Active role as an advisor to: leading global philanthropic organizations, cultural and entertainment industries, some of which include:The Liceu Barcelona Opera House, to develop a greater awareness of the Opera House, conceptualize and implement a major event with Queen Sofia of Spain in New York CityAEG Worldwide, in securing sponsorships and international luxury fashion designer brands to participate in AEG China's premier Mercedes-Benz Fashion Rocks ShanghaiThurgood Marshall College Fund, to develop a greater awareness among potential new supporters and securing press for annual runway fashion events.

With a celebrated background in Public Relations, Special Events and Integrated Marketing, spanning over twenty five years, we developed and implemented strategies that incorporated precise communication and marketing techniques to grow the brand awareness of our clientele.As President of the agency co-founded with Maria Cuomo Cole in 1986 (exited 1992), was voted "Top Publicist" in DNR's Editor's Choice Awards. Successfully managed this full-service company, earning a stellar reputation for enhancing the images of over 250 American and international clients, ranging from nonprofit, cultural and philanthropic organizations, fashion, beauty, retail, to consumer electronics.A partial list includes: Brioni, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hugo Boss, Paul Stuart, Robert Marc Opticians, Movado, Piaget, CFDA, Grateful Dead & Jerry Garcia Neckwear, ReVive Skincare, Dr. Gerald Imber, The Italian Trade Commission, Consulate General of Argentina, Kenneth Cole, California Closets, CEA (Consumer Electronic Association), Save Venice Foundation, Duchess of York's Chances for Children, Thurgood Marshall College Fund Foundation, Child Care Action Campaign, Magic Johnson Foundation, The Guggenheim Museum's Learning Through Art, HELP USA, 100 Black Men, after 911-Pro-Bono for The TriBeCa Organization, and the Children's Museum of New York City.We produced runway fashion shows during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City, as well as major events, some of which were held at The Metropolitan Museum of New York, Cipriani Wall Street, The New York Public Library, The Jacob Javits Center and The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Founded BUND798, a contemporary Chinese art business with offices in Shanghai and New York City. Access to important private Chinese art collections, as well as close ties to leading contemporary Chinese artists. Liaised with international private art advisors and utilized network of high-net worth individuals.

As President of Miguel Cruz, an Haute Couture men’s and women’s fashion house based in Milan, responsibilities included managing sales staff for domestic and international sales, marketing, planning and placement of multi-million dollar media campaign, oversaw outside public relations agency, and coordinated bi-annual Milan runway fashion shows. Hired Robert Mapplethorpe to shoot advertising campaigns, sponsored events for Save Venice Foundation in Florence, Italy, charity galas in Chantilly, France as well as New York City in conjunction with Fashion Institute of Technology.

As Vice President, Managing Director of FMR, the esoteric art magazine of Franco Maria Ricci, I gained valuable expertise both in the art world as well as publishing. Launched American office, oversaw sales and marketing, hired and managed sales/administrative staff, developed sales/marketing tools, created “added value” packages, acted as primary liaison between advertisers and the Milan office. Negotiated rates, and ensured camera ready art was transmitted in a timely manner to Milan. Identified charities and art exhibitions to sponsor, including “the Art of Caravaggio”, and “INDIA” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.