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MARKETING AND CHANGE LEADER. NEW BUSINESS, PARTNERSHIPS, INSIGHTS AND PRODUCT INNOVATION. I'm an award winning, independent marketing and design-thinking strategist who leads innovation projects and creates new businesses. My calm, confident leadership manner reduces stress during uncertainty, builds trust and paves the way for new opportunities. EVOLUTION of HEDlines. Year after year, HEDlines has never been the same company - always evolving and learning. I have experience and skills in Human Centered Design, Partnership and New Business Development, Change Strategy, Marketing, Branding, Crisis Communications, and Coaching. As your consultant, I provide clarity, vision and direction to your projects LEARNING. I believe in learning by doing. To better understand micro-enterprise businesses, I started an artisan farmer’s market ice cream company. To learn the world of technology start-ups, I became the CMO of an app technology start-up. As an entrepreneur myself - I coach clients to be nimble and think like a start-up. Running Swim Possible, SBC - a 2015 MN Cup Semi-finalist business provides me with a business "canvas" to grow a public benefit company that changes and potentially could save lives.CURIOUS. I use a Human Centered Design Thinking approach and interview techniques, to gain insights and perspectives that open up new possibilities. I ask questions that inspire insights. I appreciate ambiguity and working in agile environments.RELATIONAL. I am known for the relationships I create. My best work begins by listening. I build networks and partnerships with and for clients. INTERNATIONAL. My work draws from experiences in Australia, Asia, Europe and Africa. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Higher Education International Development Health/Wellness/Medical