The mission of the Brainerd Family YMCA is to enhance lives in the Brainerd Lakes Area by connecting individuals with opportunities that build a healthy spirit, mind & body. As a yoga instructor, I fully support that mission.

The Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation (BLAEDC) is a community-driven, non-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the area’s economic base by expanding business, building community and growing jobs in Crow Wing County. EXECs are pared with local business people looking to ways to set up new or grow existing businesses. In addition, the EXEC initiative provides: - Monthly Panels of Business owners on a variety of topics - Monthly small group… Show more The Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation (BLAEDC) is a community-driven, non-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the area’s economic base by expanding business, building community and growing jobs in Crow Wing County. EXECs are pared with local business people looking to ways to set up new or grow existing businesses. In addition, the EXEC initiative provides: - Monthly Panels of Business owners on a variety of topics - Monthly small group "chats" - Mentoring/Counseling - Rent a Board - Targeted Economic Development Initiatives Show less

As Counselors to America’s Small Business, we are part of a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation’s small business. - Chapter Marketing efforts- Champion Website and Social Media initiatives- Develop Seminars for business owners- Provide confidential one-on-one counseling for new and existing business owners.Find more information… Show more As Counselors to America’s Small Business, we are part of a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation’s small business. - Chapter Marketing efforts- Champion Website and Social Media initiatives- Develop Seminars for business owners- Provide confidential one-on-one counseling for new and existing business owners.Find more information at:https://centralminnesota.score.org/node/1122818 Show less

We focus on small to mid-size expert project teams delivering on high-value, high-impact initiatives for Fortune 1000 customers. We have a phenomenal delivery reputation and an unmatched track record in supporting our clients during the strategy/road map/technology vetting phases through design, development, QA, and overall delivery. We provide full life cycle project management by leveraging local expertise, national thought leaders, and offshore Global Development Centers.• Personally… Show more We focus on small to mid-size expert project teams delivering on high-value, high-impact initiatives for Fortune 1000 customers. We have a phenomenal delivery reputation and an unmatched track record in supporting our clients during the strategy/road map/technology vetting phases through design, development, QA, and overall delivery. We provide full life cycle project management by leveraging local expertise, national thought leaders, and offshore Global Development Centers.• Personally worked with global Health and Fitness organization to gather and document detailed business objectives, actionable measurements and assist in common web design solution for siloed business units.• Ushered in new SCRUM Agile methodology for a provider’s primary Health and Fitness portal. Show less

Internet Consulting and Integrated Web Site ManagementGuide clients by integrating business strategies with online efforts to improve overall business result. Working with internal business experts, I help create an overall Internet strategy, design web site solutions and create actionable goals in order to deliver concrete business outcomes.

Consolidated teams of content, design and web support into a high performance, web solutions groupEstablished content management and governance models for multiple sites on multiple development platformsChampioned business analysis of web metrics, SEO, usability studies and overall web site improvements Successfully rolled out customer focused, public web site aligning internet assets with corporate marketing efforts and individual business objectives.

Directed technical team for corporate ecommerce internet start-upManaged budgets, work direction for consulting group, architecture and db decisionsManaged the marketing and PR campaigns including TV interviews, radio spots, online articles and publishing a bookIHateFinancialPlanning.com was an Internet proof of concept effort to gain insight into the roll the web could play in traditional financial services. Using everyday language and edgy humor we were able to connect and… Show more Directed technical team for corporate ecommerce internet start-upManaged budgets, work direction for consulting group, architecture and db decisionsManaged the marketing and PR campaigns including TV interviews, radio spots, online articles and publishing a bookIHateFinancialPlanning.com was an Internet proof of concept effort to gain insight into the roll the web could play in traditional financial services. Using everyday language and edgy humor we were able to connect and maintain a virtual relationship with a loyal following of people who love money but hate financial planning. Show less

Designed user interface and Information Architecture for public and advisor web sites. Researched best practices and championed first Internet strategyDefined and implemented multiple project phases.Searched, hired and managed consultants for rollout, then moved inside for cost effective support.Planned and delivered the Company's first Internet site, ReliaStar.com and a highly acclaimed secured extranet portal for distributors, ReliaStarExtra.com.

Mastery of sophisticated variable insurance products, advanced sales needs analysis, Mastery of advanced systems design and development Apply understanding of user behaviors and marketing strategies for ultimate deisgnChampion of Multi-media, Internet, Extranet strategiesDesigned and developed industry leading sales Illustration software, ReliaStar Presents.