, and deliver possibility.4. I’m also the kind of person who can serve as a conference chair, coach all the speakers, exhibit, and give a presentation all in the same week.(And yep, I’ve done that.)5. I love the space and people where science, creativity, and marketing strategy meet. Whether it’s geosciences, brand awareness, or speaking and presenting, my experience can make it resonate.What I do for you: Transform geoscience & mining expertise into high-impact marketing that builds trust, drives engagement, and delivers results.Milan

Experience

1. Senior Marketing Manager

   Certerra Subsurface Imaging

   Jan 2013 — Present

   Senior Marketing & Business Development ManagerLead marketing strategy and business development for a nationally recognized geophysical firm operating in the mining, environmental, and infrastructure sectors.Sourced $500K–$1M in new revenue annually through targeted digital marketing, client engagement, and brand awareness strategies.Directed full-scale digital transformation, including 4 major website launches with SEO-optimized service pages, downloadable assets, and technical blogs.Produced 22+ brochures, hundreds of creative assets, and led LinkedIn content campaigns that expanded reach and engagement.Managed 18+ conferences annually, including planning, budgeting ($100K+), branding, and often serving as chair, presenter, or exhibitor.Spearheaded thought leadership through ghostwriting, storytelling, and public-facing communications that translated geophysics into accessible insights.Created and executed email campaigns, digital collateral, and marketing strategies that supported sales pipeline growth.Served as internal executive speaking coach for PhDs and subject-matter experts, with 100+ talks coached and delivered.Acted as brand ambassador and public face of HGI in key professional networks (SME, AHS, AEMA, NWRA), cultivating strategic partnerships.Oversaw ancillary responsibilities including safety, internal events, project photography images), and vehicle/equipment coordination.Skills: B2B Marketing · Digital Strategy · Technical Storytelling · Event Management · Brand Leadership · Revenue Growth · Conference Strategy · Strategic Partnerships

Education

• Portland State University

  B.S., Science

  1997 — 1999

• Portland State University

  B.S., Environmental Science

  1997 — 1999

• Portland State University

  MINOR IN BIOLOGY

  1997 — 1999