Strategic and tactical consultant with diverse clientele, focusing on quick, effective improvement across operations, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and communications. B2B and B2C. Brand and product development; forecasting and modeling; igniting fast growth through inbound and outbound marketing; demand generation; KPI tracking; cost analysis and control; Research & Development; grant writing; leadership training; and organizational structuring.* Current client #1: Environmental Sciences & Technology startup. Development and implementation of sales and marketing systems, logistics and supply chain management focusing on cost control, market positioning, demand forecasting, and operations management.* Current client #2: FinTech startup. Strategic marketing, positioning, and content marketing for a B2B banking and financial services technology company. Sales development and lead gen. Designing and build Communications strategy.Current client #3: Implementing, training, and optimizing manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma for B2B manufacturer. * Recent client #1: Revamped fundraising strategy; created collateral; researched and wrote multimillion grant application for nonprofit organization. * Recent client #2: Launched B2B company specializing in corporate wellness services. Developed company brand and identity, marketing materials, website and graphic design; implemented lead generation system and PR department.* Recent client #3: Created their first ever growth model and sales forecast for internationally famous luxury brand. Revamped all Brand, Identity, and marketing collateral, including website and client-side sales and marketing kits.

Published three books, The Bliss Experiment (Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster), Thriving with Chronic Pain and Sunrise in Ojai. Fourth book forthcoming.. Freelance writer for major publications in the USA and Canada. Freelance book editor for two projects. Media personality with appearances on television and radio shows including most major networks. Paid speeches, seminars, and workshops across the United States. • Signed six-figure contract for The Bliss Experiment with Atria/Simon & Schuster.• 200 TV and radio appearances include: CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS, NPR, SiriusXM, CBS Radio, Cumulus, Westwood One, Clear Channel, and nationally syndicated programs on a diverse range of topics.• Freelance writing assignments include CBS News, Huffington Post, Family Circle, Redbook, AskMen.• Built and managed multi-platform social media presence reaching hundreds of thousands daily through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.

Founding team-member, later promoted to Executive Director of a spinoff 501(c)3 associated with a larger international nonprofit. Oversaw all functions including mission, programming, fundraising, marketing, membership development, identity and branding, public relations, financial operations, budgeting, staffing, volunteer coordination, and compliance. Acted as a primary public figure, including extensive public speaking. Edited or wrote all the of the collateral marketing materials and oversaw digital assets and social media campaigns.. Responsible for creating strategic vision, long-range planning, and detailed implementation.• Increased membership by 10 times. • Established a major donor program, securing the financial future of the organization.• Expanded from one to eight locations within 18 months.• Attracted the participation of celebrity and well-known national figures.

Provided leadership and direction for all aspects of a multimillion-dollar for-profit media corporation that was associated with a mission-driven nonprofit. Managed complex cross-sector strategic development and operations. Responsible for production and editorial initiatives. Directed product development, operations, production and manufacturing, sales, marketing, branding and identity, digital and social media platform development, strategic planning, fundraising, and financial management responsibilities. Dramatically increased worldwide brand recognition. Played a key role in restoring profitability and expanding operations across three continents. • Pioneered the development and launch of 120+ projects, which encompassed multimillion-dollar budgets. • Spearheaded efforts to increase sales volume by 300% utilizing superior business skills.• Achieved a consistent 45% annual increase in a highly competitive book publishing, music and instructional video industry.• Led the company from an unknown player to a high profile nationally recognized brand in its category.• Launched a successful website re-design, enhanced e-commerce abilities, quintupled web revenue.• Introduced cost control strategies that reduced operating expenses by over 50%.