Raven McSwain– Marketing Manager

Raven has been an integral part of the Sumnu Marketing team for six years, drawing on over a decade of experience to champion Nevada’s small business community. Starting as a Marketing and Outreach Coordinator and now serving as the Marketing Manager, Raven’s role is pivotal in client relations and small business development. Her expertise spans conducting market research, strategic planning, and ensuring competitive pricing for our suite of services. Her knack for organization has seen her manage a wide range of projects, especially in transportation and infrastructure. Notably, Raven has been instrumental in impactful projects such as the RiSE team outreach and the City of Las Vegas Youth Entrepreneurial Success (YES) Program. Her training includes and certifications in various business development and leadership programs. Raven is deeply committed to her community, serving on the, as the, and on the Board of Directors for Mastering Mindsets Las Vegas, enhancing resources and mentorship for youth.

Professional Accomplishments:

• Board Member, American Marketing Association Las Vegas Chapter 
• Marketing Chair, Nevada Contractors Association, Developing Contractors Council Steering Committee 
• Advisory Board Member, Nevada Women’s Business Center 
• Business Opportunity Success & Sustainability (B.O.S.S.) Program, City of Las Vegas 
• Title VI Meaningful Public Involvement, NDOT 
• NxtLevel, Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) 
•  Leadership Advance, Vegas Chamber

Key Project Experience: 

• RiSE Program, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) (2019 – Current)
• LIVE EELECTRIC Inc
• College of Southern Nevada
• Economic Impact Study for Redevelopment of Jackson Street, HR&A Advisors/City of Las Vegas
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 357
• Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA)
• Facilities Master Plan, Clark County School District (CCSD)
• Matt Kelly Elementary School, CCSD 
• Historic Westside Complete Street Project, GCW/City of Las Vegas 
• Historic Westside Design Guidebook, KME Architects/City of Las Vegas
• Youth Entrepreneurial Success (Y.E.S.) Program, City of Las Vegas
• Las Vegas Convention Center Phase III, BIDS Program, Hunt-PENTA Joint Venture 
•  Innovation Through Inclusion, Martin~Harris Construction 
• Rancho Drive Complete Street, WSP/City of Las Vegas 
• Arm-in-Arm, BrainTrust/Southern Nevada Health District 
• Las Vegas Convention Center Phase II, Turner/Martin~Harris Construction Joint Venture 
• World Market Center, PENTA Building Group
• Credit Management Association
• Economic Opportunity Board