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Driving strategic partnerships and growth for the Venture Mechanics, the largest Startup HUB for in the northwest.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Co-founder of Flaggpole (acquired by SparkRise in June 2020). Recruited to lead dynamic cross-functional team to develop and launch new SaaS social media platform complemented by an influencer marketing agency that brings celebrities, brands & nonprofits together.• Facilitated successful merger, initiated, and closed multiple funding rounds with eight separate investment entities, and led all Board, investor, and key stakeholder meetings and negotiations• Lead cross-functional team to develop new cloud-based products to create a new philanthropic engagement product though careful strategic planning, data driven decision making, strategic partnerships, and leveraging social media.

Federal Way, Wa, Us

Oversaw new product offing "AgingOptions" and all Marketing, Business Development, Sales, Branding, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Market Research, Customer Service, Digital Strategy, and Online Customer Engagements. Implemented new CRM system, company website, and comprehensive territory-based product rollout.

Lynnwood, Wa, Us

(ACQUIRED BY SPARKRISE June 2020)Flaggpole, DBA MEERKAT ALERTS, merges communities, organizations and businesses together through the use of a mobile app-based communication platform. The platform enables schools and non-profits to communicate time-sensitive information to their students, parents, donors, or event participants, while allowing local businesses to help support the school or cause. The app is fully customizable and packed with features that create better relationships, better results and safer communities. Re-envisioned service offering by analyzing market data, evaluating pain points, and leading technology team to develop SaaS based solutions that met the needs of NGOs, Brands, and Schools. Led marketing, business development and strategic planning efforts as well as all board and investor meetings.Built strategic partnerships with FEMA, Twitter (X), and Nextdoor to generate and disseminate local content to over 32,000 social media accounts using AI and automation

Seattle, Wa, Us

Co-founded eight-person marketing consulting agency and led business and marketing operations including customer outreach, contract negotiations, and strategic planning for over 100 local businesses ranging from restaurants to travel industry providers and vineyards. Subject matter expert to clients focusing on increasing revenue, evaluating competitive landscape, lead generation, problem solving, strategic planning, and fundraising.

Co-founded and conceptualized, raised funds, and led new SaaS startup company that integrated manufacturer coupons in a mobile cloud-based technology to simplify consumer savings and enhance brand loyalty. "Startup of the year" award winner. Grocery Cart Savings delivers manufacturer coupons to consumers via a mobile application and their website - allowing consumers to instantly "clip" and add discounts to their existing grocery loyalty cards. We work with Inmar, Kraft, Campbell, Miller-Coors, Inmar and many others.

Berlin, Be, De

(ACQUIRED)TalentSpring, Inc. allows employers to select one of their job openings and go immediately to the best active and passive resumes. TalentSpring uses semantic matching algorithms to find resumes that match all of the criteria for a specific job opening. Lead marketing and sales outreach include product positioning, B2B relationships, SEO, SEM, and general messaging, . Launched and managed 250K keyword longtail SEM campaign, built relationships with key Fortune500 companies, positioned product in marketplace through effective messaging and incorporation of product feedback. Developed initial salesforce.com integration, marketing nurture campaigns, conducted enterprise sales and business development efforts to generate industry awareness and product adoption. TalentSpring was acquired in 2010.

Boise, Idaho, Us

Built and managed highly successful marketing department from scratch and elevated business to become the 6th fastest growing small business in Washington State. Supervised and managed daily marketing activities of team with direct oversight of Strategic Marketing Planning, SEM, SEO, Business Development, Messaging, Branding, Public Relations, Advertising, B2B and B2C Lead Acquisition, Marketing Research and Customer Loyalty score.Successful in tripling lead flow in under 2 years while reducing overall cost per lead through targeted marketing efforts to successfully positioning Guidant as the leader in the Entrepreneurial 401K marketplace.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Lead marketing and strategic planning resource to the Northwest Division, and marketing consultant to the National Home Office. Primary duties included the building of the Division's annual Income Development Plan outlining projected income, ROI and steps necessary to achieve substantial growth. Rolled out Nationwide re-branding of the American Cancer Society to include marks, logos, messaging, template and staff training. Lead teams responsible for collateral development, design, branding and media. Directed all marketing activities surrounding strategic initiative efforts associated with business planning, problem solving, market research, trend analysis, product development, and promotion. Managed all branding, market research, messaging, and division collateral development.Responsible for all marketing efforts within the Division while focused on developing and managing new benefits consulting service targeting Fortune500 companies. Consultant to National Home Office on marketing efforts for key marketing initiatives.

Ba, Marketing & International Business

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General