The CRO of a leading data security company needs every speaker at the Sales Kickoff to be on-message and well-rehearsed…The CEO of a high-profile non-profit is invited to keynote a major conference…The CMO of a unicorn in the digital health space needs to rethink the company’s positioning and sales story…Leaders turn to me when facing high-stakes communication challenges like these.I'm a speechwriter, speaker coach, and communications strategist who helps clients develop and execute clear, compelling, and concise messages. These clients range from tech startups and non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. Recent projects include: • Speechwriter and speaker coach for Cloud Summit '22, Ingram Micro Cloud's customer event in Miami Beach: created scripts for division head's keynote and celebrity emcee's transitions; coached 18 speakers and panelists onsite• Communications strategist and writer for Conductor, an organic marketing software company; created CEO keynotes for annual C3 Conference, 2014-2022 (virtual in 2020 & 2021); led development of mission & vision statements• Helped develop content and coach seven senior executives at Auth0 for their 2021 Virtual Sales Kickoff• Script writer for FIS "The Future Faster" video, showcasing world's largest fintech company's view of how technology will reshape global commerce in the next decade• Creative director for Mastercard CEO Leadership Meeting, virtual event for company's top 250 global leaders• Creative director and writer for "Discover ADL," first-of-its-kind fundraising presentation for the Anti-Defamation League• Speechwriter for Susan Spencer, Editor-in-Chief of Woman's Day; wrote featured keynote for Elevate Summit, focused on women's role in finding bipartisan solutions (Winner, Cicero Speechwriting Award for Media)• Video Director for Hewlett Packard Enterprise's VIP Customer Studio, interviewing top customers for case study videos

Drove experience design and development of eBay Inc.’s Commerce Innovation Showcases in New York & San Jose, immersive environments that brought eBay Inc.’s current and emerging commerce solutions to life for top-tier global brands and retailers as well as employees, media and analysts. • Significantly improved effectiveness of Showcases as business development tool• Created strategy and plan for “2.0” version of Showcases

Key architect of brand positioning, marketing strategies and content for Magento portfolio, helping Magento become the world’s leading eCommerce platform.• Crafted first positioning statements for Magento brand and products• Created content strategy, story arc and scripts for 2 Imagine eCommerce Conferences, Magento’s annual global event, achieving 96% “would recommend to colleague” scores• Led development of Magento’s 2013 marketing plan, presenting and championing plan to executive leadership• Drove creation of Customer Success Stories web portal, and expanded library of case studies from 11 to 50• Conceived and implemented successful Go To Market (GTM) plan for the Magento Certified Developer Program, exceeding year 1 target of 1000 certified developers

Created communications programs, campaigns, speeches, events and experiences to persuade and motivate audiences for wide range of clients including CEOs and other individuals, and companies including AstraZeneca, Dell, Deloitte, ESPN, HP, Magento, Mercedes-Benz, Motorola Solutions, Novartis, PepsiCo, Robin Hood Foundation, Toyota, and WNYC. Engagements included: MAGENTO (2010-2011) • Working with CEO, shaped compelling brand story for disruptive eCommerce software startup. • Collaborated with eBay Inc.’s communications team to create and execute unified communications plan announcing eBay’s acquisition of Magento.• Led development of conference messaging for inaugural Imagine eCommerce Worldwide Conference in 2011.ASTRAZENECA (1999-2011) Served as creative director and writer for more than 75 events, helping to improve sales effectiveness and internal communications for world’s 5th largest pharmaceutical company.• Drove creative development of all-employee annual meetings from 2006 to 2010 for 4000 US employees, achieving engagement scores above 90% each year.• Led strategy and message development for 2 of the largest and most successful launches in pharmaceutical history: Crestor and Nexium.WNYC NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO (2008-2010) • Wrote high-profile speeches for President & CEO Laura Walker.• Scripted 3 Annual Galas (2008 – 2010), including keynotes for CEO and Board Chair.• Created original comedy material for 2010 co-hosts Alec Baldwin and Ira Glass.Because I Can (2004)Wrote, produced and performed solo show, presented at Greenwich Street Theater for 3 sold out performances.

Led strategic and creative development for well-respected mid-sized, full-service production company. Developed launch meetings, exhibits and promotional campaigns for clients including BMW, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer.

Managed all aspects of product planning, marketing and communications for consumer products companies, including advertising, PR, sales communications, and P & L management.