Executive consultant for non-profits, start-ups and small-mid sized business owners. Utilizing a strategic focus to allow expansion into new markets and extend the reach of services through new channels and new relationships. Monitor and initiate activities involving communications, branding and promotion strategies, public relations, business development, and investor relations. Key areas of focus:• Work with agency principals and clients on strategic positioning and planning. Develop fundraising goals and initiatives• Guide clients in branding, positioning and marketing implementation.• Create marketing plans including strategic analysis, competition, positioning, messaging, tactics and budget.• Research industries and markets to identify growth opportunities for clients.• Develop brand stories, positioning statements and brand messaging statements.• Assist principal on responding to new business opportunities including researching companies and industries, writing proposals, preparing presentations and other new business efforts.• Participate in business development presentations and meetings as appropriate• Actively presents ideas to expand service offerings and enhance the positioning of the firm.