Director of Youth Development / Head Coach - MPLS CITY Futures

• Nov 2019 - Present

Founder & Chief Digital Marketing Officer

• Sep 2010 - Present

Touchline Marketing is a full-service digital marketing firm. We help busy owners & executives at small & medium-sized companies establish a professional digital marketing presence that educates future clients on the value of their services. Owners and executives partner with Touchline so they can spend less time on marketing and more time on business strategy without the typical investment involved with staffing and training an internal digital marketing department. Touchline works with both corporate leadership teams and marketing departments to establish a strong foundation to build a brand, generate leads, shorten sales cycles, and increase customer loyalty. http://touchlinemarketing.com - Marketing Automation - Foundation Building - Brand Marketing - Content Marketing - Data & Analytics - Email Marketing - Event Marketing - Graphic Design - Lead Management - Social Media - Health Check & Strategy - Website Development Show less

Head Varsity Coach - Girls Soccer & Assistant Varsity Coach - Boys Soccer

• Jun 2011 - Nov 2021

Girls Soccer Head Coach 2014-2018 Boys Soccer Assistant Coach 2011-2013 & 2019-2021 MSHSL Section 1AA Coach of the Year (2014 & 2016) MSHSL Section 3AA Asst. Coach of the Year (2019) South Suburban Conference All-Conference Coaches Award (2015 & 2016) United Soccer Coaches - Minnesota High School Coach of the Year - Finalist (2017) Director of Coaching - LNHS Girls Soccer 2014-2018 Director, North Soccer Camp 2014-2018 2017 MSHSL Class AA State Tournament 4th Place 2017 MSHSL Section 1AA Champions 2016 MSHSL Class AA State Tournament 2016 MSHSL Section 1AA Champions 2016 South Suburban Conference Champions 2015 MSHSL Class AA State Tournament 3rd Place 2015 MSHSL Section 1AA Champions 2015 South Suburban Conference Champions 2014 MSHSL Class AA State Tournament 4th Place 2014 MSHSL Section 1AA Champions 2014 South Suburban Conference Runner-Up Other Coaching Roles Staff Coach, International School of Minnesota Head Coach, University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Varsity Coach, Rosemount High School Staff Coach, Gregg Thompson's All-American Soccer Academy Show less

Senior Director of Marketing & Business Development

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

The point person for all marketing, inside sales, and partner alliance activity at KPI Partners. KPI Partners - Business Intelligence Group - BIG Innovation Award Finalist (2015) KPI Partners - Fastest Growing Companies in Silicon Valley (2013) KPI Partners - Oracle Excellence Award (2013) - Specialized Partner of the Year - Education KPI Partners - Oracle Excellence Award (2013) - Specialized Partner of the Year - BI & EPM KPI Partners - Oracle Excellence Award (2012) - Specialized Partner of the Year - BI Applications KPI Partners - #1480 on Inc. 5000 - Fastest Growing Companies in USA (2012) KPI Partners - Oracle Titan Award (2011) - BI Applications Show less

Director of Marketing, Alliances & Channels

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2010

Professional services organization exclusively focused on Oracle Business Intelligence and Enterprise Performance Management.  Highest ranking marketing and public relations officer.  Led complete rebranding of company.  Main point of contact for Oracle partnership.  Increased annual revenue from $7 million to $16 million.  Named to the Inc. 5000 & Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Fast 50.  Secured many awards, including the Oracle BI/EPM Implementation Partner of the Year.  Creation of customer loyalty programs, including the BICG Insight Award. BICG - Oracle Innovation Award (2010) BICG - Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Fast 50 (2010) BICG - #1589 on Inc. 5000 - Fastest Growing Companies in USA (2010) BICG - Employee of the Quarter - Q4 2009 BICG - Oracle BI / EPM Partner of the Year (2009) BICG - VendorRate - #1 Consulting Firm for Customer Satisfaction (Q2 2009) Show less

Executive Director

• Nov 2008 - Feb 2010

The premier community for networking, learning, and sharing on all topics related to Oracle Business Intelligence.  Developed entire non-profit organization from scratch.  Grew membership to over 1,000 members in 11 months.  Managed a volunteer staff of 17 people.  Expanded footprint to 7 major North American cities.  Negotiated merger into OAUG & ODTUG to create largest user group focused on BI. The premier community for networking, learning, and sharing on all topics related to Oracle Business Intelligence.  Developed entire non-profit organization from scratch.  Grew membership to over 1,000 members in 11 months.  Managed a volunteer staff of 17 people.  Expanded footprint to 7 major North American cities.  Negotiated merger into OAUG & ODTUG to create largest user group focused on BI.

Founder & CEO - Chief Entertainment Officer

• Sep 2004 - Jan 2009

Minneapolis/St. Paul entertainment services provider for corporate parties, private events, and bar & tavern poker leagues.  Grew company to six figures in annual revenue from only a $3K personal investment.  Voted #1 poker services provider in Minnesota.  Member of Tournament Directors Association (TDA).  Managed a part-time staff of over 20 people.  Defined exit strategy and sold for profit in January 2009. Minneapolis/St. Paul entertainment services provider for corporate parties, private events, and bar & tavern poker leagues.  Grew company to six figures in annual revenue from only a $3K personal investment.  Voted #1 poker services provider in Minnesota.  Member of Tournament Directors Association (TDA).  Managed a part-time staff of over 20 people.  Defined exit strategy and sold for profit in January 2009.

Project Manager & Business Analyst

• Feb 2006 - Nov 2007

IT professional services organization who only hires the top 10% of candidates who exhibit the technical and soft skills needed for high-level consulting.  Renovated the Solutia web presence with a custom content management system.  Process improvement consulting for Best Buy.  Managed interactive environments for the Geek Squad.  Business analysis for United Health Group. IT professional services organization who only hires the top 10% of candidates who exhibit the technical and soft skills needed for high-level consulting.  Renovated the Solutia web presence with a custom content management system.  Process improvement consulting for Best Buy.  Managed interactive environments for the Geek Squad.  Business analysis for United Health Group.

Director - Technology

• Nov 2004 - Aug 2005

Vice President of Technology

• Jan 2001 - Nov 2004

Senior Consultant, Senior eBusiness Consultant, Sr. eCommerce Consultant

• Jun 1999 - Feb 2004

The 5th largest management and computer consulting firm in Minnesota. Originally founded as David Mitchell & Associates. Renamed several times as GE Capital Consulting, Metamor Business Solutions, and PSINet Consulting.  Strategic and technical consulting for e-business driven internet solutions.  Managed bench resource staff for internal projects.  Project engagements included Best Buy, Billy Graham, Cigna, Disetronic Medical Systems, HeavenlyDoor.com, Independent Insurance Agents of America, Internet Golf Solutions, MN Dept. of Transportation, Target Corporation, Trusted Choice Insurance, and United Health Group. Show less

Owner

• 1998 - 2004

Small independent consulting firm providing guidance to small and medium size companies in the areas of website application development, email marketing, online advertising, search engine optimization, logo design, and more.  Strategic and technical consulting.  Project engagements include MiniMax, DataSource Hagen, Powell, Fraisa USA, 4CustomFrames.com, Kaufhold Law, Golf Army, Radisson Eau Claire, Coldwell Banker, Edina Realty, Phoenix Technology, and more. Small independent consulting firm providing guidance to small and medium size companies in the areas of website application development, email marketing, online advertising, search engine optimization, logo design, and more.  Strategic and technical consulting.  Project engagements include MiniMax, DataSource Hagen, Powell, Fraisa USA, 4CustomFrames.com, Kaufhold Law, Golf Army, Radisson Eau Claire, Coldwell Banker, Edina Realty, Phoenix Technology, and more.