I'm a marketer on a mission: To help brands think, talk, and act like human beings. To move from coercing to connecting. To evolve from sales pitches to stories. Because, at the end of the day, we’re humans selling to humans. I believe the only marketing worth doing is the kind that truly, deeply resonates with the people who want what you sell. As a former retail store owner, marketing director, industry spokesperson, magazine editor, and video host/producer, I have nearly two decades of experience in developing targeted communication strategies and crafting powerful stories. I know the joys and challenges of owning a business and the unmatched value of building lasting customer relationships. I specialize in brand identity development, brand messaging, and content strategy, and I love leading creative teams that generate extraordinary content. As a speaker, keynoter, and coach, I've helped audiences of half a dozen to hundreds learn how to be more strategic in their marketing and stand out with their messaging.The one thing I've always been is a writer.I’m also a distance runner, a dog lover, and a longtime motorcycle rider. I come from a family of intellectuals who still cackle when someone belches at the dinner table. I constantly strive to have a positive impact on others, and I’m usually reading at least four books at a time. Someday I'll write one.In my current role as VP of Strategic Marketing at Cecilian Partners, I'm working to build a marketing program that empowers us to reach our target audience in unique and compelling ways. If you offer a product or service that can help get our message to the right people in the right way, I might be interested in hearing about it. DM me with your story.