Integral member of the team responsible for management and oversight of strategic initiatives as related to the National Laboratories. ​Provide inter-institutional development support to manage a large and diverse portfolio of projects and the respective board strategies while contributing to broader organizational objectives.• Build and sustain cohesive partnerships with laboratory leadership, the University of Chicago, the Department of Energy, and all related critical stakeholders.• Design, implement and evaluate strategies for all aspects of board leadership and enable overall assessments of key programmatic areas with respect to the quality of science and technology, as well as operational effectiveness, and the relevance to mission need and execution.• Identify synergies and appropriate metrics to promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement with a commitment to quality.• Lead a collaborative team and mentor and develop staff to positively and productively impact strategic and tactical initiatives.

Senior advisor and member of the laboratory executive leadership team. Managed the integration of strategic lab-wide initiatives, supervised key programs, tracked progress, identified roadblocks, and intervened as needed to ensure operational efficacy and success. Oversaw stakeholder management and lab priorities. Handled complex, interdisciplinary relationships to ensure balanced workflows and optimal results. Responsible for creative problem solving, deadlines, deliverables, and commitments.• Built trust among staff and colleagues to ensure positive relations, good morale, and open lines of communication to and from the Director’s office.• Interfaced with DOE leadership and respond to inquiries, address emerging issues, and proactively mitigate concerns.• Provided institutional support, portfolio management, communication, and engagement to execute responsibilities as liaison to the UChicago, Argonne LLC Board of Governors.• Supported strategic initiatives in several programmatic areas, including energy storage, national security, technology development, exascale computing, and scientific user facilities.• Drove cultural change in collaboration with the Leadership Institute. Supported the planning, implementation, and tracking of Argonne’s Diversity and Inclusion initiative.

Developed and executed regional outreach strategies to expand and enhance partnerships. Built engagement with local organizations through outreach campaigns, events, and exhibitions. Identified target audiences and implemented metrics to assess relevant visibility/awareness.• Created Art of Science exhibits at O’Hare International Airport and local libraries.• Launched Argonne’s first-ever public lecture series, creating a sustainable platform which attracted thousands of participants and continues to generate public interest and engagement.• Launched specialized events to revitalize Argonne’s Speakers Bureau and introduce laboratory scientists and engineers to local classrooms and communities.

Managed media, PR, and strategic communications. Generated visibility through press releases, media pitches, and outreach campaigns to increase awareness of Argonne’s research capabilities. Developed key messages and established a cohesive voice across multiple channels. Nurtured relationships, internally and externally, to position Argonne experts as industry leaders.• Built strategic relationships with media outlets, representatives, and reporters.• Created special press events and media advisories to increase coverage and engagement.• Served as a member of Argonne’s Emergency Operations Center — Trained in crisis communications and developed response contingencies to implement in the event of an incident.• Promoted Argonne’s numerous user facilities, research programs, and community events.• Launched Argonne’s Expert Guide to build exposure and facilitate contact with lab specialists.

Responsible for developing brand awareness, market identity, and strategic direction. Leveraged an overarching communications and marketing strategy to enhance social media efforts, search engine optimization, and pay per click (PPC) campaigns. • Relaunched the company website within 3 months. • Doubled the number of monthly sales leads.• Oversaw all marketing activities, including Google Adwords campaigns, landing page development, SEO, PR, events, key messages, advertising, brand identity, and strategic direction to increase visibility and promote service offerings.

Primary spokesperson responsible for the SAS Business Intelligence client strategy. Spearheaded a successful 4-year campaign that exceeded sales targets and product milestones. Played an integral role in securing Gartner’s recognition of SAS as a leader in the BI Magic Quadrant.• Led a global team of cross-functional specialists within a virtual environment to enhance marketing and product development strategies.• Evaluated emerging technologies and industry trends to develop long-term growth strategies.Introduced and integrated the use of personas and user-centered design principles as core tenets for developing effective client strategies.• Managed all outbound and inbound messaging — PR, press inquiries, analyst briefings, customer visits, focus groups, and consulting engagements. • Awarded: Gartner BI Excellence Award

Led team efforts to maximize product quality and competitiveness. Managed requirements, technical specifications, and product releases. Analyzed market trends to identify optimal positioning and promotional strategies. Collaborated with field organizations and development teams to drive market share and revenue growth.

Managed high-volume of customer interactions. Provided consultation, training, and troubleshooting expertise. Responsible for closing large client deals, developing training programs and best practices, building custom applications, and developing internal prototypes.

Orchestrated all aspects of SAS participation in trade shows and seminars throughout the Midwest.