Principal-led licensing and business development consultancy helping individuals and companies monetize intellectual property and enhance brand equity. Special emphasis on developing strategy and growing revenue streams for media/publishing clients.

Consultant on several priority business development initiatives for the leading provider of premium digital spoken word audio information and entertainment on the internet, including expanding Audible’s sports and outdoor adventure library through licensing deals with publishers, literary agents and authors, developing and executing a strategy to significantly enhance the company’s presence in the comedy category, and identifying and acquiring non-book content for special promotions and distribution on the Audible Service.

Responsible for the acquisition and retention of key clients in the media industry, as well as the development of long term partnerships across all key product categories, including fashion, beauty and skin care/anti-aging.

Reporting to the CEO, led ModiFace's global new business acquisition initiatives, and strategic sales and marketing activities. Oversaw the New York based sales team, developed and maintained relations with current and future clients, and worked directly with the partnerships team to secure new clients, finalize project details and launch successful applications.

With nearly 50 special interest magazines and related multimedia projects and events, Bonnier Corp. is the #1 media company in America serving passionate, highly engaged enthusiast audiences. In my role as Director of Licensing & Merchandising, I was responsible for leading the company's licensing and product development initiatives across all titles and divisions.

Strategic development and implementation of new business opportunities and management of existing licensing relationships for Jeep outdoor lifestyle brand. Responsible for all aspects of program development, including marketing, sales and retail outreach.

Joined Rodale to head up the firm's first-ever corporate licensing division. Responsible for strategic extension of category-leading health and fitness magazine brands, including Prevention, Men's Health and Runner's World. Developed critical partner relationships, negotiated deals and coordinated integrated marketing activities in order to build brand awareness, attract new customers and generate incremental revenues. Division generated highest margins in the company.

Directed SI's brand extension and licensing activities. Generated over $20M in revenues. Responsibilities included product development, marketing, creative oversight of all advertising and promotional materials, financial management and partnership negotiations. Negotiated agreements with athletes, agents, leagues, players' associations, manufacturers, and media and entertainment companies.

Managed acquisition and manufacturing of books-on-tape product. Sole responsibility for negotiating recording rights valued at $500M.

Managed sales and marketing efforts for domestic reprint, book club and serial rights. Negotiated contracts with trade paperback reprinters, university presses and large-type reprint houses.