
CEO/Founder of RIR, Inc., Running/Wellness Coach, Writer, Managing Editor of Running Hoosier Magazine.
Washington D.C. Metro Area

CEO/Founder of RIR, Inc., Running/Wellness Coach, Writer, Managing Editor of Running Hoosier Magazine.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Bold, imaginative thinker who thrives on the cutting-edge of business and technology. Entrepreneur-athlete, passionate about running, fitness, and health, who enjoys creating unique and useful business ideas that help people -- to realize their full potential and to improve and enhance the quality of their lives.
Entrepreneurship, Business & Personnel Management, Coaching/Training/Mentorship, Running/Wellness/Sports & General Nutrition/Personal Fitness, Writing, Publishing, Social Media Expertise, Consulting, Web Design & Systems Administration, Computer & Network Systems Administration, IT Consulting, Graphic Design, Jewelry Design & Manufacturing.
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
October 2009 — Present (2 months)
Provide professional running and wellness coaching services for athletes of all ages & abilities. Coach individuals and teams training for overall fitness and specific athletic events, design personalized training programs and running clinics, and provide health & (sports) nutrition guidance, as well as practical tools for life balance maintenance & stress reduction.
Coaching sessions and corresponding follow-up sessions (to monitor client progress) are conducted online, over the phone, &/or in-person (for local clients living in the DC-MD-NoVA area).
(Publishing industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
Responsible for the magazine's editorial direction and the management of the writing & editorial staff. Oversee and coordinate editorial activities/operations. Serve as lead writer, as well as mentor & resource for all writing and editorial staff. Also advise on IT & business-related matters pertaining to the magazine.
(Public Company; lpsn; Internet industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
The sport of running can prepare you for life's many opportunities & challenges, & my role is to provide you with valuable information & positive motivation that will give you that extra boost of confidence in achieving your fitness goals, as well as a definitive edge over the competition on race day. As an all-around athlete & coach with over 30 years of running-related experience, I'm well equipped to provide answers to your questions, and to give you the proper guidance and tools for fitness success. I'm personally vested in the success of each and every client, and will put forth my best efforts to ensure that you receive the best possible solutions to suit your ever-evolving fitness needs! As a client, expect to receive superb individualized treatment and careful and complete consideration of your lifestyle, budget, current physical fitness level, motivational style, and personality. Get ready to take your running and your life to the next level of success!
(Luxury Goods & Jewelry industry)
September 2004 — Present (5 years 3 months)
Established fashion retail company in 2004, which manufactures and sells retail and wholesale jewelry and luxury goods.
Manage all aspects of the business: sales, marketing, promotion, product merchandising and display, accessories and fashion design, manufacturing, distribution, accounting, inventory management, business development, public relations, resource planning and management, professional consulting services, web design and technical support.
Responsible for brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI, and advertising revenue. Develop brand strategy.
Sell & promote work via boutique and direct sales, trunk shows, online sales via company website, fashion shows, art gallery exhibitions, charity events, press articles, customer mailing lists, and special appearances.
Provide professional, full-service wardrobe consultations. Available for fashion shoots, public speaking engagements, and corporate events.
(Luxury Goods & Jewelry industry)
September 2004 — Present (5 years 3 months)
(Public Company; lpsn; Internet industry)
September 2007 — July 2009 (1 year 11 months)
Provide expert personal shopping and fashion consulting services via LivePerson.com (conducted via email, phone, and live online sessions) to individual clients and businesses looking for intelligent and sophisticated style solutions to bring them to the next level of success in their personal and professional lives. Offer a complete menu of services to address the wardrobe needs of our clientèle's ever-evolving lifestyles, including closet consultations, total makeovers, beauty & personal grooming advice, personal shopping, and image consulting services.
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Biotechnology industry)
March 2006 — August 2006 (6 months)
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1999 — March 2006 (6 years 7 months)
(Information Technology and Services industry)
March 1999 — September 1999 (7 months)
(Information Technology and Services industry)
February 1999 — February 1999 (1 month)
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1998 — January 1999 (1 year 1 month)
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1997 — January 1998 (1 year 1 month)
(Information Technology and Services industry)
April 1996 — January 1997 (10 months)
(Defense & Space industry)
October 1995 — April 1996 (7 months)
(Defense & Space industry)
March 1994 — October 1995 (1 year 8 months)
B.A. , English & American Literature , 1988 — 1992
High School Diploma , 1984 — 1988
film, foreign languages, art history, world history (particularly classical, medieval, & modern history), visual arts, fashion design, music composition, travel, sports (running, hiking, skiing, tennis).
Computing Technology Industry Association
Microsoft Certified Professionals
Award for Outstanding Achievement, The Institute for Genomic Research, October 2003.
Award for Outstanding Achievement (New Building IT Infrastructure Migration Project), The Institute for Genomic Research, September 2003.
Outstanding Customer Service Award, Center for Information Technology, National Institutes of Health, November 1998.
Recognition '98, Customer Service Branch Peer Review Award, Center for Information Technology, National Institutes of Health, January 1998.
LAN Support Customer Satisfaction Award, Digicon Corporation, December 1996.