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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Collaborate with a network of partners to provide expert marketing and communications services, reducing costs for clients. Drive business and sales growth initiatives, while fostering an inclusive culture within the organization.

Provide clients with leadership & DEI strategies that deliver inclusive management solutions and improve diversity and representation.

Columbus, Oh

SOW Plated is a made-from-scratch health inspired restaurant concept built on a flavor-forward menu that rotates regularly allowing guests to experience local food ingredients at their peak of freshness. Food celebrated in the most natural state possible—pure and delicious and, just as nature intended

Columbus, Ohio Area

Responsible for delivering overall agency business objectives and leading the retail division. Led the McDonald's account brand and co-op teams, representing a significant portion of agency revenue. Leadership support for retail/consumer clients, diversity consumer markeitng, and innovative approaches to business led to top-ten results and growth for team members.

Greater Chicago Area & Central States

Drove business objectives for seven regions spanning 20 states. By translating global strategy into local execution, I ensured alignment with brand-wide planning. Played a key role in mentoring and developing diverse talent to create a more inlcusive culture of success.Additiona Experience:Marketing Director, Chicago Region 2018:Delivered strategic and business goals for $2.2 billion business in Illinois and Wisconsin markets. Responsible for marketing, communication, and… Show more Drove business objectives for seven regions spanning 20 states. By translating global strategy into local execution, I ensured alignment with brand-wide planning. Played a key role in mentoring and developing diverse talent to create a more inlcusive culture of success.Additiona Experience:Marketing Director, Chicago Region 2018:Delivered strategic and business goals for $2.2 billion business in Illinois and Wisconsin markets. Responsible for marketing, communication, and sales-driving efforts for region. Partnered with key strategic and executional agencies to influence stakeholders and their business decisions. Show less

Columbus, Oh

Responsible for strategic marketing and business goals for this $1.9B Region spanning six states. Directed/managed media, promotional, merchandising, and creative agency relationships to accomplish strategic marketing objectives.

Developed and executed strategic plans to meet sales and business objectives while inspiring owner/operators and business partners to drive business growth.

California & Western States

Responsible for delivering business goals for California and Nevada markets by directing/managing all aspects of marketing and strategic planning by influencing and inspiring our franchise community and business partners.

Northern & Central California And Northern Nevada

Developed and successfully executed strategic plans to meet sales, transactions, and profit objectives for each client while nurturing a positive working relationship with McDonald's franchisees/licensees and McDonald's corporate partners. Acted as national liaison for Asian consumer marketing.Developed and successfully executed strategic plans to meet sales, transactions, and profit objectives for each client while nurturing a positive working relationship with McDonald's franchisees/licensees… Show more Developed and successfully executed strategic plans to meet sales, transactions, and profit objectives for each client while nurturing a positive working relationship with McDonald's franchisees/licensees and McDonald's corporate partners. Acted as national liaison for Asian consumer marketing.Developed and successfully executed strategic plans to meet sales, transactions, and profit objectives for each client while nurturing a positive working relationship with McDonald's franchisees/licensees and McDonald's corporate partners. Acted as national liaison for Asian consumer marketing. Show less

Northern California, Nevada & Pacific Northwest

Introduced and developed the Krispy Kreme brand to new consumers in California, Oregon, and Washington while delivering against business objectives. Built a brand development department to support the growth of Krispy Kreme in the west coast.

California & Western States

Developed and executed strategic marketing plans to meet business objectives for western states. Cultivated, motivated, and developed marketing teams to inspire a franchise community to make smart business decisions to drive the brand and meet business goals.Additional Experience:Regional Marketing ManagerRegional Training Manager Restaurant Operations

California & Western States

Developed and executed strategic marketing plans to meet business objectives for western states. Cultivated, motivated, and developed marketing teams to inspire a franchise community to make smart business decisions to drive the brand and meet business goals.Additional Experience:Regional Marketing ManagerRegional Training Manager Restaurant Operations

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma; MBA for Executives Outstanding Student of the Year

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Brand Mastery

Adjunct Faculty Training

Leadership Development

McDonald's Leadership Development courses, including but not limited to: - Critical & Strategic Thinking - Talent Development & Management.

Global Marketing & Strategies