I founded a series of New York City lectures and special events that focuses on 19th century antebellum and gilded-age history, people & events. Curated roster of expert speakers from the art, architecture, design, fashion and social history to give intimate presentations in a parlor of NYC landmarked building. Developed special events for clients including product launches, spirits promotions & private functions.

Since launching this arts and events public relations and marketing consultancy, I've handled publicity and marketing for various theater, dance, and special events. I also consult to larger firms where I partner and/or advise on new ways to increase publicity and sales.

For this 8 month production fundraising project, I was producer all aspects of this record-breaking one night event. My duties included securing the venue, hiring and negotiating technical crew, specifying set elements, designing and art directing the event program, poster, and collateral, supervising all load-in/out, hosting guests, managing talent, and reconciling all financials. The event was one of the most highly visible and profitable events for the client and was taken on a national tour for further fundraising.

One of the leading downtown entertainment venues and member of the Lower Manhattan Arts League, the award-winning Dixon Place presents 500+ shows per year in a new multi-functional complex with an adjoining full service cocktail lounge and visual art gallery. As a senior staff member during the launch of the complex, my duties included:• Planned and executed all marketing & media placements for theater programming, special events, benefits, and institutional campaigns. Primary media contact for all events and programming.• Directed staff in creating eblasts, web content, printed materials and social media. Managed and wrote Facebook and Google Adwords campaigns• Supervised photography & graphic design for theater programming, special event, and venue marketing.• Nominated Dixon Place for awards and special honors: Municipal Arts Society "New York Place That Matters," New York IT Awards, and various media recognition.• Applied for and received American Express Externship Marketing Program.• Created sponsorship-driven events for venue; created and produced the top revenue-producing programming and fundraising events for Dixon Place.• Worked closely with Artistic Director on selecting artist submissions, show recruitment, and festival programming. Collaborated with community partners and agencies in cross-promotion and co-productions.

Nutter Media, AAB Events, Chermayeff & Geismer Design, Colonnade Gallery, Sherry-Lehmann Wines, Loft Life Magazine, SRO Events.

One of New York's favorite charities needed to revive a dormant catering business which I rebranded and launched for the fashion, media, and arts industries. Sales increased 75% during tenure; new image and business is considered a model for the non-profit social enterprise industry. Clients included MAC, IAC, Conde Nast, NY Public Library, & Estee Lauder.• Packaged, branded, launched, and marketed new social enterprise venture - The Works Catering - for Housing Works. Sourced photography, image, food stylists, and digital agency to donate high-end pro-bono services for all marketing materials. Established relations with food and lifestyle media. Recruited national food press, restaurateurs, and PR professionals to serve on advisory board.• Developed marketing and event programs to promote company services and capabilities including tasting parties, direct mail, public relations, barters and sponsorships.• Worked with chef on pricing, menu development, and presentation of product.• Hired, trained & styled staff; produced and managed events; developed relations with arts, corporate, cultural, and charitable organizations through direct contact.

This global luxury jewelry retailer and manufacturer hired me to raise their profile both in local and international markets and to also promote their senior design and management employees as experts in their fields. Sales increased 15% during tenure and the entire brand saw a significant improvement through advertising, marketing materials, and events.• Created and managed advertising and marketing programs to increase company profile, improve brand identity, and promote company principals. Hired and managed marketing design staff.• Established and maintained relations with the international design media.• Produced product catalogs including supervising all studio photography, styling, and printing production.• Supervised advertising of corporate and retail campaigns including holiday, sales promotion and co-op advertising; negotiated media buys and publicity placements.• Developed community relations with arts, cultural, and charitable organizations through key event sponsorships; managed corporate functions at industry trade events.

After several years of haute couture, retail, and design public relations, I established my own consultancy to advise clients on marketing, PR & media relations, brand & product development. Part of this venture included being a founding partner of a clothing company which became an international media sensation during New York Fashion Week show with the line being sold at Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Bergdorf-Goodman, and high-end international boutiques.• Key Accounts and Projects: Viacom, Draft Worldwide, Ivana Trump, Taschen Publishing, Hearst Magazines, Genre Magazine, Mont Blanc, Oven Media, Tom of Finland Foundation.

As a leading film production company with an esteemed library, King’s Road was looking for New York based theatrical projects to raise their profile prior to an anticipated stock offering. I produced a successful off-Broadway play which received critical acclaim and ran for over 5 months. The publicity helped raise their stock price to their intended goals.• Handled day-to-day operations, planning, administration, and promotion of off-Broadway theatre production.• Cast plays, managed creative staff, retained vendors and designers, managed budgets and contractors.• Negotiated and supervised all technical installations and weekly costs.• Planned marketing and promotion strategies with advertising and PR agencies including media buys, publicity strategy, and guerrilla street marketing.