I am a New England-based executive with more than 18 years of experience in operations, administration, development, communications, marketing, financial management, and collaboration. I am an engaged team leader with a proven track record of hiring, mentoring, and retaining empowered, motivated teams. My experience includes developing and implementing strategic plans and aligning tactics and budgets with strategy. I am focused on creative and dynamic problem-solving, clear decision-making, and vision-setting. Specialties Include: Design Thinking | Total Quality Management (TQM) | Corporate Development | Project Management | Stakeholder Relationships | Reputation Management | Public Speaking | Cause Marketing & Strategic Partnerships | Coalition-Building | Community EngagementCommunity Engagement:The Center for Grieving Children (past) - Volunteer Facilitator & Team Coordinator; Board of Directors; Auction CommitteeMS Harborfest Regatta & Auction (past) – Planning CommitteePortland Symphony Orchestra (Board of Trustees) Chair, Annual Fund Committee; Trustee & Governance Committee; Fundraising Event Planning Committee; Corporate Development Committee; Business AmbassadorsMaine Women’s Lobby/MWL Education Fund (Board of Trustees) Chair, Development Committee; Anniversary and Gala SubcommitteesPortland Museum of Art - Contemporaries Member; Winter Bash Planning Committee (past)Portland Stage - Subscriber since 2009Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine - Member since 2014Ladies Adventure Club - Member since 2015
Listed skills include Public Relations, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing, and 8 others.