I retired from a top global PR agency as executive president and leader of the corporate practice in the firm's second largest US office. I now offer my experience and 30+ year track record of leadership and razor-focused strategic counsel to a small, select group of clients.Creative, big-picture thinker who can toggle between strategy and execution, anticipate and plan for potential risks and navigate diverse stakeholder and constituent audiences. I am agile and have a highly-transferable skill set. Experience with B2B and B2C organizations.I have been embedded in industries from CPG to food/agriculture to healthcare to professional services and associations. Clients have included Experian Health, Envision Healthcare, U.S. Dairy Export Council, Pepsi, Abbott, Kraft, California Dairy Inc., Harley-Davidson, Alzheimers Association, MilkPEP/gotmilk?, Dairy Management Inc., Motorola Solutions, McCormick, Bank of America, Aldi, Amway, Athletico, Omron Healthcare, Quaker Oats, SC Johnson, Butterball, Tishman Speyer Properties and many other companies, commodity/trade/professional groups and brands.My experience is in IMC planning, marketing communications, product launches and revitalizations, targeted-audience campaigns, issues/crisis preparedness and management, influencer engagement, executive thought leadership, media relations, media training and corporate storytelling. I was also fortunate to start working as a professional journalist at age 17. I continued to write for newspapers and work with reporters, editors and producers in various capacities throughout my career.Special Skills:Build/re-build or turn around client relationships, partnerships and teams.Navigate complex relationships diplomatically and consultatively.Think creatively and innovatively through challenges and opportunities.Build trust and rapport in the trenches and in the boardroom.Persuasively articulate ideas in all forms of communication and presentations.Create compelling, authentic messaging and content to drive strategic storytelling.Prudent financial and project management; thoughtful and inspirational team development skills.The grit and wisdom to get things done effectively and efficiently.