I am a passionate storyteller and strategist specializing in real estate, development and professional services. I have transitioned to a communications agency after spending more than 25 years as an in-house marketing leader with the world's largest commercial real estate brokerage and development brands. That expertise includes 15 years leading Chicago marketing and communications for CBRE and Colliers, three years building a marketing platform for Cushman & Wakefield's $1.5B revenue global platform of service lines and practice groups, a brief yet impactful year leading marketing and communications for international developer Golub & Company, and six years in the trenches as a business development writer. Through these roles, I have developed versatility in skills and knowledge of CRE and workplace trends across all industries including data centers, life science, healthcare and education. Now, at Akrete, I work directly with CRE and CRE-adjacent clients on the development of effective communications strategies that translate into interesting and engaging content.My strengths and philosophies? As a leader:• I ask the right questions of the business that ultimately form the foundation of an effective marketing and communications strategy.• I am comfortable in an executive setting and my personality is welcoming and diplomatic. • I lead teams with both compassion and expectation.• I manage designers with a designer’s eye.• I put people first and build trust by being honest and accountable.As a marketer (to the core):• I am an experienced communicator and storyteller, having curated content across many platforms.• I love bringing a concept to life through a compelling narrative. • I’m extremely versatile as I’m not only a leader of teams, I’ve executed nearly every possible role related to marketing and communications. • I am dedicated, diplomatic and unwavering. • I care deeply about the work product that my teams and I generate, and how it positively impacts my clients.My specialties?Marketing and communications strategy | Stakeholder collaboration | Internal and external communication | Digital marketing | Media relations | New business development | Property marketing | Social media | Art direction | Video storyboarding and productionI enjoy new challenges and learning from others. Let’s connect to talk marketing, real estate, or hockey mommery.