Storyteller for brands large and small. 20+ years' experience in marketing communications. Short- and long-form content for print and digital platforms, including annual reports, fundraising materials, messaging frameworks, case studies, blog and website content, social media and press materials. Editorial wizardry.

As brand communications director, my role was to raise the profile of the organization with clients in higher education, positioning the company as a leader in helping colleges and universities raise money through live events and other related services. In this role, I set overall strategy for the brand, identified and managed a digital agency for a new website and brand re-launch, initiated research projects, advised on internal relations, and developed content for events, print, and online materials. The role also required working with multiple in-house specialists, from executives and account managers to writers and designers.Feats is a nationally recognized creative strategy and engagement firm that helps colleges and universities engage with their key audiences and inspire them to act. Founded in 1985, Feats became the higher education practice of August Jackson, a brand engagement agency, in 2017.

Initiate and implement all aspects of the strategic creative process for colleges and universities launching major fundraising campaigns, including writing communications materials and remarks, messaging, and coaching speakers. I develop and oversee all brand messaging, translating "brand image" into stories that speak to the hearts and minds of key audiences.Feats is a leading creative strategy and engagement agency that helps colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, and companies engage with their key audiences and inspire them to act.

Planned, developed, and managed communications materials used in the solicitation and stewardship of major private donors and family foundations for international humanitarian aid organization. Produced high-profile agency materials, including annual reports, the 5-year organizational strategy, campaign messaging, case statements, and event themes and presentations. Increased stewardship reporting by 75 percent. Launched new online proposal library for $30 million fundraising unit. Promoted from writer/editor.

Taught undergraduate classes in public relations strategy and writing.

Provided strategic communications counsel and managed public relations and social media programs for clients in professional and financial services, education, commercial real estate and consumer products. Wrote copy for public relations, social media and print campaigns.

Expanded and managed profitable PR department of advertising agency. Developed and managed communications plans for clients in healthcare, real estate, non-profit and technology. Served as agency’s chief messaging strategist. Successfully met budget projections and won new accounts. Promoted from senior public relations strategist.

Established and managed public relations department of integrated communications agency focusing on technology start-ups. Promoted from director of public relations.

Established marketing department of publicly held craft brewer. Developed national advertising and public relations campaigns. Created packaging and point-of-sale materials. Wrote collateral, PR materials and annual report.

Joined $100 million advertising and public relations firm when it acquired CBMC, a marketing communications agency I started and ran from 1990-1996. Clients included consumer and business-to-business organizations in real estate, retail, hospitality, consumer products, non-profit and public service.