Joined firm following acquisition of Affect by Gregory FCA, top 30 public relations and marketing firm. Led corporate strategy, business development, and management of New York office and remote workforce. Oversaw successful integration of 20 Affect team members with 70 existing employees while supporting rapid growth to 140 team members. • Achieved acquisition and revenue targets for growth and profitability in less than 6 months through 100% client retention, 20% organic growth, cross-selling of services, and securing of $3M in net new contracts across agency.• Drove inbound new client inquiries by 23% through marketing and business development initiatives. Increased visibility and brand awareness for firm through thought leadership and active participation in industry forums and professional organizations.• Reduced operating expenses by 30% in the New York office with technology contract savings of 10–15% across the company after highlighting potential areas of cost savings or reduction. • Established dynamic, collaborative teams with a focus on goals and value creation through culture building, DE&I, incentives, rewards, professional development, and executive coaching.

Founded and led boutique agency offering marketing and public relations services, including brand strategy, digital marketing, lead generation, trade shows and events, social media, and corporate communications. Built award-winning agency (60+ awards, including several Best Places to Work awards). Drove new business development, marketing and operations for the firm focused on technology, healthcare, professional and financial services clients. Served as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) developing brand strategy and program execution for clients, spearheading executive coaching, media training and crisis communications for high-risk/high-value clients. Devised and directed client campaigns for M&A, IPO, VC and private equity financing and other major liquidity events or corporate initiatives. Served as executive spokesperson and media and liaison for industry professional organizations (more than 100+ speaking opportunities and articles published including CNN, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc. Huffington Post, and U.S. News & World Report). Conducted M&A process, managed due diligence, legal, governance and compliance.• Achieved YOY growth of 15–30% over last decade, including successfully navigating COVID-19 (FY 2020 and 2021) to attain highest profitability in firm’s history without decreasing headcount or revenue.• Took aggressive and proactive approach to understanding and adopting new technologies that level up team’s skill set, create new business opportunities, and realize first-to-market advantages for social media, blockchain, cryptocurrency, ML/AI, and Web 3.0 service offerings.• Founded network of global PR partner companies, The WITH Global Alliance, on 5 continents in 26 markets to generate new business opportunities and offer clients international services.

Recipient Presidential Outstanding Soldier Award