Victor Maisano

About Victor Maisano

I build experiences that move people—out on trails, in neighborhoods, and inside organizations. My path has zig-zagged from sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica to co-founding an experiential marketing company, to serving as Director of Operations at Elevation Culture where I led event and production ops for outdoor brands and races, and most recently to helping manage programs and partnerships for a nonprofit safeguarding the San Diego River.Along the way I’ve learned how to rally volunteers, design events end-to-end, scale operations, nurture cross-sector partnerships, and turn big ideas into grounded, well-run programs. I’m currently pursuing an MPA at San Diego State University to deepen my impact in public and nonprofit leadership.I’m exploring roles in: community & partnerships, program management, event/experience design, and mission-driven ops—especially where sustainability, outdoor recreation, and civic impact meet.#RespectTheAdventure

Experience

1. Creative Media Lead

   Elevation Culture

   Aug 2020 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Capture and produce high-quality photo and video content at live trail and endurance events to showcase brand story and community energy.• Plan, create, and publish dynamic social media content across platforms to grow engagement and celebrate the trail running and endurance athlete community.• Manage content calendar, visual identity, and storytelling strategy to align with Elevation Culture’s mission and outdoor lifestyle vibe.• Collaborate with event organizers, athletes, and partners to amplify reach and build authentic brand presence online.

Education

• San Diego State University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor's degree, Marketing

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Event Management
• Guerrilla Marketing
• Blogging
• Hiker
• Social Media Marketing
• Mobile Marketing
• Social Media
• Instagram
• Account Management
• Facebook
• Marketing
• Retail
• Customer Service
• Sponsorship
• Operations Management
• Hiking
• Marketing Research
• Client Services
• Market Research
• Integrated Marketing
• Advertising
• Experiential Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Event Planning
• Event Marketing
• Inventory Management
• Activations