Greater Chicago Area
Integrated marketing and communication professional adept at (re)positioning start-up and established brands to leadership status in their markets. Majority of career spent at intersection of technology and B2C and B2B industry segments in both domestic and international markets. Frequent presenter on topics related to marketing strategy and innovation at industry tradeshows, associations and universities. Lifelong learner with passion for meeting new people and places. Sector Experience: Technology, Travel & Tourism/TravelTech, Financial Services/FinTech, Enterprise IT, HealthTech, Lifestyle/Luxury Goods, Professional & Trade Associations, Domestic/Foreign Government Specialties: corporate Communications, Marketing & Public Relations, Corporate Identity, Messaging & Branding Traditional, Digital & Social Marketing & Media; Internal & External Communications; International Affairs; Public Affairs; Corporate Sponsorship & Social Responsibility; New Product Launches; LeadGen Marketing; Customer Acquisition & Retention; Investor Relations; Strategic Partnerships; Executive Speechwriting; Talent, Team & Business Development
Launched new concept in TravelTech to consumers, investors, and media. Developed messaging and branding platform leading to successful Indiegogo crowdfunding and customer acquisition campaigns. Oversee global marketing/media outreach across US, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, and presence at leading international trade shows and symposia including CES/Las Vegas and IFA/Berlin. Winner of 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙀𝙎, 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙜𝙤 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩, Fast Company 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣, 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙜𝙤 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙, 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙.
Launched marketing communications platform for enterprise technology provider serving outpatient healthcare practices. Integrate content marketing and outreach initiatives across Product Development, Sales, and Customer Success divisions to launch new products and identify market opportunities. Serve as counselor to CEO and Executive Team, creating executive visibility, media, and thought leadership opportunities. Develop digital programming and outreach to increase industry awareness and participation key tradeshows.
Founder of forward-thinking and fast-acting marketing communication consultancy dedicated to building and (re)positioning brands in the marketplace. Sector expertise in Hospitality, Lifestyle, Travel/TravelTech, HealthTech, Financial Services/FinTech, Association, Government and Corporate sectors.
Design galleries in Chicago/New York showcasing a carefully curated selection of modern and contemporary furniture, lighting and objects from 100+ global brands. Collaborations on large- and small-scale residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
Built marketing infrastructure for bank holding company (integrating 6 business units across multiple states) in one of country's most competitive markets. Concepted and executed customer acquisition/loyalty initiatives utilizing traditional and digital media platforms. Directed corporate sponsorship (including Major League Soccer franchise relationship) and social responsibility programs.