Marketing Officer

• Aug 2022 - Present

Co-Founder

• Jan 2020 - Present

We are an innovative digital marketing agency dedicated to elevating your online presence, unlocking your true potential, and fostering meaningful connections with your audience. Through expert strategy, cutting-edge techniques, and a human-centric approach, we craft bespoke solutions that drive tangible results and propel your success. Our passion lies in cultivating engaging experiences and delivering measurable growth, ensuring that every step of your digital journey is guided by… Show more We are an innovative digital marketing agency dedicated to elevating your online presence, unlocking your true potential, and fostering meaningful connections with your audience. Through expert strategy, cutting-edge techniques, and a human-centric approach, we craft bespoke solutions that drive tangible results and propel your success. Our passion lies in cultivating engaging experiences and delivering measurable growth, ensuring that every step of your digital journey is guided by authenticity and excellence. Our services are focused on working with SMBs in tech, hospitality and lifestyle (health & wellness, beauty, and travel). We look forward to working with you! Show less We are an innovative digital marketing agency dedicated to elevating your online presence, unlocking your true potential, and fostering meaningful connections with your audience. Through expert strategy, cutting-edge techniques, and a human-centric approach, we craft bespoke solutions that drive tangible results and propel your success. Our passion lies in cultivating engaging experiences and delivering measurable growth, ensuring that every step of your digital journey is guided by… Show more We are an innovative digital marketing agency dedicated to elevating your online presence, unlocking your true potential, and fostering meaningful connections with your audience. Through expert strategy, cutting-edge techniques, and a human-centric approach, we craft bespoke solutions that drive tangible results and propel your success. Our passion lies in cultivating engaging experiences and delivering measurable growth, ensuring that every step of your digital journey is guided by authenticity and excellence. Our services are focused on working with SMBs in tech, hospitality and lifestyle (health & wellness, beauty, and travel). We look forward to working with you! Show less

Consultant

• Nov 2012 - Present

Business Development & Marketing Consulting specializing in hospitality, f&b, startups and high growth SMBs in various industries. Business Development & Marketing Consulting specializing in hospitality, f&b, startups and high growth SMBs in various industries.

Digital Marketing Manager

• Nov 2021 - Jan 2023

Director of Digital Community

• Jul 2020 - Jan 2022

Makeena is a free b-certified app that connects shoppers with brands for good. What does that mean? It means whatever "good" means to you: healthy, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, plant-based, cruelty-free, non-GMO, fair trade, eco-friendly, sustainable—the list goes on and on! We aim to make healthier choices more easily accessible. Makeena is in the business of helping people shop healthier and more sustainably while saving them money. For newer natural products brands it's a way to… Show more Makeena is a free b-certified app that connects shoppers with brands for good. What does that mean? It means whatever "good" means to you: healthy, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, plant-based, cruelty-free, non-GMO, fair trade, eco-friendly, sustainable—the list goes on and on! We aim to make healthier choices more easily accessible. Makeena is in the business of helping people shop healthier and more sustainably while saving them money. For newer natural products brands it's a way to stay on the shelf, allowing them to connect with the consumer before, during, and after the shopping experience. We automate loyalty tracking, rewards, and redemption for brands, enabling brands to better utilize their marketing dollars. Makeena is proud to be a Certified B Corporation. Show less Makeena is a free b-certified app that connects shoppers with brands for good. What does that mean? It means whatever "good" means to you: healthy, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, plant-based, cruelty-free, non-GMO, fair trade, eco-friendly, sustainable—the list goes on and on! We aim to make healthier choices more easily accessible. Makeena is in the business of helping people shop healthier and more sustainably while saving them money. For newer natural products brands it's a way to… Show more Makeena is a free b-certified app that connects shoppers with brands for good. What does that mean? It means whatever "good" means to you: healthy, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, plant-based, cruelty-free, non-GMO, fair trade, eco-friendly, sustainable—the list goes on and on! We aim to make healthier choices more easily accessible. Makeena is in the business of helping people shop healthier and more sustainably while saving them money. For newer natural products brands it's a way to stay on the shelf, allowing them to connect with the consumer before, during, and after the shopping experience. We automate loyalty tracking, rewards, and redemption for brands, enabling brands to better utilize their marketing dollars. Makeena is proud to be a Certified B Corporation. Show less

Project Manager

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

Project Manager and Product Manager for vCandidates.com, an all-in-one digital platform for vetted jobseekers to connect with vetted recruiters to find jobs. Project Manager and Product Manager for vCandidates.com, an all-in-one digital platform for vetted jobseekers to connect with vetted recruiters to find jobs.

Startup Advisor

• Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

Helping startups succeed. Angel to Exit provides free and for-equity services to early-stage startups wishing to move toward angel funding. Helping startups succeed. Angel to Exit provides free and for-equity services to early-stage startups wishing to move toward angel funding.

Director of Policy and Marketing

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

Gaiaca Waste Revitalization is California's first properly licensed cannabis waste management company. Gaiaca Waste Revitalization is California's first properly licensed cannabis waste management company.

Founding Advisory Board Member

• Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

vCandidates.com offers a three-pronged solution that is a true subscription-based career ecosystem for serious candidates and active recruiting professionals. vCandidates.com offers a three-pronged solution that is a true subscription-based career ecosystem for serious candidates and active recruiting professionals.

Vice President of Membership and Sponsorship, Pebble Beach Chapter

• Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate/institutional investors; the largest private angel investment group in the world. Keiretsu Forum members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities. The community is strengthened through its involvement in social and charitable activities. Formed in 2016, the Pebble Beach chapter is located in an area rich in natural resources and beauty. The area is… Show more Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate/institutional investors; the largest private angel investment group in the world. Keiretsu Forum members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities. The community is strengthened through its involvement in social and charitable activities. Formed in 2016, the Pebble Beach chapter is located in an area rich in natural resources and beauty. The area is considered by many as a working definition of paradise. Unlike other Keiretsu Forum chapters worldwide, Pebble Beach meets quarterly under the leadership of Keiretsu Forum Founder/CEO Randy Williams and Dr. Fred Cohen with a focus on reviewing global, curated deal flow. Show less Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate/institutional investors; the largest private angel investment group in the world. Keiretsu Forum members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities. The community is strengthened through its involvement in social and charitable activities. Formed in 2016, the Pebble Beach chapter is located in an area rich in natural resources and beauty. The area is… Show more Keiretsu Forum is a global investment community of accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists, and corporate/institutional investors; the largest private angel investment group in the world. Keiretsu Forum members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities. The community is strengthened through its involvement in social and charitable activities. Formed in 2016, the Pebble Beach chapter is located in an area rich in natural resources and beauty. The area is considered by many as a working definition of paradise. Unlike other Keiretsu Forum chapters worldwide, Pebble Beach meets quarterly under the leadership of Keiretsu Forum Founder/CEO Randy Williams and Dr. Fred Cohen with a focus on reviewing global, curated deal flow. Show less

Community Manager

• Aug 2015 - Feb 2017

Business development and marketing in the DMV & NYC metropolitan areas. Connecting Foodies and Chefs daily to facilitate unique culinary experiences. Moved to take over Dubai market in Nov. 2016. Business development and marketing in the DMV & NYC metropolitan areas. Connecting Foodies and Chefs daily to facilitate unique culinary experiences. Moved to take over Dubai market in Nov. 2016.

Research Assistant at Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies

• Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

Contributing to the work of four policy analysts, through research and analysis, on timely U.S. trade topics. Topics covered include, inter alia, multilateral and bilateral trade initiatives (WTO, TTIP, TPP, TFA); plurilateral trade initiatives (EGA, TiSA), intellectual property rights, Jones Act, Ex-Im Bank, geographical indications, regulatory process reform. Engaging in outreach activities to raise the profile of the HAS Center: planning and executing our Global Exchange… Show more Contributing to the work of four policy analysts, through research and analysis, on timely U.S. trade topics. Topics covered include, inter alia, multilateral and bilateral trade initiatives (WTO, TTIP, TPP, TFA); plurilateral trade initiatives (EGA, TiSA), intellectual property rights, Jones Act, Ex-Im Bank, geographical indications, regulatory process reform. Engaging in outreach activities to raise the profile of the HAS Center: planning and executing our Global Exchange dinner series events, coordinating our Cato Trade on Campus Program and other outreach efforts. Show less Contributing to the work of four policy analysts, through research and analysis, on timely U.S. trade topics. Topics covered include, inter alia, multilateral and bilateral trade initiatives (WTO, TTIP, TPP, TFA); plurilateral trade initiatives (EGA, TiSA), intellectual property rights, Jones Act, Ex-Im Bank, geographical indications, regulatory process reform. Engaging in outreach activities to raise the profile of the HAS Center: planning and executing our Global Exchange… Show more Contributing to the work of four policy analysts, through research and analysis, on timely U.S. trade topics. Topics covered include, inter alia, multilateral and bilateral trade initiatives (WTO, TTIP, TPP, TFA); plurilateral trade initiatives (EGA, TiSA), intellectual property rights, Jones Act, Ex-Im Bank, geographical indications, regulatory process reform. Engaging in outreach activities to raise the profile of the HAS Center: planning and executing our Global Exchange dinner series events, coordinating our Cato Trade on Campus Program and other outreach efforts. Show less

Trade Consultant

• Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

Mideco Group is working towards opening the first International Organic Products Showroom in Tokyo, Japan. Our Showroom will be year-round and the first of its kind. We market organic products to distributors/retailers/large chain supply businesses such as hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. Our aim is to proliferate an appreciation and understanding of what organic products are and how they will benefit the people of Japan. We aim to plug-in the international organic products arena to the… Show more Mideco Group is working towards opening the first International Organic Products Showroom in Tokyo, Japan. Our Showroom will be year-round and the first of its kind. We market organic products to distributors/retailers/large chain supply businesses such as hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. Our aim is to proliferate an appreciation and understanding of what organic products are and how they will benefit the people of Japan. We aim to plug-in the international organic products arena to the Japanese market, a task that has many layers of complexity. We are a JAS certified importer of organic goods. We offer international marketing and trade facilitation representation services. Show less Mideco Group is working towards opening the first International Organic Products Showroom in Tokyo, Japan. Our Showroom will be year-round and the first of its kind. We market organic products to distributors/retailers/large chain supply businesses such as hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. Our aim is to proliferate an appreciation and understanding of what organic products are and how they will benefit the people of Japan. We aim to plug-in the international organic products arena to the… Show more Mideco Group is working towards opening the first International Organic Products Showroom in Tokyo, Japan. Our Showroom will be year-round and the first of its kind. We market organic products to distributors/retailers/large chain supply businesses such as hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. Our aim is to proliferate an appreciation and understanding of what organic products are and how they will benefit the people of Japan. We aim to plug-in the international organic products arena to the Japanese market, a task that has many layers of complexity. We are a JAS certified importer of organic goods. We offer international marketing and trade facilitation representation services. Show less