In my role as Chief Operating Officer at SKS Studio, I am responsible for overseeing operations and working closely with the Leadership Team to ensure the company's goals and objectives are being met. I work with the team to develop operational strategies that foster a collaborative design culture and contribute to achieving the company's vision.

Develop & Manage Overall Marketing & Business Development Efforts for a Team of Creative Landscape Architects on World Class Projects. Tasks Include:Pipeline & CRM DevelopmentProposal & Contract ManagementMarketing Design Support

My role was to serve as a liaison to our commercial client base which includes amenity & property owners & developers, designers and engineers to provide the necessary guidance and support in order to better realize concept to reality by making proper selection of features & attractions. Based upon my background and experience of designing water parks and other commercial venues, I understand the importance of properly assessing programming options and integrating features and attractions that will maximize entertainment value and increase revenue opportunities. I work closely with the design & development team early in the design phase to maximize spatial relationships, increase capacity levels, reduce impacts on infrastructure & operations, and develop proper integration of brand & theme all while delivering to meet budget and time constraints.Specialties: Programming, Conceptualization and Site PlanningMarketing and Business DevelopmentLicensed Landscape Architect in Wisconsin Vortex Aquatic Structures International is a leading manufacturer and supplier of water features for recreation aquatic play. With over 5,000 installations worldwide, our offering covers every market from municipal Splashpads to large-scale water parks, hotels & resorts, family entertainment centers and private developments. In addition to our large selection of products, Vortex also engages with design and consulting firms to provide complete solutions for aquatic environments.

Business Development Program ManagementDesign Leadership Client Management

Work as a Programmer, Designer, and Project Manager to develop projects from the conceptual stages through construction including some of the largest projects for the company. Focused creative talents on the programming and design of a variety of projects including municipal, commercial and resort facilities. Experience covers projects both nationally and internationally. Strengths are at assisting clients establish a design to a budget and serving as a the client’s conduit to other consultants and stakeholders to communicate their vision. Enjoys working with Owners and Operators to balance dream with reality and creating unique environments that will entertain and engage guests of all ages for years to come. Active in the industry writing articles for trade magazines and making presentations to industry professionals at such exhibits as the Internation Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) , the World Waterpark Association Convention & Conference (WWA), the National Recreation and Parks Association National Congress (NRPA) and other state park and recreation conferences, campground organizations seminars and public meetings.

Landscape designer for a residential design/build landscape company. Duties performed included marketing, sales, design, estimating, construction and construction administration.