Laura McClure

Founded and launched The Golden Rush Arizona — Arizona's first dedicated Golden Retriever community convergence — from concept to execution. Built the brand, secured sponsors and venue partnerships, managed multi-channel marketing, and grew the event to 600+ RSVPs in its first year with attendees traveling from across the country.

• Full brand development: DBA filing, LLC formation, federal & state trademark filings
• Secured host hotel, anchor brewery venue, founding sponsor roster, and charity partnership
• Managed all marketing, social media (@azgoldenrush), and community content across channels
• Built and launched multiple web properties, Ambassador program, and prize drawing framework
• Serving as Arizona's Subaru Love Promise Community Lead — Loves Pets pillar

Manage editorial coordination and content creation for a hyper-local community publication reaching 5,000+ households monthly. Write and coordinate community feature profiles, ensure print-ready quality, and drive neighborhood engagement through authentic local storytelling.

• Monthly editorial calendar management and print deadline coordination
• Community feature interviews and profile writing
• Contributor coordination across local writers and photographers
• Award-winning contributor within the Best Version Media network

Independent photography practice spanning 18+ years, specializing in equine portraiture, Western lifestyle imagery, professional headshots, event photography, and brand work. Managed all client relations, contract negotiations, and project delivery.

• Work published in Cowgirl Magazine and national brand catalogs
• Brand clients include Cowgirl Kim, Brit West, and Heritage Brand
• Photoshop World Wescott Shoot Out — 2nd and 3rd Place
• Popular Hotrod Annual Photo Contest winner
• Event and community photographer, The Golden Rush Arizona

Supported business development and marketing initiatives for Arizona's largest electrical contracting firm. Coordinated proposals, CRM management, vendor events, and brand messaging across Phoenix and Tucson markets.

Provided high-level executive and personal administrative support to the CEO of a boutique pharmaceutical company. Managed calendaring, complex travel logistics, confidential correspondence, board meeting coordination, and cross-functional team communication with discretion and exceptional organizational ability.

Founded and operated independent consulting firm serving clients across hospitality, entertainment, and gaming. Projects included luxury concierge elevation at Signature Flight Support, brand management for Titan Motorcycles, and marketing direction for Las Vegas nightlife brand Club C2K at The Venetian.

Strategic and administrative support to the CIO across a multi-property gaming and hospitality corporation. Managed executive calendar, cross-property coordination, board meeting preparation, and team-building logistics for 12+ directors across 6–8 properties.

Led a team of 8 developing and executing multi-channel promotional campaigns. Produced a full-scale concert event during Reno Rodeo featuring Tracy Byrd and The Great Divide, filling a 2,000+ seat venue. Managed all artist logistics, venue coordination, VIP events, and prize sponsorships.