Esther Maria Swaty, Owner

From working her way up the ladder in an events company (planning events for 2000+ attendees) to developing marketing and events for eDiscovery then advertising technology, to training sales teams in strategic business development, research and marketing, to a brief stint with a crazy fashion stylist in New York City, to becoming a Director of Business Operations for a talent and staffing firm not to mention all along the way having creative side projects which included everything from being a creative producer on photo shoots to a Seattle City Guide to a wedding planner to a band manager.

Esther pulls from a broad array of experiences (think creative producer to business development director), a deep grown Southern charm and a tough German no-nonsense. An avid reader and prolific idea-starter, Esther fell in love with the 1920's era salon of Gertrude Stein, recognizing in them a community and momentum that today's creative world is missing. She began inviting artists and entrepreneurs, techies and outdoor junkies into one room, not just to bring their talent and portfolio, but their curiosity and energy. You'd be surprised how many can fit down a rabbit hole, and how that hole may grow into a vast room of intellectual life. This understanding fuels her unique approach to strategy and marketing at Uncommon Cartography. 

Experience

BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Synaxis Consulting, 2013- 2015

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Entercom, 2011-2012

MARKETING & EVENTS
AudienceScience, 2008-2011
Microsoft, 2008
EED, Inc.  2006-2008
Dynamic Events 2004-2006

Activities & Affiliations

• Arists4Artists, Member

Projects and Partnerships

• The Uncommon Union
• Cultural Ambassador with Northwest Polite Society
• YUNKN