Member of the senior leadership staff of Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI), which is a 501(c)6 community development group established in 2013 to attract more businesses, residents and visitors to Downtown Phoenix. Contributes to the development of the organization's culture, processes, communication and ongoing integration of its affiliates. DPI and its affiliate organizations are committed to making Phoenix a vibrant urban destination and one of the nation’s great cities.

Responsible for the operating budget, revenue generation and day-to-day management of Phoenix Community Alliance (PCA), which is a 501(c)3 business leadership organization that has worked to create a stronger downtown for a better Phoenix for thirty-five years. The membership has grown to include companies of all sizes, retail establishments, private professionals, and other community-based organizations helping to shape the future of Downtown Phoenix.Through PCA's affiliation with Downtown Phoenix Inc., Members have greater access to information and opportunities that directly and positively affect their business, bottom line, and impact in the community.

Led the development and execution of Championship Campus for the Arizona Organizing Committee, which was the local host committee for the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. The 3-day festival in downtown Phoenix was the epicenter for College Football Playoff National Championship fan, media and sponsor activities, and showcased the new urban, vibrant downtown Phoenix that has emerged in recent years. Contributed sponsorship sales and activation experience to the Sponsorship team, which was responsible for the $12 million fundraising goal of the Arizona Organizing Committee.

Led the development and execution of Verizon Super Bowl Central for the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee. The multi-day festival in downtown Phoenix was the epicenter for Super Bowl fan, media and sponsor activities, and showcased the new urban, vibrant downtown Phoenix that has been built since the last Super Bowl in 2008. Contributed sponsorship activation and measurement experience to the Partnership Sales and Activation team, which was responsible for the $30 million fundraising goal of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee.

Sr. Director, Marketing Partnerships Activation October 2011 – PresentDirector, Marketing Partnerships Activation July 2010 – October 2011Managed a department of up to 8 employees and supervised the implementation of assigned marketing partnership agreements; Ensured that the marketing goals and objectives for clients’ marketing partnerships were understood by the activation staff; Assisted with developing strategies and promotional concepts for exceeding these objectives; Presented measurable results back to clients that defined objectives have been met and exceeded; Assisted in client renewal and acquisition by providing research on potential new partners and promotional concepts that fell in line with marketing initiatives and objectivesSenior Partnership Activation Specialist August 2007 – July 2010Internship Program Manager, Marketing Partnerships April 2007 - July 2010Partnership Activation Specialist September 2004 – August 2007Designed and execute new and innovative activation concepts, in conjunction with assigned marketing partners, providing measurable results to each individual organization; Developed and maintained corporate relationships with senior level managers/clients, placing the Suns organization in position to renew partnerships; Managed and mentored department’s interns each Phoenix Suns and Mercury season; Measured local consumer behavior through Scarborough Research to develop successful programs that maximize return on investment for marketing partners; Quantified Marketing Partners’ in-broadcast brand exposure through Repucom Media Analysis

Developed relations with local businesses and community resource agencies to provide comprehensive services to youth; Recruited and enrolled eligible youth into the Workforce Investment Act program; Developed the personal, educational, and work readiness skills of at-risk participants; Coordinated and facilitated team-building workshops for agency staff and participants