Creative, driven, and hands-on professional with more than 20 years of experience in marketing communications, branding, and advertising with special expertise in social media marketing approaches blended with traditional marketing channels. Experience developing the ideal mix of marketing elements in order to sell products, attract customers, engage members, build a brand, and support larger corporate goals. Extensive small business experience - including website development (user experience, information architecture); social media setup and maintenance; and business planning. Very skilled journalist and copyeditor (using Chicago and AP Styles) with extensive portfolio to share with potential clients.