+ Oversaw strategic planning and development of the Academy’s planned $450M museum (opening 2020). + Developed strategic partnerships and alliances with political officials, municipal agencies, nonprofit partners, community and industry organizations, and Los Angeles-wide interest groups. Managed work efforts of 50+ Academy members, Board members, staff, outside experts, and specialist consultants. + Translated broad organizational vision into distinct objectives with budgets, schedules, and measurable results. Areas of oversight included economic feasibility, financial modeling, environmental approvals, sustainability, community relations, strategic communications, and marketing strategy.+ Built and administered operating budgets ($2M-$20M), capital budgets ($250M+), and project schedule.

+ Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all operational aspects of the Academy's planned museum project. Oversaw development of Academy Museum physical and organizational master plan.+ Designed and managed processes for selection of design architect and exhibit development. Oversaw international search. + Proposed new real estate development, oversaw approvals, design, and construction. Brought project to completion on time and on budget. Development provided $500k in annual property tax relief while offering popular community programming.+ Oversaw land acquisition and public approvals (CEQA) processes.

Two published novels: THE RETURN OF JONAH GRAY (2007) & MEAN SEASON (2004).

Significant development responsibility for juvenile assets.

+ Evaluated attractiveness of new markets and potential acquisitions and alliances. Performed valuations and analyses of competition, strategic fit, and growth potential. + Analyzed market trends, comparable offerings, and organizational goals to produce Variety/Variety.com’s wireless strategy.+ Developed presentations on corporate strategy, division financial results, and partnerships.

+ Wrote business plan and created pro forma operating budgets for television network’s social enterprise-themed e-commerce venture. Presented plan to c-level management and received full funding approval.+ Developed project’s communication strategy, including brand values, messaging, compelling narratives, and product mix.

Communications agency with focus on public interest material. Clients included the United Nations, the World Bank, Benton Foundation, Restore America’s Estuaries, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and the National Geographic Society.+ Oversaw strategic development, client relationship building, and marketing for company’s online division. + Created presentations, responded to RFPs and closed new business deals in emerging online space. Increased client base more than 300% in three years.+ Led client engagements and managed development of 50+ websites, including messaging, structure, and design. + Developed firm’s civic engagement strategy. Identified community partners, oversaw pro bono development of marketing and web materials. + Tracked emerging trends in web development, software, digital communication, and access.

Proofreading, copy-editing, research, office management for best-selling author.