Experience

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  Newton Cultural Council

  • Newton, MA

  • Treasurer

    • Oct 2017 - Present
    • Newton, MA

    The goal of the Newton Cultural Council is to contribute to the cultural vitality of Newton by funding creative, cultural and humanistic projects involving primarily Newton cultural organizations and Newton artists and humanists.

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  New Art Center

  • Newton, MA

  • Teacher, Collaborative Drawing & Painting

    • Apr 2017 - Present
    • Newton, MA

    I teach workshops that allow participants to experience the power of play and the fun of improvisational and collaborative drawing in a safe, right-and-wrong-free environment, where the end product takes a back seat to the process of creation. Collaborative Drawing is a form of art making in whic...

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  Poetry In Place

  • Newton, MA

  • Project Director

    • Nov 2014 - Present
    • Newton, MA

    Working closely with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs in Newton, MA, I direct public projects that connect contemporary poets (and their poetry) with a wider audience.

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  Forrester Research

  • Cambridge, MA

  • Data Insights Director

    • Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
    • Cambridge, MA

    Responsible for managing and growing many of Forrester’s top tier accounts by identifying the clients’ needs and delivering high quality, insightful data solutions to meet those needs.• Mentored more junior members of the team on creating compelling storyline-driven presentations, based on Forres...

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  Forrester Research

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts

  • Director of Data Client Services

    • 2007 - 2012
    • Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Responsible for guiding the philosophy that the Consumer Data Organization at Forrester employs to serve its customer base that includes hundreds of Market Research Directors, eCommerce Managers, and VP's of Marketing Intelligence at $1B plus companies. • Hired, trained, ramped, coached, and ...

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  Lyra Research

  • Director of Research and Analysis

    • 1994 - 2007

    Responsible for management of research surveys, analysis, and reports in the US, Europe, and Japan, and for providing leadership and training to the analytical team that is responsible for approximately 30 percent of the company’s annual revenue. Key contributions:• Managed team of six industry ...

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  Bitstream

  • International Marketing Manager

    • 1986 - 1993

    Responsible for researching potential marketing partners, for negotiating strategic business relationships in Europe and Asia, and for maintaining global partnerships. Key contributions:• Expanded company’s portfolio of typographic products into international markets. Assessed the market requir...