High Note is a referral-based dedicated Marketing Communications (MARCOM) partner focused on delivering transformative communications & brand excellence for innovative organizations and business visionaries.The company is sector agnostic and partners currently with engineering organizations and leaders in space, defense, and biomedical device manufacturing, as well as arts and civic organizations.

Established the strategic vision for external marketing and communications of the $600M non-profit engineering company. Led an in-house agency of designers (2D, animation, industrial), writers, media professionals, photographers, and videographers, as well as an external public relations agency with a budget of $8M. Oversaw the health of the brand, drove revenue in new customer areas, and ensured Draper was first in mind for those with influence over its success. - Conceived of and launched a new brand for the company that resulted in better alignment of the CEO's vision with the value-proposition provided to its customer base.- Developed and oversaw the implementation of robust integrated marketing strategies that helped drive double digit revenue growth for five years against a decade-long previously flat revenue line.- Created an annual public technology showcase with attendance that grew 20X since its first year. The showcase has delivered hundreds of potential recruits annually as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars in new contracts. - Orchestrated a senior executive thought leadership platform that resulted in requested op-eds in the Financial Times and other publications, key international speaking engagements to include a key note at Web Summit—the world’s largest tech conference, and participation in internationally renowned podcasts. - Implemented a government affairs engagement plan that ensured key legislators were informed of Draper activities and saw Draper as an independent technology white-hat; this led to requests to review/comment on legislation, provide assessments of government or commercial technology capabilities and needs, and multiple CODELs and STAFFDELs.

Participated in a two-year assignment to Draper--a not-for-profit cross-industry engineering innovation company.Developed and maintained relationships within the company, industry, academe, the media, and the community to inform the development of and advise on the implementation of strategic communication and business development plans.

Led an independent study of how other government Science and Technology organizations communicate with their key publics. In support of this position I participated in a temporary assignment to NASA's Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, where I served as the Communications Director within the Associate Administrator's Senior Leadership Team, responsible for advising on and creating innovative communication strategies, products, and processes to support OLIA's outreach to members of Congress and their staff.

Directed the integrated communication activities of the Agency. Served as a primary liaison between the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and its external publics, to include media, performers, DoD, and federal activities. Served as the principal advisor to the Agency Director, senior staff, and program managers on public affairs and intergovernmental relations and public ramifications of the Agency’s external communication and actions. Developed and executed the external relations program for the Agency, to communicate accurately the goals, policies and programs of DARPA. Assessed the impact of Agency and DoD congressional relations activities on media and other external audiences. Integrated congressional relations activities into the Agency's external relations program. Responded to questions relating to all Agency projects and programs, responding accurately and courteously to inquiries from the general public, potential and current performers, university researchers, foreign nationals and governments, members of the print and electronic media, and the interagency. Advised DARPA's Director and senior management on activities involving the Agency's relations to other Federal departments and agencies, other DoD activities, the media, and the general public. Analyzed current DoD trends and policy, media reports and other information sources to determine their impact on the Agency and develop an appropriate response.

Participated in a temporary career rotation assignment to gain additional exposure to legislative affairs and processes. Served as the primary communication advisor to the Associate Administrator and Deputy AA of NASA’s Office of Legislative Affairs. Provided communication advice and counsel related to congressional engagement to the Administrator’s office and to centers. Collaborated with the White House and multiple NASA offices/Centers to craft the story narrative used to secure stakeholder commitment to the NASA Humans to Mars by 2030 initiative.

Served as a member of the Bipartisan Working Group established to create the business plan for an independent strategic communication organization for America. As one of more than 80 experts and practitioners from across the political and ideological spectrums, drawn from the private sector, government, Congress, think tanks, media, academe, foundations and NGOs, provided insight and expertise that determined in detail the mission, structure, programs, target markets, and budget of the organization.

Led, managed and coordinated the development of integrated communication plans for high level, critical and complex issues and initiatives as they relate to the overall mission of the Department of Defense. Responsibilities included providing staff interface with strategic groups such as the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Services and other government agencies including the Departments of State and Homeland Security. Served as one of three principle authors of the Department’s first Western Hemisphere Strategic Engagement Plan.Authored strategic communication plans surrounding high-profile issues including the DoD response to the Haiti Earthquake, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, H1N1, Detainee Affairs, several ASD(HD&ASA) policies, the stand-up of USCYBERCOM, the Nuclear Posture Review, several Tier One COCOM exercises, and DoD’s PA participation in National Level exerciser 2010. These efforts yielded consistency of message and targeted more effective communication within the department and the interagency, which increased departmental credibility and audience trust.

Provided strategic direction in marketing and communications, business development, lobbying and operations management for a rapidly growing Asymmetric Research and Development company and its subsidiaries to ensure continued growth and the achievement of the business goals and objectives set by the Managing Director.

Provided program communications expertise for a homeland security initiative (SBInet) with a potential value of $13B. Managed Boeing’s day-to-day relationship with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Secure Border Initiative integrated communications team.

Led a client facing team of communication experts to provide on-site support for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Secure Border Initiative (SBINet).

Established and implemented a robust public relations strategy designed to raise visibility of the company’s offerings to commercial companies and governments customers.