Meeting Preference: Email, Phone, Video
Languages: English
*** Preference will be given to direct requests which are from within the SCORE northeast Ohio service area. As a 501C3 nonprofit, SCORE Cleveland serves small business owners and entrepreneurial startups, including non-profits, in Northeast Ohio, covering these counties; Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage, Lake, Lorain, Geauga, Ashtabula, Huron, Sandusky, and Erie. ***
*** If you live outside this service area, please contact your nearest SCORE Chapter. Click on https://www.score.org/, select "find a mentor," and enter your ZIP code. ***
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I am a SCORE mentor with expertise in business development, energy, technology, and digital marketing. With decades of professional experience, I can help entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses thrive in competitive markets.
My specialties include mentoring in business startups, strategic planning, digital marketing, and energy industries. Also, I provide mentoring on nonprofit development, organizational effectiveness, and board governance.
I am a member of the core team for SCORE's Community of Practice for Artificial Intelligence. We are exploring ways AI can be leveraged by small business.
What I Offer:
• Startup Guidance: Help you refine your business idea, create a robust business plan, and launch successfully.
• Strategic Planning: Craft strategies for long-term growth and operational success.
• Digital Marketing Expertise: Enhance online presence and leverage marketing tools for customer acquisition and brand awareness.
• Energy Industry Insights: Navigate the energy and technology sectors with informed advice and up-to-date knowledge.
• Networking Support: Connect you with valuable resources and professionals to accelerate your business journey.
About Me:
>> Technology and Business Success
Throughout my career, I’ve worked at the intersection of technology and business, focusing on innovation and paths to market success. I have served as a consultant, strategist, and mentor to numerous clients, tailoring guidance to their unique challenges and goals.
My approach combines data-driven decision-making with practical experience. At SCORE, I am all about empowering small business owners and fostering sustainable growth.
>> Nonprofit Startup and Development:
If you are a nonprofit, I can help you with starting a nonprofit, improving organizational performance, board governance, stakeholder engagement, fund raising, strategic planning, and the use of information technology.
I have extensive experience working with nonprofits at the local, regional, and national level including economic development, services (food, housing), environmental protection, and community arts programs. I have helped nonprofit boards become more effective, create endowments, etc.
Let’s Connect:
Whether you’re launching your first venture or scaling an existing business, I’m here to provide support, strategies, and insights that drive success. Let’s work together to achieve your entrepreneurial goals or organizational objectives.
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Areas of Expertise
- Branding
- Budgeting
- Business Plan
- Business Structure
- Management & Operations
- Marketing Strategy
- PR/Media
- Product Development
- Social Media
- Software & Applications
- Strategy Development
- Technology
- Websites
- Work/Life Balance
Industry Experience
- Business Consulting & Coaching
- Information Technology
- Nonprofit
- Professional Services
- Public Relations & Communications
- Website Development