C-Level Executive * Non-Profit Leader * New Business Developer * Marketing Innovator
Unique blend of executive management experience in for-profit and non-profit environments, from global Fortune 100 to start-up companies. Highly innovative with a proven track record of results. A 2-time American Marketing Association Edison Award winner and named by Advertising Age magazine as one of the Top 100 marketers in the United States. More than thirty years of proven, progressive management experience.
Core Competencies
Strategic planning -- particularly focused on innovation, new business development, business unit turnarounds and other complex organizational problems. Detail oriented, with strong analytical skills.
Team building -- especially in leading cross-functional teams and in moving groups toward consensus and common goals. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Executive management -- with full profit-and-loss accountability and the highest level of ethical standards. Experience working in international environments. Have served on, worked with, reported to, and recruited Boards of Directors.
Creativity – both in strategy and in directly managing or working with creative personnel, agencies, and production companies. Extensive background in advertising, promotion, publishing, and media.
Marketing – rooted in classical marketing practices, but also deeply engaged and experienced with emerging digital, social, and viral channels.
Negotiating – proven experience with licensing agreements, partnerships, joint ventures, vendor contracts and production funding.
Fundraising – experience in major donor development, foundation grants, traditional direct mail fundraising appeals, and emerging digital and social media methods.
Leadership & Organizational Development – building structures, processes and healthy company cultures that produce accountability and results.More...