Who am I?
I’m a Marylander through and through. I love Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs and UTZ Potato Chips. Yes, Old bay goes on everything. It’s Bal-d-imore not Bal-t-imore. It’s wa-r-sh not wash. And seeing crab cakes on out-of-state menus makes me chuckle.
What I do?
I’m a brand builder, content strategist and growth marketer who loves fresh ideas, ambitious challenges and fast-paced work environments. I’m strategic and tactical, and I care about tangible results and the exceptional work that goes into getting them.
My Strengths Finder
Restorative, Empathy, Relator, Intellection, Learner
Favorite Reads
- “Designing Brand Identity: An Essential Guide for the Whole Branding Team” by Alina Wheeler
- “The Brand Gap” by Neumeier
- “How Brands Grow” by Byron Sharp
Skills & Experience
Education
1-on-1 Leadership Coaching
with Michelle Burke of Bossibly / 2019
Hubspot Certification
in Marketing Software, Inbound Marketing, Content Marketing, Contextual Marketing, Email Marketing, Growth Driven Design and Social Media / 2018
Master of Arts, Publications Design
at University of Baltimore / 2011 – 2013
Bachelor of Arts, English with a focus in Journalism
at Randolph-Macon College / 2007 – 2011
Experience
Marketing Consulting
SmartBug Media / August 2019 – Present
Creative Director
at Blue Water Development / October 2018 – August 2019
Art Director
at Blue Water Development / May 2017 – September 2018
Marketing Manager
at Blue Water Development / June 2016 – May 2017
Marketing Coordinator
at Dougherty + Dougherty Architects / October 2015 – June 2016
Marketing Associate
at Allison+Partners / March 2014 – October 2015
Outside of Work Life
I love travel! I’ve visited 20-some countries and counting. Recent ventures include South Korea, Israel and Jordan. Future ventures include Guatemala, New Zealand and Australia.
To support my travel habit, I Airbnb my adorable A-frame, hi-A-tus. Maintaining my rental has evolved into a hobby of sorts over the last two years. I’m always striving to streamline and improve the guest experience. I’m currently working on a blog that provides special offers, recommendations and local insights to my Airbnb guests.
