Conducting research on how we regulate our emotions after experiencing rejection, how our passions play a role in perseverance, and how gender bias influences responses to rejection.

Designated two years of writing, editing, designing, proofing and promoting with the support of my publisher’s team at Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press. #Qualified achieved #1 on Amazon Bestsellers.• Delivered a TEDx talk on how to achieve a qualified mindset and pursue your dream career.• Featured on Good Morning America, Business Insider, NBC News, Today, ABC10, CheddarTV and MarketWatch.• Keynote speaker at San Diego State University’s Women in Entrepreneurship and Leadership… Show more Designated two years of writing, editing, designing, proofing and promoting with the support of my publisher’s team at Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press. #Qualified achieved #1 on Amazon Bestsellers.• Delivered a TEDx talk on how to achieve a qualified mindset and pursue your dream career.• Featured on Good Morning America, Business Insider, NBC News, Today, ABC10, CheddarTV and MarketWatch.• Keynote speaker at San Diego State University’s Women in Entrepreneurship and Leadership conference and The Passion Summit.• Host of the Find Your Passion Career Podcast featuring interviews with 45 professionals and career experts including Martin Ringlein (Head of R&D at Eventbrite), Sarah Bidnick (VP of TodayTix), Christine DiDonato (Founder & CEO of Career Revolution), Eva Gardner (Bassist for P!NK), Sarah Steinberg (Former Johns Hopkins Executive VP), Alyssa Hammond (Director of Undergraduate Career Education at Bentley University), James Tarbox (Executive Director of Career Services at SDSU), and Nadene Reynolds (Director for Career Foundations at the University of Florida).• Delivered interactive virtual workshops on personal branding at USD, SDSU, and Carnegie Mellon University. • Working with the iconic Warwick’s bookstore on a virtual reading event. Show less

College Magazine is the online national guide for the 18-24 demographic, serving 7M visitors annually with 9,000+ articles. The publication began as a print magazine in 2007 and transitioned to online exclusively in 2012.• Created the vision for College Magazine and evolved our strategic direction to reach a national audience.• Developed a writer training program and virtual community experience for our team of 60 volunteer writers and editors.• Managed a team of student… Show more College Magazine is the online national guide for the 18-24 demographic, serving 7M visitors annually with 9,000+ articles. The publication began as a print magazine in 2007 and transitioned to online exclusively in 2012.• Created the vision for College Magazine and evolved our strategic direction to reach a national audience.• Developed a writer training program and virtual community experience for our team of 60 volunteer writers and editors.• Managed a team of student writers, an editorial director, graphic designer, and web developer. • Established relationships with national advertisers (Vitamin Water, The Princeton Review, Lonely Planet, TodayTix, and The NAMM Foundation).• Developed a multi-year, multi-channel, strategic communications plan for The NAMM Foundation to engage college students in The NAMM Show educational programs.• Applied Search Engine Optimization knowledge including keyword research, competitive analysis, and content strategy to achieve high ranking success for all College Magazine content.• Evolved the content strategy to ignite customer growth, building an engaged audience of 17,000+ subscribers.• Developed strategy for all sales collateral (landing pages, media kits, case studies), to communicate value proposition.• Mentored talented student editorial leaders on their future careers in digital journalism. • Led the production of 12 issues of a profitable 32-page publication (40,000 circulation) to 14 campuses (2007-2012). Show less

• Developed marketing materials and a new and improved capabilities brochure to drive new business. • Led meetings with 2-3 prospective clients daily to uncover their brand challenges. • Collaborated with the creative department including the Marketing Director and Creative Director to ensure a realistic project scope for the client proposal.• Connected with the team to ensure client satisfaction and that milestones were on track in our fast-paced environment.• Ensured… Show more • Developed marketing materials and a new and improved capabilities brochure to drive new business. • Led meetings with 2-3 prospective clients daily to uncover their brand challenges. • Collaborated with the creative department including the Marketing Director and Creative Director to ensure a realistic project scope for the client proposal.• Connected with the team to ensure client satisfaction and that milestones were on track in our fast-paced environment.• Ensured successful campaigns for key clients including the San Diego Airport, Balboa Park, and Ken Blanchard. • To encourage teamwork, launched a monthly event, Think Tank Tuesdays, focused on innovation for client projects. Show less

• Conducted a competitive analysis of top-tier entrepreneurship programs.• Developed strategic recommendations; and delivered an execution plan for a website rebrand. • Traveled to Beijing with MBAs and the Dean to produce the promo video.

• Provided analysis for the Department of Defense and other public sector clients.• Delivered results through white papers and power point presentations. • Utilized Six Sigma analytical methodologies working with a cross-functional team to provide recommendations.