About me

Creative visionary. Right-/Write-brained. Imagineer. Team builder. Idea-ologist. Listener. Storyteller. People watcher. Solution seeker. Doer. Picture taker. Magic maker.

- Hands-on and high energy marketing, communications, public relations and business development professional of 20+ years with an intuitive eye for detail and a heart for making a difference.

- Specialize in collaborating with passionate, dedicated and diverse teams to deliver measurable results with a memorable personal touch.

- Thrive at capturing the essence of a brand as a compelling story, engaging others and leading innovative entrepreneurs, small businesses, start-up companies, nonprofit organizations, tourism destinations/attractions and independent retail stores/centers in achieving their goals, mission and driving purpose.

My background is diverse, yet each experience consistently reflects the original foundation of my career: Achieving excellence through the art of communication. I also have... (gasp)... employment gaps. Why

Personality:

- Energetic, outgoing, positive, flexible and REAL

- Professional yet playful, allowing for a successful balance of productivity & creativity

- Maintain a sense of humor to keep ideas fresh, stress at a minimum & priorities in perspective

- Highly motivated by the words "no," "that's not possible" and "we've always done it 'this' way."

- Above all: PEOPLE before processes

I'm a "maker" who enjoys connecting with many, learning about different industries, evaluating new technology/digital platforms, staying ahead of trends, sharing experiences and resources, serving on nonprofit committees/boards and being approached with newly-created positions or non-traditional career opportunities.

Now I'd love to learn about YOU. What do you do, why do you do it and how may I help

Skills

Advertising, Brand Management, Business Development, Communications, community outreach, Copywriting, event management, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media

Sector Experience

Advertising, Brand Management, Communications, hospitality, Nonprofit, Retail, small business