Paycove is an invoice automation and payment collection service that integrates directly with CRMs to empower sales teams to streamline their sales pipeline management flow, as well as optimize their payment processing fees.

My range of general business and marketing expertise have helped early stage businesses gain traction and take root. I have worked with dozens of startups to triple yearly web traffic and conversions, secure seed round financing, increase conversions through funnel optimization, launch initial products to gauge early consumer feedback. I'm looking to connect with top startups in the Chicago area to help create sustained, and measurable growth.

Earlybird is Chicago's top studio for startup MVPs and early-stage software development. We love helping non-technical founders get their product to market quickly. We don't simply design and develop software. We help entrepreneurs discover what they should build first. We’re an agile team with a talented and scalable design and development staff experienced in developing web/mobile applications, social layers, and online communities. Our core service offerings: (1) Rapid MVPs for startups (2) Mid-sized cloud applications for growth companies (3) Responsive marketing sites for concept validation & branding We’re developing a rich codebase of features and tools based on identifying common needs among early-stage tech-enabled startups. This allows us to focus our time and effort on the custom elements that make each business unique.As the Account and Project Lead, my focus is on working with innovative startups to identify the most valuable features of their initial product. With talented internal developers and business analysts to help entrepreneurs get to market with a well thought-out, fully implemented product.

Created company-wide multi-channel marketing strategy with chief officers and key stakeholders, including Michael Taus, co-founder of Rent.com.Built dashboard that connected keyword research, Google Analytics information, and Adwords budget to reach seasonal user acquisition goals.Launched go-to market SEO and SEM strategy by identifying and maintaining local high impact keywords from a total of 600 keywords.Launched remarketing initiative for driving returning visitors who did not initially convert back to landing page, increasing conversion rate by 50%.Designed and optimized dozens of display ads across 6 markets.Created and executed content strategy by partnering with 6 industry influencers to grow online content presence

Organized 60 volunteer Chicago Google employees to provide mentorship to over 45 startupsCoordinated 3 events with a total of over 500 guests between Developer Relations, Public Relations, and Community Affairs teamsAuthor on Google Entrepreneurs +Page Google & 1871 project now on www.google.com/entrepreneurs/initiatives/1871.html

Hired and trained a team of marketers to create hundreds of new Google+ Pages, resulting in 3rd highest national team metrics.Developed and executed national Google+ growth strategy of Educational Vertical by targeting thought leaders and directing account managers.Created detailed weekly growth team metrics and KPIs with Director of Community Partnerships. Arranged video conference “Hangout” with clients including NASA, National Geographic, Richard Branson, and Entrepreneur.com.Helped organize and execute Hangout with Barack Obama, March Madness, and Doodle 4 Google campaign.Awards: Team Lead of Month Award, “Team on Your Back” Award, Certificate of Accomplishment for Speaking.

Selected out of national team to present for seven “Tier 1” states for Google’s Get Your Business Online campaignPresenter for seven “Tier 1” states for Google’s Get Your Business Online campaign.Partnered with chambers and business organizations to bring presentations and education to members.

Drafted legal documents for start-up businesses, including regulation memoranda, licensing agreements, operating agreements, website terms of use, privacy policies, and vendor agreements.Discussed small business strategies and legal issues with supervisors, co-workers, and outside counsel.