Experience

Outside VC

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Limited Partner

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Outside VC is a pre-seed venture firm investing into outsider founders building a more equitable and just financial system. We write $100K-$250K first checks into companies with the aim of lifting up 100M people to the middle class over the next decade. Learn more at: https://outside-vc.com/



Skeleton Crew Creative

• Founding Partner

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Don't worry, this isn't me trying to sound fancy and puff up my CV. The Skeleton Crew is a team of just two: me and my business partner of 10+ years. We've done so much client work together over the years that we finally decided to make it simpler for everyone and just name it ;) You can find us here: https://skeletoncrewcreative.com 💀



Giving Cards

• Founder

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Giving Cards is the flagship product of my boutique creative firm that creates micro activations for employee engagement and social good. I specialize in building community and connectedness in our covid-impacted world by bringing a shared experience to both onsite and remote team members, while providing the client company with dozens of authentic, organic stories to tell. https://givingcards.org



Incredible Dream

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Director

  • Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  Los Angeles, California, United States I lead marketing for a new entertainment studio in the gaming industry. We're a small company with some heavy hitters: our leadership team comes from Riot Games, CD Projekt Red, DreamWorks, and Fantasy Flight, where we produced titles like Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3, Netflix: Arcane, League of Legends, Descent, and Arkham Horror. Right now we're building games, building worlds, and building new IP - we love bringing people together around great storytelling. So if you're talented and… Show more I lead marketing for a new entertainment studio in the gaming industry. We're a small company with some heavy hitters: our leadership team comes from Riot Games, CD Projekt Red, DreamWorks, and Fantasy Flight, where we produced titles like Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3, Netflix: Arcane, League of Legends, Descent, and Arkham Horror. Right now we're building games, building worlds, and building new IP - we love bringing people together around great storytelling. So if you're talented and experienced and looking to do something fun with your career for a change, come find me for a chat :) Show less



(self employed)

• Digital Marketing Strategist

  • Apr 2010 - Mar 2023

  Worldwide https://skeletoncrewcreative.com 1) I do freelance digital strategy work for big brands or digital media agencies that represent those brands. I build creative web activation campaigns that get noticed and drive engagement. I’ve done work for NBC, Howard Stern, Harley-Davidson, Wolverine, Groupon, Applebee’s, Cinnabon, The Motley Fool, Silicon Valley tech companies, and more. 2) I consult with smaller companies and entrepreneurs to help them create activation campaigns that put… Show more https://skeletoncrewcreative.com 1) I do freelance digital strategy work for big brands or digital media agencies that represent those brands. I build creative web activation campaigns that get noticed and drive engagement. I’ve done work for NBC, Howard Stern, Harley-Davidson, Wolverine, Groupon, Applebee’s, Cinnabon, The Motley Fool, Silicon Valley tech companies, and more. 2) I consult with smaller companies and entrepreneurs to help them create activation campaigns that put them on the map and get them noticed in a sea of competition. 3) Occasionally I produce web projects, bringing interesting people from around the internet together to create a whole lot of awesome (usually in the philanthropy space). If you want to collaborate with me on a project, feel free to pitch any ideas. Show less



The Motley Fool

• United States
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Business Development Consultant

  • Oct 2019 - May 2022

  Alexandria, Virginia, United States Worked with The Motley Fool co-founder and internal action team to concept and build a TMF sub-brand in the personal finance space. Sourced and directed all external agency work. Led development of the project and hired management team once live. Served as product manager for the business.



Select Sound Service, Inc.

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Business Development

  • Jun 2017 - Jan 2019

  Greater Milwaukee Area I'm working on new ways to integrate modern communications technology in the healthcare, education, and workplace industries. In a world where we are increasingly connected, not only with one another, but through IoT to every piece of technology around us, how do we build enterprise-level interpersonal communications solutions that satisfy on-demand business needs while still retaining the core of our humanity: personal relationships? On the systems side, I work primarily with IT… Show more I'm working on new ways to integrate modern communications technology in the healthcare, education, and workplace industries. In a world where we are increasingly connected, not only with one another, but through IoT to every piece of technology around us, how do we build enterprise-level interpersonal communications solutions that satisfy on-demand business needs while still retaining the core of our humanity: personal relationships? On the systems side, I work primarily with IT engineers at hospitals, long-term care centers, schools, universities, and architectural firms. On the information side, I work primarily with data analytics firms and communications technology startups on the cutting edge of business and personal connectivity. I get to be a systems and data nerd while still engaging the creative skill set that's served me so well over the years of digital strategy and tech network building. :) Show less



Rockstar Finance

• Chief Strategist

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  I'm responsible for digital strategy and business development for Rockstar Finance, a central hub for personal finance bloggers. Within six months of joining, I helped the founder take the original project from simply a curation site to what it is today - we built and developed the following (resulting in a doubling of site traffic and revenue): - A financial forum with 800+ members - A PF blogger directory with 800+ listings - A philanthropy program with the flagship #GivingCards… Show more I'm responsible for digital strategy and business development for Rockstar Finance, a central hub for personal finance bloggers. Within six months of joining, I helped the founder take the original project from simply a curation site to what it is today - we built and developed the following (resulting in a doubling of site traffic and revenue): - A financial forum with 800+ members - A PF blogger directory with 800+ listings - A philanthropy program with the flagship #GivingCards project (http://giving.rockstarfinance.com/total/) - Weekly reviews and money challenges Show less



YML

• United States
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Digital Content Manager

  • 2016 - 2017

  San Francisco Bay Area As the content manager and lead editor, I introduced a Marketing Program Calendar concept to the company, building a wholly integrated approach to content marketing in support of their business development and sales goals, so that each and every creative asset served a purpose in support of overall corporate initiatives and desired outcomes. In my day-to-day job, I was responsible for the following: - Working with leadership, sales and marketing to determine lead-generation goals… Show more As the content manager and lead editor, I introduced a Marketing Program Calendar concept to the company, building a wholly integrated approach to content marketing in support of their business development and sales goals, so that each and every creative asset served a purpose in support of overall corporate initiatives and desired outcomes. In my day-to-day job, I was responsible for the following: - Working with leadership, sales and marketing to determine lead-generation goals for our specific audience, and then building out a comprehensive digital content strategy to target those people and achieve our business goals (B2B content marketing) - Managing the editorial calendar and content pipeline from start to finish: targeting, concepting, strategy, planning, execution, including website content, social content, guest articles (inbound and outbound), and email newsletter content. - Lead editor for all pieces produced, including copywriting, proofreading, headline generation, social engagement consulting, email subject lines, etc - Running the team of writers to produce highly specific, effective, high-quality content Show less



GiveForward

• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  Greater Chicago Area GiveForward exists to empower compassion in people's lives, specifically by answering the question "What can I do to help?" when a loved one becomes seriously ill or injured. They provide a crowd-funding platform for anyone looking to raise money for medical expenses, and they do it really, really well - with talent, compassion, humor, and a personal touch. I helped them grow from $25 million raised to $100 million raised for people with medical need. My job was to tell the world… Show more GiveForward exists to empower compassion in people's lives, specifically by answering the question "What can I do to help?" when a loved one becomes seriously ill or injured. They provide a crowd-funding platform for anyone looking to raise money for medical expenses, and they do it really, really well - with talent, compassion, humor, and a personal touch. I helped them grow from $25 million raised to $100 million raised for people with medical need. My job was to tell the world the GiveForward story, and the stories of those they helped. I oversaw all public/media relations and provided input on marketing campaigns and content. Show less



Love Bomb

• Founder

  • Feb 2010 - Apr 2013

  Worldwide http://dropalovebomb.com • 2,000 members in 50 countries, each spending 5 minutes a week to support someone in crisis • I built this project to give people the opportunity to literally change or save a life in just 5 minutes • This simple concept resonates so well with participants because they see immediate results from their actions • Multiple people have told me that they are alive today because this team lifted them up in their darkest hour



ItStartsWith.Us

• Founder

  • May 2009 - Apr 2013

  Worldwide http://ItStartsWith.Us • 5,000 members in 100 countries, each spending 15 minutes a week to make a difference for others • Grew to a worldwide project by making it easy for people to participate in a way that’s meaningful to them • Members work individually in their own lives or as part of a team to make a huge impact • This team has collectively touched millions of lives since 2009



Kuapay Technologies, Inc

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

  Greater Los Angeles Area I'm responsible for web marketing and building community around our platform, acquiring both small brick-and-mortar merchants as well as Fortune 500 brands into our system.



Love Drop

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Worldwide http://LoveDrop.us • 1,000 members in 10 countries, each giving a small, consistent amount to change a family’s life each month • Drove adoption and participation by making the act of financial giving meaningful again • Love Drop is a successful social enterprise – over $80,000 given away in the first year, with no funding and no debt • The great concept and strong execution has generated inquiries from L.A. about making a reality TV show



Direct Supply

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Web Team Leader

  • Feb 2004 - Mar 2010

  Milwaukee, WI I oversaw the development, design and production of external and internal marketing web properties for Direct Supply.



Lawyer's Title Company

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Jun 2001 - Nov 2003

  Denver, CO I worked for three different companies under the LandAmerica umbrella during this time. My responsibilites included: developing marketing materials, improving business processes, assisting the IT teams, and customer service.



Geniusfind.com

• Founder/Owner

  • Jun 2000 - Jun 2001

  Geniusfind.com was a topic-specific search-engine directory that I started as a freelance project after I was done with school. With over 400 topic areas, I built it to be one of the top five web properties in its niche at the time. After a year of developing the site, I went on to my job with LandAmerica, and eventually sold the business to a buyer overseas.



Select Sound Service

• Technical Writer

  • Aug 1999 - Oct 1999

  During a break in my college classes, I did some technical writing work on an informational book, The History and Evolution of the Microphone, written by the world's foremost expert on antique microphones. I was involved in all aspects of the book's creation, helping the author bring it from a collection of notes and photographs to finalized book form. Responsibilities included: developmentally editing and organizing layout, entering all text, digitally adding and manipulating images… Show more During a break in my college classes, I did some technical writing work on an informational book, The History and Evolution of the Microphone, written by the world's foremost expert on antique microphones. I was involved in all aspects of the book's creation, helping the author bring it from a collection of notes and photographs to finalized book form. Responsibilities included: developmentally editing and organizing layout, entering all text, digitally adding and manipulating images, copyediting manuscript, and finalizing all pages for printing and self-publication. Show less