How it all began

Since 2005, I have successfully operated a U.S.-based marketing agency, working with industry leaders across hospitality, corporate leadership, and digital innovation. In 2019, I moved to France, where I now consult internationally on:

🗸 Brand Strategy & Messaging Architecture
🗸 Go-to-Market Planning
🗸 Marketing Team Oversight & Hiring
🗸 Cross-Department Communication Alignment
🗸 Proposal & Pitch Development
🗸 Executive-Level Thought Leadership Strategy
🗸 B2B Marketing Infrastructure & Campaigns
🗸 Content Systems & Marketing Ops
🗸 Leadership Branding (LinkedIn, speaking, etc.)

 My background

Helping brands & executives amplify their impact through marketing, AI innovation, and strategic storytelling.

With over 20 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and executive coaching, I specialize in helping businesses amplify their brand, streamline communications, and integrate leading technology efficiencies.

I am honored to have collaborated with Fortune 500 brands, hospitality leaders, and global executives—developing award-winning campaigns and crafting high-impact corporate messaging.

Specialized Courses & Training Programs

As a Harvard & Stanford-trained consultant, I have developed high-level corporate training programs for leadership teams and professionals.

Published Courses & Training Programs

🔹 Branding for Corporate Leadership Teams
🔹 Corporate Brand Audit & Market Positioning
🔹 Strategic Brand Development & Digital Marketing
🔹 Business Incubator & 90-Day Go-to-Market Plan
🔹 AI-Enhanced Productivity & Team Efficiency
🔹 Executive PR & Crisis Communication Management
🔹 Annual Strategic Planning & Reporting
🔹 Media Pitching & Public Relations Mastery

 Press, Certifications, & Awards

GET TO KNOW ME

I enjoy initiating change that is important in reaching long-range goals, and I can often see the ‘big picture’ & the necessary steps to achieve those objectives.

  • Please note: This is not an exhaustive list due to non-disclosure agreements.

    THERMALCRAFT

    WHOLE FOODS MARKET

    US BANK

    CHASE

    TRAVEL OREGON

    TOYOTA

    OREGON WINE BOARD

    SAPPORO

    RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT

    INTEL

    SUBZERO CONSTRUCTORS

    TRUE CORE

    JAMISON DOOR

    NATIONAL TOURISM ALLIANCE

    TRAVEL PORTLAND

    NEIGHBORWORKS AMERICA

    WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE

  • Please note: This is not an exhaustive list due to non-disclosure agreements.

    PIERRE HERMÉ

    LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE

    TOURAINE TOURISME

    MONUMENTS NATIONAUX FRANCE

    CHATEAU CHENONCEAU

    CHATEAU VILLANDRY

    VAUX LE VICOMTE CHATEAU

    HÔTEL FOUGÈRE

    PÉPINIÈRES CAVATOR

    HOTEL DES DEUX ILES

    DIDON RESTAURANT

    PERFECTLY PARIS RENTALS

    PELOTON COFFEE

    GRIFFON RESTAURANT

    HOTEL HOY

    HOTEL DEUX GARES

    BONNARD RESTAURANT

    HOTEL DU SENTIER

  • AI for Corporate Leadership Teams

    Corporate Brand Audit

    Brand Strategy Planning

    Business Incubator

    90 Day Go-to-Market

    Event Marketing Launch

    PR Crisis Management

    Pitching to Media

    Project Charter Success

    Year-End Reporting & Annual Planning Program

  • 2018

    Teaching and Learning Strategies for Higher Education

    Harvard University

    A study on various approaches to pedagogy, adult-learning studies & teaching strategies.


    2014

    Advanced Project Management

    Stanford University

    Blended academic theory with proven project management techniques from leading for managing projects, portfolios and complex systems.


    1999

    Business Administration

    University of Oregon

    Lundquist College of Business with a concentration on marketing and languages.


    AWARDS

    Travel Oregon Outstanding PR Program & Initiative Award

    University of Oregon Journalism School Preferred Partner

    Webvisionary Awards Best Social Media Campaign

    Boutique Lifestyle and Lodging Best in Tourism Award

    Boutique Lifestyle and Lodging Extraordinary Contribution to the Hospitality Industry

    SoMe Best Social Media in Hospitality Award, Recognition of Outstanding Digital Campaign of the Year

  • This is a non-exhaustive list.

    National Geographic

    Food & Wine

    Le Figaro

    Radio Nova

    Men’s Journal

    A / R France

    Architectural Digest

    LA Times

    Fodors

    Gavot

    The Independent UK

    Virgin-Atlantic

    La Carte Magazine

    Alaska Airlines Magazine

    Travel Channel

    Gear Patrol

    Delta Sky Magazine

    Milk Decor

    USA Today

    Frommers Guide

    Tokyo Journal

    Elle France

    Destination Marketing

    Business Insider

    Evasion

    Road Trippers

    Master Chef, France

    Vert de Vine Wine Magazine

    Times UK

    GQ Magazine

    International Traveller Magazine

    Visa Black Card Luxury Magazine

    Monocle Magazine

    Vogue

    Star Chefs

    Lonely Planet

    Afar Magazine

    Via Magazine

    Thrillist

    Wall Street Journal

    • Google Prompting Essentials

    • Google AI Essentials

    • Generative AI for Leaders, Vanderbilt University

    • ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success,, Vanderbilt University

    • ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories, Vanderbilt University

    • Prompt Engineering, Vanderbilt University

    • Agentic AI & AI Agents for Leaders, Vanderbilt University

Core Values & Philosophy

I don’t offer templated strategies. I embed inside your brand like an extension of your leadership team—bringing clarity, focus, and real marketing traction. Whether you need a full go-to-market refresh, high-stakes proposal overhaul, or executive communications support, I deliver strategic firepower without the full-time hire.

My work is driven by:

✔️ Honesty & Transparency – Authenticity in every strategy.
✔️ Creativity & Innovation – Future-forward brand positioning.
✔️ Excellence in Communication – Compelling storytelling & engagement.
✔️ Empowerment Through Education – Knowledge-sharing & mentorship.
✔️ Strategic Vision & Execution – Turning big ideas into real-world impact.

📍 Currently based in France, I split my time between the French countryside, Paris, and international client engagements.