Over a 29-year career starting as a software engineer and progressing to a Fortune 200 company executive, I am a motivated and results-focused professional who specializes in spearheading value-added, effective, and innovative marketing and technology initiatives to meet client objectives on a global scale. My breadth of experience in consumer engagement, acquisition and commerce in a variety industries is demonstrated by my natural ability to catalyze lucrative results, lead teams, and drive and deliver emerging solutions. I am adept at negotiation and creating innovative and impactful client engagement strategies. As a leader and change agent, I champion genuine and trusting relationships by demonstrating fierce client advocacy and leading cross-functional teams to improve market penetration and revenue growth. I am a published, patent-holding, responsible and accountable executive leader with impeccable decision-making skills. My strong communication, presentation, and active listening skills promote collaboration and consensus building. And I am highly active in the venture capital, innovation, and marketing communities in both Silicon Valley, Boston and New York.My published paper, "Cashier to Concierge," is an example of the how retailers must rethink their strategies to become more consumer-minded and service-focused. I regularly speak about consumer engagement and emerging technologies with past engagements at Glimpse Conferences in San Francisco and New York, a keynote at the Stella Conference in New York, and the DDI Conference in Napa Valley as well as other global events in China, France, England and Australia. I have also been interviewed by Forbes, Women's Wear Daily (WWD), Fast Company, Wired, eMarketer, Mashable, TechCrunch and Bloomberg.