Growth Happens When Strategy Leads Marketing.
Marketing Strategist | Fractional CMO | Communications Leader
I help businesses, associations, and organizations identify growth opportunities, strengthen customer engagement, and build marketing systems that deliver measurable results.
Helping organizations connect strategy, communication, & growth.
Strategy First. Marketing Second.
For more than 25 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of marketing, communications, customer experience, events, advocacy, and business growth.
My career has taken me from corporate leadership roles to entrepreneurship, giving me a unique perspective on how organizations grow, communicate, and connect with the people they serve.
Today, I help businesses and organizations move beyond random marketing tactics and build strategies that support long-term growth.
How I Help Organizations Grow
| Strategic Planning Align marketing efforts with business goals and organizational priorities. | Communications Leadership Build trust through clear messaging and stakeholder engagement. | Customer Experience Create experiences that strengthen loyalty and long-term relationships. |
| Growth Strategy Identify opportunities for visibility, lead generation, and retention. | Team Alignment Connect leadership, operations, and marketing around shared goals. | Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement Build participation, trust, and community support through strategic communication and relationship-building. |
Organizations & Industries Served
Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with organizations across advocacy, associations, small business, real estate, auction marketing, and community leadership to strengthen communication, improve engagement, and support long-term growth.
Advocacy & Associations
Developed communication strategies, event marketing campaigns, member engagement initiatives, advocacy outreach, and stakeholder communications.
Organization: JNCL-NCLIS
Key Initiatives:
Language Advocacy Day Student Advocacy Academy Advocacy Action Days Legislative Updates Membership Communications Event Marketing & Promotion
Community Leadership
Provided board leadership, communications, resident engagement, and organizational planning support.
Organization: The Crossings at Farmington HOA
Real Estate & Auction
Developed marketing strategies, auction campaigns, bidder engagement initiatives, content, advertising, photography, and visual marketing assets.
Organizations: Counts Realty & Auction Group
Areas of Focus:
Auction Marketing
Social Media Advertising
Email Marketing
Campaign Strategy
Property Marketing
Auction Content Development
Small Business & Professional Services
Supported business growth through strategic planning, content development, customer engagement, and brand positioning.
Organizations: Image Maker Salon & Wig Studio, BuyWigsUSA
Areas of Focus:
Content Strategy
Customer Education
Consultation Growth
Digital Marketing
Brand Positioning
Customer Engagement
Businesses I’ve Built
Entrepreneurship has given me firsthand experience in business development, operations, customer service, marketing, and growth strategy.
Integrity Design Marketing
Founded a strategic marketing consulting business helping organizations strengthen communication, improve engagement, and support long-term growth.
Services & Expertise
- Marketing Strategy
- Fractional Marketing Leadership
- Content Development
- Digital Marketing
- Communications Planning
- Business Growth Strategy
Picture It Sold Real Estate Photography
Founded and operated a real estate photography company serving agents, brokers, and property marketing professionals throughout Central Virginia.
Highlights
- 300+ properties photographed
- Real Estate Photography
- Aerial Photography
- Property Marketing Assets
- Agent Branding Support
- Visual Storytelling
Career Snapshot
25+ Years of Experience
Marketing Strategy
Communications Leadership
Customer Experience
Entrepreneurship
Event Marketing & Advocacy
Business Growth
Education & Leadership
B.S. Business Administration – Marketing
A.A.S. Communication Design
Professional Photographer
Business Owner
Board President
Selected Work
National Advocacy Organization
Developed communication strategies supporting member engagement, advocacy outreach, virtual events, and national initiatives designed to strengthen participation and awareness.
Organization: JNCL-NCLIS
Auction Marketing
Built repeatable marketing systems and multi-channel campaigns designed to increase auction visibility, bidder participation, and event awareness.
Organization: Counts Realty & Auction Group
Small Business Growth
Created strategic marketing plans focused on customer acquisition, trust-building, education, and consultation growth.
Organizations: Image Maker Salon & Wig Studio | BuyWigsUSA
Insights & Perspectives
Ideas, observations, and strategies focused on marketing leadership, customer experience, communications, and business growth.
Recent Articles
- Winning Is a MindsetIn marketing, it’s the difference between being remembered and being forgotten. You can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. Define what success looks like for your business — and start building it now. That’s… Read more: Winning Is a Mindset
- The Oldest Marketing Strategy That Still Works TodayWhy “Know Your Audience” Has Outlasted Every Trend If you stripped away every platform, every trend, and every tool from modern marketing, what would be left? 🎯 Understanding your audience. 🎯 This simple, powerful… Read more: The Oldest Marketing Strategy That Still Works Today
- Beyond Trends: Mastering the 4 Ps of MarketingIn my last post, The Oldest Marketing Strategy That Still Works Today, I shared how one of the earliest approaches to marketing continues to influence how we connect with customers. Today, I want to… Read more: Beyond Trends: Mastering the 4 Ps of Marketing
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re looking for marketing leadership, communications expertise, strategic guidance, or a fresh perspective on growth, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
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