Mia joined the Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Group in January 2022. She currently serves the Fairfield, New Haven CT and Westchester, Putnam, and Duchess County NY and specializes in retail, office, multifamily, industrial, investment sales and leasing. Mia has worked as a Senior Business Developer and CMO in the Commercial Real Estate and Hospitality industry since 2008 with a focus on Luxury Rentals, Multi-Family, Retail and Hospitality. She has a deep understanding of real estate sales, is an expert in marketing and PR and has cultivated a valuable network of real estate relationships and resources across the country. Mia is a licensed real estate salesperson and is a Board of Director for CTMeetings & CTSports - State of Connecticut's' Convention & Sports Bureau. Mia is also one of the Founders of Pickleball America one of the largest indoor facilities in the US and was recognized as the 1st to repurpose a retail (80K sf) anchor store in a mall into a "sportstainment" center.

Very few real estate professionals can match Mia's entrepreneurial vision and her blended expertise in sales, marketing and communications. A renowned business woman and community leader in Fairfield County, She has worked at the forefront of luxury real estate for more than a decade. She has a wealth of experience consulting and guiding high-net worth individuals and families, always ensuring the best outcomes for her clients. Mia brings a fresh, modern, and very innovative approach to every business dealing. At the core is an innate focus on ‘People Relations’- a client-centric work ethic that drives all she does. Mia has a pulse on everything local. Her wealth of knowledge, valuable resources and affiliations are unrivalled. She is excited to work in close collaboration with her longtime King School friend and Houlihan Lawrence top producing agent, Libby Mattson.Professional Awards & AchievementsThe Lloyd: Launched Boutique Hotel, Stamford CT 2020Ainslie Square: Launched (62) Luxury Homes & Townhomes, Stamford CT 2020Residential Real Estate: Launched (600+) Luxury Apartments, Manhattan to New Haven, CTMultifamily Development: Launched numerous Luxury CommunitiesBoutique Hotels: Launched (5) Fairfield County Properties, Sales & MarketingCommercial Real Estate: Fairfield County, Sales & MarketingBrainchild of the "SoNo Design District"Professional Associations & DesignationsSTAMFORD Board of Realtors, MemberSMART, MLS Multiple Listing Service MemberNAR National Association of Realtors MemberCAR Connecticut Association of Realtors Member

Founded a PR Agency focused on B2B, B2C and Start-ups. Clients include: Real Estate, A&D, Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Nonprofits, Retail, CPG and Professional Services.• 90% of leads generated from e-marketing, thought leadership, authentic content, digital marketing, and organic SEO.• Successfully, launched, built, and developed brands for clients via publicity, blogs, e-marketing, content development, SEM, SEO paid and organic, SMM and cause marketing events.• Founded Badass Women Fairfield County, an association of successful women-owned businesses as a marketing strategy.

Recruited by CEO of prominent Real Estate Development firm, to launch new boutique HILTON hotel, lead all brand marketing for numerous luxury multi-family rental communities, build new corporate website with an automated system to maximize all digital marketing efforts and dollars.• Led all B2B and B2C marketing, communications, SEO, SEM, SMM, brand development, e-marketing, and PR.• Directed all sales, marketing staff for parent company and five luxury boutique hotels.• Launched The Lloyd, a Tapestry by Hilton hotel, led all brand marketing and pre-opening sales and marketing team.• Built new website, integrated an automated marketing system, managed, assessed, and optimized ecommerce weekly to optimize qualified leads and sales pipeline.• Sourced and managed all third-party agency relationships for real estate and hospitality projects and divisions.• Authored all unique content: blogs, news releases, SMM, email campaigns, websites, scripts, award submissions and ads.• Optimized earned media opportunities through blogs, reviews, and influencer marketing.• Design director for all collateral overseeing in house graphic design team and agencies daily.

Hired by CEO to assess, manage and lead privately-owned domestic staffing firm servicing UHNW clients in CT, NY & FLA with their home and family office staffing needs: Estate Managers, Property Managers, Butlers, Drivers, EA's, PA's, Chief of Staff.• Developed qualitative pipeline of new business for firm via prospecting HNW family offices.• Worked closely with luxury media to develop new business and build brand integrity.• Assessed and managed all SEO, SMM, SEM to optimized campaigns and maximize leads.• Cultivated relationships with other luxury brands to increase new business opportunities.• Reduced online marketing spend by 20%, increased leads by 45% and enhanced ROI.

Recruited by Chairman of the Board to pioneer new B2B, business development and marketing role intended to generate new streams of revenue for theatre coming out of bankruptcy.• Co-pioneered re-branding one of the largest historic performing arts centers in CT.• Assessed, developed, and managed all SEO, SEM, and SMM to build awareness and generate new business leads.• Designed PR events to generate press, cultivate new relationships and generate revenue for event spaces.• Created and authored new collateral to market the theatre’s unique event spaces to generate new streams of revenue.

Hired by CEO & Real Estate Developer to launch two new boutique hotels, rebrand the firm and develop brands for five new luxury rental communities including his 1st development which leased up in 9 months.• Led rebranding RMS Construction into vertically integrated Real Estate Development firm.• Assessed, managed, and led all brand marketing, PR, SEO, SEM and SMM to build brand awareness and generate new business.• Worked closely with third party agencies to developed brand marketing strategies, logos, website, and collateral for three divisions: Residential, Commercial and Hospitality.• Authored all content to include a unique “sustainability” policy that enhanced the integrity of the RMS brand.• Created newsworthy events for PR opportunities, enhance each branded division and generate leads.• Established strategic partnerships with COI’s: Architects, Designers, Commercial Brokers.• Created a calendar of promotional marketing events annually that were instrumental in leasing up multifamily properties.

Hired by Real Estate Developer & Co-Owners to rebrand, market and lead sales efforts for their 1st new boutique hotel.• Led all brand marketing, PR, and business development efforts to launch new boutique hotel.• Brainchild behind new brand voice, strategy, and marketing.• Led creation and design for all marketing content and collateral.• Produced PR events to attract new business and enhance guests’ experience.• Cultivated corporate accounts for both hotels to generate sustainable revenue by nurturing targeted departments.• Developed relationships with COI’s: Executive Assistants, HR, Meeting and Event Planners.• Authored all marketing materials and managed SEO, SEM and SMM.• Achieved 80% occupancy in 6 months, #1 on Trip Advisor, voted “Best Hotel in Stamford.”• Successfully, launched 2nd hotel from the ground up and led pre-opening sales/ brand marketing team.

Hired by CEO of Real Estate Development firm to market and lease retail and office space in Fairfield County, and launch a luxury boutique hotel catered to C-level executives.• Brainchild of the SoNo Design District brand marketing strategy, online directory, and hi-tech wayfinding system to promote a tired “urban center” as the only “commercial design district” between Boston and New York.• Cultivated strategic relationships with COI’s: End Users, Economic Development Directors, Brokers and Real Estate Directors.• Executed nationwide public relations campaigns to build awareness and new business.• Created a “Culinary Council” as a community development initiative to boost morale.• Launched The Hotel Chesterfield as the only luxury boutique hotel in Fairfield County, CT.

Hired by GM of Westchester County Dealership to generate new business for Steelcase and Kimball Furniture NYC to New Haven, CT• Authored thought leadership content for all sales proposals and presentations.• Facilitated thought leadership events to establish firm as “go-to” to for green work environments.• Worked closely with Steelcase R&D Leaders to create newsworthy stories to pitch media for local news coverage.• Pioneered lead generating groups to educate influencers, increase brand awareness and develop new business.• Formed a “Green Team” with other “Green” businesses to become the “go-to” for sustainability expertise and office furniture.• Presented to real estate industry associations to establish Dealership as the authority on “sustainable work environments.”• Developed a series of “Lunch & Learn” events for the A&D community to promote Steelcase products and the firm.

Hired by National Sales Director to become Director of the Northeast on his newly created national sales team. Worked with C-level management in all industries to educate their business development teams on the value of Hoover's data and to educate them on managing their CRM systems. Work closely with SalesForce.com to strategically market the Hoover’s brand and suite of products.

Hired by CEO of a technology start-up to establish strategic alliances with businesses, community organizations and universities to help build membership to their global on-line network and build awareness for their BTM products and services. Developed lead generating campaigns focused on helping F100 companies minimize their IT spending. Created on-line educational platforms and webinar’s for CIO’s to help build brand awareness and facilitated on-line webcasts, discussion threads and local breakfast roundtable events to build brand integrity.

Pioneered a marketing/ new business development role for a global HR Consulting firm to help differentiate their brand from competitors. Led their “Road to Entrepreneurship” program and created “Brown Bag Lunches” to inspire clients. Established LHH as the “Knowledge” experts in Human Capital Management by facilitating strategic marketing and educational events, generating publicity and creating intimate leadership dinners. Volunteered to provide job-readiness workshops in the community as a cause marketing/PR strategy.

Pioneered a Wellness Consulting firm to address healthier corporate cultures, attract and maintain top talent and reduce healthcare costs. Developed 15-minute wellness services to NYC companies challenged with time and budgets. Tailored and customized stress management and communication training programs targeting HR executives. Founded a network of 100+ HR women to cultivate relationships with target audience and build the UrbanSpa15 brand. Created and executed ground-zero wellness workshops for companies trying to get back to work after 9-11.

CENTRAL PARK WESTDesigned & developed new collection of intimate apparel to include: Lounge wear, Sleepwear and Day wear. Pioneered new categories in Spawear and Knit-Dressing. Created and Developed the #1 Pajama for 3 consecutive years for Victoria Secret Stores (850 Nationwide), Designed & Marketed Private Label Apparel Programs for Retailers Nationally: Sak's Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom's, Limited Corporation Stores, Fashion Apparel Catalogues, TJX stores and more. Worked closely with the media and developed nationwide press coverage for the Central Park West brand.

SAM & LIBBY and JUST LIBBYManaged all PR and Special Events in NYC for a San Francisco based Shoe and Junior Apparel Manufacturer.

GIORGIO ARMANI, VALENTINO, EMANUEL UNGARO, CP COMPANY, JOSEPH ABBOUD, ANDREW FEZZA, CALVIN KLEINAssisted the Executive Director of Corporate Communications for the largest International Apparel Manufacturer in the world at the time. Headquartered in Torino, Italy. Managed all internal and external communications. Worked closely with fashion press globally.

DUPONT'S FASHION FIBERS & FABRICS, PUERTO RICO TOURISM, GREEK NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION, I LOVE NY, THE SANDS HOTELS.Managed all PR activities and Special Events for the 5th largest PR Firm Worldwide. Managed Travel & Tourism department. Worked closely with celebrity athletes and spokespeople. Managed press relations nationwide.