Directed media relations for leading provider of data and information on private companiesPioneered relations with major business schoolsWorked with trade organizations and key congressional committees on matters involving privately held firms and community banksPromoted increased financial literacy through non-profit Sageworks Institute

-Directed, developed and executed strategies for all phases of financial planning for individuals and businesses, from investments to retirement planning. Hold Series 7, 66 licenses-"New Advisor of the Year" 2012-Cited for "Excellence in Performance" by Securian Financial Services in 2012, 2013-Million Dollar Roundtable, member, 2012, 2013

-Directly managed team of anchors/reporters, producers and writers for Head of Broadcast, Americas. -Created and supervised multiple programs themed around investments, financial markets, business, economic and political topics featuring newsmakers, c-suite executives, opinion leadersand investment-related guests resulting in increased global viewership, enhanced corporate image.-Responsibility for content, formatting and editorial direction, decisions. Reviewed programs, edited scripts and approved guest selections. Led daily, weekly editorial and strategy sessions.- Introduced in-house education and training programs for team, leading to improved understanding of issues and events surrounding financial crisis of 2008.- Co-led key internal communication initiatives for company chairman and president to highlight significant global corporate achievements. Developed special video presentations for use by senior news executives for internal/external audiences.Awards/Distinctions “Golden Wheel” recipient 2006, Detroit Press Club Foundation, for documentary “GM: Retooling an American Icon” (also named outstanding business documentary for 2006) Deadline Club award, 2006 for “GM: Retooling an American Icon”

Senior Producer (1997 – 2001)-Managed, directed program production units.. Responsibility for show unit budget. -Developed story themes, directed guest selection. Wrote, edited copy, resulting in highest-rated viewership for time period.-Led 2000 initiative to expand CNBC franchise in Europe via creation of affiliated channels.Morning Supervising Producer (1993 – 1997)-Managed production of daily, two-hour early morning show. Accountable for editorial content, story selection and guest segments.Producer (1990 – 1993)-Recruited as Associate Producer, backup anchor for startup cable financial news channel. Promoted to Program Producer within two years with responsibility for planning and daily production of a two hour early morning business program.

-Founding member, Journalists' Committee to Free Terry Anderson. Recipients of "President's Award," Overseas Press Club, 1989.