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Evergreen, Co, Us

Windsor, Ca

Contributing the skills I’ve developed and honed through my many years working internationally with several of the world's most iconic brands in strategy, innovation & leadership consulting, startups, program management, mentoring, instructing, facilitating and research & design to benefit the people and organizations whose values align closely with mine.I'm highly selective with my time and who I work with as I'm currently prioritizing battling a chronic medical condition that went undiagnosed and untreated for at least a decade, and trying to replenish my energy & spirit by savoring time in the mountains, time with loved ones, and pursuing personal passions & athletic goals.What I offer:- Strategy consulting - Facilitating & moderating conversations and learning experiences - Bespoke event planning & logistics- Public speaking, presentations- Instructing - Mentoring / coaching- Outreach, networking & relationship management- Research & synthesizing insights- Design-thinking & idea generation- Innovation scouting

New York City, New York, Us

Mentor for strategy, marketing, leadership and general business for Techstars' West Slope Startup Week, a multi-day “choose your own adventure” meeting of the entrepreneurial minds and celebration of the #WestSlopeBestSlope Colorado way of doing business.

New York City, New York, Us

Providing research, global startup + mentor scouting, strategic analysis + advisory, talent screening, outreach and marketing support for Techstars’ new Workforce Development Accelerator to guide decision-making (currently on a volunteer basis).

New York City, Ny, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

MovingWorlds Institute Global Fellowship is a highly competitive 6 month social impact-focused professional development fellowship.I was selected into MWI's 17th cohort of experienced professionals dedicated to supporting social good through their careers. Spanning topics including design thinking, human-centered design, social enterprise, systems thinking, corporate social responsibility, conscious capitalism and more, we work to ideate and develop sustainable solutions to tackle complex worldwide challenges.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Founded in 1985, RVC is the longest running Angel investor group operating in the U.S. The organization is structured as a 501(c)(6) non-profit, with a mission to accelerate economic development through education, events, and investment execution in Colorado and beyond. To meet this mission, RVC hosts over 150 events and meetings annually, bringing together investors and entrepreneurs. Included in that is over 20 workshops that RVC has developed to better strengthen the startup ecosystem through education, again for both investors and entrepreneurs together. RVC also runs the HyperAccelerator program for entrepreneurs 2x per year and the Angel Accelerator program 4x per year. RVC is also one of the largest and most active groups with 200 accredited investors reviewing a deal-flow funnel of 1,500 deals per year and ultimately investing as a group in an average of 30 deals per year. RVC also has a strategic relationship with the Rockies Venture Fund (RVF) and the Rockies Vintage Fund 2021, two Colorado-based venture funds centered on early stage investments. In addition, RVC has a vast network of syndicated investors throughout the U.S. (50+ Angel groups and venture funds). RVC's portfolio consists of 50% women-led companies and just under 20% BIPOC-led companies (though we have much more work to do to raise that figure).As the Investment Operations Manager, I lead the investment deal review process and investor screening committees. Industry-agnostic, with a focus on Technology, CleanTech and Life Sciences.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Member of the Mentorship Team leadership and a highly sought after mentor on strategy, marketing, leadership and general business, providing strategic guidance and mentorship to Colorado-based startup founders, small business owners, solopreneurs and young professionals who are navigating new opportunities presented by COVID-19 and this rapidly evolving business environment.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Founded by Techstars’ Co-founder, Foundry Group Managing Director and “The Startup Community Way” author Brad Feld and spearheaded by powerhouse CEO Wendy Lea, Energize Colorado is a volunteer-led 501(c)3 nonprofit built upon the values of #GiveFirst and “Coloradans helping Coloradans.” We’re on a mission to not just reopen Colorado, but build our economy back more resilient and inclusive, as a model for the rest of the US and world economies to aspire to. We’ve banded together a group of spirited innovators and engaged volunteers to connect Colorado’s diverse business community, nonprofit leaders, and contingent workforce with the best of our state’s resources, programs, and people to address current challenges and spur transformative economic growth.Led the flagship Digital Readiness + Innovation Initiative fueling Energize Colorado's “Innovate to Grow” Phase, working closely with CEO Wendy Lea and the 18 person team I recruited to partner with and harness the knowledge and tools of top digital innovators throughout CO & beyond, to help our state’s small businesses think more like startups to more quickly and effectively digitize, innovate and grow their businesses. Forged high-profile partnerships with companies including MasterCard and Name.com to accelerate Colorado small businesses' access to tailored educational content to improve digital literacy and readiness.

Founding team member of an investor-backed, purpose-driven startup commercializing a disruptive innovation in clean food technology (with applications beyond FoodTech). Led early development across all business functions - with particular focus on product, strategy, branding, marketing, digital, growth, investment & leadership - to lay the foundation for a scalable, sustainable company poised for explosive growth.

Copenhagen, S, Dk

Go! Running Tours provides memorable running experiences for runners that travel...or travelers that run :-) We are a worldwide community of happy runners who want to both show and experience the world from a pair of running shoes - and who have a burning desire to mix a healthy lifestyle with exploration and learning. Our knowledgeable, friendly and trusted local guides take guests on truly intimate and immersive “sightrunning” tours, where runners earn their miles while learning about the local history, lore, and culture of their destination - as well as the “beneath the surface” stuff that only locals know. In over 70 destinations worldwide and counting, available as private, small group and custom tours.Led global strategic partnerships with brands that share our values and love for running, travel, exploration and learning.

Zagreb, Hr

DECODE is the mobile app development partner for leading software companies.Clients include several Fortune 500s, the world’s leading telco software house Metaswitch, Europe’s Top 10 software vendor Asseco (a brand with 15 million app downloads), SofaScore, and more.Offering world-class services in:· Application Development · Custom Software Development · Mobile Application Development · Software Testing · User Experience Design (UX / UI Design) · Web Design · Web Development · iOS Development · Android Development

Denver, Co, Us

Key Accomplishments:- Designed and supported the execution of over 90 bespoke leadership development programs in 24 countries, using adult learning theory and a blend of methodologies and formats aimed at enabling individuals, teams and organizations to build the resilience, agility and growth mindsets needed to drive and sustain strategic change.- Managed, innovated, delivered and facilitated all aspects of 21 immersive learning programs in 14 countries across 3 continents for over 520 C-suite & senior leaders (including 5 executive committees & extended management teams of Fortune 500 companies with 86,000 to 298,683 employees), engaging more than 1600 stakeholders, resulting in 100% client retention + repeat and referral business that increased company revenues by 237%.- Oversaw and improved deliveries worth > $1.5 million per year through efficiently managing timelines, stakeholders, logistics and budgets (valued $100-$650K) and negotiating favorable contracts, netting the highest gross margins in the company’s 600+ program history.- Developed and implemented operational strategies, organizational tools and partner relationships that resulted in a threefold increase in knowledge transfer, 37.5% reduction in program lead time, 26% reduction in costs, and directly improved program quality, employee morale and retention.- Trained, coached and supported the ongoing development of 29 new hires and a pool of 18 facilitators across 11 countries while maintaining a high quality standard for client experiences throughout.- Co-wrote, researched and edited a Future of L&D Report, was featured in a recent Forbes article, selected by ATD to present at their 2020 International Conference, and selected by Training Industry write a feature article for their award-winning magazine on "Building an Adaptive, Future-Ready L&D Team.”

Denver, Co, Us

Built, defined and managed mutually beneficial strategic relationships with subject matter experts and executive briefing leads from hundreds of leading organizations - including multinationals, unicorn startups, incubators, accelerators, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and foundations, etc - throughout Europe, Asia and North America.Short list of organizational relationships include:Apple, Adidas, Adobe, Airbnb, Alibaba Group, Amazon Web Services, Arup, Autodesk, Buzzfeed, Carbon, Cisco Systems, Chinaccelerator, Coca-Cola, Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, DuPont, Dropbox, Facebook, frog design, Gates Foundation, General Assembly, General Electric, Google, The Home Depot, Huawei, Hubspot, HP, IKEA, IBM & IBM Watson, IDEO, Idean, Kaiser Permanente, LEGO, LinkedIn, Maersk, Mars Inc., Microsoft, MIT Sloan, Netflix, Nextjump, Nike, Nordea, Philips, Plug and Play, Potential Project, Salesforce, SAP, Singularity University, Slack, Snap, Starbucks, Startupbootcamp, StartupDelta, Steelcase, Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, Telsa, VICE Media, Vodafone, 500 Startups, B+H Architects, and more

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Have organized and conducted group fitness classes in Yoga, Pilates, HIIT, Cycling, Bosu, Kettlebell, TRX, strength/athletic training and various other formats and provided strategic consulting for over 30 high-end health club facilities around the world, including:Boulder Country Club (Boulder, CO)Lakeshore Athletic Club (Broomfield, CO)Denver Parks & Rec (numerous locations in Denver, CO)City & County of Broomfield (numerous locations in Broomfield, CO)Hot Method Yoga (Westminster, CO)Excel Body Fitness (Cary, NC)City of Cary (Cary, NC)Prestonwood Country Club (Cary, NC)Synergia Fitness (Singapore)Fitness First (Milan, Italy; Singapore)Amberly Residents Club (Cary, NC)Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center (Columbia, SC)Impact Athletics (Cary, NC)Carmel Country Club (Charlotte, NC)YMCA of Greater Charlotte (numerous locations in Charlotte, NC)Crown Athletic Club (downtown Charlotte, NC)o2 Fitness Clubs (numerous locations in NC)IMB Health Club (Raleigh, NC)Cisco Systems Time Out Health & Fitness Center (Cary, NC)Peak Fitness/KX Fitness (Apex, NC)

Whitefish, Montana, Us

Collaborated with industry leaders in the luxury hotel, spa, hospitality & travel industries on several new concepts that holistically integrate sustainable design, luxury, nature, spa, fitness and cultural immersion into memorable total wellness experiences.

Responsible for: Global Strategy, Strategic Planning, Website & Content Development, PR, Social Media & Media Relations, Domestic/International Marketing, Business Development, Brand Management, and Investor Relations.Key Accomplishments:- Wrote and presented business plan and pro-forma that directly resulted in winning a competitive NC IDEA grant and being named “Top 5 Most Promising Startups in the World” (Startup Open; Kauffman Foundation).- Awarded “People’s Choice Award” for best pitch presentation (Triad Pitch Night, Dec 2012).- Secured $250,000 in seed capital investment, managed all stakeholder, investor & public relations, and established key industry and banking relationships. Convinced Damon John (Shark Tank) in <60 sec to invest in our startup.- Created and managed all written, video & photographic marketing content, including corporate and brand websites (www.mefiver.com | www.srgbonline.com), 10 social media accounts, and all B2B and B2C content, in addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, product development, vendor relations, and employee onboarding, training and continuous development. Negotiated favorable vendor terms that amounted to $178,000 in savings.- Led all market research & analysis, branding / marketing material development, event planning & execution, photo shoots, and created and presented strategic marketing plans to facilitate decision making.- Developed extensive network of press contacts and received local, national and international press coverage on NBC, MSNBC, the News & Observer, ABC (WRAL), Le Journal du Net (France), and more.

Provided Strategic Planning, Design, Marketing Strategy, and Business Development consultative services to established and start-up businesses

Singapore, Sg

Led: - comprehensive benchmarking study of top (5-star) hotel and day spas in Singapore- in-depth performance evaluations, quality assessments, mystery shopping, marketing, PR and brand strategy analyses for leading hotel and spa brands in Thailand & Singapore- extensive brand comparative analysis of leading international luxury retail & professional product lines(*Recommendations were presented to and are currently being implemented by leading 5-star hotel and spa facilities in Singapore, the Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand and various locations throughout Southeast Asia.)Developed a Customer Relationship Management planning guide to assist clients in creating effective CRM plans.Managed and developed relationships with key luxury hotel and spa equipment suppliers; built an electronic database of Standard Operating Equipment and Preferred Providers for FF&E selection and procurement.Designed a branded SOP template that improved clarity and coherence of SOPs for hotel and spa staffs. Template is being used to design SOPs for staff training in all current and future projects.

Led the conceptual development and written proposal of a multi-million dollar hotel, spa, fitness & wellness facility in Switzerland. Led the development of a comprehensive market and feasibility study for a boutique 5-star hotel and spa project in Colombia, South America.Developed ongoing relations with numerous leading international companies for potential partnership/sponsorship opportunities.Responsible for generating, conceptualizing, strategizing, and managing future sustainable business development projects in the luxury hospitality, tourism, spa, wellness, and fitness sectors.Selected as a lecturer for the 2009 Festival de Beauté et Bien-Être (Marrakech, Morocco) and European Spa Summit, renowned international congresses attended by the world's leading hoteliers, spa companies, and beauty brands.

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Referred by the company’s Founder & Senior Advisor to support the consulting activities of a network of luxury hospitality consultants.Oversaw marketing, PR & brand strategy development, staff training, and launch of a 4-star ski resort & spa in NY.Selected as a lecturer for the 2009 Festival de Beauté et Bien-Être (Marrakech, Morocco) and 2009 European Spa Summits (Paris, France – Voted in the Top 5 Speakers).

Served as an internal consultant for several cross-functional, organization-wide projects. Recommendations were directly reflected in the "Elevate" branding campaign and the arena redesign following Time Warner Cable's naming rights purchase. Directed the development of strategies, presented recommendations to middle and upper management, and implemented departmental business plans that increased efficiency and effectiveness.Managed the daily work of ten Creative Services' and Broadcast-Production Department team members. Identified and resolved procedural issues that resulted in a 200% increase in Creative Services' productivity and efficiency.Launched a niche promotional campaign that resulted in 500 new buyers for a single game (10% of total attendance).

Phd Fellowship Recipient In Business Administration & Management, Strategy, Marketing, Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology

Mba (Exchange), International Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship

International Masters In Business Administration And Management (Mba), International Marketing, Strategy, Entrepreneurship

Intensive Business And Language Training In Italian, Italian

Postgraduate Advanced Coursework, Australian Film, Media, Literature

B.S. And B.A., Cognitive Psychology And English

Extra Credit For Double Major During Undergrad, Social Psychology