I oversee the sales, business development, investor relations, legal and HR arms of the company.Kikoko is a leading California-based cannabis wellness brand producing organic, trustworthy, premium herbal teas, mints, tablets, tinctures and Manuka honey. We use organically sun-grown cannabis with top-shelf organic herbs to ensure plant-based health with no pesticides, carcinogens, or ingredients you can't read.Our product formulations are based on the latest cannabis research, and are specifically designed to improve sleep, reduce pain & anxiety, enhance positive thinking, and increase libido and sexual satisfaction.

I engaged in strategic planning, operational planning, project management, and client relations. HIGHLIGHTS:• Developed and executed a global educational program engaging teachers and students with classroom curriculum, teacher’s guides and interactive website demonstrating Big Data’s impact. Accompanied Rick Smolan’s project, The Human Face of Big Data.• Created a 5-year business expansion plan for New Zealand restaurant group to include additional restaurants, ownership of farms for product sourcing and a public retail market hall. Conducted research, employee and stakeholder interviews, brand and market analysis, and feasibility testing.• Hired as the branding and marketing consultant for Booktrack. Defined branding identity, executed product launch and wrote and implemented marketing strategy and plan.

Launched online gaming company, contributed to strategic direction and creative vision, secured funding, and marketed Emerald Island, a new subscription-based kids’ game with an environmental message.HIGHLIGHTS:• Secured two rounds of funding totaling $4 million from Trinity Ventures. • Established the marketing department to drive awareness of Emerald Island game, gaining more than 1 million unique visitors and 200,000+ registered users.• Delivered marketing ROI through multiple enthusiastic mentions in USA Today Online, Gannett Newspapers, ABC News, and Common Sense Media.• Propelled company to industry recognition as a Top 100 Digital Media and Entertainment Company in 2009 AlwaysOn On Hollywood list.• Acquired cause-related partners National Geographic, National Wildlife Federation, and Trees for the Future.

I coached Fortune 500 leaders in leadership development and communications. I also provided consulting services in e-commerce and online marketing, sales and marketing strategies, corporate and strategic planning, and online affiliate programs.I gained an extensive client base including: GAP, Bechtel, TIVO, Electronic Arts, Charles Schwab, Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, Women for Women International, and City of San Francisco.

I assisted in launching this online charity portal by playing a key role in vision, business model development, branding, public relations, and marketing strategies. This ignited traffic to the new website, resulting in $150+ million in cumulative online donations to date.

I led product development, marketing, sales, factory management, and partnership-building efforts that spurred this board game company to become Hasbro’s #1 licensee through specialty editions of its premier brand Monopoly. I hired and led a 20-member product development and marketing team and established a sales infrastructure with teams in 30+ US markets.HIGHLIGHTS:• Achieved 200% annual average growth rate during 8-year tenure. Grew product line from 5 to 70+ SKUs.• Negotiated a master license with Hasbro, and acquired licensing agreements with NASCAR, Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal, Marvel Comics, Disney, NFL, MLB, PGA, Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, QVC and many others.

• Founded Cityopoly, a game board company that gained entry to 25 US markets. • Founded Interactive Concepts, a firm providing team-building activities to Fortune 500 clients.• Freelance Production Assistant for ABC, CBS, Paramount Studios, and Plum Productions