Original text

With more than 40 years business experience, 20 in Project Management, and 10 in Marketing and Branding, I'm excited to assist other entrepreneurs launch a successful business.

I'm eager to help SCORE clients by assisting and encouraging their growth to overcome obstacles. With 20 years of real world, day to day, experience of owning and operating an independent business I have the awareness and the knowledge to help support, grow and guide other business owners. Starting as a small showroom and, 20 years later, growing to a top destination design center for industry professionals I have the track record and credentials to help mentor others. I’m looking to share my time and help guide others through the process to success.

I look forward to leveraging my skills to support your entrepreneurial journey. I am well-equipped to help clients in leadership, employee engagement/retention, onboarding, training and development, mindset coaching, social media platform setup, and strategic planning. I've also provided online instructional training, facilitated group discussions, and conducted train-the-trainer sessions. My coaching experience extends to mentoring senior-level leaders and military professionals, supported by certification and extensive coaching hours.

As Product Management leader for technology companies I manage the full life cycle of Product from what needs to be built, does it have a market segment, product definition, pricing, financials, supporting sales and marketing, engaging with supply chain and partners etc. I can bring this experience to help small business thrive in their goals.

I can help facilitate ideation & brainstorming for new and growing businesses as well as developing an understanding of your market, consumer and marketing plan.

CONSULTANT, BUSINESS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT, RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, THOUGHT LEADER
Strategic, multifaceted business professional offering extensive, in-depth experience developing relationships and solutions for top-tier U.S. services institutions. Strong evaluation and planning skills, as well as expert management of corporate development activities. Entrepreneurial approach to drive improved business results through analysis and process improvements.
Core Competencies:

As a passionate and experienced sales & marketing strategist and product marketing expert, I can help you evaluate, create and pitch your unique product or service. I can help to ensure that your marketing plan and content are tightly coupled with your sales activities to help ensure you attract and engage new and existing customers and partners.

Extensive experience with budget, AR/AP, financial reporting and operations. Specialty fields include Research, Healthcare Education, Medicare, Customer Service. Special Interest include Business coaching/planning, Grants, Commercial Real Estate, Event Planning, Arts & Entertainment, Crafts.

Business Plan development, Market Share Growth, Marketing and Advertising, Overall Financial Management (P&L), Supply Chain and Operational Management, Hiring, Staffing, Scheduling and Partnership Development

I can help you get a retail store up and running, morph a craft, artist, or mechanic hobby into a business, figure out what's working or not, and help you make a dime do the work of a dollar until your profit dollars are doing the work for you. Let me hear your ideas and dreams. I converted gas vehicles to electric 30 years ago so nothing sounds crazy to me!