Experience

ChoiceLocal

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Franchise Success

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Art EverySpace

• United States
• Fine Art
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Visioning and Possibilities / Co-Founder

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Art consultancy partnering with developers, municipal, and commercial clients to create a sense of place in vertical investments. Leading social media management, marketing, promotion, and business development. Driving economic development through strengthening and building communities through the activation of public spaces with local art and accompanying programming. • Turned a multi-year relationship with a developer into a multi-phased project during challenging Covid-19 pandemic • Participated in Accelerate pitch competition through the Cleveland Leadership Center • In process of launching a local art gallery at City Hall, collaborating with Cleveland City Council Show less



Self-employed

• Consulting, Marketing + Strategy

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Independent consultant providing growth-focused marketing for professional services with various firms. Strengthening business culture, strategy, and design by leveraging vast expertise to maximize business efforts. Providing storytelling and targeting through thought leadership, speaking engagements, digital marketing, staff coaching, workshops, events, and business development. Creating proposals, working with architects to respond to RFQs, and designing statement of qualifications. • Delivering successful strategy implementation, collaborating with architects and clients on strategic planning and business development, facilitating all working sessions, and leading multiple employee engagement sessions. • Executing marketing and business development coaching, resulting in an increase in project wins, stronger partnerships, lead generation, and customer pipeline. • Building network by creating unique value proposition through relationship building, civic engagement, researching clients, and working with thought leadership. Clients: AoDK 2/2023 - present Studio TECHNE Architects • 4/2019 – 4/2023 A | O Architecture Office • 9/2019 – 2022 Colibri Group • 3/2022 - 6/2022 resistanceBio • 3/2022 - 9/2022 Tamarack Aerial Services, TAS Drones • 12/2020 – 9/2021 R2O Consulting • 5/2019 – 8/2022 Show less



John Carroll University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professor

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Honored to be teaching Creative Problem Solving / Design Thinking at the Muldoon Center for Entrepreneurship Honored to be teaching Creative Problem Solving / Design Thinking at the Muldoon Center for Entrepreneurship



Cleveland Institute of Art

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Apr 2022 - May 2023

  It’s a pleasure to learn from my students and inspire them. Experience teaching: The Business of Art, Professional Practices - Industry and Entrepreneurship It’s a pleasure to learn from my students and inspire them. Experience teaching: The Business of Art, Professional Practices - Industry and Entrepreneurship



R2O Consulting LLC

• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Marketing Officer Fractional CMO

  • May 2019 - Sep 2020

  Directed customer acquisition, sales development, and pipeline / company growth. Served as an ambassador of culture to help train and support staff, and as a resource on business development. Focused on business networking. Designed speaker presentations, worked with staff on practicing and presentation skills. Designed, led, and facilitated staff training to help promote the organization, support the brand, and build culture. Directed customer acquisition, sales development, and pipeline / company growth. Served as an ambassador of culture to help train and support staff, and as a resource on business development. Focused on business networking. Designed speaker presentations, worked with staff on practicing and presentation skills. Designed, led, and facilitated staff training to help promote the organization, support the brand, and build culture.



CTL Engineering, Inc.

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

  Hired to grow the Cleveland / Akron market. Developed new business in existing markets, significantly expanding customer base and sub-consultant transportation projects. Created brand awareness through strategy, continuing education, and networking. Leveraged existing network and relationships to promote and gain traction in Northeast Ohio. Researched, analyzed, and strategized to find unique service proposition and competitive advantage. Responded to RFQs / RFPs and designed project-specific statements of qualifications and proposals. • Brought in several new clients, working with lead firms on projects and understanding owner’s needs. • Won several projects and grew strong relationships through promotion and exposure at several large conferences in the industry (OSBA, OTEC, Stormwater Conference). • Planned and managed lunch-n-learn sessions, and meetings for prospects / clients / owners providing thought leadership and value. Show less



121 Fitness Center at Case Western Reserve University

• Cleveland, Ohio 44106

• Yoga Instructor

  • May 2012 - Nov 2017



Richard Fleischman + Partners Architects

• Director of Marketing

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

  Oversaw marketing and business development. Researched clients, wrote targeted statements of qualifications and proposals. Handled marketing collateral, business development efforts, and public relations. Designed presentations, collaborated with staff, and prepared for interviews. Wrote a blog, managed website and social media. • Drove proposal management to improve win rate, responding to RFQs / RFPs, creating materials, and understanding target clients. Oversaw marketing and business development. Researched clients, wrote targeted statements of qualifications and proposals. Handled marketing collateral, business development efforts, and public relations. Designed presentations, collaborated with staff, and prepared for interviews. Wrote a blog, managed website and social media. • Drove proposal management to improve win rate, responding to RFQs / RFPs, creating materials, and understanding target clients.



Van Auken Akins Architects LLC

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

  Led business development through marketing, civic engagement and board service, handling all public relations, and writing proposals / press releases. Researched clients and created presentations. • Won David J. Akers Leadership Award from the Cleveland Leadership Center. • Grew firm and filled sales funnel. Sourced national architectural partners to create design teams that would be the best fit for a project. Leveraged network to gain exposure and establish relationships. • Developed presentations, oversaw 3-D models, prepared for interviews, coached staff on presentation skills, and orchestrated practice schedules. Art directed marketing collateral, wrote content for the website and managed social media platforms. Show less



Cleveland Leadership Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• David J. Akers Leadership Award Winner, Cleveland Bridge Builders, Class of 2015

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Cleveland Bridge Builders connects and engages experiential leaders seeking collaborative civic education, interested in building relationships among a diverse group of passionate civic leaders and learning to make positive change in our community. Participants in this 10-month program represent a diverse group of local leaders who commit to participating in an interactive team-based curriculum with a keen focus on civic issues. Cleveland Bridge Builders connects and engages experiential leaders seeking collaborative civic education, interested in building relationships among a diverse group of passionate civic leaders and learning to make positive change in our community. Participants in this 10-month program represent a diverse group of local leaders who commit to participating in an interactive team-based curriculum with a keen focus on civic issues.



Anytime Nirvana Yoga

• Mayfield Heights OH 44124

• Yoga Instructor

  • May 2012 - Jan 2013

  Teaching, supporting and helping guide students in the physical practice of yoga through a variety of postures, or asanas, and breathing exercises referred to as pranayama. Practicing yoga has been so rewarding on and off my mat and I love sharing that with others. I am proud to have trained with my mentor and teacher, Tami Schneider at Cleveland Yoga and am certified in the Baptiste style (200 hour Yoga Alliance). Teaching, supporting and helping guide students in the physical practice of yoga through a variety of postures, or asanas, and breathing exercises referred to as pranayama. Practicing yoga has been so rewarding on and off my mat and I love sharing that with others. I am proud to have trained with my mentor and teacher, Tami Schneider at Cleveland Yoga and am certified in the Baptiste style (200 hour Yoga Alliance).



fire food and drink

• shaker square

• event coordinator

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2012

  Handled events on-site at the restaurant and catering business. Maintained e-mail client list and sent out promotions. Managed office and handled donations to non-profits / special events. • Significantly expanded catering business and secured several large clients such as Case Western Reserve University. Managed large-scale events, including fundraisers / events with CWRU, Cleveland Clinic, and Severance Hall with Yo-Yo Ma. Handled events on-site at the restaurant and catering business. Maintained e-mail client list and sent out promotions. Managed office and handled donations to non-profits / special events. • Significantly expanded catering business and secured several large clients such as Case Western Reserve University. Managed large-scale events, including fundraisers / events with CWRU, Cleveland Clinic, and Severance Hall with Yo-Yo Ma.



UNIQUE Paving Materials Corp.

• United States
• Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Inside Sales/Marketing/Communications

  • Apr 2010 - Oct 2011

  Supporting Account Executives nationwide, generating new leads, updating existing database. Event Management and attending select trade shows. Art directing, writing press releases, advertising/media, managing outside SEO/Design consultant and working within a budget. Marketing and communications for the company and it’s producers, distributors. Supporting Account Executives nationwide, generating new leads, updating existing database. Event Management and attending select trade shows. Art directing, writing press releases, advertising/media, managing outside SEO/Design consultant and working within a budget. Marketing and communications for the company and it’s producers, distributors.



AUTOGRAPH

• Sr. Producer

  • Apr 2009 - Feb 2010

  Autograph is a brand consultancy with an emphasis in Art Direction and Graphic Design. We are accomplished in creating new brands and consulting with established brands to communicate more effectively. Our approach is intimate and in-depth, based on research and a unique blend of ideas. We are curious about the culture of branding and it's powerful role in modern society. As we work across various sectors, we pride ourselves in listening to our clients, never underestimating their needs. Autograph is a brand consultancy with an emphasis in Art Direction and Graphic Design. We are accomplished in creating new brands and consulting with established brands to communicate more effectively. Our approach is intimate and in-depth, based on research and a unique blend of ideas. We are curious about the culture of branding and it's powerful role in modern society. As we work across various sectors, we pride ourselves in listening to our clients, never underestimating their needs.



24 Seven Talent

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Mar 2009

  Working with advertising agencies, large retailers and great clients to find top notch creative talent. Specializing in full time roles for graphic/web designers/developers, account management, marketing and many other positions. Networking and recruiting for tough to fill jobs, supporting and providing advice to the unemployed. Working with advertising agencies, large retailers and great clients to find top notch creative talent. Specializing in full time roles for graphic/web designers/developers, account management, marketing and many other positions. Networking and recruiting for tough to fill jobs, supporting and providing advice to the unemployed.



Jetson Systems

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2008

  Managing multiple clients and projects for control of whole house sound systems. QA-ing and reporting bugs to developers and ensuring they are fixed in a timely manner. Maintaining all accounts and scheduling all projects, working with a sliding scale due to dependencies. Planning events for the office and boosting morale. Managing multiple clients and projects for control of whole house sound systems. QA-ing and reporting bugs to developers and ensuring they are fixed in a timely manner. Maintaining all accounts and scheduling all projects, working with a sliding scale due to dependencies. Planning events for the office and boosting morale.



Direct Commerce

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Project Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Apr 2008

  Brought on to manage internal resources and clients (e-invoicing systems for Lubrizol, Merck & Eli Lily). Managed team, keeping all projects in scope and on time, tracking and testing bugs and software. Collaborated with new clients to create rollout strategy, meeting to understand their needs and workflow. • Executed successful adoption of software / training of clients’ suppliers on platform. Managed help desk. Tracked progress, analyzed statistical data, and set goals with a focus on continuous improvement. Art directed marketing collateral and graphics. Show less



AIGA Design

• Design
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Events Chair

  • 2006 - 2008

  Planned and organized events for non profit which supports the creative community. Organized and managed volunteers at most functions. Including, and not limited to the following; A Night of Adult Toys, Design Week, Compost Modern 2008, Heart Art, a Paper Fashion Show. Planned and organized events for non profit which supports the creative community. Organized and managed volunteers at most functions. Including, and not limited to the following; A Night of Adult Toys, Design Week, Compost Modern 2008, Heart Art, a Paper Fashion Show.



Various

• Production/Graphic Design

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

  FREELANCE/CONTRACT [2005-2006] Neutron • San Francisco, CA Venables, Bell & Partners • San Francisco, CA 1185 Design • Palo Alto, CA Ideas and Plans • Boulder, CO Judith Oakland • Boulder, CO FREELANCE/CONTRACT [2005-2006] Neutron • San Francisco, CA Venables, Bell & Partners • San Francisco, CA 1185 Design • Palo Alto, CA Ideas and Plans • Boulder, CO Judith Oakland • Boulder, CO



Thule

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Artist

  • 2004 - 2005

  Designing marketing collateral, graphics at retail, package design and production of all of the above. Bidding and sourcing jobs, working with and managing vendors. Pre-press, organizing and maintaining production schedule and timeline, updating the product image library. Designing marketing collateral, graphics at retail, package design and production of all of the above. Bidding and sourcing jobs, working with and managing vendors. Pre-press, organizing and maintaining production schedule and timeline, updating the product image library.



AIGA Colorado

• Event Director

  • 2003 - 2005