
Founder, Lead Strategist :: AspireOne | Strategic Branding
Greater Chicago Area

Founder, Lead Strategist :: AspireOne | Strategic Branding
Greater Chicago Area
Consulting in brand & growth strategies, with an expertise in ministry and nonprofits
Marketing, Consulting, Branding, Growth Strategies, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Website Development, Brand Design
(Online Media industry)
January 2009 — Present (1 year )
Develop strategic partnerships, communications in social media platforms and guide the business model for this fast-growing startup that launched in the Spring of 2008
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Management Consulting industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
Oversee new business development; consult on strategic branding & growth initiatives
Frequent speaker at conferences and workshops nationwide helping organizations reach their audiences more effectively
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Management Consulting industry)
August 1995 — June 2007 (11 years 11 months)
Oversee staff and new business development; consult on strategic branding & growth initiatives
Frequent speaker at conferences and workshops nationwide helping organizations reach their audiences more effectively
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
1995 — June 2007 (12 years )
Started as an entreprenuerial marketing communications venture, serving the needs of small B2Bs and nonprofits. Slowed growth considerably to pursue opportunities at Big Idea and Willow Creek, but have consistently doubled revenues each year since return in 2001.
(Privately Held; Animation industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years )
Responsibilities included developing campaigns to launch new properties as well as designing new product lines in children's apparel and soft consumer goods.
(Non-Profit; Marketing and Advertising industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year )
Oversaw communications for one of the largest churches in the U.S., with weekend attendance averaging 18,000 while supporting promotional events for 100 subministries.