Experience

Association of Independent Schools in New England
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Director

  • Jul 2015 - Present


National Network of Schools in Partnership

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2015

  NNSP brings together leading public and private school educators and provides assistance in designing and developing public-private partnerships that expand opportunities for young people. First executive director appointed by the Board to establish NNSP’s brand and operating model. Oversee the development of all marketing and communications; define fundraising goals; forge partnerships with key partners in government and non-profit organizations. NNSP brings together leading public and private school educators and provides assistance in designing and developing public-private partnerships that expand opportunities for young people. First executive director appointed by the Board to establish NNSP’s brand and operating model. Oversee the development of all marketing and communications; define fundraising goals; forge partnerships with key partners in government and non-profit organizations.



Melcrum, Inc

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2012

  Led growth of the US market for a UK-based research and training company. Hired new executive team, launched and redeveloped products to align with new value proposition for our core market – corporate communicators working in Fortune 500 companies – and managed all aspects of business operations. Key accomplishments - Launched executive education training series – driving 28% increase in worldwide training revenue in first year; - Key leader in web development overhaul, integrating 3 legacy sites into a single solution-oriented client portal; - Launched syndicated research group for senior-most communication practitioners to solve challenges through "shared-cost" consultancy model; - Relocated the business from Chicago to Washington DC to capture the best talent and better serve clients; - Reduced debt and grew topline revenue in first 18 months. Show less



UCG - Mortgage Success Source

• SVP, Content Development

  • Mar 2007 - Jul 2008

  Led content and product strategy for newly acquired division of UCG. Named to the 2007 Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Businesses in US, Mortgage Success Source expanded its online marketing and education offerings and doubled revenue during my tenure, despite crippling market conditions that forced many out of the market. Key accomplishments - Relaunched subscription website serving 10,000 mortgage professionals; - Developed IT roadmap to drive improvement and stability of automated marketing solution that reached 500,000 end-users; - Business and content lead for 1,000 person conference that generated 1 million in revenue; - Initiated strategic partnerships with external content developers; - Led external advisory board of mortgage experts to inform content development; - Key executive in integration of two major acquisitions. Show less



UCG - Argosy

• Publisher

  • 2004 - 2007

  Led the financial services division and reported directly to the partner-owners of the company. My team produced $4m in revenue per year. Responsibilities included strategy-setting for editorial, marketing and sales efforts; P&L responsibility for existing products; and new business development. Key accomplishments: - 40% revenue growth in securities product line; - Launched online portal to meet unique challenges of investment advisors; - Re-launched publication for credit union managers; - Developed a record-breaking $1.6 million convention; - Participated in high-potential leadership training; - Editorial and marketing staff garnered industry awards in 2005 and 2006. Show less



Melcrum Publishing

• Director, Research and Editorial

  • Aug 2001 - Nov 2003

  Served on the executive team and played a key role in bringing new products to market and setting marketing strategy. Key accomplishments - Managed team of editors and marketers to produce multiple print and online products; - Streamlined production processes to reduce costs; - Produced and presented at industry-leading conferences; - Launched brand into HR market. Served on the executive team and played a key role in bringing new products to market and setting marketing strategy. Key accomplishments - Managed team of editors and marketers to produce multiple print and online products; - Streamlined production processes to reduce costs; - Produced and presented at industry-leading conferences; - Launched brand into HR market.



Georgetown University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Fellow

  • Sep 1999 - May 2001

  Awarded a merit-based fellowship to teach writing and study English literature. - Taught introductory writing to university undergraduates; - Assisted in researching material for an edition of The Merchant of Venice; - Earned highest honors for thesis and oral examination. Awarded a merit-based fellowship to teach writing and study English literature. - Taught introductory writing to university undergraduates; - Assisted in researching material for an edition of The Merchant of Venice; - Earned highest honors for thesis and oral examination.



Oldfields School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Director and English Teacher

  • Jul 1997 - Aug 1999

  Oldfields is a unique educational environment where traditional and non-traditional learners share classes and campus life. I taught, coached and mentored girls of all abilities. I shaped all of the school's external messages for the use in fundraising, PR and marketing. - Wrote and produced the semi-annual magazine, distribution 10,000; - Developed grant proposals, case statement and promotional materials for the school’s multi-million capital campaign; - Taught high school students American literature and expository writing. Show less



The Madeira School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Aug 1996 - Jun 1997

  I taught literature and writing to 10th and 11th graders at this selective, all-girls independent school. I taught literature and writing to 10th and 11th graders at this selective, all-girls independent school.