Chicago, Illinois, United States
I am naturally curious. My thirst for knowledge fuels my creativity. When working with clients, I tap into my inquisitive nature to develop a deep understanding of their needs, activate my creative mind, and deliver outcomes uniquely designed to help them unleash the power in their brand. For more than 20 years, I have been helping some of the world’s most valuable brands connect with their audiences through carefully curated branded and promotional merchandise. Through the years, I’ve learned that each brand is unique, each client has their own needs, and each challenge deserves its own solution. In an industry filled with folks who carelessly slap logos on tzochkes without regard for the intended usage or desired outcome, I am different. I take the time to know my clients, understand their objectives, and work collaboratively to curate custom programs that deliver tangible results. I love a good challenge and am open to any conversation that allows me to exercise my insatiable curiosity. If I can help you elevate your brand, activate your customers, or engage your target audience, I’d love to do so. I’m an active member of several committees of the Executives' Club, as well as a past member of the board and co-chair of the Marketing Committee of the Children's Research Fund for Lurie Children's Hospital. I’m a member of Toastmasters and for fun I take Improv comedy classes at Second City in Chicago.
BAMKO serves the world’s most prominent brands by designing, manufacturing, and distributing award-winning promotional products, branded merchandise, and packaging. With global headquarters based in Los Angeles, BAMKO has offices across four continents and operations in five. With the largest western-owned sourcing operation of any firm in our industry, BAMKO has unmatched resources and expertise in product manufacturing. We utilize a consumer insights and data-driven approach to produce product with a purpose – items that extend brands, excite consumers, and provide tangible solutions to real business challenges. WHO WE WORK WITH • Mid to large-size companies • Business-to-business • Business-to-consumer • Companies looking for more from existing on-line company stores • Companies wanting to start on-line company stores • Companies wanting a promotional products print-on-demand program • Marketing departments looking for results-producing promotions • HR departments wanting help with employee recognition programs • Sales departments focused on new client acquisitions
Over the years, I'm very proud to have had many long term clients, some who have been with me for 18+ years, all whom I can call my friends. Success in this line of work is based on how much I can help my clients with their marketing needs, regardless of the project or size. Everything else is just commentary.
The Children's Research Fund is a private independent philanthropic organization that raises money for the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Research Center. Responsibilities included chair of Marketing Committee.
Board member at CRIS Radio, the verbatim broadcast reading service for the blind and physically impaired.