Pawleys Island, South Carolina, United States
For more than 30 years, I have helped organizations accelerate growth by building high performing teams, strengthening strategic partnerships, improving operations, and developing scalable strategies that drive sustainable revenue and long term enterprise value. My executive leadership experience spans business development, revenue growth, marketing, operations, strategic planning, real estate development, and organizational growth. Throughout my career, I have built organizations from the ground up, led transformational growth initiatives, developed high performing leadership teams, and created cultures centered on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and measurable results. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Spotlight for 19 years, I transformed an entrepreneurial startup into one of North America's largest independent talent development organizations. I grew annual event registration revenue to more than $1 million, consistently achieved annual revenue growth exceeding 20 percent, maintained profit margins above 40 percent, led organizations of more than 300 employees and independent contractors, recruited and mentored more than 500 professionals annually, managed marketing budgets exceeding $350,000, and negotiated hundreds of strategic partnerships. As a Licensed South Carolina Real Estate Broker since 2005, I have extensive experience in residential real estate, land development, construction, investment properties, renovations, luxury short term rentals, and asset management. I have successfully evaluated investment opportunities, negotiated complex transactions, coordinated construction projects, and built lasting relationships with developers, investors, lenders, contractors, architects, attorneys, and business leaders throughout South Carolina. My passion is helping organizations identify growth opportunities, strengthen operations, expand strategic partnerships, recruit exceptional talent, and build teams that consistently deliver results. I thrive in executive environments where strategic leadership, revenue growth, operational excellence, and team development drive long term success. Having successfully transitioned day to day operational responsibilities to trusted leadership teams, I am fully committed to joining one organization where I can invest my leadership, experience, and long term commitment. I am excited to bring an owner's mindset, strategic vision, and proven ability to drive growth, strengthen operations, develop exceptional teams, and create lasting enterprise value.
Founded and established a regional professional development, talent development, and live events organization focused on strategic partnerships, leadership development, education, and community engagement. Built the organization's executive leadership structure, operational systems, marketing strategy, and business infrastructure to support long term growth and organizational sustainability. Continue to provide executive oversight and strategic direction while day to day operations are managed by the leadership team. • Founded and scaled a regional organization focused on professional development, strategic partnerships, career advancement, and community engagement. • Provide executive leadership across business development, strategic planning, marketing, operations, budgeting, organizational growth, and long term business strategy. • Launched and oversee Grand Strand Fashion Week, bringing together retailers, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, designers, venues, and community partners to drive economic development and regional engagement. • Developed scalable organizational infrastructure, operational processes, leadership systems, branding, and marketing strategies that support sustainable growth. • Negotiated strategic partnerships with retailers, venues, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, and business leaders to expand organizational reach and strengthen community impact. • Currently provide executive oversight and strategic guidance while transitioning day-to-day operational responsibilities and pursuing a long-term executive leadership opportunity.
Established a regional 501(c)(3) nonprofit that expands educational opportunities, workforce development, and scholarships through strategic partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations. Continue to provide executive oversight, strategic direction, and governance while the organization's leadership team manages day-to-day operations. Highlights • Founded a regional 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding educational opportunities, workforce development, scholarships, and community impact. • Awarded scholarships and created educational opportunities through partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders. • Developed the organization's strategic vision, governance framework, operational infrastructure, and long-term growth strategy. • Directed fundraising, sponsorship development, marketing, budgeting, strategic planning, and executive communications. • Established scalable systems and leadership infrastructure to support long-term organizational sustainability and future growth. • Continue to provide executive oversight and strategic guidance while transitioning day-to-day operational responsibilities.
Licensed South Carolina Real Estate Broker since 2005 with extensive experience in real estate investment, residential construction, property redevelopment, land acquisition analysis, asset management, and luxury hospitality. Proven success identifying investment opportunities, directing construction and renovation projects, maximizing asset performance, and creating long term value through strategic planning and disciplined execution. Highlights • Personally built, renovated, repositioned, and managed approximately 10 residential properties, creating long term value through strategic planning, project management, and market analysis. • Directed residential construction and renovation projects from acquisition through completion, coordinating builders, contractors, architects, inspectors, permitting agencies, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, contracts, quality control, and project execution. • Evaluated acquisition opportunities using market trends, construction costs, projected return on investment, and long term appreciation potential to support strategic investment decisions. • Directed the development, repositioning, branding, and long term management of Southern Malibu, a luxury beachfront investment property, maximizing asset value through strategic pricing, capital improvements, vendor management, revenue optimization, and premium seasonal rental performance averaging approximately $10,900 per week during peak vacation seasons. • Built trusted relationships with Realtors, builders, developers, investors, lenders, contractors, attorneys, architects, and business leaders throughout Charleston, Georgetown, and Horry Counties. • Continue providing executive oversight of investment planning, asset performance, strategic decision making, and long term real estate portfolio management.
Founded, scaled, and led an entrepreneurial startup that became one of North America's largest independent talent development organizations, serving clients throughout the United States and Canada. Served as Chief Executive Officer for 19 years, leading enterprise growth, strategic planning, business development, operations, marketing, finance, talent acquisition, and executive leadership. Highlights • Founded and scaled one of North America's largest independent talent development and live event organizations, transforming a startup into a nationally recognized brand. • Grew annual event registration revenue to more than $1 million while achieving annual revenue growth exceeding 20 percent and maintaining profit margins above 40 percent. • Led organizations of more than 300 employees and independent contractors, building high performing leadership, sales, marketing, operations, and customer service teams. • Recruited, coached, and mentored more than 500 professionals annually, developing scalable leadership and talent acquisition systems. • Managed annual marketing budgets exceeding $350,000, including a $12,000 per month Google Ad Grant, leveraging digital marketing, SEO, television, radio, public relations, email marketing, and live events. • Negotiated hundreds of strategic partnerships and sponsorships with national brands, retailers, agencies, educational institutions, tourism organizations, and community partners. • Directed national events with executive responsibility for budgets, logistics, staffing, vendor negotiations, contracts, customer experience, and operational performance. • Built long term relationships with executives, sponsors, business owners, and community leaders across North America, creating strategic partnerships and sustainable growth.
Founded and operated a full-service modeling and talent agency representing models and actors for print, television, film, commercial, and promotional opportunities throughout the Southeast. Built the agency through business development, client relationships, recruiting, marketing, and strategic partnerships, laying the foundation for what later became Discovery Spotlight. Highlights • Founded and grew a full-service modeling and talent agency through business development, strategic partnerships, and long-term client relationships. • Developed business relationships and secured contracts with hundreds of regional and national organizations, including Apple, Toyota, Marriott, Saks Fifth Avenue, WWE, Tiffany & Co., Bank of America, Ford, Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Wild Dunes Resort, and Tanger Outlets. • Negotiated contracts and coordinated bookings with national brands, advertising agencies, production companies, retailers, and model and talent agencies, and casting directors. • Recruited, represented, and managed an active roster of more than 300+ models and actors simultaneously, building long-term relationships with clients, agencies, casting professionals, and industry partners. • Built strategic partnerships with retailers, advertising agencies, production companies, photographers, media organizations, and industry professionals, expanding business opportunities and strengthening the agency's market presence. • Directed all aspects of the business, including business development, sales, marketing, recruiting, operations, budgeting, contract negotiations, and client relationship management. • Identified, developed, and placed emerging talent with regional, national, and international agencies, production companies, and commercial clients. • Built one of the Southeast's most respected modeling and talent agencies, laying the foundation for the creation and growth of Discovery Spotlight.