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Founded in 2015, Chemular is a global team of regulatory consulting experts dedicated to bringing innovative nicotine and tobacco products to life. Our tobacco-specific toxicologists, chemists, clinical trial experts, FDA insiders, and program managers are leading and shaping the market with a full range of regulatory and manufacturing solutions. We specialize in areas like FDA regulatory consulting, product development, supply chain optimization, manufacturing readiness and complete or partial assistance with PMTA submissions, EU TPD filings, Health Canada product applications and tobacco tax compliance. Chemular has an established global reach that includes North America, Europe, and Asia.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Ethan+Ashe is a designer and manufacturer of bespoke bartending and housewares tools . The company was forged out of a passion for great spirits, fine cigars, perfect coffee, artisanal food and a lust for life shared with good friends.

Moorpark, Ca, Us

Phillips & King, a subsidiary of Kretek International, Inc., is the leading national distributor of specialty tobacco, alternative smoking products, accessories and general merchandise to independent and small chain convenience, tobacco, and liquor retailers. Phillips & King offers an unparalleled catalog of products and ships to all 50 states, providing expert sales guidance, hassle-free tobacco tax compliance and exceptional customer support. At Phillips & King we believe the future of wholesale e-commerce is digital and our mission is to help the 150,000 independent convenience retailers discover and stock the products their customers crave.

Moorpark, California, Us

Total Product Expo (TPE), a division of Kretek International, is the largest "total tobacco" B2B wholesale trade show that brings together thousands of independent convenience retailers, local distributors, brands, and manufacturers. Consistently recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Tradeshows, TPE's mission is to bring buyers and sellers together.

Moorpark, California, Us

DRYFT Sciences, LLC, a spin-off of Kretek International, was a leader in designing smoke and vapor free products that provide adult consumers with innovative nicotine alternatives to traditional tobacco products. We psuccessfully sold the company to RJ Reynolds/British American Tobacco in late 2020.

Moorpark, Ca, Us

Led the marketing organization for this $200 million B2B manufacturing and distribution company with 3 distinct and highly-differentiated business divisions–from premium cigars to organic food and beverage to sports nutrition–including Kretek, Phillips & King International and Ultimate Superfoods. I was recruited as the company’s first CMO to unite our business units and 30+ disparate marketing reports under one leader.

Nuvino is the first premium, single-serve, take anywhere wine in a pouch from vineyards around the world. Designed for wine lovers, novices and everyone in between, Nuvino’s first-of-its kind packaging offers consumers enjoy great wine anywhere glass is not ideal.

Served as Advising Partner after the acquisition of my previous firm, Tonic Brand Communications, by Red Marketing. Ran the agency's Digital, Technology and Software Practice, overseeing all marketing, branding and digital strategy for clients including Escalate Retail, Red Prairie, Aspect, Symon Communications, RMG Networks and USAA.

Oxnard, Ca, Us

Co-founded and oversaw daily operations for this fast-growing $7 million consumer products company. As Chief Design Officer I was responsible for creating, designing and marketing the Vapur Anti-Bottle® – the original foldable reusable water bottle.Awarded Gear of the Year and other industry awards from Outside Magazine, Backpacker, National Geographic and Men’s Journal. Vapur's Anti-Bottles have been adopted by athletes, celebrities, activists and families alike and are now sold in stores across the U.S. and more than 20 countries worldwide.

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Independent marketing, branding and design consultancy focused on the technology, financial services, healthcare and hospitality sectors. The company led a diverse range of branding, design, digital marketing and experience innovation projects for clients that included Amgen, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Countrywide Bank, Four Seasons Hotels, First Marblehead, Sprint and many others. Services included brand strategy, customer experience design, product design, integrated marketing, digital marketing, advertising and PR.

New York, New York, Us

Managed 20-person cross-functional team to lead the bank’s Internet, ATM and tele-banking marketing initiatives. Directed integrated marketing and advertising campaigns for the full-range of financial products (checking, cards, equity/auto loans, online banking, commercial banking, etc.).

Responsible for launching and leading all marketing activities for the bank's new Small Business Banking division.

Bachelor Of Arts, Marketing & Advertising

Associates Of Arts, General Education