Quartermaster and Operations Director at The Mighty Shed

• Aug 2012 - Present

Quartermaster and Pastry Chef

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2022

Marketing Partner

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2021

Shed is an innovation foundry dedicated to forging mightier brands through practicing creative alchemy. Some of what we do is for clients, some with partners, all are original. Specialties: Innovation Insights, Strategy, Brand Worlds, New Product Development, Packaging Design, Communication. Our operations span two shed-like studios, the original Birmingham, England studio, where brands are forged. The second, in Charleston's re-vitalised Cigar Factory, where collaboration generates endless possibilities of new ideas and strategies.

Board Member

• Aug 2019 - Present

Chef de Patisserie

• Jun 2013 - Present

Professionally trained patisserie chef providing discriminating food lovers with fine French pastries, cakes, tarts, petit fours, chocolates, breads and showcase centre pieces. Currently working on research and development to open stand-alone patisserie. Most importantly, an interesting person to have in the kitchen. Professionally trained patisserie chef providing discriminating food lovers with fine French pastries, cakes, tarts, petit fours, chocolates, breads and showcase centre pieces. Currently working on research and development to open stand-alone patisserie. Most importantly, an interesting person to have in the kitchen.

Commis Pastry Chef

• Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

Introduction into professional pastry kitchen, learning with a team of about eight pastry chefs. Eventually given responsibilities for Afternoon tea section of the patisserie, involving leading a small team of other pastry chefs. Introduction into professional pastry kitchen, learning with a team of about eight pastry chefs. Eventually given responsibilities for Afternoon tea section of the patisserie, involving leading a small team of other pastry chefs.

Lead Monkey

• Feb 2009 - Sep 2011

Thrashing through the jungle of contemporary art, The Contemporary Monkey seeks to understand the value and importance of art in our world. With a critical pair of eyes, The Monkey provides information for fellow simians to understand what's important in the world of art, and most essentially, what isn't. The Mitchell and Webb for today's art, the Jamie Oliver of contemporary installations, the Jon Stewart for conceptual art showdowns, are just a few ways to describe The Contemporary Monkey. No artist, critic, or curator is spared the jibes of The Monkey!

Principal

• Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

Motion graphics design and web building firm based in Chicago Motion graphics design and web building firm based in Chicago

Advertising & Marketing Sales Strategist

• Mar 1990 - Sep 2007

Sales person, campaign strategist, creative agent, online marketer, and general marketing pro were my roles with Dow Jones for the better part of two decades - a time when media usage changed radically. Selling advertising in products that most people don't understand requires more than just knowledge. Buyers want to work with someone they trust, can communicate effectively with, and isn't simply re-issuing facts. They want to understand. They want a story.

Director Marketing Europe

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2007

Developed market opportunities for The Wall Street Journal Europe, The Wall Street Journal Online, as well as new ad opportunities for Ad Sales team based in Europe. Enjoys uncovering highly creative solutions for new and existing customers for business opportunities with Dow Jones properties in Europe.

Barron's San Francisco Advertising Sales

• 1990 - 1995

Advertising Sales Executive for Barron's magazine based in San Francisco responsible for multiple western states.

Marketing/Advertising

• 2005 - 2007

European Advertising Manager

• 1998 - 2000

Western Region - US - Ad Sales Manager

• 1995 - 1998