I work with professionals and organizations to work smarter versus harder and do less better while navigating growth and change. I facilitate clients through strategic planning, leadership team development, isssue resolution and operational effectiveness to achieve tangible results. I am an experienced facilitator of EOS, bringing a set of simple, practical tools designed to move your forward. I coach leaders and professionals to align their external life with their internal compass, facilitating clarity through a non-judgmental space to investigate challenges, limiting beliefs, and potential. My model for practical and lasting change guides clients to self-discovery, identifying what is most important to feel alive, engaged, and successful. I also am a writer and speaker for Grace in the Workplace. Grace in the Workplace offers a simple practice that illustrates the power we have as individuals to positively impact employee well-being, collaboration, and productivity in our workplaces. It is culture change by the people and for the people. Everyone can learn it, everyone can practice it. Learn more at graceintheworkplace.com

Economic Gardening is an entrepreneurial approach to economic development. It offers growing companies access to strategic research allowing them to make more informed decisions regarding growth. I serve as a team leader on the National Strategic Research Team working with companies ($1M-$50M in revenue) in 13 states. We provide business development tools and resources to help companies expand, explore new opportunities and reach new markets.

Entrepreneur support organization driving opportunity through the integration of flexible financing and entrepreneur development services. ● Led delivery of stage two (annual revenue exceeding $1M), growth-related services to regional entrepreneurs. Managed all aspects of brand communications and positioning. ● Used best practices to identify local, regional and national partnerships to bring quality programming to regional entrepreneurs, and ensured systems/processes availability to drive quantitative and qualitative success. ● A key member of the leadership team, ensuring achievement of the vision, mission, and goals and reinforcing the culture through shared values and prioritizing of strategic initiatives.

Vermilon Sunsets LLC, a marine and hospitality holding company, operated three businesses: Vermilion Boatworks, a full service boat and motor dealership, The Boathouse Inn, a private lakeside resort, and Vermilion Sunsets RV Park, a newly created 15-site RV park. ● Generated superb annual double-digit revenue in marine business increases by upgrading product quality, improving facilities, adding ancillary services and implementing consistent, cost-effective marketing campaigns. ● Increased sales 70%+ in under five years in a seasonal, resort-based, rural market through enhanced branding/marketing initiatives and extensive networking. ● Served as the broker for the disposition of the business to the new owner. ● Increased revenue in the hospitality properties 400%+ in 2 years with a marketing budget less than 3% of revenues. ● Created enterprise to generate a substantial income stream from unutilized land.

Hired to address under performing real estate assets during the recession. Conducted research and analysis to determine the most cost effective way through the recession. ● Provided strategic direction and sales and marketing support for $6M of real estate under development, and achieved a record $4M+ in sales volume in 2009 & 2010. ● Developed pro forma and implemented a turn-key process for construction of 6 new cabins in 2010 on time, below budget, and to exacting client standards.

Odyssey Development, Inc. is the largest developer of resort properties in Minnesota. They specialize in the development and sales of resort properties and second homes along Minnesota’s North Shore. Manage all administrative aspects of the real estate sales office in Two Harbors. • Handle all real estate inquires, conduct tours and represent buyers and sellers of resort and recreational property through a consultative selling approach. • Instrumental in brand identification and development, creating marketing strategies, implementation, follow-up, measurement and budget administration.