As an Independent Marketing Professional, I leverage my marketing talents to first gain intimate understanding of my clients’ challenges and opportunities to develop and implement tailored growth strategies, while managing a decentralized network of designers, programmers and print solutions. Whether companies need a little creative infusion or a complete marketing strategy, I partner with them to create client focused solutions for healthcare, financial, legal, real estate, industrial and non-profit market segments.-Manage long-term retainer arrangement for healthcare and financial advisory practice to provide tailored marketing strategy, initiate brand strategy plan and enhance client relationships.-Develop and implement repeatable prospecting and recruiting systems.-Develop client engagement and retainment strategies and led prospect outreach initiatives.-Develop marketing plans outlining goals, areas of growth and steps needed to meet objectives.-Manage educational luncheon and trade show events.-Develop rebranding and creative campaigns in the healthcare, industrial, non-profit, financial, agriculture and legal industries.

Hellman is a marketing agency obsessed with fostering new ideas and bringing brands to life. Focusing on the bold and innovative, our in-house creative team of Warhols, Steinbecks, and Spielbergs deliver marketing solutions that don’t just work; they build a connection between you and your market. At Hellman, we bring out your brilliance and leave boring at home. If you’re looking to break a few eggs, spark a fire, and make an impact, Hellman can help.- Provide inspired leadership company wide.- Develop and implement strategic plan to guide the direction of the business.- Make high-level decisions about operational policies and procedures.- Create, communicate and model the company culture, vision and mission.- Plan, implement and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance.- Lead, guide, direct and evaluate employees.- Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.- Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.- Oversee day-to-day operation of the company.

The Institute for Decision Making (IDM) is the economic and community development outreach unit of Business and Community Services at the University of Northern Iowa. IDM has a 30-year record of delivering tailored and innovative planning, technical assistance, applied research, and training to nearly 800 communities, economic development groups, chambers of commerce, state agencies/associations, convention and visitor bureaus, community planning groups and other similar not-for-profit organizations throughout Iowa.Strategic Marketing Services has over 20 years of experience providing business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumers (B2C) market research services to businesses. While most of our projects historically have been B2B, we are highly skilled and experienced with B2C studies. At SMS, we understand the differences between these markets and how they impact the design and implementation of research studies. As a full-service market research firm, we create customized research strategies designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. Whether your organization needs B2B or B2C research services, SMS delivers the business intelligence you need to make wise decisions.- Oversee and lead sales and marketing efforts.- Brand development and management.- Creation and implementation of marketing strategies.- Management of digital marketing, events and client communications.

ME&V is a full-service advertising and integrated marketing communications firm. ME&V offers a wide spectrum of creative marketing services including animation, audio/video production, copywriting, fundraising, graphic design, interactive services, media placement, public relations and research specializing in healthcare, education, financial, and non-profit marketing.- Created and managed fully integrated client marketing strategies to drive results leveraging full-service capabilities of both the agency and affiliated network of marketing services. - Managed over 1.5 million in marketing and advertising budgets. - Developed and cultivated relationships to uncover and attain marketing and sales goals with over 80 clients in a variety of industries. - Led internal creative teams from project inception to completion. - Maintained and managed a consistent pipeline of more than 100 projects.- Instrumental in the success and growth of clients ranging from nonprofit organizations to billion dollar global corporations.

VGM Financial Services provides business-to-business equipment financing solutions to the homecare and golf industries. Developed and maintained key relationships with vendor and customer accounts in the healthcare industry. Worked with the vendor’s sales force and credit departments to supply financial solutions to their customers. Managed customer accounts in the US Northeast territory and tailored financing packages.