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San Francisco Bay Area

Creative communications professional with a love of innovation wherever I can find it, solving interesting challenges and great press wins!

Asheville, North Carolina Area

Creative communications professional with a love of tech, innovation wherever I can find it, and solving interesting challenges.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Rockstart (www.rockstart.com), “The Global Startup Machine”, helps startups be more successful in their first 1,000 days through funding and mentorship via Rockstart's accelerators in Smart Energy, Digital Health and Web & Mobile. Rockstart also offers startups community and office space through Rockstart Spaces and many-to-one advice events for startups.

Atlanta, GA

Responsible for orchestrating Midtown Alliance’s communications and brand strategy for multiple stakeholders via a variety of communication channels including events, publications, public relations and social media. Midtown Alliance's community improvement district is focused on the areas of innovation, economic development and building the infrastructure.

Greater Atlanta Area

As the volunteer director of marketing programs for TEDxPeachtree, I'm responsible for the planning and implementation of all internal and external marketing strategies and communication for the 10/14 TEDxPeachtree event. - Directing the efforts of marketing communication team, and coordinated at strategic and tactical levels with other functions of.

Greater Atlanta Area

Work with both US and European clients to assess market opportunity, develop competitive positioning and communication opportunities. Focus on brand messaging, outreach via traditional, online and social media. Clients included: IMVU, Catch.com, TheSuperGroup agency, Poll Everywhere and RumdeDum.

San Francisco, CA And Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Focused on communication outreach and response for 3D virtual world Second Life. Moved to Amsterdam in 2009 to open a new office with a focus on market development and PR.

Provided marketing support and PR for small avant-garde theater company.

Recruited to identify audience, launch and market online music subscription service.

Created and managed strategic marketing plan and public relations relationship for niche internet e-commerce and entertainment site selling imported Japanese toys such as Pokemon, Gundam and Hello Kitty.

Developed CN promotions for the network and sponsors. Coordinated on-channel and off-channel events. Led marketing for Cartoon Network online initiatives (CNAOL, CN Web, CN World) including television, radio, print and online advertising, promotions and sponsorships. Provided creative and branding guidance for Cartoon Network World – a 3-D virtual world.