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Seattle, Wa, Us

• Provide executive coaching and advisory services, fostering leadership development and helping leaders stay focused, elevate their goals, and maintain strategic perspective.• Certified as an executive coach by the Hudson Institute of Coaching, delivering personalized coaching to support professional growth and organizational impact.• Part of Heidrick & Struggles Coaching Cohort.

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Founded and lead an executive advisory firm offering services in executive coaching, interim CEO placements, and board director roles.• Drive client success through tailored consulting solutions in strategy, leadership, and operational excellence.

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

• Led ISACA, a global association with 450,000 engaged professionals across 188 countries, driving innovation in cybersecurity, governance, assurance, and risk.• Oversaw strategic initiatives that expanded member engagement and delivered transformative technology solutions to advance global business performance.• Transformed the culture while successfully completing critical digital transformation during COVID.• Modernized marketing, brand and talent.• Grew revenues from $80m to $100m with record profit.

Seattle, Washington, Us

• Directed and transformed a family business to a more efficient global organization with the goal of empowering individuals to create meaningful impact.• Amplified community engagement and advanced health, environmental, and animal welfare efforts.

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Built a consulting firm specializing in brand strategy, market entry, and go-to-market solutions for the education sector.• Delivered actionable insights to clients, driving growth in the global education marketplace.

Glendale, Ca, Us

• Spearheaded the international expansion of ABCmouse for Schools, generating $1M+ in revenue within the first 18 months.• Built and led cross-functional teams to establish a strong presence in U.S. schools and international markets, including Asia and the Middle East.

North Mankato, Mn, Us

• Managed P&L for an $80M business, growing digital revenues by 30% YoY.• Led strategic planning, product innovation, and cultural transformation initiatives, positioning the company as a leader in children’s educational media.

Red Bank, New Jersey, Us

• Scaled the marketing team from two to ten in six months, modernizing digital infrastructure and marketing tools.• Boosted brand awareness through strategic campaigns, thought leadership, and impactful customer testimonials.

London, Gb

• Developed global strategy for educational games and augmented reality, securing new business opportunities across Pearson's education, trade, and information divisions.

London, Gb

• Led a $50M export business for educational products, driving growth through innovative digital strategies and market expansions.• Chaired councils to advance global collaboration on branding, content, and product innovation.

London, Gb

• Developed and executed a global brand strategy adopted company-wide, consolidating 14 websites into a single, customer-centric platform.• Strengthened Pearson’s presence through strategic communication, PR, and event leadership.• Executive responsible for Family Education Network and the popular kid’s website Poptropica.

London, Gb

• Transitioned print-based products to digital formats, achieving 50% market share in a major textbook adoption initiative.• Chaired a cross-business marketing committee to standardize best practices and foster innovation.

London, Gb

• Facilitated strategic collaboration between Pearson Education, The Financial Times, and Penguin to align with the CEO's vision for greater synergy across Pearson’s diverse business units.• Identified opportunities for cross-company initiatives, enhancing innovation and maximizing resource utilization.

London, Gb

I successfully managed the parent, teacher and kid web site businesses through a difficult economic climate with numerous organizational changes.

• Designed and executed a comprehensive business plan, marketing strategy, and go-to-market approach for a rich-media learning and gaming website for children.• Secured $300K in seed funding from angel investors, leading to the successful acquisition of Webkick.com by Pearson plc.

London, Gb

• Led the creation of "The KnowZone," one of the first online textbook programs integrating digital tools with Scott Foresman’s math and reading curricula.• Built and managed a high-performing development team, delivering the program on time and within budget.• Garnered industry accolades, including Parent’s Choice honors and Curriculum Magazine’s Innovative Product Award, while driving market leadership in textbook adoptions for Texas and Florida.

• Delivered seven award-winning interactive storybooks, including Dr. Suess, Arthur and Rugrats titles, improving production efficiency and stabilizing processes across design and QA.

• Executive Producer and directed development for 12 successful CD-ROM titles, including The Oregon Trail 2, The Amazon Trail, American Girls, and the groundbreaking online field trip project Maya Quest.• Implemented a product line structure (early product management) that enhanced collaboration between marketing and development, improving efficiency and alignment.

• Directed development for an innovative voice-driven classified advertising system, securing funding from prominent investors including Paul Allen.

Greenwich, Ct, Us

• Produced award-winning television content, earning three NATAS Emmy Awards.• Served as Director of Education and performer at the Minneapolis Children’s Theatre Company, enhancing arts education programs.

Education record

Certificate, Financial Management

Mini-Mba Certificate Program, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services