I like to turn ideas into reality. I like solving problems with smart people. As an entrepreneur, I am willing to take measured risks, passionate about the things I'm interested in, and I love to learn and grow. I am driven by the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of the people around me, whether helping a client win business or creating a warm and inviting neighborhood pub in my community.My top five core strengths are activator, responsibility, connectedness, achiever, and arranger (Strengths Finders 2.0, Tom Rath). That means I get things done. I do what I say I'm going to do and I believe integrity is everything. I approach work collaboratively and efficiently; I like working in teams to solve tough problems. I am an effective and engaging communicator, coach, and mentor. I have a knack for seeing the big picture and connecting the dots. I put myself in the shoes of my clients and their customers to create winning proposals. My superpower is authenticity which allows me to connect with people and build fruitful partnerships quickly. A leader in the sales and proposal development industry, I am an APMP-certified proposal professional, an association Fellow (life-long supporter/mentor/teacher), a former member of the International Board of Directors and Local chapter Chair, and a top-rated speaker at industry events. I'm a proud member of the Entrepreneurs Organization and have been a member of the Nashville Chapter since 2019.