I make cause-focused organizations look and sound more professional so they can build and engage a larger audience, increase sales or donations, and do more good. I believe in using my skills, talents, and influence to do good wherever I can. A self-described #wordnerd, I'm often assisting nonprofits and social impact companies in their marketing and communications efforts, primarily through copywriting and marketing strategy consulting. I also teach solopreneurs and small businesses how to incorporate easy philanthropy strategies so they can give back to the causes they care about. Learn more about the services I offer and read what others have to say about me at: www.signify.solutionsSelect clients include:- Atlanta Dream Center- TrueNorth Freedom Project- Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party and The Learning Tea- Be the Bridge - Orange- Connect Faith Magazine- Habitat for Humanity Chicago- Street Grace- For Momentum

Vector Global Logistics provides world-class logistics services to make our partners and clients more successful while bettering the lives of everyone we come in contact with and creating a positive social impact. We offer international and domestic shipping through four key services: project logistics, non-profit expertise, complex regions, and expedited shipping. Vector is also a Certified B Corporation, which means we meet high standards of social and environmental impact. I’m proud to be part of a team that is driven by results, passionate about people, and dedicated to #LogisticsWithPurpose. In my role, I:- Lead all marketing efforts for the company, including building the marketing team, promoting our Logistics with Purpose podcast, overseeing the social media and advertising strategy, and all other digital marketing endeavors.- Support the sales team by creating processes and materials that empower them to more effectively share the Vector difference.- Co-host or host our Logistics with Purpose podcast.- Assist in the company-wide efforts to improve and streamline hiring, training, and operations.- Promote and champion our social impact efforts.- Led the efforts to get our B Corp Certification(TM) in the United States, Mexico, and Chile.Learn more about us at: www.VectorGL.com

Vector Global Logistics provides world-class logistics services to make our partners and clients more successful while bettering the lives of everyone we come in contact with and creating a positive social impact. We offer international and domestic shipping through four key services: project logistics, non-profit expertise, complex regions, and expedited shipping. I’m proud to be part of a team that is driven by results, passionate about people, and dedicated to #LogisticsWithPurpose. In my role, I:- Lead all marketing efforts for the company, including building the marketing team, promoting our Logistics with Purpose podcast series, overseeing the social media and advertising strategy, and all other digital marketing endeavors.- Support the sales team by creating processes and materials that empower them to more effectively share the Vector difference.- Occasionally co-host our Logistics with Purpose podcast series on Supply Chain Now Radio.- Assist in the company-wide efforts to improve and streamline hiring, training, and operations.Learn more about us at: www.VectorGL.com

Specialties:- Nonprofits- Social justice organizations- Social enterprises- Marketing and communication- Events- Restaurant/Business/Personal profiles- Sustainability/Environment- Website copy- Press releases and press kits- Food reviewsClients have included:- Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party and The Learning Tea- Be the Bridge to Racial Unity- Connect Faith Magazine- Connect Travel- Freshens Fresh Food Studio- Foot Solutions- Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce- In The Loop Atlanta- TannerMark- Points North- Southern Screen Report- Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles- Points North- Seraphim Skin Care- Piedmont Review

Orange, a division of The reThink Group, is a nonprofit organization providing resources to help churches engage kids, partner with parents, and equip volunteers. Their curriculum combines child development and theology to create a comprehensive strategy for every phase of a kid’s life to influence their faith from birth to graduation. Orange also hosts national training opportunities for senior pastors, church leaders, ministry volunteers and parents. During my time at Orange, event attendance and ticket and product sales grew every year.- Lead efforts to develop yearly marketing plans and promotions for several events, including The Orange Conference, ReThink Leadership, Orange Tour, Live to Serve, and Camp KidJam. Plans include timeline, budget, measurement, and execution.- Drive all aspects of the implementation of the events’ marketing plans including contributing to the creative design- Collaborate with Orange Specialist team and other in-house/contract salespeople to promote Orange events- Coordinate with IT on websites, event iPhone app, and other projects related to event marketing- Collaborate with Production Development team on development of marketing strategy for products sold at events- Collaborate with Event Logistics teams on marketing presentations and promotions for all marketing initiatives at events as well as overall event flow- Research and discovery of the best events, communicators and influences, along with the latest trends in similar or complementary leadership events- Collaborate with key directors on all components of internal and external communication/PR/branding for Orange events- Inform social media team of marketing efforts, shape messages released to the public, and assist on social media team for events

Empowering the next generation to create a community of solutions for the planet.For over twenty-five years, our programs have been helping youth embrace and strengthen their power to create positive change in their schools, communities, and the natural world in which they live.- Manage public relations, marketing, merchandizing, fundraising, revenue generation, quality control and operations, among other things.As the first person in this role, I created systems and practices that were not only effective, but represented the Foundation well to donors and partners.- Manage public relations, marketing, social media, and website, as well as donor and supporter communications- Serve as in-house creative director and proofer- Assist in regular events, business development, strategic partnerships, merchandizing, fundraising, revenue generation, quality control, and operations, among other things.- Contract Work: Managed the re-launch of CPF’s website including writing and editing specific sections as well as some creative direction- Contract Work: Assisted in preparation and execution for 2006 and 2007 X-MAS Party to Save the Planet fundraiser including creation of press and sponsor materials, PowerPoint and visuals, website updates, and general copywriting for collateral

A boutique PR firm, primarily serving the hospitality and lifestyle industriesI was the first full-time hire at TRG, and we went on to be one of the most respected PR agencies in the city, managing media relations for many of Atlanta’s most popular restaurants and brands. (They are now owned by Phase 3.)- Wrote press kits, web copy, announcements, PSAs, RFPs, newsletters, published articles, and many other items- Managed day-to-day marketing activities for clients- Formed and maintained media relations to secure editorial placement- Wrote, coordinated, and art directed in-house and third-party advertisements and marketing materials- Wrote slogans and titles for publications and in-house materials- Developed marketing projects such as email newsletters and mailers - Maintained client relations, assessed needs, and served as a client contact- Aided in running large events for Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation, Atlanta Botanical Garden Exhibitions, James Beard Foundation, Star Chefs, Atlanta Boat Show, Australian Wine Bureau, Taste of Alpharetta, new store openings, and individual restaurants; duties included entertaining media and alerting the public of event for increased attendance