I am a seasoned B2B business development and marketing leader with 15 years of experience helping companies identify new channels to accelerate growth. My career leverages my two greatest passions: brands and people. My early days in retail merchandising and B2B sales roles nurtured my appreciation for brands and sparked an interest in building brand affinity. Customers and colleagues would say that I take the time to understand the businesses I support, building a commitment to being a vested partner to deliver great results.I am a Connector and love meeting new people such that networking and relationship-building is second nature. My genuine interest in people drives my success in business development and account management as I consider goals of all stakeholders, approach problems with collaboration and ultimately aim to succeed together.If you are interested in a Sales and Marketing leader who relentlessly pursues new business opportunities and partnerships with strong acumen, consumer and customer insights and an entrepreneurial spirit to help your business reach new growth milestones, I would love to connect!