Highly entrepreneurial with a passion for creative, strategic business growth. Practical experience utilizing Lean principles and methodologiesProficiency in MS Office applications Thrives in a fast paced, energized environmentStrongly relational and customer-centricMy experience is wonderfully varied. Most recently, in January, I was selected to participate in the 2013 Fledge Cohort, a 10 week social enterprise business accelerator in downtown Seattle. I've not only founded, launched and grown a successful line of natural bath products in a highly saturated market with national distribution (retail and wholesale), I have also been responsible for all aspects of product development, branding, logistics and growth. Snohomish Soap was one of the business case studies featured in a TEDx talk hosted by HUB Seattle in January. The topic was socially good business and new manufacturing models.In 2009, I completed my MBA in International Economic Development. I've participated locally on advisory committees, as an educator, mission board president, NGO founder and leader, and communtiy cheerleader. II'm now seeking the professional opportunity to blend all of these capacities and strengths to positively impact the bottom line of organizations with which I partner.I am strong leader, a creative collaborator, a dogged optimist, and an eternal learner.Specialties: Social Entrepreneurship, Driving Results, Organizational Leadership. Recognizing niche and capacity. Empowering others and accessing and embracing strength in them.
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