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New York, New York

Impact Collaborative, a multi-disciplinary social innovation and strategy practice, delivers human-centered strategies and scalable solutions that strengthen organizations and serve the greater good.Our team of researchers, business developers, design thinkers, subject experts, educators, strategists and communicators has tackled some of society’s most pressing challenges, creating shared value for clients in corporate, nonprofit, education, and purpose-driven organizations across five continents.Our services include:• Research and analysis: qualitative, quantitative, participatory, mixed methods• Corporate responsibility and non-profit strategy• Program development and implementation• Stakeholder engagement and community capacity building• Coalition building and strategic partnerships• Strategic philanthropy: non-profit fundraising, corporate giving, impact investing• Marketing strategy: activation, branding, communications, digital, video, storytelling• Design: service, user-experience, communication, product• Issues leadership and advocacy• Organizational change• Governance and compliance• Workshops and training

San Francisco, Ca, Us

PBWC provides skill development, networking opportunities and inspiration to women at all levels to achieve their own ambitions and collectively advance gender equality in professional settings.

Management consulting practice dedicated to providing services to not-for-profit organizations and small businesses in the areas of business development, strategic planning, marketing and communications and process improvement.

New York, Ny, Us

Led development and execution of branded multi-media B2B and B2C advertising, marketing and communications for $1.5 billion portfolio of financial products and services in the retirement benefits/savings market. Developed long term strategic and annual operating plans. Directed brand creation on new business initiatives including PlanConnect™. Managed profession team, multiple contractors and multi-million dollar department budget.

New York, Ny, Us

Managed broad and diverse marketing functions and activities including partnering with Legal and Technical groups, training financial professionals, and designing and overseeing sales incentive plans. Led enhancement of online financial planning tools to increase customer utilization. Revamped “Business Reinvestment Incentive Program,” resulting in significant annuity sales growth.

New York, Ny, Us

Directed a dual channel strategy of marketing financial planning programs to corporations, associations and small businesses (B2B), and retail financial professionals (individual sales). Responsible for growing revenue through creation of new business channels, increasing market penetration, and brand awareness development. Led a home office support team that generated new business while assisting sales agents with marketing collateral, RFPs, back office and point of sale support.

Generated revenue by identifying, initiating and securing sales/distribution agreements with event promoters and ticket providers for a cultural and arts ticket sales and informational website. Sales activities included cold calling and networking. Led market research to identify viable prospects.

New York, Ny, Us

Drafted all grant proposals and funding reports for the New York PBS affiliate’s corporate solicitation budget. Conducted research to source new solicitation prospects. Planned and executed pledge drives. Coordinated donor events. Stewarded allocation of corporate gifts.

New York, Ny, Us

Wrote grant proposals and sourced funding for programs to support nutritionally balanced and treatment coordinated meals for homebound people with HIV/AIDS. Assisted in securing capital funds for building purchase to expand operations. Developed program reports to support corporate and foundation fundraising campaigns.

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

Held positions of increasing responsibility in sales for leading provider of state-of-the-art fitness facilities, athletic clubs, and spas. Successful in growing membership across corporate, small business and individual client markets. Granted human resources responsibilities to recruit, hire and manage employees.