Over the last few years I've been working as an intuitive using Tarot cards. I do readings for people nationwide and I’m the “go to medium” for guests of Four Seasons of Beverly Hill’s. For me it's an extension of the communications skills I used in the U.S. and abroad. Just like high frequency sounds we can’t hear, or infrared light we can’t see, our intuitive abilities extend far beyond what we use each day. For me the cards are tools to see further than I thought I could, and I am having… Show more Over the last few years I've been working as an intuitive using Tarot cards. I do readings for people nationwide and I’m the “go to medium” for guests of Four Seasons of Beverly Hill’s. For me it's an extension of the communications skills I used in the U.S. and abroad. Just like high frequency sounds we can’t hear, or infrared light we can’t see, our intuitive abilities extend far beyond what we use each day. For me the cards are tools to see further than I thought I could, and I am having a ball doing this work! Come for a reading! Your future is waiting! For reviews and process visit www.findingahappymedium.com Show less

At Blend, we use the tools and strategies of Fortune 500 companies to promote the common good. With a foot in both the philanthropic and corporate worlds, we create the perfect blend of communications to shift perceptions, raise funds and change policy.My approach can be reflected in my practice. I’m a strategist. I understand the need for a clear message, the importance of understanding the lives of the people we’re trying to help, and the need to reach them through the mediums they… Show more At Blend, we use the tools and strategies of Fortune 500 companies to promote the common good. With a foot in both the philanthropic and corporate worlds, we create the perfect blend of communications to shift perceptions, raise funds and change policy.My approach can be reflected in my practice. I’m a strategist. I understand the need for a clear message, the importance of understanding the lives of the people we’re trying to help, and the need to reach them through the mediums they use and trust. In all aspects of my work, I like to establish a clear sense of shared priorities geared toward achieving specific business goals. How can communications be used to reach the goals as outlined in the strategic plan for growth? I’m a builder and a fixer. What does success look like? How will it be measured? How can we get there together? I know how to build systems, fire up communications platforms and create a spirit of goodwill that helps everyone win.Services include: • Advocacy and Public Policy • Branding and Identity Systems • Communications Audits and Plans • Capital and Fund-raising Campaigns • Cause-Related Marketing (CSR) • Crisis Communications • Direct Response • Grassroots and Coalition Building • Interactive/New Media • Multicultural Marketing • Position, Frame and Message Development • Public Education Campaigns• Promotions – Consumer & Trade • Public and Media Relations • Research & Analysis • Sports Marketing & Event Management Show less

Instrumental in launching one of the nation’s first nonprofit integrated communications firms with the mission to help philanthropic, corporate and government clients increase awareness, raise funds and improve organizational effectiveness in the area of communications. Responsible for overall management, strategic direction and business development. Responsible for overall management, strategic direction and business development. Grew agency from five to 25. Accomplishments:… Show more Instrumental in launching one of the nation’s first nonprofit integrated communications firms with the mission to help philanthropic, corporate and government clients increase awareness, raise funds and improve organizational effectiveness in the area of communications. Responsible for overall management, strategic direction and business development. Responsible for overall management, strategic direction and business development. Grew agency from five to 25. Accomplishments: Advocacy/Public Policy: Institute of Medicine/The California Endowment: Used findings from congressionally mandated study to defeat a California ballot initiative. Dissemination strategy included distilling findings of 750-page report to advocacy groups, key influentials and media to tip public support and help defeat proposition. Raising Funds/Corporate Partnerships: Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation: Tripled foundation funds in a single year via public relations, e-mail and donor efforts. Cause-marketing programs with Melissa Etheridge, iTunes, Hard Rock Café and Ford raised more than $1.5 million. Multicultural Communications: First 5 LA: Created a multilingual, integrated public education campaign that increased traffic to First 5 LA’s parent helpline by more than 100 percent. Efforts included mass media, corporate/media partnerships and grassroots community programs to reach Los Angeles’ diverse ethnic groups. Educating Sector: Editor of first book on communications published for the philanthropic sector based on national qualitative and quantitative research about the needs of nonprofits. The book was used by the United Nations to guide its global communications staff, and has been requested by nonprofits in all 50 states, 24 countries and across six continents. Show less

Responsible for creation/implementation of marketing initiatives for the development group of this NCI-designated biomedical research and treatment center. Reporting to the Senior Vice President I managed a $5 million dollar budget and supervised a 48-member team that provided targeted marketing communications support for more than 1,100 annual fund-raising programs in 14 cities across the U.S.

Responsible for management and overall direction of a 25-person agency with billings of U.S. $2.5 million. Clients included: British Airways/Qantas, Tag Heuer, Ford, Pepsi, BMW, Intel, Nestle, Duracell, Nokia, Deutsche Bank, Lotus, Digital, IBM and Business Software Alliance. Major management accomplishments included restoring office to profitability following period of region-wide economic crisis, deteriorating revenues, high employee turnover and low client retention.