Owner of an independent consulting firm with expertise in brand public relations, issues management and influencer marketing for clients in a wide range of categories. Broad experience in brand-building PR and marketing communications for growing companies and successful non-profits. Focus on helping organizations deliver results and achieve goals. Global communications professional with a skill set in traditional & social media, key message development and event marketing. External Relations leader at public and privately-held companies in the U.S. and Western Europe (P&G expat 2005-07 in Geneva, Switzerland). Entrepreneur with a passion for professional management, leadership training and creative problem-solving. Specialties: media relations, brand PR, social media, crisis management, spokesperson training and fundraising.Volunteer board/committee member at prominent alumni groups -- U. of Illinois College of Media, Northwestern U. Kellogg School of Management, Big Ten Alumni Club of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Illini Club and P&G Alumni Network.