I am a Global Development professional specializing in economic development, branding, experiential & architectural design, project management, advertising & media production.As Community, Business, and Rural Development Regional Representatives for North Central New Mexico, I provide technical assistance to the businesses and communities in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Taos, and Rio Arriba counties, guiding them to reach their economic development goals.My non-profit experience has centered around animal welfare, having served as Development Director of Pasado's Safe Haven and worked in Government Affairs for Animal Protection Voters to support the passage of humane legislation at the state, local, and federal levels.In Seattle, I served as Director of New Partnerships for global branding firm Hornall Anderson. I was responsible for new client identification and the acquisition of enterprise level clients that represent a wide range of business opportunities.As Director of Client & Media Relations for Fluidity, I expanded the firm’s domestic and international portfolios. Clients included the world’s most respected architects, landscape architects and developers. I cultivated relationships, identified projects, negotiated contracts & liaised with media outlets regarding Fluidity’s built work.I served as Director of Business Development for Thinkwell, an experiential design firm specializing in brand experiences, museums, educational experiences, live shows, theme parks & resorts. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, film studios, cultural institutions, governments & non-profits. I worked domestically & internationally with a focus on the Middle East. Clients include Warner Bros, Universal Studios, Sanrio, Dubai World Trade Center, Ferrari World.I was Manager of Business Development for WET Design, the design company responsible for the Dubai Fountain & Fountains of the Bellagio. I developed WET's portfolio worldwide with an emphasis on the Middle East.I served as producer/account manager for Stun Creative, an LA based advertising agency specializing in branding campaigns, network launches, promos & interstitial content. Clients include NBC Universal, TBS, ABC, MTV, Disney Channel.