As Director of Campus Development for UNMC & Nebraska Medicine, I focus on driving the strategy and business development for key real estate projects, including the EDGE District. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver on the vision for high-impact developments, while overseeing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, development partners, and community leaders. My role emphasizes creating long-term value for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine through innovative real estate strategies, ensuring projects align with institutional goals and community needs. I also manage financial performance, negotiate agreements, and guide the development of new opportunities to support the University’s growth.

Responsible for the growth and success of a business development and marketing consultancy, Maize Consulting, alongside two biotech startups—Chemical Maize, Inc. & Medical Maize, LLC. Consulting experience includes:*Strategy & Business Development Consultant | University of Nebraska Medical Center (2024)Engaged in efforts to transform UNMC’s new innovation district into a hub for healthcare & life sciences innovation. I developed a comprehensive strategic plan through extensive stakeholder engagement, aligning with UNMC's long-term vision while driving strategy & fostering partnerships to support commercialization & economic development.*Sales Strategy Consultant | Nelson Worldwide (2023)I delivered strategic insights, conducted market research, & recommended innovative approaches across Nelson’s eight National Practice Areas, including Retail & Hospitality, Workplace & Asset Strategy, Mixed-use & Multifamily, & Industrial. This included developing & implementing sales strategies to meet revenue targets, managing team workflows, & coaching Sales Development Representatives (SDRs).*Business Development & Marketing Consultant | 7er Construction (2023-2024)I provided tailored business development & marketing support, creating professional business collateral (firm profile, proposal, & resume templates), ensuring 7er’s outreach was cohesive and competitive, enhancing the brand, & positioning them for future success.*Business Development & Marketing Consultant | IronHide Construction (2023)I guided IronHide through a competitive RFP process by developing a customized proposal, refining messaging, & optimizing the proposal structure to highlight their strengths & increase selection chances.*Business Development Consultant | McCarthy Building Companies (2022)I partnered with NE office leadership as the Pursuit Leader for top-priority project pursuits, strategically guiding efforts to engage top prospects & secure key contracts.

In this B-to-B Business Development leadership role, I was responsible for the Omaha office's client & partner relationships. Accountable to meet or exceed sales targets in specific market sectors including healthcare, science & tech, K-12, higher ed, commercial & industrial. My main focus was to identify, understand, qualify, track and prioritize target accounts, pursuit opportunities, assemble pursuit teams, develop market strategies and lead McCarthy's pursuit process for the Nebraska & Western Iowa region.Project Awards – I was instrumental in the award of projects with local clients including Heritage Services, VA Omaha, Omaha Public Schools, Ortho Nebraska, CHI Health / CommonSpirit Health, Nebraska Medicine / UNMC, Tetrad Property Group, Merck Animal Health, Cargill, University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), and Children's Hospital & Medical Center.Professional Awards/Recognition/Achievements: 2020 - Appointed to McCarthy’s National BDL (Business Development Leadership) 2020 - Selected as the BDL representative on McCarthy’s NPSC/DPL2020 - McCarthy Omaha Team received The Roger Burnett Award for the Omaha VA2021-2023 - Bio Nebraska Board of Directors & Executive Committee Officer (Secretary)2020-current - GOCC's MedTech Targeted Advisory Group Member2021 - McCarthy received ENR Project of the Year and Best of the Best in Healthcare for the Omaha VA2021 - McCarthy's National Innovation Imperative Committee Member2021 (Oct) - Midland’s Business Journal - Women Who Rock

In this B-to-B project development role, I was responsible for promoting Leo A Daly's architectural and engineering services to hospitals and clinics in the Midwest. I focused on developing & maintaining strategic relationships with key prospects, clients and teammates alike. Key functions of this position included relationship building, cold calling, database management, ongoing research, client & teammate visits, networking, trade show management, proposal & interview direction, forecasting & reporting.Project Awards – I have been instrumental in the award of projects with Nebraska hospitals including Syracuse's Community Memorial Hospital, the Sidney Regional Medical Center, Alegent-Creighton Health System, Children's Hospital & Medical Center, Methodist Health System, CHI Nebraska and The Nebraska Medical Center.Professional Awards/Recognition/Achievements: 2012 - Leo A Daly Individual Award, Healthcare Marketing 2012 - Leo A Daly Team Award, Omaha Business Development Team2014 - Appointed Leo A Daly Omaha Healthcare "deputy"2014 - Leo A Daly Omaha, Director's Award2016 - Building Design & Construction - 40 under 402016 - Promoted to Associate*Graduated from Leadership Sarpy program in 2011.*Voted member of the NSHE Board of Directors. Served 2012/2013, and a 2nd term in 2016/2017.*NSHE Committee participant 2012 - 2017.*HHEG Committee participant 2014.*Program Chair for 2012 and 2013 Little CASA Su CASA.*2012 Nominee - Volunteer of the Year - Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce*2013 DBIA Steering Committee *2013 DBIA Vice President*Omaha Business Development FAC President (2010 - current)*2015 CHI Health (Alegent) Gala & Golf Steering Committee

In this B-to-B managerial role, I led the internal business acquisitions department for the Nebraska Business Unit (Omaha & Lincoln). While implementing systematic department improvements and staffing changes internally, my external business development efforts focused on promoting Weitz construction services to the Omaha market. Emphasis on developing & maintaining relationships with key prospects, clients and teammates within Sarpy County specifically. Member of The Weitz Company’s national Business Acquisitions Action Team (BAAT). Accepted into the prestigious Leadership Sarpy program (Class of 2009/2010).Project Awards – In one year with Weitz, I was instrumental in the award of the $24M Sarpy County Ballpark, home of the AAA Omaha Storm Chasers (formerly Omaha Royals).

In this B-to-B specialized role, I was responsible for promoting DLR Group’s architectural services to the Collegiate Sports and Minor League Baseball markets. I focused on developing & maintaining relationships with key prospects, clients and teammates alike. Key functions of this position include cold calling, database management, ongoing research, client & teammate visits, trade show management, marketing campaign planning, proposal & interview direction, forecasting & reporting. Promoted to an Associate in the firm in 2006. Project Awards – I was instrumental in the award of significant, nationally-recognized projects including (but not limited to) the $25M Renovation of UFCU Disch-Falk Field for The University of Texas, the $30M New Alex Box Stadium for Louisiana State University and the $16M New PK Park for the University of Oregon's new baseball program.*Member of the DLR Group Business Development Forum.*Promoted to Associate in 2007.

In this B-to-C marketing role, I managed direct mail and telemarketing programs that retained existing Consumer credit card customers and encouraged increased outstandings and card usage. Competitive research, proposal writing, analysis/reporting, list & campaign management were key functions of this position. Promoted to Commercial Card Marketing.

In this B-to-B marketing role, I managed all Internet-based marketing initiatives with the objectives of acquiring new Commercial credit card customers, retaining existing customers, and encouraging online enrollment and activity. Developing marketing strategies, creative direction, competitive research, copywriting, web reporting and writing technical web requirements were key functions of this position.

In this B-to-B marketing role, I managed all marketing initiatives within the national MCAD market (engineers in manufacturing), with concentration on direct response and event marketing. Competitive research, creative direction, event planning, media & print buying were key functions of this position.

In this marketing support role, I “learned the ropes" at the ad agency by assisting the Production Manager, Media Director, Account Executives and Agency Owner with various initiatives while answering the phone and greeting clients. As my knowledge grew, I moved up the ladder into a production management role.