Actively engaged in the development and execution of global sales strategies and go-to-market initiatives. My team and I identify new avenues of business and form strategic partnerships to ensure successful market penetration and sustainable growth in key areas. Work closely with all Business Unit Directors to achieve clear and effective interdepartmental communications.

Responsible for all internal and external marketing strategies for KVP and our subsidiaries; I oversee new product development, Vet channel integration for consumer brands (such as The KONG Company, FURminator and Nature's Miracle), run the mergers & acquisitions team and meet with global accounts / potential partners to strengthen relationships and identify business opportunities.

KVP International, Inc. is a sister Corp of the KONG Company and a manufacturing mainstay in the Veterinary Industry.As CD I had the opportunity to design all marketing materials for the company as well as oversee product development and branding. Travel was a large part of the position, as I was required to run the trade show team & manage the company's distribution arm, e-Commerce and informational websites.SeniorPetProducts.com KatiesBumpers.com WholeLifePets.com FreezyPups.com TheGralenCompany.com Clipnosis.com CanineGenius.com KVPUSA.com

More Than A Cone is a non-profit fundraising organization. Our unique and informative art campaign calls on leading artists to transform the "cone of shame". Our goal is to change attitudes about the cone, and in turn raise awareness about pet adoption, wellness, and recovery.Visit www.MoreThanACone.com for details.

F&F was a group of creatives from Billabong, Nickelodeon and MTV2 that branched out and created something special. Specializing in branded content, we created campaigns and web series for VEVO, YAHOO, VANS and MTV. As Director of Development and Head Writer, I was lucky enough to think up wild programming ideas and work with a small team to make those ideas work across different platforms and meet specific objectives for our clients.

"Founded in 1977, Huntington Learning Center has served America’s students and families longer than any other tutoring provider. We help students ages 5 to 17 achieve remarkable improvements in their grades, test scores and self-esteem. The success of our program lies in the one-to-one attention we devote to every child and the expertise of our caring, certified teachers." I had the opportunity to run the Chino Hills, CA branch and work with additional southern California centers to better identify and grow the Huntington Brand.Duties Included:- Oversee staff, scheduling and instruction- Plan, present and execute various events and activities in the community- Host workshops and seminars on education at local libraries- Design and implement all marketing- materials to campaigns- Develop relationships with local businesses, community leaders and the school district- Provide the highest standards of customer service while managing the day to day operations

"Mad Science® is the world’s leading science enrichment provider. We deliver unique, hands-on science experiences for children that are as entertaining as they are educational. Mad Science is proud to introduce millions of children to a world of discovery while sparking their imagination. Mad Science encourages scientific literacy in children in an age when science is as vital as reading, writing and arithmetic."Being a fairly small company, I had the opportunity to manage operations and marketing, concurrently. The day-to-day included sales, contract negotiation, planning special events, travel, maintaining positive employee morale & content development.

"Mad Science provides a unique assortment of hands-on programs, live presentations, theatrical productions and innovative products."Duties Included:Everything Marketing... If you can imagine it, I did it.