Public relations/branding, marketing and communications specialist with almost 30 years experience - Just ask me and I've probably done it

I've been in public relations, branding and marketing for almost 30 years. I've done everything from developing fundraising models for non-profits to press release and media efforts to coordinating large branding campaigns for companies to planning events while also doing the public relations for really big events. I not only coordinated one of the largest toy drives in the country for 11-years but expanded it by almost three-fold, developed marketing campaigns for hospitals, real estate and oil and gas companies, physician partnerships and non-profits. My expertise is in strategy and also have a pretty keen eye for editing - had a really influential family when it came to spelling and grammar - I take that really seriously. I've also developed branding projects for the American Cancer Society, coined the term "detection is protection," and established a network with my State's DOT for organ donor awareness through driver's license renewals and sign-ups.

I love to travel and collect textiles from around the world, hike, canoe, garden, cook and especially love my rescue animals. Currently, I am a volunteer, a member and board member/grant chair of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of Texas (my family came to the colonies really early on). I'm also pretty involved with three environmental groups and support everything from the arts to animal rescue to the environment and protection of natural spaces.

My friends and family think I'm pretty funny and perhaps that gives me a good sense for turning a phrase for copywriting. Also find that my style of writing goes really well with writing successful grants. I like to tell the story but more importantly, engage the reader enough to feel the passion for the cause and want to become invested in the organization.

Work Terms

My hours are flexible - I do what it takes to get the job done. My preferred payment is PayPal. If there's a deadline, just tell me and make sure it happens for you - that's my job. If my rates seem a bit high, I'm worth it. If you're the right project for me and I'm the right consultant for you, we can always talk about $.