Steve Rahkola

Steve Rahkola has a diverse work experience in various roles. Steve is currently the Director of Sales & Marketing at Giants Ridge, where they manage sales and marketing activities. Steve also holds the position of Sales & Marketing Director at Guest Services, Inc., specifically for Giants Ridge.

In the past, Steve worked as the Executive Director & Producer at Mesabi Community TV, where they oversaw television production and served as the Production Manager. Steve also gained experience as a Digital Project Manager at Art Unlimited, where they collaborated with clients and the development team to create effective online marketing campaigns and websites.

Furthermore, Steve took on the role of Communications Specialist at the Minnesota District Assemblies of God, where they designed graphics, managed social media, and updated the organization's website. Steve also worked at Mid Minnesota Marketing as a Project Manager and a Marketing Specialist, where they developed marketing strategies and content creation. Prior to that, Steve worked as a Videographer at Mid Minnesota Marketing.

Steve has also held the positions of Communications & Media Director at Riverside Church Hutchinson, IT Technician/Web Master at Dassel-Cokato Senior High School, and Youth Director & Communications Coordinator at New Life Assembly of God - Cokato. Additionally, they gained experience in digital marketing and social media management at Wolf Auto Parts.

Overall, Steve Rahkola has a well-rounded background in sales, marketing, communications, digital media production, and project management.

Steve Rahkola obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration - BS degree in Business/Corporate Communications from Liberty University between 2014 and 2018. Prior to that, they attended Ridgewater College from 2011 to 2014, where they earned degrees in Network Systems Administration (A.A.S) and Liberal Arts (A.A.) with a focus on Computer Science and General Studies. In addition, they have obtained various certifications, including Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA), Facebook Ads & Facebook Marketing Mastery, G-Suite Administrator, Google Ads Search Certification, Business Strategy (Coursera Course Certificates), and Hutchinson Leadership Institute.