Experience

Kilows

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Revenue Officer - Kilows, Inc.

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Strategic partnerships, business development, fundraising, customer experience, brand development, and team building are my passions and core responsibilities at KILOWS. We are building an innovative and ecologically friendly EV lightning-fast charging network (starting at 360kW) across the rural interstates and key popular destinations that require long drive times, where EV drivers need the confidence to get from point A to B, with peace of mind. Please connect if you're interested in partnering with us as we elevate the customer experience with EV lightning-fast charging, seek opportunities to invest in and be apart of the EV + energy storage revolution, and or aspire to be apart of a dynamic team on a journey committed to solutions that create a win-win for our planet, people and profit. Show less



Kinektiv Solutions

• Greater Seattle Area

• Founder

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  The pandemic has transformed how we live, work and play. Every company must seek ways to adapt, evolve, stay relevant and thrive. My goal is simple - understand my clients needs, develop a plan, collaborate, create solutions, execute and achieve desired outcomes. Clients: Anko - launched retailer Anko in the US. International parent company resides in Australia. Consultive focus: Go-to-Market. Educate execs on the Seattle market, customer and competition; site selection, lease negotiations, sub-contract a retail ops role, advise Head of International expansion on ops and marketing, collaborate with Head of Property, Store Planning and Marketing in Australia, utilize my network to connect local professions in order to launch stores i.e. architects, lawyer, general contractors, project mgmt., staffing; assist in operating initial pop-up stores; and provide strategies for US roll-out. Family estate - multiple residential & commercial properties to sell, retain, lease and develop; businesses to evaluate, grow and determine viability. Advise executor and strategically plan for the future. Navigator CRE - a SaaS based commercial real estate and enterprise technology that aggregates data allowing stakeholders to quickly evaluate their portfolio and make informed decisions. Advised on key retail metrics for building out the retail portion of the platform, building a sales model and networking with prospects. I continue to freelance with Navi today. Thinkspace - co-working office & event space. Consulting focused on real estate lease negotiations, mission statement, values, organizational structure, team and ops evaluation, customer service focus and advisement to CEO. Odlo US - involved in the discovery process of launching a retail store in the US for 75 year old Swiss outdoor apparel brand. Initiated broker introductions, assisted in developing landlord presentation, secured and negotiated holiday pop-up, toured properties and help select 1st proposed site. Show less



Navigator CRE

• Greater Seattle Area

• Director Consulting / Retail and Corporate Solutions

  • Feb 2018 - Dec 2020

  A game changing commercial real estate SaaS based technology platform designed to connect all of your data and intelligence into a single source of truth driving efficiency and speed to decision with your CRE portfolio. I advised on key retail metrics to build out the retail portion of the platform, building a sales model and networking with prospects. https://www.navigatorcre.com/ A game changing commercial real estate SaaS based technology platform designed to connect all of your data and intelligence into a single source of truth driving efficiency and speed to decision with your CRE portfolio. I advised on key retail metrics to build out the retail portion of the platform, building a sales model and networking with prospects. https://www.navigatorcre.com/



Kemper Development Company

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Leasing and Development

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2017

  Responsible for leasing and development of The Bellevue Collection - a nationally recognized, upscale, and luxury mixed use destination comprised of retail, office, restaurant, hotel and residential. The 50 acre campus has 5 million square feet of leasable space. This role provided me with the “other side” of retail - landlord, developer, tenant and the myriad of key professionals, government entities, and trades necessary to get a store, restaurant, hotels and offices off the ground or renovated, the art of negotiation and the critical importance of site selection to achieving wins for all parties involved. These experiences combined with 2 decades at Nordstrom has given me a true 360 degree perspective of retail, commerce and the critical nature of forming strong relationships to move quickly in securing the desired outcomes. Show less



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Sep 2008 - Aug 2011

  Seattle Flagship Store - Highest profile store, largest store budget and #1 store volume in the company.My 2 decades of leadership at Nordstrom culminated by serving an amazing team of 1200 employees including 52 department managers and 60+ assistant managers.Reflections and learnings gained while leading at Nordstrom:Having a Nordstrom career was exhilarating, engaging and rewarding as I aligned well with the company ethos. Nordstrom grew rapidly during my tenure allowing me exposure to many different aspects of the business, relocation to 3 different cities and multiple leadership assignments. Their faith in me, guidance, and my willingness to jump in and swim hard to succeed taught me a great deal. The years of service cemented within me a passion to create great experiences for all, that servant leadership accelerates building a brand and culture, one must strategically execute the big picture and also obsess about the details, blending art and science in decision making results in good outcomes, study well consumer behaviors and above all else be people centric They deserve it. The ropes to success are mutually attached. Show less

• • Jan 2002 - Aug 2008

  Responsible for the #2 volume store then growing to the #1 top performing store in the company with 1000 employees including 50 managers and 65+ assistant managers.Unique opportunity to lead this store through a complete renovation and remodel for 18 months while continuing to operate the business and achieve expected goals.

• • Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

  Responsible for 13 Nordstrom Rack stores in a 4 state region. Full accountability for regional P&L, growth of stores in the NW/Mtn region, leadership and employee development as well as customer experience.

• • Dec 1997 - Dec 2000

  Selected to open the Kansas City metropolitan area for Nordstrom. Responsibilities included hiring the entire leadership and employee staff; partnering internally and externally with merchants, vendors, contractors, store planning, PR, media and marketing; promoting Nordstrom within the community; educating, mentoring and empowering our people to understand the Nordstrom culture,execute the expected customer service and achieve the desired results.

• • Aug 1996 - Nov 1997

  Responsibilities, accountability, guardianship and ambassador duties similar to those outlined in other store management roles.

• • May 1989 - Jul 1996

  Sales, department manager, Men's Furnishings MW regional buyer and Nordstrom Rack store management.