Successful, imaginative marketing people and skillful communicators aren't born overnight. It takes plenty of varied experiences to help fertilize the growth process.

My roots are in the newsroom where I’ve worked as a reporter, assignment editor, and producer. I’ve covered news beats, as well enriched segments with compelling stories creating a snapshot of that day in history. Combining pictures with words and using words to enhance pictures are among the skills I've honed and are valuable in reaching targeted audiences.

I love a good story, and my own is weaved through a path working with well-known brands such as BellSouth (now AT&T), Macy’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Jekyll Island. Over the years, I have established a record of success in crafting and implementing communications programs that effectively connect business strategy, branding, products, and people.

I recently checked off a bucket list goal, spending almost ten years working for my hometown of Sandy Springs, where I structured the City’s Communications Department to both proactively market the city and function as an in-house newsroom. I spearheaded the City’s successful rebranding and created the City Springs brand for its new town center.

I’m a writer, storyteller, marketer, problem-solver, the calm in a crisis, a PR firefighter (figuratively and literally, having served as the Fire Department PIO), and have been likened to the Energizer Bunny. I am energized by taking on challenges and delivering positive results.

My success was possible through the teams I’ve had the honor to lead. I am especially proud of these great colleagues who I nurtured to take calculate risks, bring their best self to every task, push their abilities, and smile when looking back on achievements.

Let me know if I can help you reach your company’s next great achievements.

Specialties: Branding and identity strategy, marketing, social media, communications, crisis communications