Providing science based enrichment programs to preK through 6th grade students through after school programs, workshops, in-class field trips, summer camps, special events, and birthday parties. Check out www.MadScienceFun.com for more information.

Creating interactive story applications for iOS devices. Developed concept, produced content, sourced programmer and illustrator, negotiated contracts and managed projects in the pipeline. Built web site. Launched first app in July 2011. More info: www.NurturingTales.com

Marketing, communications, strategic planning and business development consultancy supporting app developers and the electronic entertainment industry.

Responsible for leading the development and execution of all PR activities for the online search and advertising company. Provide strategic counsel to executives and other stakeholders. Partner with marketing, investor relations, sales and product teams to develop and execute PR programs. Write press releases, messaging and Q&A’s as well as bylined articles. Pitch and secure speaking opportunities.

Contract and project based. Provide strategic counsel; develop and execute communication projects; and, create PR materials, messaging and collateral marketing pieces. Select clients/projects:• Microsoft, Redmond, WA – Supported launch of MSN Music the predecessor to Zune. Directed post launch PR campaigns and promotions as well as assisted with the European launch. Worked on re-launch of MSN Health & Fitness, projects for MSN Video and other MSN Information Services group assignments. Directed multiple PR agencies for consumer, business and technology outreach.• Blue Frog Media, Seattle, WA – Provided strategic communications counsel; developed messaging, copy and creative design for tradeshow collateral materials.• Scoville Public Relations, Seattle, WA – Consulted on PR and crisis plans, press releases, messaging, events and special projects. Fielded electronic survey and managed project which led to a 10-page feature story in Washington CEO Magazine.

Established and led the PR department for the Home Loans and Insurance Services Group. Supported the president, 10 EVP’s and 22,000 employees of the unit. Primary spokesperson working with all levels of national and local, print and broadcast media. Created and executed communication programs to drive sales and support initiatives; coordinated initiatives with other business line, corporate, regional, government and internal communications teams.• Directed communication during aggressive acquisition period which included five companies, more than five million customers and 12,500 employees in an 18 month period. Minimized negative publicity from increased customer service challenges, facility closings and layoffs.• Wrote and edited press releases, corporate statements, bylined articles as well as other marketing and communication pieces; worked with staff to pitch and field media inquiries; prepared briefings, messaging and Q&A’s; and, acted as Group lead for issue management.

Directed global PR program, established policies and procedures, developed corporate and product PR plans and materials, and directed agencies in the U.S. and U.K. Created multifaceted program that focused on B2B and analysts, merchants and consumers, as well as investment community. • Developed plans for rollout into new countries (United Kingdom, Canada, Korea and Japan). • Directed tradeshow activities - booth design, collateral material, staffing, load-in/tear down.

Responsible for business, product and corporate communications. Managed PR agency. • CORPORATE/BUSINESS – Member of Sony N.A. corporate communications council (Sony Corp., Music, Pictures and Electronics, etc.). Liaised with international divisions of Sony Computer Entertainment. Managed relationships with national business reporters, analysts and industry trade associations. Counseled executives on company and product issues. Identified and media trained company spokespersons. Responsible for crisis communication.• PRODUCT – Developed and managed successful PR campaigns for the PlayStation brand, hardware and more than 25 top-selling games. Teamed with third-party publishers to raise visibility of the PlayStation brand and strengthen market position.• EVENTS – “Game Before the Game” at the Super Bowl; participation at MLB and NHL All-Star Games; MTV’s Winter Lodge; and, directed trade shows, media events and tours.

Managed PR and launched 17 video game and computer software titles. Negotiated magazine covers and special interest stories. Partnered with Sony Corporation of America, Sony Music and Sony Pictures. • Created and directed a unique PR campaign for Johnny Mnemonic – a game based on a TriStar Pictures movie. Secured significant national coverage with print, broadcast and online media.

Established PR department, policies, procedures and style guides. Developed messaging, press releases, reviewers’ guides and collateral material. Launched 28 software and video game SKU’s.

Directed the marketing, sales and distribution of three start-up computer publications (COMP! Magazine, AtariUser, ST Journal). Copy-editing, graphic design and print production experience.