A BIT ABOUT ME
In a nutshell
I am a chronic challenge-seeker and lifelong learner obsessed with creating things and figuring out ways to make existing things better. I enjoy unpacking complicated problems by approaching each with an inquisitive spirit, creative mind, flexible attitude, and toolkit of frameworks. I find satisfaction in working collaboratively to identify areas for improvement, define approaches, and execute solutions. I use my keen awareness of self and others to craft communications and frame leadership messages into effective stories that grab audiences to spur engagement.
What this means professionally
My professional career spans 20 years helping organizations reshape and adapt structurally, culturally, and operationally – either incrementally or through full-scale transformation – to meet shifts in technology and culture. I have crafted and implemented tailored, cross-functional, data-driven solutions across the full-lifecycle of projects (strategy and planning, business process optimization, technology implementation, and change management), and provided value-added results for public, private, government, and start-up organizations that maximized productivity, realized goals, and achieved missions in the most efficient way possible while achieving sustainable, meaningful results and change.
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Strategy, Branding, and Standardization
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Client Relationships and Matrix Management
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Program and Project Portfolio Management
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Process Optimization and Automation
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Content Creation, User Experience, Visual Design
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Internal/External Communication and Materials
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Change Management and Training & Coaching
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Results Tracking, Measuring, and Storytelling
Career Vision
To be the leader of choice called upon by executive leadership to help define strategy, accelerate change, start new initiatives, foster ‘trusted advisor’ client relationships, and turn around underperforming business functions.
Personal Mission & Values
I seek to inspire, empower, and motivate those within my sphere of influence to innovate and create change for future success and growth.
I am committed to leading with vision, delivering the plan, challenging assumptions, soliciting ideas, using empathy, taking calculated risks, remaining nimble, maintaining high moral/ethical standards, making difficult decisions, living a balanced life, retaining a sense of curiosity, learning from my mistakes, and having fun in the journey.
What I believe
I believe in and embrace a transformational‐leader model in both my professional and personal life. I believe results come from listening and giving priority attention to the needs of customers and those above, adjacent, and below in the organizational hierarchy. I believe in taking the time to do something right, the first time. I have an unapologetic desire to grow and improve both myself and those within my sphere of influence; therefore, I believe in blurring the edges of a role and dabbling in adjacent competencies to deepen understanding and enrich work. I believe it’s important for those who make content, products, and services to be aware of the power they have.
My diversions
I take ballet and read…a lot. In fact, I love to read and am skeptical of those who proudly declare that they don't. It is my opinion that everyone should read, frequently and with variety. If you asked for a recommendation, I'd likely say try one of the below or check out my GoodReads book lists.
Honesty
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity
Innovation
Motivation
Perseverance
Self-improvement
WHAT I VALUE
Thought Leader
Student
Wife
Mom
Ballet Dancer
Music Lover
Avid Reader
Star Wars Nerd
HATS I WEAR
MY GROWTH
Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
University of Arizona
2021
Graduate Certificate,
Strategic Management
Harvard University
2019
BY THE NUMBERS
$2.5B
$1.2B
$2.3M
$500K
to
$1M+
500%
Revenue supported in a recent program leadership role
supporting 2K+ clients
Size of federal program for which I led and developed the marketing and communication strategy/roll-out
Largest budget
maintained for a single program under my control
Typical efficiency improvements and cost savings realized per client engagement while consulting
Adoption rate increase for custom framework designed and delivered
to 22 markets
20+
20+
3
78
>1500
Years providing value to Fortune 500 companies and senior leadership
Years leading teams and programs
Academic Credentials:
1) BS, Org Communications
2) Masters in Business
Administration (MBA)
3) Graduate Certificate,
Strategic Management
Employees and contract resources that have reported to me directly, both onsite and offshore
Professional deliverables created and presented to senior leaders, stakeholders, and customers
What this means personally
Growing up in a military home, I’ve been in the business of having to remain flexible, tackle challenges, learn, create, and communicate for as long as I can remember. I’m an outgoing introvert…a fun-loving soul with a flair for creativity that enjoys social events but also needs alone time to recharge. When not working, you can find me spending time with my husband and 2 daughters as we take impromptu weekend trips, bike the greenway, attend events, or just hang out together at home. We also dress up every Halloween and every Star Wars (or Star Wars spin-off) release.
DELIVERABLES
Examples of my work
Strategic Engagement Model
Developed and implemented a reusable, scalable Strategic Engagement Model (SEM) for a customer facing challenges with technology process, cost, and timelines.
Coordinated technology and business leadership and resources in the management, development, governance, support, and results tracking of the model.
Recognized for 3 awards.
WHO I'VE HELPED
A sampling of my clients
Connect on social or check out the gre
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Sampling of feedback received. Want to see more? LinkedIn
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