Internal and external marketing, coaching, and program development and execution focused on Akerman's commitment to furthering a client-centered and people-focused approach - in order to be a great law firm for its people, its clients, and its communities. This dedicated team focused intensely on the development and management of the many critical, cross-departmental initiatives at the core of firm culture while strengthening the ability to create excellent experiences that impact its people daily. This 'Akerman Experience' was designed to provide an intentional, coordinated approach in information sharing, best practice development, and demonstrated commitment to individual success and fulfillment across all key firm initiatives, including Equality and Inclusion and the Women’s Initiative, Lateral Integration and Professional Development for lawyers, as well as the Client Experience Program, Akerman Philanthropic Initiative and Pro Bono programs, Well Being Program, and Leadership Training and Mentoring programs.

Responsible for the strategic business development and communications efforts for the Real Estate practice area, which includes over 150 attorneys firm-wide, including facilitation of business development boot camp programs, relationship and network building support, organization of all practice related client related events, and oversight and management of the firm's annual Real Estate Sector Report. Recognized nationally as a Top Tier firm for Real Estate by U.S. News/Best Lawyers, Akerman's Real Estate Practice Group advises corporations, developers, investors, and governmental entities, often in high profile matters. Akerman is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the United States, with a reach that extends across the Americas and globally, leveraging more than 700 lawyers and business professionals across 24 offices.• Creation and execution of real estate practice group business plan to direct practice development initiatives, working with practice group leadership to prioritize resources• Assistance to lawyers in preparation for business development-related meetings by conducting research, preparing targeted materials, and logistics, creation of proposals and RFP responses• Management of web content for the practice group• Support and pre- and post-event strategic counseling for client facing impact events and business development partnership events• Creation and facilitation of business development boot camps and specialized business development training sessions for practice group as well as lateral integration program

• Managed all aspects of the marketing and communications for the transition from R-G Crown Bank to Fifth Third Bank• Created customer communications and product mapping brochures for the transition alongside Fifth Third Bank management

Marketing and communication efforts for $3.1 billion financial institution, including:- Messaging and distribution on all public relations matters, customer and internal corporate communications, as well as traditional advertising- Creation of content and maintenance of all web communications including the company's intranet site, rgcrownbank.com, and the online company store- Worked with outside creative directors on concepts and design- Handled placement with local and trade media for print and outdoor campaigns

Served as liaison between Feld Entertainment and the traveling/touring show management in all sales and marketing, including the hiring of local vendors, equipment and product management, and communications and marketing assistance. • Supported the traveling/touring novelty and food service operators and vendors in sales training, coaching, product and pricing modifications for market conditions, and management activities • Provided support and enforcement of Feld policies and proceduresFeld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 75 countries on six continents with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year and include Disney On Ice, Disney Live, and formerly Barnum & Bailey Circus.