Colby Hanks

Current

Training Specialist at Coremetrics
Choreography Correspondent at Barnard Company Productions

Past

Vice President of Sales and Marketing at International Spirit Association
Webmaster, Dance Instructor at Academy of Champions East
Strategic Development Officer at Eastex Crude Company

Group Fitness Instructor at Pittsburg Gym
Volunteer at Invisible Children
Interactive Panels Volunteer at SXSW (South By SouthWest) International Music, Film, and Interactive Conference
Finance Intern at Neste Oil
Counselor and Sports Instructor at Kanakuk Kamps
Ignite Vice Presidential Candidate, Campaign Management Team at University of Texas Student Government
Sales Info Center Assistant, Golf Club Assistant, Merchandise Assistant, Server at Spanish Oaks
Investment Intern at Americo Financial Life and Annuity
Coach at West Austin Youth Association (WAYA)
Assistant to Chief Executive at Blazer Resources, Inc.

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Education

The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business
Institute of European Studies

MPHS

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Recommended

4 people have recommended Colby

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Performing Arts

Colby Hanks’s Summary

It's my daily goal to be a passionate contributor. I seek innovative environments, where ambitious missions are accomplished as a result of clearly-defined vision, clever use of resources, collaborative trust, and strong leadership.

Colby Hanks’s Specialties:

Event Organization, Research and Strategic Development, Client Education, Corporate Negotiation, Internal Relations, External Relations, Branding and Identity, Advertising, Networking, Choreography

Colby Hanks’s Experience

Training Specialist

Coremetrics

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)

May 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)

Coremetrics is the leading provider of digital marketing optimization solutions. Its solutions generate high return on online marketing investment and continue to pay daily dividends in improved marketing performance. Over 1,000 online business sites, transacting over $15 billion this year, are now using Coremetrics’ Software as a Service (SaaS) solution to optimize online marketing efforts. Coremetrics’ solutions encompass advanced online analytics and precision marketing applications, including search engine bid management, email marketing and cross sell applications to acquire customers more cost effectively, increase conversion rates, and increase lifetime customer value. Clients have recognized over $300M in documented ROI and 87% of clients recognize ROI in 12 weeks or less. The company is privately held with funding from Accel Partners, FTVentures, and Highland Capital Partners and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Choreography Correspondent

Barnard Company Productions

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)

May 1998 — Present (11 years 9 months)
Vice President of Sales and Marketing

International Spirit Association

(Sports industry)

May 2005 — July 2007 (2 years 3 months)

It is the vision of the International Spirit Association (ISA) to unite the competitive sport of cheerleading and dance across the globe while hosting choreography camps and clinics and international competitions for school and all star teams of all levels of experience. ISA's Educational and Training Essentials enhance and encourage international standards while making international championships, custom choreography, camps and clinics widely accessible, and drive high expectations within the boundaries of regulations of these ever evolving sports in each respective nation.

Australia, New Zealand Tour Instructor and Assistant Director 2005
Webmaster, Dance Instructor

Academy of Champions East

(Performing Arts industry)

August 2006 — May 2007 (10 months)

Instructor for 150+ recreational and competitive dancers, ages 2 through adult, training in areas of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, pom, and modern, while also maintaining the company's website, www.theaceallstars.com.

The program and its teams have been in existence for 40 years, performed throughout the world and have accumulated hundreds of National and International titles. The year and the position concluded with the Academy's annual recital production in May 2007.
Strategic Development Officer

Eastex Crude Company

(Privately Held; Oil & Energy industry)

September 2002 — May 2007 (4 years 9 months)

Serving as outreach, communications and logistics advisor for an array of company projects including biodiesel ventures and assistance of financial and structural arrangements for Eastex's recent buyout from partner company Neste Oil.
Group Fitness Instructor

Pittsburg Gym

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

September 2006 — April 2007 (8 months)

Cardio Combo Instructor and Kickboxing Instructor. Pittsburg Gym was voted "Best Gym" 2006-2007.
Volunteer

Invisible Children

(International Affairs industry)

January 2006 — May 2006 (5 months)

Motivated by the unseen war in Northern Uganda, Invisible Children was created by three young filmmakers with a singular mission: To use the power of stories to change lives around the world. My role: Presenter at Greek and High School Screenings.

Our approach to humanitarian work is founded in the strength and intelligence of the Ugandan community. All of our programming is a partnership between those of us at Invisible Children and those in the Ugandan community. We focus on long-term goals that enable children to take responsibility for their future and the future of their country. Our programs are carefully researched and developed initiatives that address the need for quality education, mentorships, the redevelopment of schools, resettlement from the camps, and financial stability.
Interactive Panels Volunteer

SXSW (South By SouthWest) International Music, Film, and Interactive Conference

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

March 2006 — March 2006 (1 month)

Hosted panelists and musicians for SXSW's annual, international conference held in Austin, Texas.
Finance Intern

Neste Oil

(Public Company; NES1V; Oil & Energy industry)

July 2005 — August 2005 (2 months)

As a Counterparties Analyst, researched and composed a financial database of Neste's 70+ trading partners as regulated by Financial Services Authority, UK, working between offices in London, England and Helsinki, Finland.
Counselor and Sports Instructor

Kanakuk Kamps

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

June 2005 — July 2005 (2 months)

Dance instructor, choreographer, and counselor for high school campers at Kanakuk's K2 Kamp. Prepared and led daily Bible studies, in addition to one-on-one counseling and large group classes.
Ignite Vice Presidential Candidate, Campaign Management Team

University of Texas Student Government

(Political Organization industry)

September 2004 — March 2005 (7 months)

Each spring, students from across The University of Texas campus join to form a 43-member Student Government campaign ticket. Support on and off campus and candidate-solicited capital enabled us to form and promote a platform of practical ideas and reach the body of approximately 50,000 students. Post-campaign, support expanded to include opponents and elected officials, who provided opportunities to charter a political action committee and testify in Committee at the Texas State Capitol on behalf of university students from public and private institutions across the state.
Sales Info Center Assistant, Golf Club Assistant, Merchandise Assistant, Server

Spanish Oaks

(Recreational Facilities and Services industry)

August 2004 — February 2005 (7 months)

Performed flexibly between real estate sales and service while working in the club house during early stages of residential development
Investment Intern

Americo Financial Life and Annuity

(Privately Held; Financial Services industry)

July 2004 — August 2004 (2 months)

Conducted investigation and financial analysis of 52 energy sector holdings and prepared and presented daily portfolio evaluation to executives.
Coach

West Austin Youth Association (WAYA)

(Sports industry)

September 2002 — April 2004 (1 year 8 months)

Coached and Choreoghaphed routines for Dancers, Gymnasts and Cheerleaders, ages 2 through 17, and coordinated special events such as birthday parties.
Assistant to Chief Executive

Blazer Resources, Inc.

(Oil & Energy industry)

May 1999 — August 2001 (2 years 4 months)

• Facilitated incoming calls and scheduled purchasing appointments with clients.
• Installed and maintained company’s computer inventory program.

Colby Hanks’s Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Finance , Spanish Minor , 2002 — 2006

Dean’s List Fall 2002
University Honors Status
Chi Omega National Convention Delegate
Chi Omega Leadership Institute Graduate
University of Texas Silver Spurs Student of the Year 2003
University of Texas Student Government Vice Presidential Candidate 2005

Activities and Societies:

Chi Omega Model Initiate, Texas Pom Co-Captain, Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Societies, Student Government Legislative Relations Agency: Grassroots Chair, NexGen Political Action Committee Social Chairman, UT Parent’s Association Parent’s Weekend Advisory Council, Texas Cowboys Sweetheart, Campus Renewal Ministries Event Coordination Team, Student Endowed Centennial Leadership Committee Administrative Director 2005
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business

Finance , 2002 — 2006
Institute of European Studies

Supplemental Only , Global Economics Intensive , 2004 — 2004

Studied Comparative Economic Systems under instruction of Gordon Van Der Veen during Summer 2004.
MPHS

Additional Information

Colby Hanks’s Interests:

International Development, Travel, Team and Personal Environments, Design, Religion, Health and Fitness, Philanthropreneurial Endeavors, Negotiation, Innovation, Collaboration, Performance/Entertainment Venues, Art and Dance Education, Business Relations, Efficiency

Colby Hanks’s Groups:

American Council on Exercise - 6th Year Certified Fitness Instructor
Gold Level PiYo Certified
Hatha Yoga Certified Instructor 200 PYT
NexGen Political Action Committee - Social Chair
University of Texas Texas Exes - Alumni Chapter
ONE Campaign - Supporter and Activist
Travis County Deputy Voter Registrar
Chi Omega Alumna
Yoga Alliance (200 RYT)
Registered Exercise Professional - Level 2 (UK)

Texas Exes/University of Texas at Austin
Web Analytics Wednesday (WAW) - London
Web Analytics Association
AWA - Advanced Web Analytics (+1000 Web Analytics members)
E-Commerce Network
Web Analytics Professionals (+5000 web analytics members) Join now!
Yoga and Meditation
Business Intelligence & Analytics Group
McCombs BBA Alumni Network
Running for Life
e-Commerce Solutions
Linked:Energy (Energy industry expertise)
Web & Marketing Analytics Group - IQ Workforce
Oil & Gas Industry
Yoga Instructors & Practitioners
Web Analytics Strategies
Oil and Gas Community
Chi Omega Fraternity
Zumba 600
Global Energy Professionals
The Reservoir Engineer Network
Oil & Gas Industry Professionals; Energy Supply Chain Procurement Design HSE Upstream Downstream ROV
Oil & Gas e-Transaction Forum
Oil & Gas Operators