Represented by InkWell Management, New York, NY • Kim Witherspoon (founding partner) and Alexis Hurley (literary agent)Founder of Quotabelle, a conscious company that develops products and programs designed to creatively discover more female role models. We're adding missing voices back into history. And, ensuring that remarkable women and girls aren't overlooked going forward.Quotabelle's patented tech platform marries mobile storytelling with e-commerce {patent no. 9,223,881}.Our books are meticulously researched and intentionally designed. They're carried by retailers, booksellers, museums and boutiques around the world. We work alongside the leaders of small businesses + Fortune 500 corporations, schools + universities, nonprofits + government organizations to facilitate meaningful discussions in workshops, conferences and classrooms. And, our books and artisan goods are used for client thank you's, team recognition, speaker gifts and conference giveaways.Books & Print Goods:Signed & Sealed · May 17, 2022 · ISBN 978-0762478322 · Running Press / HachetteBravely · March 2, 2021 · ISBN 978-0762471515 · Running Press / HachetteBravely Guided Journal · March 2, 2021 · ISBN 978-0-7624-7152-2 · Running Press / Hachette Salutations & Signoffs Boxed Notecards · March 2, 2021 · Running Press / HachetteGrit & Grace · October 2, 2018 · ISBN 978-1631065309 · Quarto Publishing Beautifully Said · April 15, 2017 · ISBN 978-1631063107 · Quarto Publishing · 12th print runUseful Gifts · August 9, 2017 · ISBN 978-1480840232 Member · Society of Children's Book Writers and IllustratorsIn the news:NPR · 51% with Allison Dunne: "Quoting Modern Women"Sunday Washington Post Magazine: "She started a company focused on quotes from women."Entrepreneur Magazine: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Help Their Daughters Follow in Their FootstepsFairfax County Times: Fairfax startup shares women's voices with the world

Founder of Signature thinkers, a firm specializing in strategic branding, marketing + thought leadership. * Introduced a novel program designed to help business and nonprofit leaders become visible experts. * Led the rebranding of the Capital Area Food Bank, Washington, DCIn the news:Washington Post · byline in the Business section: Growth of professional services firms hinges on the visibility of expertsUpstart Business Journal · a Seuss-inspired byline: Oh, the places you'll go entrepreneurs

Firm Director and Non-equity Partner | National Consulting Marketing (2006–2012)Marketing Director | Global Industries (2005–2006)Marketing Director | Global & US Public Sector (2002–2005)Responsible for leading talented teams of strategic marketing and communications professionals that worked together and with partners to rapidly grow one of the world's leading professional services firms.

As a core member of the executive leadership team, shaped the brand, marketing and communications strategies for this high-growth, international wireless and Internet consulting firm. * Built marketing and communications infrastructure to reposition company for IPO. * Integrated newly acquired Swedish wireless consulting firm.* Named wireless tech play: Defywire. Created brand strategy and visual identity in preparation for divestiture, leading to $10M in venture capital funding.

Marketing Director, State Government Sector (1998-2000)Director, Corporate Public Relations (1992-1998)Senior leader on the corporate marketing and communications team responsible for spearheading strategic positioning to drive growth for global, publicly traded consulting and systems integration firm. Directed corporate communications including PR, event marketing, and industry analyst relations. As director of marketing for fast-growing state government practice, led team of marketing, PR and pursuit professionals. * Developed corporate-wide talent branding program to position AMS as employer-of-choice among MBA and undergraduate recruits in the hyper-competitive dot-com era.

Recruited by country managing director to create leadership position in German market by seizing market share from entrenched national competitor through calling card acquisition and phone service usage.* Project manager for $50M contract* Leader of 20-person multi-national team* Based in Frankfurt, Germany

Introduced first-ever marketing program. Worked with military and civilian leaders to increase revenue and expand customer base for extensive portfolio of community programs, ultimately allowing programs to become self-sustaining. * Built 10-person marketing, PR, graphic design and print team. * Pioneered model corporate sponsorship program.* Based in Frankfurt, Germany.