"When I finished graduate school I had one regret: that I didn't know how to 'hang out a shingle' and be my own professional services firm. Eventually, I just did it."I provide consulting and coaching professional services to individuals, executives, program directors, teams and small business owners. I also write a blog, "Creating Natural Influence"I continually design and develop original content that supports my service offerings. It integrates my fundamental belief that… Show more "When I finished graduate school I had one regret: that I didn't know how to 'hang out a shingle' and be my own professional services firm. Eventually, I just did it."I provide consulting and coaching professional services to individuals, executives, program directors, teams and small business owners. I also write a blog, "Creating Natural Influence"I continually design and develop original content that supports my service offerings. It integrates my fundamental belief that lasting change happens at the level of belief and identity.I write and speak about Health in Consciousness.My summertime business and art is RedShift Gardens. I'm the Flower Whisperer. It not only corresponds with, it informs my professional services, and vice versa. Show less

"Managing implementation of enterprise financial systems for mid-size firms raised my skills bridging communication gaps among technical, stakeholder and end-user groups. I learned that even in the midst of rapid technology change and new media, firms are most concerned with ROI and positive cash flow."I managed financial system and software project plans and implementations, for mid-size firms.Facilitated communications between developers, stakeholders and end-users to ensure… Show more "Managing implementation of enterprise financial systems for mid-size firms raised my skills bridging communication gaps among technical, stakeholder and end-user groups. I learned that even in the midst of rapid technology change and new media, firms are most concerned with ROI and positive cash flow."I managed financial system and software project plans and implementations, for mid-size firms.Facilitated communications between developers, stakeholders and end-users to ensure ongoing project alignment with the business case and internal customer requirements.Managed risk, scope and expectations by breaking down complex components and specifications into smaller tasks and timelines that were easier to prototype and communicate. Show less

"This position provided valuable experience at the intersection of advertising, consulting and interactive with large, traditional corporate clients. Additionally, I improved my skills leading cross-generational teams. My client successes were the impetus to start my own company, providing high-level solutions on a smaller scale, and eventually team facilitation programs."I designed, wrote and presented strategy programs and research papers for very large clients, resulting in… Show more "This position provided valuable experience at the intersection of advertising, consulting and interactive with large, traditional corporate clients. Additionally, I improved my skills leading cross-generational teams. My client successes were the impetus to start my own company, providing high-level solutions on a smaller scale, and eventually team facilitation programs."I designed, wrote and presented strategy programs and research papers for very large clients, resulting in high-margin revenue contribution ($.5 million) and renewed agency business resulting from superb client experience and results. Client industries included consumer goods, retail, financial services. Show less

"It was a learning experience to be an employee of a company that was being acquired by a larger company. It helped me realize my natural abilities to accept change and to serve and support both internal and external clients during the change process. The importance of soft skills for change leaders eventually became a focal point for my own company."

"It was great experience to be part of a high-growth professional services start-up. In addition to 'content is king', I learned about the following: positive impact of a strong culture on creativity and motivation, Solution Selling, burn rate, talent acquisition, taking on the most challenging clients, and Friday afternoon parties."I developed and managed strategic client relationships by gaining understanding of their critical business issues in light of rapid technology change and… Show more "It was great experience to be part of a high-growth professional services start-up. In addition to 'content is king', I learned about the following: positive impact of a strong culture on creativity and motivation, Solution Selling, burn rate, talent acquisition, taking on the most challenging clients, and Friday afternoon parties."I developed and managed strategic client relationships by gaining understanding of their critical business issues in light of rapid technology change and increasing competition. I brought in ($.6 million) professional services revenue from high-visibility clients in financial services, retail, technology and publishing industries. The results helped optimally position the company with investors and partners. Show less

"My first startup experience provided an opportunity to expand my skills and roles beyond finance and into sales, marketing and operations. I learned about partnership alignment, persistence and trade secret legal issues. The experience was the entry point to a Babson MBA in entrepreneurship with an award for entrepreneurial experience."I was a partner in a start-up engineering and manufacturing company providing equipment, special advanced materials, and consulting services to the… Show more "My first startup experience provided an opportunity to expand my skills and roles beyond finance and into sales, marketing and operations. I learned about partnership alignment, persistence and trade secret legal issues. The experience was the entry point to a Babson MBA in entrepreneurship with an award for entrepreneurial experience."I was a partner in a start-up engineering and manufacturing company providing equipment, special advanced materials, and consulting services to the medical device, automotive and aerospace industries. I developed the business and marketing plans, brand strategy, trade shows and partnerships resulting in successful product launches, and leading to $.5 million in orders in the first year. I secured the facility and set up manufacturing and business operations and systems. Show less

"I maximized the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a well-funded, international company. I designed and ran all the financial systems, including hedge programs, for a $25 million revenue subsidiary, on an AT&T 8 MHz DOS PC, 256kb of RAM, 72 MB hard drive, using SuperCalc and RealWorld Software. I supported the successful installation of a U.S. subsidiary of an international, German-owned engineering company by designing, developing and managing the enterprise-wide financial… Show more "I maximized the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a well-funded, international company. I designed and ran all the financial systems, including hedge programs, for a $25 million revenue subsidiary, on an AT&T 8 MHz DOS PC, 256kb of RAM, 72 MB hard drive, using SuperCalc and RealWorld Software. I supported the successful installation of a U.S. subsidiary of an international, German-owned engineering company by designing, developing and managing the enterprise-wide financial reporting system.Provided critical and timely information directly to U.S. and German senior management, and played a key role in the company’s ability to achieve domination of the U.S. market within four years.Designed models for predicting and offsetting foreign exchange exposure; executed hedge contracts.Analyzed borrowing requirements and negotiated credit lines. Show less