• Chief marketing leader overseeing brand strategy, digital strategy, menu management, experiential programming, consumer insights and strategic communications for largest and complex flagship B&I account for Compass Group. • Lead and develop 9 marketing team members who concept, develop and execute innovative programming for high profile technology client.

• Oversee and direct long-term strategy and growth for organization • Member of Development Committee providing guidance on development strategies and nurturing donor relationships.MISSION: Listen and Talk teaches children with hearing loss to communicate and learn through listening and spoken language.VISION: No child is limited by hearing loss.VALUES: We value a family-centered approach, a collaborative environment, a knowledgeable team, an equitable and inclusive environment, and a visionary spirit.

• Oversaw business operations and acting Chief of Staff for Marketing Team focused on operational excellence, efficiency, and business performance, including end-to-end optimization and governance and continuous improvement of team processes. • Created the Marketing Technology Roadmap in partnership with IT and Sales Ops outlining all the initiatives and Salesforce CRM enhancements needed for demand generation efforts, measurement strategy and personalized marketing to improve revenue and customer experience. • Partnered and collaborated with Sales Ops, Solutions, and IT Teams in firmwide Content Library optimization, sales presentation tool builder assessment and GTM sales tools strategy and development. • Managed one of the largest firmwide operational budgets partnering Finance in quarterly forecasting, actuals management and strategic marketing spending. • Oversaw contracts with 20+ vendors including agency, marketing and sales tools and research partners. Led RFP process and partnered with Finance, IT and Legal in business case development for new firmwide website design and implementation vendor selection. • Led development of executive level presentations for Marketing and secured design resources for Board presentations. Empowered team collaboration, coaching and connection through championing team wide training of LUMA Human Center Design and fostering team culture and connection through share out of business results, key initiatives/programs, training share out and personal stories.• Nominated and selected by Point B Executive Leadership Team to participate in firmwide Executive Leadership Coaching pilot program as an emerging senior leader.

• Led U.S. food category brand management team in conception, development, and commercialization of premium food category for Starbucks Roasteries and Starbucks Reserve stores that represented 30% of overall portfolio. • Concepted and developed highly complex Empire State Building flagship concept store with full service operating model. Led cross functional team of Product Development, Marketing, Manufacturing, Operations, Ops Engineering, Store Design, and other Category Teams. • Evaluated and led decisions on strategic product assortment incorporating customer insights, market trends, competitive benchmarking, operational complexity, and overall business performance. • Coached and inspired team in professional development and opportunities, fostering strong teamwork and trust to meet business goals.9 Month Assignment Opportunity - Core Beverage Platforms• Led seasonal core beverage promotions in concept fit testing, positioning, naming and execution across all U.S. Starbucks Retail Stores. Directed cross functional teams from concept to execution and managed highly matrixed leadership approvals. • Oversaw and managed Brewed Coffee Strategy and Calendar, developing a business case to grow overall brewed coffee category with new product development and positioning. • Developed strategic initiatives for key licensees to support business recovery through new category offerings and innovative store formats partnering with Business Development, Licensed Store Programs and Store Design Teams.

• Devoted time and energy to caregiving for my father following a stroke• Volunteered with local and global communities, highlighted by a mission trip to Guatemala where our team built a home for a family. • Commenced Board Member role at Listen and Talk

• Directed and led Corporate Real Estate and Facilities team and vendor partners in managing up to $150M Starbucks Global Headquarters and North America Regional offices capital projects from budget approvals to post occupancy in developing and supporting Starbucks workplace strategy. Instrumental in guiding and facilitating executive leadership and Landlord alignment and approvals. • Led and coached internal teams in understanding the importance of employee insights and engagement by developing comprehensive internal branding campaign to change negative perceptions.

• Oversaw B2B Cusomer Engagement Team focused on elevated digital and brand experience for all B2B accounts. • Managed and collaborated with key partner agencies to concept, develop and execute key programs and initiatives. • Developed business case and oversaw launch of integrated B2B website: solutions.starbucks.com. • Launched Starbucks Banquet Suite -- an elevated event break experience for premium lodging customers.

• Managed a team overseeing all B2B (Foodservice) marketing communications, digital marketing and marketing operations. Partnered closely with Category and Channel Marketing Teams to develop and execute marketing communications for key initiatives. • Oversaw brand positioning and guidelines of 5 brands to ensure the right creative execution. Responsible for managing and developing partner agency and vendor relationships.

Developed and managed all marketing communications for key seasonal campaigns including photoshoots, sales collateral, POS marketing and merchandising.

Managed Store Level Marketing programs (New Store, Renovations, Store Closures). Developed Store Level segmentation programs to target different store types. Key project was the Grand Re-opening of University Village Starbucks store that featured our new Store Design concept.

Account management role supporting Regional Marketing teams with advertising and marketing programs. Responsible for managing the advertising and direct mail tool system and implementomg key process improvements.

Selected as Franchisee finalist to manage a lululemon athletica store but declined due to financial reasons. The visibility led to being hired on to manage a future store while leading Community Relations (Marketing) in Portland and Seattle.

• Managed Marketing Team in developing and implementing marketing communications materials for business customers consisting 90% of Fortune 500 companies. Key contributor in developing B2B sales programs and product marketing communication strategies in all sales channels. • Developed and implemented marketing communications materials partnering with design agencies, including collateral, sales tools, events support, direct mail, web and audio/visual media for Fortune 500 companies and government organizations.