I own and manage a boutique marketing consultancy (formerly Surrounded in Austin), offering myriad services to diverse clients across various sectors and organizations, including Equideum Health, Acumera, The Frohman Foundation, and The Junior League of Austin. Leveraging my strong marketing, business development, and graphic design background, I provide strategic services from business development, website services, copywriting, and video editing to branding and logo design. My strategic resource allocation maximizes ROI and delivers measurable results, all within a culture of creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. By closely understanding each client's unique needs and objectives, I provide tailored services to drive growth and enhance brand recognition.· Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive customer acquisition.· Oversee the creation and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across various channels to boost website traffic and lead generation.· Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and the competitive landscape and use insights to inform marketing strategies and drive innovation.· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop sales enablement tools and marketing materials to support revenue growth and customer retention efforts.· Leverage exceptional copywriting and copy-editing skills to craft compelling marketing materials, including website content, social media posts, and advertising campaigns.· Create visually captivating videos and presentation layouts that effectively convey brand messages.· Provide clients with valuable marketing insights and guidance based on industry expertise and market research.· Build lasting relationships with clients based on trust, integrity, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.· Stay abreast of the latest marketing trends and technologies to offer cutting-edge solutions to clients.

Rebranded company to Rear View Industries, LLC in 2023.

Directed non-auditioned 11-12 year old choir students. Created curriculum for in-class instruction, as well as homeschool instruction.In-class instruction included the selection of appropriate warm-up activities, major music theory concepts, the selection of appropriate choral works for performance, and preparation for performances.Homeschool instruction included students' review of various major choral works. Selected, researched, and wrote an overview of each choral work.

• Developed marketing plans for release of DCIG analyst collateral. • Nurtured and managed inbound leads to DCIG’s competitive intelligence portal. • Matrix managed teams across the US to deliver business development and leads to DCIG customers.

• Built relationships with new and existing clients in the architectural, engineering, and contracting industries, as well as with public officials. Said relationships led to successful business opportunities, which are both beneficial to the company and our clients, as well.• Tracked upcoming projects in the industry for future opportunities, leading to over $1 million each year in business. • Compiled information and designed layout responding to statements of qualifications for clients and public entities.• Attended trade industry meetings, seminars, community hearings, and meetings, keeping abreast of current issues and projects.• Served on Symposium Committee for the Austin Contractors and Engineers Association.

• Wrote, copy-edited, researched, and compiled material for marketing collateral pieces, investment booklets, and company website.• Using WordPress, updated website, kept information current, and coordinated with website administrator to make significant site changes.

• Retail jewelry, accessories, and unique home accessory sales. Created and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.• Managed a permanent and seasonal staff of approximately ten.• Assisted and made recommendations in buying decisions. Expanded the inventory to include distinctive glass pieces, taking advantage of underutilized shelf space. Redesigned the display case style.• Introduced a bar code tagging system for all inventory items for a more efficient and accurate inventory count.• Tracked precious metal prices and made inventory and repair price change recommendations.• Prepared and maintained all accounts payable and accounts receivable records.• Updated the website, kept information current, and coordinated with the website administrator.

• Researched opponents for political campaigns and clients, including political action committees. Especially involved in construction of the client’s research framework. Thorough analysis included an investigation of the position, the candidate, the opponent(s), the present office-holder (if applicable), local demographics, and voting behavior. • Researched and interviewed returning veterans and Gold Star Families. Wrote subsequent profiles and articles for organization website, www.unitedforourtroops.org (site no longer available).

• Tracked new requests for proposals and qualifications.• Attended pre-response meetings and determined whether appropriate work was available within scope and coordinated with other firms to meet projects’ WBE, MBE, and HUB goals, as prime and/or sub consultant.• Compiled information and designed layout in response to statements of qualifications for clients and public entities.